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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
Child Accidentally Killed.

Jennie Conner negro woman resid- ing near Scale, Ala. playfully pointed shotgun at4 the 2-year- baby of Pearl Conner. also colored, yesterday. The little child had been sitting in the door. prattling and growing and reach ing her hands for the shiny gun. The she was going to shoot the child, and the gun was accidentally discharged, the loaN taking effect in the childs vitals She died an hour later, in her mothers arms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
3OO .OOO GalIons a nav

L. BAClay thinks that the city's sec ond test well will yield 300.o00 gallons of pure artesian water per day. With chain of wells like this the citys water problem would be solved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21

Great Britain has more doctors. pro- portionately speaking, than any coun- try in Europe. To every 100. 900 per sons Great Britain has 150 medical men Germany AS, Switzerland 42 and Rus sia Is.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
Dave Lavrs on TriaI.

The case against Dave Laws. a well known citizen of Ensley charged with the murder of Nell Mullins, of that place, started in the criminal court to- day. A large number of witnesses have been summoned and the case promises to be on trial for several days Some trouble has been expe- rienced in getting jury on account of SD many of the venire having an adverse opinion in regard to capital punishment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
CHARGES FOR WATER
IN DISPUTE BETWEEN CITY AND
 COMPANY.
Demurrers to Municipality's Conten- tions Are Sustained by Judge senn, and Matter VIII Go to
 Supreme Court.

Birmingham, Jan. 20.-(Special.)- Tn the City Court today Judge Senn sustained demurrers entered by the at forneys for the defendant in the case of Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Birmingham against the Birmingham Water Works Company, seeking to break the contract on the grounds that the defendants had violated their COIL tract by placing meters where they had no right to and by charging residents with water for lawn sprinkling.
 The City Attorney has given notice that an appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court on the decision. It is claimed by the City Attorney that the Water Company has not the right to place meters where consumers do not care for them except in business houses and that an extra charge of water used in 1awn-sprinkling Is in violation of the contract. such water to be included in that stipulated as water for domestic purposes. The wa ter question is one of great moment in Birmingham and the charges for this commodity are high. 1t is claimed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21

To Prevent Release of Prisoners.
 Solicitor John Mcqueen of the Tenth Judicial Circuit has made preparations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
New City Omc,nI.


 An order has been arranged for the necessary apparatus for the proper equipment of the office of inspector of weights and measures for the city and the purchase will be made at once. The inspector will take up the work of his office at once.
 As provided for in the resolutions of Wednesday evening in the City Council meeting, the fees of the inspector will be turned into the city treasury and when the receipts of the department are in excess of the disbursements or cost of maintenance of the depart ment' the fees will be further regu- lated, that is, the board will reduce the charges of inspection so that there shall be no profit to the city in the operation of the department, at the same time taking care of the expense of said department. The purpose of the department, state members of the board, Is to protect the citizens in the way of weights and measures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21

l,60o bales of cotton as contracted for.
 The case will probably be concluded today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
Blrnasngham wm Send Delegation.

Birmiugham VIII send large dele- gation to the Cotton Growers Conven- lion to be held in New Orleans next week. Representatives of the bank Ing interests In the Birmingham dis trict. including w. P. G. Harding. President Of the First National Bank Of Birmingham. will also attend the meeting. W. ID. Nesbitt, a prominent cotton broker of Birmingham, gives put an interview in which he states that the cotton producer as well as the buyer must have a general warehouse plan. He says that insurance enough ran be saved in short while to pay Tor the warehouses and that with suit able warehouses the receipts for the product can be used as collateral by the farmers. Joseph B. Babb. SecreA tary of the Birmingham Commercial Club. will be in the delegation to the New Orleans convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
GoIanmith Dies of Wound.

John Goldsmith, white, of Ensley, died today in local hospital from a pistol shot wound received in Il fight in a resert in the steel surburb. The difficulty took place on Wednesday evening ard two bullets penetrated his body. A white man named Bennett was in the diflculty, 1t is charged, and may be held for the shooting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
Robinson and Braham Disappointed.

Alex Robinson and Jud Braham, the two negroes who were convicted on charges of murder and sentenced to be hangeds the Supreme Court affirming the decision of the lower court, and setting March 10th as the date of their execution, upon being notified of the decision expressed disappointment, Robinson in particular expecting to nave another trial. Braham shot and killed his sweetheart at Pratt City a year ago because she refused to marry him. She was school teacher and above the ordinary intelligence of her race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-21
VIII Be Heard in Matches, Miss.

