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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
TWO ESCAPE JAIL
ALLEGED MURDERERs BREAK
 HALE COUNTY BAsTILE.
One Negro Under Sentence of Death and Other Was Awaiting the Action of the Grand Jury.

Greensboro. Feb 22.--(special)-- Sheriff Duger was surprised to find this morning that two negroes. James Cole man and June Harris. had escaped from the jail during the night.
 Coleman had been sentenced to hang for the murder of Charles Waller, col ored. He took an appeal to the Su- preme Court and this had not been act ed upon.
 June Harris killed negro in game of craps about ten miles from Greens boro last Christmas, and was await ing the action of the grand jury
 Sheriff Dugger and his deputies are making a vigorous search for the criminals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
FAREWELL TO MISS DAVE.
She Will Go To The Orient As Baptist
 Missionary

well service was held at the Baptist church last night in honor of Mss Lois Davie who is just leaving her home for China having been recently appointed foreign missionary
 Rev. J. Fl. Bush conducted the exer- cises introducing first Rev. N c Un- derwood, now of Midway. who was pas years covering the early childhood of Miss Dovie Rev. J. J. Hagood. now Of Andalusia. who was her pastor for seven years and who baptized her. was cd by Rev, W. D. Hubbard, of Troy
 MT, Bush in most appropriate and touching manner presented Miss Dovie a purse filled with donations of love
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
case ef Young Isauscher.

Thomas F. Rauschcr. the young white man. wao was arrested yesterday upon the charge of forgery, is still oc- cupying a cell in the county jail, be- ing unable to secure bond. He Is Of excellent family. and many regret the matter on their recount. His method of procedure was to give a mortgage upon some property which he did not possess, then in order to make the pa- per more negotiable forge the name of some person to note for the amount he desired, all tho notes being for the term of one year. ln this manner he secured over $l,20o.Ou He conducted neat restaurant at the corner of Ear ragossa and Bayion Streets and this has been seized by other creditors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre,
 Tonight.
v NUcVntvre n1d Heath.

NAcAntyEG uHu hAChtus
 Mcintyre and Heath will be seen at the Montgomery Theatre tonight, in the musical novelty. The Ham Tree, described as Klaw and Erlanger's Laughing trust" Mcintyre and Heath and the big company and production come direct from a three months run on Broadway, New York. where this attraction has proved the greatest laughing success New York has known in years.
 Klaw and Erlanger. the producers of tho new play, are said to have done their part in the same thoroughly sumptous manner that characterizes all their centures. The ensembles include the most beautiful chorus of singing and dancing girls ever presented in a musical play. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23

from those who have known her from infancy.
 The music was in charge of Mrs. Lula West, who accompanied Miss Dovie in the beautiful solo Abide With Me- one of the most touching and beautiful was crowded to its capacity and the service throughout was one of the most important and effective religious ser vices in all the history of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
Denth of Mrs. neniamIn PhIlIIps.

Florence, Feb. Especial. )-Mrs. Benjamin Phillips. aged 47 years, died at 2 o'clock yesterday from pneumonia after a weeks illness. She was na- tive of Colbert county and the daugh- ter of a conscript officer of the Confed- crate army. Mrs. chillips was proprie- tress of the Alabama Hotel and it was there she died. She leaves an invalid husband and five children. Mrs. Will Dinsmore Mamie. Midland. Lily and Olive Lou Phillips
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
TheatrIcaI Men OrwanIZe.

IheutFIcNI Nleu UfBanl1e'
 Last night in the lodge hall of the Bijou Theatre a branch of the Theatri- cal Mechanics Association, of the Uni fed States nd Canada were organized and the following officers was install- ed: John W. Bailey. President; w. T. Hepburn. Vice President; Samual Ros- wald, Secretary; O. A. Neal. Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
Many Ge te New orlean..

Rev. J. n. w. ReIEhardt, pastor or the German-Lutheran church. and who has served that church for the past seventeen years, will probably accept the second call of the St. Johns Luthe- ran Church. of Nsw Orleans. He left for that city yesterday to investigate conditions there and to decide whether or rot he would like to become a resi- dent of the Crescent City. Under the rules of the church a pastor can not leave a pastorage without the consent of the congreg 1tion, so 1t was neces- slry for Rev. MT. Reinhardt to obtain this permission before even consider corgregation here, after first refusing. afterwards passed a resolution. leaving 1t to the discretion of the nastor as to which church he would serve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
Tn Succeed siunnnnn.

