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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
MCAsKEY IS RENoMINATED.
Municipal Primary in Wetumpka Is
 Full of Interest.


 Wetumpka, Jan. 24.--(Special. )-The city primary Monday resulted in the nomination of F. B. McCaskey for Mayor, D. D. Askew, W. E. Thomas and Alex Kelley Aldermen for East We tumpka; J. M. Jenkins. J. R. Gamble and w. C. Edwards, Aldermen of the West Ward. as.r .s-+s .-. Much interest was manifested in the primary, and the polling place in East Wetumpka, particularly, presented q lively scene. The contest in the East Ward was very close between some of the candidates. only three votes differ ence, and as there were a number of challenged votes a contest will be had before the citizens committee. Both sides have employed counsel and the contest will be heard next Friday.
 There are quite 8 number of cases of sickness in Wetumpka, the result of colds. Among those who are quite i'll are pr. Max Austin and Mrs. H. F. Hart.
 The First National Bank of We tumpka will soon begin business. the following officers having been chosen: NJ. Hohenberg, President; F. w. Lull and A. Hohenberg. ViGe-Presldents; c c. McMorris. Cashier.
 Mrs. R. NJ. Jenkins of Birmingham, is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Mex. Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
TURNER FOUND GUILTY.
Convicted of the Murder of Miss Mabel


 Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 24.-Charles L. Burner of Auburndale, who has been on trial for several days for stabbing Miss Mabel Page to death in her fath- CTS house on the 31st of last March, was found guilty of murder In the first degree tonight by the jury.
 Tucker collapsed utterly when the foreman read the verdict. He was led from the court room across the street to the jail in an exhausted condition, and when once more locked in his cell revived somewhat under stimufants ad- ministered by a physician.
 Before the case was given to the jury today Tucker availed himself of the opportunity to address the jurors and declared his innocence, saying he was at home when Miss Page met her death He said he foolishly broke up the knife which figured so prominently in the case because officers bounded him. He said he knew nothing of the crime until reporters came to talk to him about 1t.
 Miss Page. who was 41 years of age, was stabbed to death in her home. At first it was reported that she had killed herself but the wounds failed to bear out this theory. Tucker was seen near the Page home about the time of Miss Pages death and was arrested and eX- amined. He explained his movements and was discharged, only to be rear rested and formally charged with the murder
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
PEABODY FUND DIVIDED.
Trustees Decide on Closing of the Cor
 porate Trust.

pOEatG IEuA0s
 Washington Jan., 24.-The trustees of the Peabody education fund, held a meeting here today and voted to dis solve their trust. A vote also was taken on the proposition to appropriate $1,00O,000 for the George Foster Pea body school for teachers at Nashville, Tenn, and 1t was carried, the appro- priation for that purpose being made by vote that was unanimous. Tho vote on the question of dissolving the Peabody trust followed considerable discussion. Several members express ed very positive determination against the move to dissolve and when the vote was taken it stood Il to 2. President Roosevelt participated In the proceed fngs
 The meeting was held at the Arling ton Hotel. President Roosevelt who is a member of trustees board came over from the White House and re- mained almost an hour taking part in the deliberation of the board. J. P. Morgan who came from New York last night, remained throughout the sessions and among the others pres ent were Chief Justice Fuller of the Supreme Court of the United States former Secretary of State Edward Ol- ney of Massachusetts; Robert K. Jes- sup OI NeW OTk, IOTmeF NIOVeTnOT James D. Porter of Tennessee. Senator George Peabody wetmore of Rhode Island, Anderson NJ Sommerville of Alabama, William A. Courtney of South Carolina, Rt Rev. William Law renee of Massachusetts, pr. DaniG O.. Gilman, Baltimore. former President Johns Hopkins University, and Dr. Samuel A. Green of Boston. A buffet luncheon was served to the trustees at 1:30 o'clock immediately after which an afternoon meeting was held.
 Chief Justice Fuller presided at the meeting. The meeting closed this af- ternoon. The following statement was given out:
 By a two-thirds vote 1t was resolv- | ed that the time had come to close the trust. Thereupon million dollars was Appropriated to the George J. Peabody
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