The case of the receiver of the Bes- semer Savings Bank vs. J. N. Carpen- ter and others will come up in the Natchez, Miss, court early in February. and the local attorneys in the case are preparing to go there to conduct the proceedings assisted by prominent at torneys at that place. The books of the savings bank have been sent there already. Strong hopes are entertained by the receiver and his attorneys of winning the suit. The amount sued for Is S1oO.oo0. the amount paid to Car penter and others by T. J. Cornwell for the capital stock of the Bessemer Savings Bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Bloomingdale w. C T. U. Meeting

The Bloomingdale w. C. 7. L. met at the
home of Mrs. Everett. % Q street north
east. Thursday. Mrs. Ong led the devotional
exercises and reports from officers and su-
perintendents were read. Encouraging
statements were made by the supernten-
dents of social purity, evangelistic and
flower mission work departments
Mrs. Luellen. Mrs. Sammfs and Mrs
Green were elected delegates to the an
nual meeting of the District union.
The following officers and superintendent
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. w. H. Howard; first vice presi-
dent. Mrs. M. Everett; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs c. G. Abbott; corresponding sec
rotary. Mrs. Du Hay; recording secretary,
Mrs. IT. j. Wilson; treasurer, Miss Jennie
Wood; superintendent of evangelistic work
Mrs Everett; superintendent of health and
heredfty, M. Louise Strobel, NJ. D.; super
intendent of social purity. Mrs. Pyles: SUI
perfntendent OF flower mission. Mrs. Wat
son; superintendent of wage-earners' club,
Mrs. Adams; superintendent of cradle roll
Mrs. Proctor; superintendent of press, Mrs
Abbott; superintendent OF mothers meet
ings, Mrs. Ballard.
-9 Mrs. Sammis read a paper on Save Our
Boys" and Mrs. Green on white Shield
Girls. 17sThese papers were followed by
general discussion by the mothers. There
was good attendance and several new
members were received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Lighthouse Service.

Light vessel No. Al. now at Baltimore he
ing made ready to relieve No n ON the Dfa-
mond Shoal station on the coast of North
Carolina. is to have new propeller wheel.
in addition 10 other repairs, to at her for
the service. Bids for supplying the propeI-
Ter and putting II on the ship were opened In
the office of Inspector McCrea at Baltimore
recently. and Mcintyre & Henderson, who
bid s257 for the Job. will obtain the contract.
The lighthouse tender Holly loaded big
cargo of fuel and supplies at the lighthouse
supply station at Point Lookout. and is sup
plying the lights on Tanger sound and on
the eastern shore. She Is expected to re-
turn to Point Lookout Monday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

nrst wife's lawyer attempted TO blackmaiI
him out or 100000 under threat OF having
MIN indicted for bigamy in New Jersey. the
state In which the second marriage was
performed. and prosecuted in Tennessee for
perjury. Lawyer Mccormick declared that
his client had declined to pay one cent OF
biackmail. but, on the other hand defied
the lawyers to do their worst, feeling that
the Tennessee divorce was lawful and
would stand the tests
Mr.. SeWeu Is DESTROYS. his lawyer said. OF
having the plaintiff continue her action for
divorce The lawyer opposed the motion
to discontinue, on the ground that the plain
TN was In default IA failing to appear
whon the case was noticed for trial and
hence was not entitled to any consideration
IRON f, the court. Justics Garretson reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
More Attacks on Gould.

The custer of the Western Union was one
of the war measures adopted by that sys-
tenn to stop Gould from further attempts to
get to tidewater with the Wabash. Since
that time the war has continued intermit-
tently. Early In the disclosures of the scan
dial in the Equitable Life Assurance Society
the name of Gould was brought into it and
he was made the subject OF bitter attacks.
These, 1t Is understood, were engineered by
pennsylvania group. About the same
time rumors were industriously circulated
In wall street to the effect that Gould had
been hard hit.
These attacks were followed closely by an
anti-Gould propaganda. in which 1t was said
that the Wabash was being badly managed.
When the break came between Gould and
PRESIDENT Ramsey these same interests lost
no time in making capital out of it. and 1t
Is believed now that they are backing Ram
say In his fight to throw Gould out. The
prevailing sentiment In Wall street yester-
day was that Ramsey would win. He is in
Pittsburg, but Is expected to return In day
or two.
George Gould Is in the CatskilIs but is ex-
pected at his offices on Monday E. T.
Jaffray, president of the Rio Grande, repre-
senting Mr.. Gould. said he could not under
stand the attitude of President Ramsey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
BLACKMAIL CHARGED
ATTEMPT TO EFFORT $500, 900 AL
LEGGED IN sEWELL CASE.

