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Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07
HEAD MECHANIC LOOSES THUMB
 AT IRANSVAAL
Was Caught In a Cog Wheel and Literally Torn From the fiand-Mining News From Across the Border,
fSnecial Correspondence. ]

CUMPAS, SONORA, MEX. Dec. IVY. T. Rover. master mechanic ol lhe Transvaal Copper company, haf
 he misfortune a few days ago t6 ose the thumb from his left hand saile he wa: working on some ma chinery connected with the pump a, the shelter His thumb was caught
 a cog wheel and torn entirely from his hand, only hanging by a slender piece of skin.
 G. Mervin, paymaster of the Trans vaal company. is making preparations for a trip to his old home in Texas where he will spend the holidays.
 K B. Holman left yesterday for 2 visit with friends at Douglas and Fl Paso. MT. Holman was formerly con nected with the local staff of the Fl Paso Herald and later had charge oi the baggage office of the Southwestern in Douglas.
 The American hotel here has a new proprietor, 1t having recently passed into the hands of J. F. Evans, formerly of Arizona. MT. Evans is making a number of improvements in the hotel and especially is the dining room and bar being made more attractive.
 There has been abundant rain dur ing the month of November in this section, resulting in improvement oi the cattle ranges and generally ad ding to the prosperity of the country
 Col. St. John. formerly of Mocte zuma, is now engaged in opening uI splendid mining property east oi Cumpas. Some very high grade ore has been encountered and the colonel is now figuring how it will feel to be millionaire.
 Martin dickinson and Harry Brown have sold an interest in the Benado mine in the Buckeye district. This sale was for the purpose of getting money for the further development oi the promising property and also for the purpose of bringing about the de velopment of other property owned by dickinson and Brown in the same 10 cality.
 R. L. Hogue, of the Buckeye district is now in the east where he went on mining business.
 The Transvaal company is meeting with good success in the operation oi the smelter which was started sin months ago and has been continuously in service since. A good deal of GUS tom ore has been handled by the Transyaal smelter already, which ha< been a great accommodation to mine owners in this vicinity. The Trans vaal are continuing development wort on number of claims with good re suits.
 The people of Cumpas are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the iron horse which is confidently expected during the first half of 1907. The completion of the railroad to this point would result in saving of not less thar $15 on every ton of ore handled d the Cumpas smelter.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07
KILL CHIEF AS PEOPLE LOOK ON Negre Raiders Rob and Kick Dying
 Man at SpiIiertoWn, III.

sPTLLERTOwN, IT.. Dec. 6.-Four negro raiders late last night fatally shot Chief of Police James Daaley. robbed and kicked the dying man in the presence of crowd of citizens and escaped. The chief was trying to ar rest them single handed. Two ne gresses who were among the raiders were captured today. Threats of lynch ing have been freely made, but 1t is believed the negresses will be allowed to live long enough to testify against their comDanions, If the latter are caught. Tsere Is also talk of running out the imported southern negroes.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07
Here from oiobe.-Dr. H. s. McGee

Here from Giobe.-Dr. H. s. McGee arrived yesterday from Globe where he is now residing and employed on the medical stan of the Old Domin- ion company. Dr. McGee formerly was louated at Paradise where he built hospital to care for the employes of the Chiricahua Development company, of which he was the physician. D-. McGee is here on visit, accompanied by his Friend F. ". B. Coleman, of Indianapolis. Indiana, who is visiting tha west for the first time.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

Chance for a School "Marm"-Dewn in the Chiricahuas brand new school building has been erected. a number of bright-faced children are awaiting the enlightenment of education and all that is needed is school teacher. About nineteen children at least will answer present" when the roll is called for the first time. This informa- ton was given out today by F. N. Chatfield, who is in the city from the ing teacher.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