to the department of state by repre- sentatives of a mission board conduct ing operations in Persia, complaining of the reports that had reached them that Richmond Pearson, the Ameri- can Minister at Teheren, was neffi- cient and addicted to the incorporate use of liquor. The state department referred the matter to the legation and has received a full report in response from which it appears that evidence of MT. Pearson's alleged misconduct is totally lacking.
 The person active in preferring charges could not support them of personal knowledge and refused to give the names of any persons who could do so. Some few accusatory statesments purporting to beN facts were found on investigation to be without foundation.
 On the other hand. according to a statement made by the department to- day, the voluntary testimony of MT. Pearson's diplomatic colleagues and others in constant intercourse with him bears unimpeachable witness to his correct habits and high character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
ARSENIC IN BAKING POWDER.
Enough Found to Klu One Hundred
 Persons, Says Chemist.

Detroit, Jan. 24. Arsenic in sufi- cient quantity to kill a hundred people has been found in a can of baking powder that was used In cooking for the patrons of the cafe in the Alham- bra flats in this city. dozen of whom were taken seriously i'll Thursday from some unknown cause.
 All recovered after prompt medical assistance had been given. It was at first thought to be ptomaine poisoning but an examination of the food, milk and ice used in the cafe failed to dis close any proof of this. When City Chemist Hayward analyized can of baking powder he found the arsenic
 My tests are not yet completed, but I have found sufficient quantity to kill one hundred persons, ,"s<s said Hayward today.
 The police are endeavoring to find a motive that would have impeIled any person to imperil the lives of all the patrons of the Alhambra cafe by mix ing the poison in the baking powder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

College for teachers in Nashville on certain conditions, which include con- tributions from the State of Tennes- see. Davidson County and the city of Nashville.
 The trustees declined to state which two trustees voted against the closing of the corporate trust. President Roose- welt voted .affirmatively on both prop ositions. that Is to close the trust and to make the million dollar appropria- ton. A
 The trust was created by Mfr. Pea bcdy February 8, 1867. and amounted to $3, 900, ,000. but almost $S00,000 of this was in bonds issued by the States of Florida and Mississippi, and subse- quently repudiated. Therefore the fund today is approximately s2,200.O00. The trustees were given power to dlstrib- ute this fund at the expiration of thir- ty years. which period ended in 1897. and since then a number of questions have arisen as to the distribution.
 The State of Tennessee. Davidson County and Nashville recently offered a bonus of $1.00D,000 providing the Peabody trustees would appropriate a round million dollars for the Peabody college for teachers. The details of this appropriation will now be worked out by committee.
 This appropriation leaves fund Of approximately $1,2o0.00o which will be distributed later among other educa- tional institutions. probably at the next annual meeting which will be held the first Wednesday in next October in New York.
 Chief Justice Fuller was authorized to call special meeting meantime but it is not at all certain that there will he one The trustees have authority to distribute wo-thirds of the fund in the South and the remainder in the North and 1t is probable that the en- tire fund remaining will be devoted to Southern institutions.
 The board appointed a committee to consider the matter of other contribu- tions. It is not certain just how long 1t will take to wind up the affairs of the trust but 1t was suggested today that this. probably can be accomplished within two years and the corporation would then cease to exist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
New Building VIII Ca Up,

Gadsden. Jan. 24-(Special) )-The old Batty building which was burned two years ago, and the sight of which has detracted much from that portion of Broad Street. Is to be rebuilt. The property was purchased several weeks ago by w. H. Barnes. who will have the old partly burned building torn down ana a new and modern building constructed. The two new brick busi- ness houses being built on Third Street are near completion, and will add much to that street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Dull Meeting of Cabinet.