A New York dispatch says: Motion was
made Friday morning before Justice Gar
retson in the supreme court, Brooklyn, on
behalf of Mrs. Julia Thayer Sewell. for per-
mission to discontinue the suit for absolute
divorce Instituted by her in Suffolk county
against Byron Sewell, vice president of the
American Smelling and Refining Company
and president of the United Lead Company.
The motion was opposed by III. ]. McCor-
mick, Mr. Sewelrs lawyer. who reviewed
at length Mr. sewell's marital troubles.
In the course of his argument Mr.. Nc
Cormick declared that the plaintiffs law
yers had tried to extort 100000 from his
client under threat that If he did not yield
to their demands they would cause him to
be prosecuted In New Jersey for bgamy
and arrested IN Tennessee for perjury, add
ing that it was zone of the most extraor-
binary efforts to extort money from bust
ness man ever brought into court"
In making this charge of extortion, how
ever, the lawyer took occasion to absolve
the plaintiff in the action of wrongful in
tent, saying that, she was easily led, and
was tool of her lawyers.
On Ground Of Desertion.
The story of Sewelrs troubles, as re-
hearsed in court Is lengthy one. and
very much involved. The plaintiff married
Sewell In Chicago on Christmas day. 1897,
and they lived happily together until 1899,
when they came TO New York. and. with
their two sons. took up their residence here.
Two years later Mrs. Sewell obtained 9
separation from her husband in West Ches-
ter county on the ground of desertion.
About this time Mr.. Seweli set aside Loo
shares of Smelling stock, which was to be
held in trust by the Knickerbocker Trust
Company, to provide an Income of $4,000
for his wife. In addition, he agreed TO give
her 81, 800 yearly. so that her total income
would amount to $4,000.
After this arrangement had been per-
fected Mrs. Sewell went to Europe and Mr..
Seweii to Tennessee, where he Instituted
suit for absolute divorce against her on the
ground that she was habitual drunkard
and on the ground that she had deserted
him.
Mrs Sewell contends that she was not
personally served with papers in this suit.
and knew absolutely nothing about 1t until
after the decree was granted, when she
learned of 1t Indirectly. Then she hurried
home to ascertain the truth OF the matter
In the meantime Mr.. iSewell had married
again. his second wife being Mrs. Richie
of Montclair N. J.. with whom he has since
taken up his residence In this city.
De1ied Prosecution.
1t was after che plaintiffs return from
Europe that Mr.. seweil alleged that hds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16

1t was after phe plaintiffs return from
Europe that Mr.. seweii alleged that hds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Licensed Officers Aboard Coasting Yes
sells

The marine inspection laws requiring the
carrying of licensed officers on all large
coasting vessels, we'll as those engaged
in offshore trade, is being enforced Re-
'centlya fine of 800 was placed on the bark
Julia and one of 5000 on the schooner E: w.
Clark by the collector of customs at Phila-
oelphia for sailing without licensed officers
aboard. The bark Julia came from Tans-
boro,~ N. s.. with unlicensed man in
charge of watch. and the same offense
was charged against the Clark on a trip
from the south. The fines will be paid by
the masters of the vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
INJURED IN AUTO CRASH
MEMBERS GOV. GLENN'S PARTY
PLUNGED OVER BRIDGE.