Florence, Feb 2.-(Special l-Chan- cellor w. H. Simpson has appointed Captain Robert Andrews clerk of the chancery court of Lauderdale county, to succeed R. E. Simpson, resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23

states marshal for the middle district
 of Alabama, which position he held at
 the time of his death, in a railway so- cident at Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23

with Capt. Joseph Baumer. his brother
 in-law, now in the Navy Department here. For several of the later years of his life he was chief deputy United
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23

CHENEY'S ExPECTORANT prompt By cures coughs, colds, lagripPe and crOuP, 25c a bottle at all drug stores.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
Saturday Matinee and Night, The FavOrite COmedianne,
 Mary Marble. In

NUHcy ENEOWus
 The musical comedy, Nancy Brown. p as interpreted by the inimitable Mary Marble and a telented company of play CTS. comes to the Montgomery Theatre Saturday matinee and night Seats now on sale for both matinee and night performances. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
coss for Murderer.

Sheriff James c. Van Pelt left here today for Birmingham, where he will Candy Jlm,H a negro murderer. who has long been wanted in this county. In a saloon fight here the man Killed an other negro, Buster Young, who bore engaging in saloon brawls. The kill Ing was done with knife and in the view of about twenty -five spectators. Flo est was arrested several months ago in Alabama for train riding and sentenced to term in the coal mines at Pratt City. This was learned bv the focnI sheriff. who after some corres- pondence found that this term would expire tomorrow morning, so ha left to be on hand and take the prisoner in charge as soon as he is released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
NnvuI Men Are yveIcomed.

Commander Bartlett, of the monitor Florida, and his officers and men as pedo boat O'Rrien. were given q well come to the port this morning, when a committee of prominent business men paid them 8 call and extended the court esies of the city to the visitors This of Customs John E. stillman, President Commerce; President Walker fngra- ham. of the Carnival Association. and Secretary W. Chipley Jones. of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The big monitor is now at anchor just off Palafox wharf and in plain view of the residents and visitors, and Wn hs Pose who ss des GesreG was o sst glimpse of the vessel bearing the name of their State The O'Brien is at the navy yadrd where her boilers are oeihs ing city tomorrow and take anchorage near the Florida.
 onicial information from Washing coast squadron Is to the effect that the entire fleet will be at anchor in this port on or before March There visit various Southern ports, where Mardi Gras celebrations are to be held, but as soon as possible they will dezvous of the fleet during the target practice, which is to be held in the gulf on the range used last year by the North Atlantic fleet.
 vaIue of the Wirless.
 The value of wireless telegraphy was plainly shown yesterday, when the flagship Texas of the Coast squadron. reported to the local navy yard, ten hours before her arrival. the disabling of the torpedo boat O'Brien. The local station picked up the Texas early in about the torpedo boat, which was for warded to Washington by wire A re- ply was soon received instructing that the O'Brien be towed into Pensacola for repairs, and this in turn was sent by wireless to the Texas, which did not reach here until shortly after dark.
 There nunt be a reaMon why Dnx-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
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 Ozomnlsion is Scientific Emulsion of Pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil. Guaiacol, Glycerine and the Hypo- phosphites of Lime and Soda.
 All these great Curative Properties leach in itself a great remedy-are combined in One Superb Preparation for the Human Ills above Enumerated. Beneficial Results are Obtained after khe First Dose.
 There are two sizes-s-oz. snd 1s-or. Bottles; the Formula is printed In languages on eaeh. OZoMuLsloN LABORATORIES
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23

There must be a reason why Day. break Fertilizers go like hot cakes.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
CORONER BEGINS
INVESTIGATION
SEVERAL ARE STILL MISSING
Estimated That Sixty-Two Per
sons Were Killed, With Dis
appearances Unexplained.