Fl Paso Y. N. c. A. Congratulated A telephone message to Fl Paso this afternoon from Mesilla, Park said: "The Young Mems Christian associa- ton of the college of agriculture and mechanic arts of New Mexico congrat- nlates the association in El Paso, the citizens committee and Fl Paso in general on the success of the recent campaign for a $100,000 building in that city. J. E. Muntell, president"
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

and the parties are liable to find themselves up against provision Of the law that prohibits that sort of gambling.
 Overlook has been in Tombstone for several days this week, and was busily engaged with Attorney Gun ningham with regard to the filing of the suit and is said to be pushing the case, as he has some 5000 bet on the result.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07
cinco de Mayo Reported Sold

cineo de Mayo Reported soid.It was stated in Douglas today by a gentleman who arrived yesterday from Sonora that it was reported down in Mexico that the Cinco de Mayo mine, owned by Col Garcia, had been sold to an English syndicate for $2, 2,00o, 900. It is known that such deal has been pending for several months. The Gin co de Mayo is regarded as one of the richest gold mines in ,ne republic of Mexico.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07
TOMB OF CICERO IS uNEARrHEpa

NAPLES, Dec. 6.-What would ap- pear to be a most important archaeo- logical discovery has been made at Formiae, near which place Cicero was assassinated nearly twenty centuries ago. This discovery consists of re mains which are thought to be the tomb of the great orator. They stand on a hill dominating both the Appian and Herculaneum ways.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

New Travelling Agent.--The new travelling freight and passenger agent of the Southwestern is H. L. Haynes Jr., an Austin young man, who has had previous experience with the Houston ( Texas Central and the Katy at Austin. Mir Haynes is a native Texan and a former friend of General Agent King in Austin. He will travel out of RI Paso over the lines of the Southwestern, reporting to MT. King, the general agent of the road-
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

Greene Man Here.-Mr. and Mrs. 8. M Aguirre and child went through Douglas today in the Greene private car, Ahumada Mir Aguirre has charge of the Greene stores i1 Chihuahua and is also purchasing agent for Greene Gold and Silver and Greene timber interests in that district.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

work. The brick walls have been com pleted and it is expected that before the first of the year the work will be completed when this will be the larg- est store room in this city, not count ing the Copper Queen store.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

tstxsyin9 Additions-Contraetor Par sens, who has the contract for the ad- dtion b the Calisher store on G ave nue and Ninth street, is pushing the
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07
DOUGLAS LOCALS. -

4s Days in jail.-Ygnacio Munoz. the Mexican who was arrested Sun day on the charge of carrying a dirk, with which he cut two men severely in a fight in Ragtown. has been given forty-five days in jail
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

The people of Cumpas are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the iron horse which is confidently expected during the first half of 1907. The completion of the railroad to this point would result in a saving of not less than $15 on every ton of ore handled d the Cumpas smelter.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-07

Besides the determination of the contest case there is likely to be in iected into the case the fact that there is considerable money at present tied up as result of bets made by c. A.
 Overlook and others on the result of the election of justice of the peace,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
sENAToR FoRAKER,s pILL.

Provides For Marking of Graves OR
 Confederate Dead,
 Washington. March 2.-(SpeciaL)-- The bill of Senator Foraker appropri- ating $20O,OOO for marking graves of Confederate soldiers and sailors who died in Northern prisons, is in fair way of becoming a law. The House has amended it in one or two parttcu- lars and 1t is certain to pass the Senate in a few days. The Secretary of War is to appoint a commissioner and fix his compensation. travelling expenses to be added. Already a number of ap- plieations have been made for the po- sition. One ex-Confederate soldier of independent means announces that hO Is willing to serve without salary
 Ex-Congressman Shelley is among the latest. Alabama arrivals. General Shelley takes a great interest in ex- Congressmen Perry Belmonts publicity bill and says it outght to pass in the interest of preventing heavy campaign contributions to influence elections.
 Among capitol visitors today were J. K. Dixon and D. L. and J. A. Lewis, of Talladega. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