A dispatch from Winchendon, Mass, says:
An automobile containing members of the
party accompanying Gov. r. B. Glenn of
North Carolina plunged over bridge on
the road to Royalston here Friday and
landed at the bottom of ditch, PIN
ioning the occupants underneath. The
injured are: j. c. Mcneil of the Charlotte
On. CO Observer, badly cut about the head;
Guy Townsend of Winchendon. seriously
hurt; Seectman Henry N. Raymond OF
Winchendon, head cut and bruised; Owen
Hoban, lawyer of Winchendon, knee injured
and back sprained.
The motor car containing Gov. Glenn was
directly behind. the automobile which met
with the accident and only the prompt
action of the chauffeur averted collision
between the two ears, as the first auto
mobile swerved from it's course and crashed
into the ditch capsizing In its passage,
1t is believed that all the injured will re-
cover Mr. Townsend was the most seri-
ously hurt having three broken ribs and
badly bruised head.
Turned Out to Avoid Accident.
Gov. Glenn and the members of his party
arrived here today to take part in the old
home week" celebration. In the afternoon
a visit was made In automobiles to Water
VILE The party was returning when the
accident occurred. The highway approach
ing a bridge which spans a ravine makes a
sharp descent Down this road the car
driven by Mr.. Townsend was speeding
when, Just at the end of the bridge, a
wagon obstructed the passage.
To avoid an accident Mr.. Townsend ap-
piled the full force of the brakes, at the
same time steering to the left to escape the
wagon. The motor car careened on its two
side wheels. struck the railing of the bridge,
and then, turning upside down, crashed into
the ditch. The softness of the underground
prevented a fatal termination of the aecj-
dent. since all the occupants. who were at
first pinned down by the machine, were
able to crawl from their positions.
Governor Assisted the Injured.
When the Townsend automobile stopped
tho car containing Gov. Glenn and T. NJ.
Whitney, manufacturer of winchendon,
was close Behind. and Mr.. Whitney. who
was driving, prevented second accident
by steering quickly cut of danger. Gov
Glenn and Mr.. Whitney. as. well as other
members of the party, who we're near at
hand, assisted tho injured.
Gov. Glenn was scheduled to speak to-
night at a mass meeting of the citizens Of
Wtnchendun. Il,
A Dispatch from Charlotte says: Mr.. John
Charles HcNeiil, who was seriously In
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jured in the automobile accident near Roy
aston, Mass. yesterday afternoon, is a spe-
cial staff correspondent of the Charlotte
Observer, and one of the best known writ
ers and poets in the south. He was ac-
companying Gov. Glenn on a tour of the
New England states in the interest of the
paper. His home Is in Scotland county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Brokers Go to Hospital.

A dispatch from Philadelphia last night
says: Two brokers'. cut so badly that 1t
was necessary to treat their injuries at a
hospital. thirty-three straw hats kicked to
shreds, nine summer coats ripped up the
back. and three chairs smashed. sum up the
damage attending the annual observance
of Straw Hat Day" at the Philadelphia
stock exchange. A few thoughtless brokers
went on the floor of the exchange wearing
summer headgear. and they were at once
made the target Of their friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Death of Mrs. Mary Throckmorton

Mrs. Mary Ophelia Throckmorton, a ven
cradle resident OF the La Plata neighbor-
hood In Charles county, Md, died at the
nome or Mrs Mary c. Digs at Port To-
pacco Wednesday last Mrs. Throckmorton
was eighty years of age and had resided I'm
Chafles county the greater part of her long
NE. On her marriage she went with her
husband to Virginia. but returned to Mary
l , at his death and made her home among
her own family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-16
Babcock Would Not. Serve.

A dispatch from Milwaukee. Wis, last
night says: Representative J. w. Babcoc's.
who, as chairman of the republican con-
gressionals committee. suanaged many Inn
portant congressional campaigns. announc-
ed today that he did not expect to be re-
elected manager pr the committee.
"You may say he declared. that do
not expect the Wisconsin delegation to re-
elect me TO the committee Even IL elected
would not serve.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-01-06
Pedriektown Pencilings.

David Kille, Jr., will move into Mrs.
Isabella Murphys house as soon as vacat-
ed by Mrs. Kezia Hampton.
At the conclusion of the service in the
NJ. E. Church last Sunday evening John
w. KIRBY, of Brooklyn, N. Y. and Miss
Jennie L. Hatch of K%eansburg N. J..
were united in marriage by the Rev. S.
X. Moore, of whom, the bride is a form
er pa%rishioner. Mr.. and Mrs. Kirby are
spending a few days at the parsonage.
Mrs. Henry Holton spent part of this
week in Philadelphia.
Elizabeth P. wife OF Elmer Sparks, died
last Saturday ..evening after a few days
illness aged s~eventy-two years. The
funeral services were held at her late
home on Wednesday. Interment at
Penn's Grove. Mrs. Sparks was the
mother of Mrs. Henry Reymer and War
rem Sparks, OF this place.
Jacob Fell will o from Cherry
street into Chas. ~Swaverly's house on
Railroad Ave.
Robert S. Diver and family sof PENIS
Grove visited at James Sweeten's on Sun
day.
John Tussey has rented Mrs. Elizabeth
Pedrick's house on Cherry street.
Ernest krokenberger of the US. Navy
has been visiting Chas. Swaverly.
Revival meetings are still continuing at
Centre Square. Rev. Moore will begin
extra services at this places on Sunday,
Jan 29th.
John Burk, Jr., is reported sick.
Henry Shoemaker, wife and daughter
Laura visited at Andrew Parker's over
Sunday.
I. Hand, Of Millville, spent Sunday at
the NJ. E. parsonage.
Rev. S. X. Moore was i'll part of the
week.
Miss Nellie Fawcett is visiting in Devon
Pa, and Camden.
Station agent VIM. Richman is enjoy
ing a vacation.
Freeland Sparks has been spending a
week in Virginia.
Miss Sarah Justice has been suffering
with an abscess on the face, the result of
having a tooth extracted.
On Tuesday afternoon Geo. Gaventa's
house occupied by David Firman, near
Perkintown school house was burned to
the ground. The fire originated from a
detective chimney. No one was at home
at the time and but little furniture was
saved. H..
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-01-06
Spring and Winter.