Washington, Jan. 24.-No matters of special importance were considered at today's meting of the cabinet. Secre- taries Hay and Metcalf did not attend the meeting. the former being de- tained at his home by severe cold and the latter also being indisposed. Assurance was given that no informa tion from Russia relating to the riot Ing in St. Petersburg was laid before the cabinet although the President early in the day was advised of devel- opments in the situation by a cable gram from Ambassador Mccormick.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Mall Carr,cr Irnder Arrent

Charlotte, N. C., Jan. FLA special to The Observer from Asheville says that Mail Carrier Gilbert, whose route is between Evansville. Yancey County. and Ivey. Buncombe County. is under arrest at Evansville charged with stealing over $2,OOO in money and checks from registered letters. Gill bert was first arrested last week but discharged for lack of evidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR fer strength of body and mind.
1Iuah,e to Agree on Rates.

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Executive officers of inc western railroads met here to- day and were unable to agree on grain rates from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic seaboard. The Great Western was not prepared, nor was the St. Paul, to put in rate and as the Gulf lines were not all represented, no agreement could be reached regarding a differen tial. There will be joint conference between Western and Gulf lines next Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Alabama n, Departmeutr,

Washington, Jan. 24.-(Special)-- Postmasters appointed: Alexandria, Calhoun County James G. Woodruff Margerum, Colbert County. Mathew B. Wallace.
 John P. Treadwav has been ap- pointed regular. James D. McAuley. substitute. rural free delivery carrier, route 3 at Jacksonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
c.rner,e O0er- OberIin s1ss.OOO.

Cberlin. O., Jan 24.-President King of Oberlin college announced today that he had received a letter from An drew Carnegie offering to give Oberlin College $125.O00 for a library. condi- tional upon the raising by the institu- ton of S1OO.00O to maintain the same. The offer from Mir. Carnegie was in re- sponse to an appeal to him from Pres- ident King in April of last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
c. R. FIsHBURN ARRAIGNED
Young Banker Charged with tn" Mur-
 der of pr. Frederick LefeW.

Young Banker Charged with the Mur-
 der of pr. Frederick Lefew.
 Roanoke, Va, Jan. 24.-The second day of the trial of Charles R. Fish burn, the young banker and broker, charged with the murder of pr. Fred erick Lefew, who was fatally stabbed in a difficulty between the two men at the Lefew home October 30, last, was taken up with the examination of Ve- niremen summoned from Franklin County The tufy was not completed un+tI just before timo for adjournment and the hearing of evidence was not begun.
 Eight or the jurors are from Frank lin and four are from Roanoke. ow- ing to the prominence of the two fam flies the trial is attracting much in- terest and large crowds are in attend ance,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Clark Will He Returned.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 24.-Ballots taken today in the two houses of the legislature assures the election of Clarence D Clark for another term in the United States Senate at the joint session tomorrow. Clark received all the Republican votes. the Democratic minority voted for Samuel T. Corn. former chief justice of the su- preme court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Soe,aHt.t Iuteruellntlou.

Rome, Jan. 24.-1n the Chamber of Deputies today the Socialist members gave notice of an interpolation of the Government asking if the Ministry had communicated to St. Petersburg the feeling of indignation and horror of Italy for the ''butchery of the strikers in St. Petersburg"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Trnin Jumpn the rrncI,.

ogden, Utah., Jan. 24.-Southeru Pacific passenger train No. 1, known as the Overland Limited which left here yesterday afternoon jumped the track at Godack, four miles east of Lovelack, Nev., early today and eight of the cars composing the train left the rails. No one was seriously ln- tured, although a number were bruised badly. The cause of the derailment is ascribed to the springing of switch point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Killed Hrs Civil Wnr Relic,

Clarksville, Tenn, Jan. 24.-Charles Ware, farmer of Todd, County, Ky, was killed here this afternoon by the explosion of a shell. relic of the civil war. MT. Ware was in the office of a tobacco warehouse alone at the time and 1t Is supposed he threw the shell into the fire thinking 1t was stick of wood. It weighed about eight pounds and had been kept as a curios- ity, no one thinking 1t was loaded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Clerk of Grand Jury Disappears

Portland, Ore, Jan. 24.-A sensa- tion has been created by the myster- ious disappearance of Carl Phelps Sec retary of the Federal grand jury which Is Investigating the land fraud case. Phelps asked to be excused from the jury room for a few minutes Fpiday af- ternoon. He has not been seen since by the members of the body nor by the agents of the government
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Declined to EnioIu Druggists.