The Gerald Fund" suggested blythe driel Bros. Co. for relief of the fami- ly of the late Police Chief A. s. Gerald has reached s472.50.
 Yesterday the Standard Club for warded to The Advertiser a check for $50. accompanied by the following let ter:
 Montgomery, Ala. March 1. 1906. Editor The Advertiser.
 TT am directed by the Standard Club to hand you herewith it's check for $50 to be placed to the credit of the Gerald fund as suggested by the Greil Broth CTS Company.
 The late Captain Gerald served our people faithfully and well. As you have 50 aptly pointed out. the fact that he died poor man. after serving twenty-seven years as Chief of Police is the best evidence of his rigid hon. esty and his devotion to duty.
 Tt should be a pleasure to the citi- gems of Montgomery to aid his widow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Froehlicstein, Mrs Feist's guests were Misses Eita Bloch. Lena Mayors. and Gerlie of Demopolis. Miss Leva of Selma, Miss Violet Marx of Unfontown. Miss Matilda Spira, Miss Elaine Eichold, Miss Lenikauf, MT. and Mrs. Leo Brown, Mir. and Mrs. Alex Bloch, MT. and Mrs. Goldsmith. Misses Hennie and Pauline Frohlicstein. Dr. A. c. Moses. Messrs Alexis Meyer, Gaston and Sol Neubrik. Jack Jacobson, Hugo Proskauer. Emanuel Eichold. Jake Weiss. Joseph Lyons and Leon Schwarz.
 MT. and Mrs. ". F. Tebbetts went over to New Orleans today on short trip. Mss Maurice Bush will probably return home with them.
 Miss Margaret Summers of Louisville. Ky. arrived today and Is at the Hotel Bienville for a few days.
 Dr. Henry Goidthwaite left last night for Washington, D. C.. to be ab- sent until Monday. ,. Mir. and Mrs. John Alleyn have re- turned to New Orleans after a pleas ant visit to the city.
 The Young Matrons' Euchre Club was pleasantly entertaind today by Mrs. Harry Haverman.
 
 Mir and Mrs. A. c. Forbes of Mont gomery. are the guests of Mrs. c. H. Dukes.
 Mrs. Zemma Pope and little girl. of St. Louis are visiting Mrs. w. M. Mas tin.
 
 Misses PansY and Margie Bonneau left yesterday for visit to Montgom- cry.
 Mrs Robert Piatt Stout of Montgom4 cry. is visiting her father. Mir. H. F. vass. Mrs Emma Spence of Ironaton. Ala is the guest of Mrs. James Worthing- ton.
 Miss Blanche Cohen of New York, is the guest of Mrs. Ralph Richards. Miss Mabel Goode is expected home Sl nday from Detroit. The school which she attends there Is closed for time on account of scarlet fever.
 Mrs. A. L. Mcleod Of Selma. is in the city. visiting friends 
 GrangIated Sugar, 20 pounds for s1. Best Leaf Lard, 10 cts. m.
 Nice Sweet Ham, IF 1-2 cts. m. Six Cans Best Corn, A0 cents. DtM Pickles, 10 cents quart.
 Arbuckle's COfFee,15 cts. ID. Phone sos. smith & WOrnum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
oonatitutent Was Hungry.

Big Tim" Sullivan the Bowery Tam many king. met an impecunious con- stitutent recently and took him to din' ner in a restaurant much more preten- tlous than the man was accustomed to He was a fellow of almost lnnnite ap- petite and the amount Of tood ne slowed awav was something portentous. When Tin, thought the man had consumed enough substantials he asked: Now what'n you have for dessert? What. that?" "oh. something to top nff with The constituent languidly scanned th' bill of fare. T guess I'll Lave beel stew" he replied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
NTonev nud NToraI etnndard

The Pastors Union. of La Crosse, Wis. has practically decided that mon CD in itself, has no more standard and therefore has indorsed the accept ance of tainted money for religious and educational work wherever obtain able. was stipulated at meeting of the union that the acceptance of the money will not be in any case an inc dorsement of the method by which 1t fell into the donors hands Ii was pointed out that all money at one time ar another figures in shady business deals and is handled by crooks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
Death of Mrs. Lapale-.

This afternoon at her home on Lamar street, occurred the death of Mrs. Will liam Pettus Lapsley, after an Illness ot several months She was one of the best known and most highly respected ladies in this city, and although her death was not unexpected, It came as auite a shock to her family and friends. She was & relative of Senator Pettus, and had been resident of this city for q number of years. She was de- vout member of the Broad Street Pres |byterian Church. She leaves four sons, Wessrs. R. K, Pettus, wipston and Will liam w. Lapslay. The funeral services will take place from her late residence tomorrow at il o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
FUNERAL OF MIR. TOWNSEND.
Remains of Pike County Citizen Ii
 Aarraa aA r.I.an.. c,-..u. --