ATLANTIC CITY n. j. October al-
Tile ta.rt ana last cay of the Thorough
fare wreck was lifted from the water
i-te to-day. When placed OBJ the mud
bank THE car was in such condition ,hat
.t actually fell apart of its own weight.
$50 bodies We're found. The police picked
up Dor q wearing apparel among them
-he oVercoat of tile Tate Dr. Felsbere. OF
Philadelphia. This establishes The fact
tAat Dec rlsc have been lu the las, car.
af this IS the thlrd one lifted from the
Tlorourhf4re.
Mystery surrounds the Observation-Disclosures
~ several persons who were known 20
have been on the train and may indicate
that their bodies are either held fas, in
the t..ek mud or have 2oate3 down with
ta" u-c Among those known % have
beer passengers on The train was Charles
3. k-ley ot Woodbury.. y j.. who was
en route O. PieasantviIe. but did not
ger III there. lis cousin. Elton y. Risley.
believes he was in the wreck. and that
tho body has been washed away
Then tlsre is Mrs. Selma Miller of
Camden. who was coming here IN COM
pany with her sister Gertrude HAYES.
Gertrude's body was found. but Mrs
MIXERS has not been recovered. Joseph
McE-roy 90 Philadelphia who has not
been found. and Harry Burch also Of
Philadelphia. Mere both on the train
when tile wreck occurred
The local officials say the total death
Nsr IS siXty-two. on the other hand. a
great many We're early on the ground
ana some of those who We're rescued
from the train are inclined % the belief
that several bodies We're swept down by
the heavy tide and never recovered Il is
c0ntenGed by some that the total loss
OF life Will be about seventy
The opening of the inquest tomorrow
morning VII attract widespread inKrest
For that reason Coroner Gaskiu Will
hold Il IN the Circuit Courtroom. and
viii limit the audience as fas as posi-
bic TO witnesses and persons directly in
tereStet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
STANDS FOR PLUCK
AND FAIR PLAY
So Declares Former Governor
Long Regarding Sir Thomas
Lipton's Name.

BOSTON, October 3l.-Toasts 70 Presl-
dent Roosevelt and King Edward were
drunk amidst cheers when go representa-
tive Bostonians attended "a banquet boy the
city OF Boston TO ST Thomas Upton at
the Hotel Somerset tonight. The greet
ing 70 Sir Thomas was OF tile heartiest
kind.
Former Governor Long. responding 20
tie toast THE United states" referred
20 the many ties that bind America and
Great Britain. Turning 20 Sir Thomas. tho
speaker SAID. Your name is a household
word IN America for pluck and fair rlas-
We are all hoping you viii win the next
race. and II YOU DO. you Will set cheer
from all our hearts"
Sir Thomas said that he had good
ground for the assertion that another
challenge wo-ld he forthcominr befor. ne
left the United States. lie declared tnat
he was doing an ia his power 20 brtng
about another contest for the Americas
cup
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
HAVE SKI1MI5H
WITH INDIANS
Ctcs Rccapturc Ponies Which
Had Been Taken From Them
by United States Troopers.
TREACHERY is CHARGED
Complaint Made That Indian
Guides Are Leading Troopers
on False Trails.

SHERIDAN. WYO.. October GA
skirmish occurred to-day between band
o. the renegade Ute Indians and "a troop
OF the Tenth Cavalry on Bitter Creek. ac-
ccrding 10 word brought by n special
courier. The troops had captured firty
Ute ponies severely frightening five In
dian herders
As the troopers We're driving away tho
ponies 100 Utes. fully armed. surrounding
the cavalrymen and ponies. stamped lng
the ponies with revolver shots and war
whoops. The Indians recovered all tho
ponies. but five that were killed hv tho
troops I'm an effort 70 stop the stan pede.
Are Outnumbered.
The Indians did not fire az the soldiers
The soldiers deslsted from attacking th..
Ctes. az the reds greatly outnumbered tho
troopers
Troopers say that as far as they can
ascertain from rumor and observation.
the Indians viii fight with little provoca-
ton.
Another detachment OF the Tenth cav
ally that left sheridan Monday night ran
across wandering band OF 100 Crow
Indians under command CO CHIEF Sweet
Mouth. The troopers drove the crows back
toward the Crow agency. The crows said
that they were hunting and denied any
lrte7tior ~ Joining the ties.
Sun another squad OF the Tenth Cav
airy fell IN with band Of Cheyenne In
dians, who. on representation that they
were hunting. were allowed to go IN peace
Settlers charge that Indian guides cr1-
p!oyed by the Federal troops are acting
treacherously. and leading the troops on
false trails. TO keep the soldiers from
overtakng the tics These settlers mem
ton among the willy scouts Woman
Dress, American Horse and White Cow
Bun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
Commission To
HAVE BUSY TIME
Try BluemOnt and A1anas sas
Cases and Prepare for Other
Hearings.

The Corporation Commission held two
busy sessions yesterday. disposed Of sew
erol matters. and viii take up others at
Il o'clock this morning. Tho question q
accommodauons on tae Bluemont and Ma
rassas branches of tire Southern was con-
s.icrec and taken under Amusement. and
the Southern gave lts testimony on the
matter relating % the changing 81 scled-
uies and wltlcra wing facilities for pass
senser travel t--s hn.slils the hearing
ou this case. All steam railways in the
state have been cited TO appear NJ II
O'Clock to-day and show cause. Il any
they can. why the commission sAcNid
not require them 70 observe a maximum
fat rate % Two ce1ts per mile for all
passenger travel over their lines.
The commission las allotted TWO hours
for this case. and il * anticipated that
the companies WILL file their answers. and
then the time and mode OF procedure FOR
final hearing VIII be fiNed by the commits
sion
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
WesthamptOn Case.