Chicago. Jan. 24.-on the ground that makers of proprietary medicine have an equity in their goods until the secret of the manufacture is dis covered. Judge Pulley has declined to en1oin the wholesale druggists of Chi cago from refusing to sell patent med icines to a cut rate dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
England's sympathy for Russia.

London, Jan. 24.-War Secretary Ar mold Foster. speaking at Croydton to- night, expressed the sympathy of the
 people of the United Kingdom with the
 Kingdom of Russia. He said he was
 sure Britoons desired the peasants of kRusisa to enter upon the heritage of
 liberty and freedom from which all
 Britons enjoyed and obtained through the sacrifices of their forefathers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
NEGRO CoLLEGE BURNED.
Main Building of Roger Williams Uni-
 xePsity Destroyed By Flames.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 24.-The main building, which includes the dormitory of the Roger Williams University for Negroes, was destroyed by fire today. The flames were discovered in the roof about o'clock while the student body was at prayer meeting. No cas- ualities resulted, but much personal Dropertv was destroyed, and the total loss will not be less than $60,000.
 Facilities for fighting the fire were limited as the buildings were situated beyond the city limits. The institu- tion is under the patronage of the Home Mission Society of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
NOT YET COMPLETED.
One More Witness to Be Heard in the
 SmOOt Case.

Washington, Jan. 24.-Contrary to expectations. counsel for defense in the Shoot investigation before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections did not complete the examin- ation of witnesses today.
 When an adjournment was taken un- til tomorrow, an announcement was made that one more witness would be put on the stand.
 The testimony given today was of an unimportant character and much time was devoted to a discussion between counsel of documentary evidence of- fered by the defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Doer Not BeIong to Ru.sIa.

Venice, Jan, 24.-On representation from Japan. the Italian government has inquired about the Russian merchant man Kniaz Gagarin. which is being transformed here into a war vessel. It appears that the work Is not being done for Russia, the Kniaz Gagarin having been bought by the republic of Hayti.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Locomotive Works Change Hands

Paterson N. J., Jan. 24 4.-President Havron of the Rogers Locomotive Works. announced today that the con cern had passed into the control of the American Locomotive Company. The announcement had been expected as 1t had long been known that controll- ing interest in the Rogers works had been purchased by the American com pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR for strength of body and mind.
Committee Listen. to Gaines.

Washington. Jan. 24.-The Senate Committee on Finance heard Repre- sentative Gaines of Tennessee today In favor of his bill repeating the in- ternal tax on tobacco in the hand and leaf tobacco when sold by the pro- ducer. No action was taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
BIshop Beckwsth in God.den.

Gadsden. Jan. .l-Rt, Rev. C. M. Beckwith, Bishop of Ala bama, spent Sunday and Monday in the city. The Bishop conducted services at the Episcopal Church Sunday morning and held confirmation in the evening. The Episcopals are at present without 8 rector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Consular Agent Ligbt RcsIgns.

Mexico. Jan. 24.-Edward D. Light for many years United States Con sular agent at Guanajato has resigned on account of ill health and was given a farewell reception in that city. He will immediately start for his home in California. Edward B. Davis will as- sume charge of the office as his suc- ceSSor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
BLOOD NOLONGER FLOWS
tcOntlnued from Page Ons.)

The text of the eablegram is withheld but 1t is stated that MT. Mccormick conveys no news in addition to the Associated Press despatches; does not give list of casualties and does not
 express an opinion as to the outcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
No Nonev for str,Ixer.

Essen, Jan. 24.-The Mayor of this city has issued an order forbidding the collection of money to assist the striking coal miners. The authorities of Bochum have taken similar action Cardinal Kopp of Breslau has contrib uted $75O to the aid of the strikers as an expression of his sympathy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
T.,h.raI M.v Aeo,r cho..u.

Moscow, Jan. 24.-The Municipal council today reelected Prince Gala tazin mayor of Moscow. The prince is a prominent leader in the local reform movement and resigned recently on the issuance of the government declaration condeming the reformers propaganda.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
Intruder Discovered in Residence of
 9E Mr. HOyyIeG.