Hematns of Pike County Cttfzem In-
 tered at China Grove.
 Troy. March 2.--(Special. )-The re- mains of S. J. Townsend. who died here yesterday afternoon were carried to China Grove this morning and were inferred st the cemetery there this af- ternoon.
 The building committee for the Pike County Confederate Monument will hold a meeting here next Wednesday when the contract for the monument will be let.
 GiIlum Haynes of Coffee County was brought before United States Commis- sion c. s. Tutwiler by Deputy Marshal A. J. Collier yesterday afternoon charged with retailing whiskey with out a. license near Java, Coffee coun. ty. His case was continued on ac- count of the absence of important wit nesses.
 It has been pouring down rain all day today and farming operations will be stopped for some time. The farm CTS in this section were pretty well up with their work until the rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
A cnnr,int cnught.

The police authorities late yesterday
 afternoon arrested Jere Burden, a ne-
 gro, in the eastern part of the city. The negro escaped from the county convict camp st Tyier's about week ago. Jere was carried to police headquar- ters and in the morning he will be car riad to the convict camp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
HtohIIe Society News.

Mrs. B. F. Feist gave bowling par ty last evening in compliment to Miss Meta I,eInkauf of Atlanta. After the game the party enjoyed supper at inc home of Mrs Fiest's aunt, Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
hoard of Reglstrars Meet.

r,o,ntv began a two-days' session thls morning in. the Mobile County court l,t- ho,se for the purpose of issuing hIe reTistration certificates to persons en- tiled to them and who were not qua,i- Al t,ed electors at the last sitting oI tne board. This sitting is in accoraancs with a section of the State electIon law. Today a large number or personS pDS took advantase Hocs.srv ot erYs certificate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

and children. as 1t is pleasure to us to add our part to the fund.
 Yours very truly,
 Louis Loeb.
 Secretary the Standard Club Several citizens have been making a quiet canvass during the week for funds to add to what has already been published but these citizens have not reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
Po.tmnn Runn Errands.

The French postman of rural neigh borhoods ekes out tho small salary of his govSrnmental position by doing all kinds of errands in the village for peo- ple who live along his route. He makes A small ircome from the fees received for thest Tn summer he sometimes bicycle, but in wi k
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
GERALD FUND'' CONTINUES TO GROW;
 CITIZENS SENDING IN SUBSCRIP PTI0N.
Letter of GrIeI Bro. Co.

Letter of Grief Bros Co. Editor The Advertiser: \ i We note with regret and sor- ! row the death of our highly re- ( ' spected and honored Chief of Po-s ! lice. A S Gerald. ] The whole community deeply Q sympathizes with his dear wife 1 and family, and as you na 1e said. ! he died d poor man, leaving her { \ with five little children. Is 1t not incumbent on the citizens of this l city, whom Mir. Gerald has served \ so faithfully. to try and provide for the loved ones he has left be- | , hind? ! We therefore suggest that in ! recognition and appreciation of D his services. that you ask through your paper . popular subscription } so that all who feel so disposed, can show their sympathy and help ! in the maintenance of the family of good. just md charitable Funds to be deposited with the ' Union Bank and Trust Company D as trustees. to be used entirely ! for the support of the widow and ! these little children. We cheerfuIly start this fund with one hundred dollars. and ! feel that same will be generously \ increased by an appreeiative pub D lie. Griel Bros. Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
D...h of Harry Case.

Harry Case. son of the iaie s,, SisS ,r.. r,sht at his home here. He Is sur ,,;yed ,JSs M bv two sisters here and brother in Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

MT. and Mrs w. A Cobb have re- turned from New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Mrs. Jack Brown of Newberne, is tn, guest of Mrs. J. c. Converse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Miss Eva shruptine of sarord. is Ii the city today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

ST. LOUIS AND RETURN, s12.OO--vla M. & O. R. Rs-9i2OO. Tickets sold March 3rd only. Final return limit ten daya.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
Social. Personal and General.