There was good skating on the river
last Friday and many enjoyed it. Melt
ing temperature spoilt it on Saturday.
Sunday and Monday were balmy spring
days with the temperature at 500 and
above. Tuesday brought a rain, cold
northeast hail and a light snow. The
cold north west wind pulled the temper
allure down to 16o on Wednesday morn
ing and made the coolest day of this win
ter. Thursday morning the temperature
was down to 200 but it did not seem SO
cold because there was no wind. There
was a little melting during the day.
The cold weather has made excellent
skating on the ponds and the boys and
girls have been enjoying it the past two
days.
There was a big ice jam against Penn's
Grove Pier on the food tide Thursday
morning. Ice seven inches thick was
pushed up IN the stone end nearest shore
Several piling under the bridge par
were broken loose from the braces.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-01-06
ms

Mavlew Davis has returned from New
York.
q Oh ahan has been confined to
tl,u ain with rheumatism.
Iampitt has started a stage
line to Is Grove.
Te . D wing officers have been in
sai cd 10y Washington Camp No. So, P.
u 8 OF P. p, Edward Hancock; P,
II. Neweomb; V. p, Elmer Henry; M.
- T.. Wi.ort Fenton; B. S., Geo. II.
Euhs r. s., Earl G. Kennedy; Con-,
jeremiah English; G. g., Robert Strim-
pc trustee, John G. Moore.
AL~. and Mrs. John H. jenkins of At
ialtic Civ, have been spending the holt
d:e with relatives here.
IS varside Lodge, K. Of P, elected the
fol owing Ulcers on Saturday night: Z.
g. Thomas Wood; V. G, Ellsworth
i@ra.sli Prelate, George Fuhs; M. at A.,
Henry Stanley; K. Of R. of S., George
Friasen; u. S.; Harry I%relan; M. of E.,
3si "'t tNaUOH l.. NJ w PtCCl-
ma", @: 81 Trivis Jenkins, Jr;; Repre-
sentative 70 Grand Lodge, Edward Steel
man
larry Cresse will continue the store
bls.i as the deal with Edward Heron
o1
t-elsd Hurley, formerly a resident Of
Is Gown nip, but now of Middlesex
Ccgu5y. Va, has been renewing old &C.
gus tauaes here during the holidays.
towel NTH, who has been helpless
FROM para sis for some months, died al
tla home # his s~on-in-law, David Jones,
in township, on last Friday. His
fs took place OH Monday, of this
week
6,y q Q. Lippincott, Jr., and family,
elisa tank, spent part of last week
w54 his lrmer parishioners here.
3Irs Emma jenkins has returned home
from ihla1elphia where she spent three
wa.ss
1.r, and Mrs. Herbert Powers, o
Nerehantylle spent New Year day with
lie 3reuts, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w
Powers.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-01-06
Announcement Sale.

Scores OF people have taken ADVANCE of our greatly reduced
prices during the past week. After taking account of Stock we
md hundreds Of dollars worth of goods that are not moving as
last as we would like. So down they go. Now we know our
competitors are talking about our goods, and our prices, but that
is just what we want.
TALK, TALK, TALK AWAY. That is what we want. The
more people talk the more we sell. Now don't you know how
people talked about US last year. Why, even the merchants o
Philadelphia expected to see Our great Store pass into Other
Hands. But THEY are even disappointed. 1t is not necessary TO
say whether YOU were disappointed as you can answer that for
yourself. Now don't stop talking, but talk away and if you hap
pen to have a little money come around to Our Store and we
think you will be surprised at Our Great Bargains.
Wewish to make special mention at this time Of our