A1r. Bowles.
 An unknown man entered the home of L. H. Bowles, AIS North Hull Street at an early hour yesterday morning but was discovered before he had stol- on anything and made his escape when Mrs. Bowles who saw him screamed to her husband.
 The man was standing partly con- cea1ed behind a wardrobe and dashed for liberty as soon as he saw his un- warranted presence was known.
 The entrance to the house was made through a hall window into which he had climbed from a pile of pipe and made his exit through the front door, which he had opened as a means of escape in case of emergency A careful investigation revealed that nothing had been taken and the occupants congratulate themselves or their early discovery of the marauder No report of the attempted burglary was made to the police department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Greeks Defent RuIgar4ans.

Salonica, Jan. 24.--A Greek band January 2S defeated eighty Bulgarians near Ghesgeli. killing or wounding thirty. Bulgarian villagers of the same district are fleeing to the mpun- tains in fear of the Greeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Death of Col A. T DayIdaou,

Asheville, N. C., Jan. 24.-Colonel Allen T. Davidson. soldier, lawyer. statesman and one of the few surviv- ing members of the Confederate Con- gress. died this morning at his home in this city. aged S5 years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Folk COmpeIs Lobbyists to Report to
 Him i'm PeFaOu.

Jefferson City Mo, Jan. 24.-Gov-
 ernor J. W. Folk tonight stated that his recent order requiring lobbyists to report in person to him upon their arr rival in Jefferson City on legislative business state their business and not remain at one time more than thirty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
No Result in Washington.

Olympia, Washn.. Jan. 24.-The state legislature took two ballots for Uni ted States Senator today. The 9th and last ballot resulted as follows; Foster 45; Piles 3l; Wilson 17; w. G. Graves; 6; Jones [; Sweeney 2S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

hours in the city is being strictly obeyed Governor Folk said:
 T am pleased at the manner il which the order has been treated thu. far. There are now practically nd lobbyists here.''
 Since the issuance of the order Gov. ernor Folk has received letters of con. graduation from of1icials in a number Of States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
nnntinn nn fhe Cnnnn.

Gadsden Jan. 24.-(Special.) )--The Coosa River is now in fine boating or der and all of the steamers are doing a good business. The Alabama left the Broad Street wharf Monday for Rome,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Lndrouea Attack To,w,,

Manila. Jan. 25.-The town of San Francisco de Malicon in the province of Cavite was attacked by ladrones last night. Contract Surgeon J. O'Neiu was killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

Ga, with cargo of brick. lumber, freight and general merchandise. She came down Saturday night with 105 bales of cotton for Gadsden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
ConRreanmau penrr~ ImDrov,rr

Washington, Jan. 24.-Congressman Pearre of Maryland, who was taken i'll during the session of the House yes terday, was reported today as improy- ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR. -MOnt- gOmery citizens appreciate more than ever, judging by the big increase i'm demand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR
 is the best by test.
THE HABITS OF PEARSON.

Investigation Does Not Bear Out
 Charges Made Against Him.
 Washington. Jan. 24.-In the spring of 1904 several letters were addressed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR. Mont- gomery citizens appreciate more than ever. judging by the big increase In demand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR. Mont EOmery citizens appreciate more than ever. Judging by the big increase in demand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
SCHEME WORKING WE'LL.

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR for strength of body and mind.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1905-01-19
Biggest Lumber Contract.

Sears, Roebuck & Co of Chicago,
have Just closed a contract with a
Mississippi man for perhaps the larg-
sst single lumber purchase ever made
IN the state. The deal calls for ff-
;een million feet of long leaf yellow
Dine lumber to be delivered in Chi
sago, and. the gentleman who has
secured the contract for furnish
ing this enormous supply is |. r.
Morris, native Mississippian and
we'll known throughout the state. Mr..
Norris announces that the greater
part of this lumber will be purchased
from mill men in Mississippi, in facet,
t is his intention to give the prefer
snce to dealers in this state where
possible. Mr.. Morris estimated that
it would take 1000 large lumber cars
o haul this supply of lumber, making
/ train nearly 20 miles in length.