The county of Dallas has made ar- rangements to purchase sufficient slag in Birmingham to make foundation
 for the mile of roadbed between Beech Creek and Blue Girth on the Burnsville road. The slag will be put
 down as foundation, and clay and gravel spread over 1t and 1t is thought that this combination will make good road,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

owing to the wrecking of an extra ,a freigbt train on the Mobile and ono Railroad six miles south of Macon Miss. yesterday. traffic was consider ably delayed. Passenger tram No. Q, D dne here at D. m., reached here at tbfs morning. Eleven cars Of the freight were derailed because Of the breaking of a truck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

rbs c,tv members of the Mobile couutv Democratic Executive Commit lee met at 6:s0 this afternoon in the office of Chairman Suilivan. The pur- nose was to take steps looking to me protection of the Democratic nominees in the municipal election to be heid Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
HE IS COMING HOME
CONDITION OF SHERIFF ARM-
 STRONG IS IMPROVED.
Board of Registrars of Mobile County Meets and Issues Certificates to Many--Death of Harry
 Caae.
Advertiser Bureau.
 AHohiIe March 2

Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, March 2. Charles Barclay of Bay Minette ar rived in Mobile this morning from New York and left at noon for home. He stated that when he passed through Washington Wednesday he saw many sleighs traversing the snow-elau streets. The difference in temperature there and In Mobile he declared, was simply marvellous.
 When asked of Sheriff J. M- Arnl- strong of Baldwin County and his con iition, Mir. Barclay said he had sesh Hsr Armstrong at a hospital just be- fore leaving for the South.
 "Mr. Armstrong stood the operation braveiy and was doing as we'll as could be expected" he said. He Will leave New York for home sunday ana WI '. srrI.,. there on Tuesday. There will De \ party in Montgomery to meet and ac- company Mir Armstrong to Bay Min- ette.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

four-story modern brick npiidlns ,i. will be erected by the Eiectr.c .hn rrssent Lsm, ;no Company of Mobile, on the prssens tI : sd.s sHs of the general office. north or the n'a,vilIe Hotel, in St. Joseph Street. The company has acquired the propertS v directIv north of the ofHce In orIer p to havs @ sufscient ground on which 70 mild. Until the now structure IS com nleted the ofiee will be in the tnresr s,. story brick nulIains. svvater n Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
Most Expensive Egr..

are paid for the eggs of or moa. a gignatic wing rom twelve to fourteen which as long ago as 200 already dying out in n appearance the bird 1 the ostrich, and it's egg in length. The first
 brought to Europe reRch merchant. in 1851, te 8 sensation from the crest attracted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Bowie Smith has returned home after short visit to Decatur and BlrminE- ham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Claude Graynor, Jr.. left this after noon for New York. where he will in future live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Those who have failed to pay street tax are being summoned to pay the same or to report to Street Superin- tendent Shannahan and work the same out on the streets of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

MONEY to loan on watches. sdiamonda, jew elry. guns and pistols. don't worry your friends when In need of small loan come 10 un: our business is strictly confidential, Montgomery Loan Co. #
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

For the month of March the follow ing Is the classificatiOns and quotations committee of the Cotton Exchange; R A smith. winston Jones, T. K. IT, win. c. c. Scott and G. A. Fuerst
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Sam Fowlkes has returned homo from Mobile, where he attended the carnival
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
nirIn sfnle Mn.

Two little negro GIrIs, Lula and Nafy Spears, stole some wire from the plant of the Selma Lighting Company yes- terdav afternoon. They took 1t to the Peacock Iron Works and tried to dis pose of 1t to that concern. The mat ter was reported to the police and late in the afternoon the two little girls were arrested.
 They were tried in Police Court this morning. The mother of the girls was present, and instead of fine being assessed against them after court the mother took her wayward soffsprings into the city prison and under the di- rection of Desk Sergeant Ahern admin istered to each of them good whip ping.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Summons have been issued to about $50 property holders to force them to connect with the sanitary sewerage system of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

Misses Maggie Cothran and Lucille are home again after visiting friends In Summerfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03
pernonaI and General:

Tr tbe Probate Court was hIed a .icIas of incorporation of the Hodges s Mattras Company of Mobile. me iH eorporators are George F. Hoages, Is,s .,s. S N, McAleer, Robert T. bnw,n, ,.eiS is T ITrsenbach. The capital stocK " z. noos maid in. The incorporators are tps sS,sV directors ana the officers George F Hodges. President; J. N. McA,ees eh Vtce. President: Charles F. ursehOaoh Secretary and Treasurer,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-03

ST. LOUIS AND RETURN, 91%sO0-vfn M. d 0. R. R.-@l2.O0. Tickets sold March 3rd only. Final return limit ten days.