This afternoon me case Of the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company will be
Up. which involves the question Of re-
qurius the company 20 haul passengers
back and tortn O. Northampton Park for
one straight fare OF five cents
Tomorrow The freight rate case viii be
heard further. and the officers Of the Nor
folk and Southern VIII testify. when
the commission adioErns tomorrow az
terncon. IL will ba 10 meet asaln ON
November 18th Hon. Alfred =. Thorn
was present as counsel for the Southern
yesterday and his chief witness was Cen
eral Manager II. p. spence, OF New york.
The principal matters up were the al
legged failure Of tae road to observe its
schedules on the two branches ana 10
provide enough coaches to accommodate
Its passengers.
The commission VIII decide the case at
some future date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
INSANE AND DERELICT.
Woman at Point of Death Lies in
ASYLUM.

Without friends or relations. and with
no home beyond the limits Of an asylum
for diseased minds. Mrs. Wilhemina
Henry lies at the point Of death at the
Southwestern State Hospital Little is
known Of her beyond that she came from
Richmond 10 the asylum
Only enc OF the four justices Of the
peace who composed the commission OF
lunacy. which considered her case IS
now living, and he remembers nothing
Of tho case. She was sent TO the asylum
IN 1857. and no inquiry has been re-
ceivcd IN regard to her FOR many years.
a lettcr was received by Chief Werner
yesterday from Dr. Daniel Trfgg. OF that
asylum, asking him 70 look for her lel-
uuves, as her death was only matter
Of short time. she has been so for
SOME time, and at present her condition
IS critical. The letter Is as follows;
Southwestern state Hospital.
Marion. Va. oct %. 1906.
Chief OF Police Werner:
Dear Sir.-We have a patient here by
the namo Of Mrs Wiihemina Henry ad-
mittcd from Richmond in 1887. Her con-
dition has become critical and her death.
i'm all probability. is a matter OF a short
time We have had no letter Of Inquiry
about her FOR years II you can find any
Of her relatives or friends. will YOU
please notify them OF her condition.
Mrs Henry's husband died before she
came here, and NO know nothing OF her
relatives.
Tho following composed the commits
sion Of lunacy ac-ins IN her case: I. H.
Dance. J. F.. e.. y Watts J. p; J. NJ
Ryau. J. F.. James Beale. ~ d.
Yours truly
DANIEL TRIGG. JR,
Acting Superintendent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
AUDITORIUM MATTER
TO CONE UP T0-",I3HT
VIII Cost $4,000 to Convert
Third Market Into
Hall.

The Council Committee on Grounds and
Buildings Will meet at . =. NJ. to-day In
Room 5. OF the City Hall TO take ND the
plans and preliminary estimates OF tie
architects for the conversion of the olI
Third Market building on West cary
Street into public auditorium. Among
the questions 10 be decided are those
OK tie materials To be used and of the
seats 10 be installed and their arrange
ment SO as TO secure the greatest economy
OF space and seat as large . number OF
people as possible.
a meeting OF the subcommittee was held
Tuesday. lasting three hours, at which
Messrs- Burton. Atkinson and Green went
over the plans Of the architects in detail
but as there was not unanimous agree
ment upon the details. the subcommittee
deemed II best 20 report 20 tho full com
mittee without recommendation.
For three hours the subcommittee ex-
amined the plans and listened 70 Archi-
tcct Baskerville. of holland q Baskerville
and Contractor Drever. who had submit
ted preliminary plans and estimates Tor
the various classes Of work The COM
inittee must decide whether 30 Will mako
the building absolutely freproof, semi
nreproOf or OF wooden interior construc-
ton. and in the determination az this
question 1t VIII be governed by the rela-
tive cost Of the three classes of work
The preliminary estimates submitted bv
the TWO firms were guarded with great
secrecy by Chairman Burton. OF the sub
committee. and neither he nor any ono
else having access to the hearing would
give any Information further than that
the whole matter had been referred To- tho
fun committed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
CITY Hall NoteS

The Council Committee on Finance will
meet Tonight tD make an additional ap-
propr-at.on % meet the payroll OF the
Health Department. Nothing else is
known TO be- scheduled for the meeting.
which viii probably Doc "a very brief one.
The Committee on Health Will meet 1t
o'clock tlis evening in tile city Han.
Routine matters viii come Up for con-
s.deration, nothing OF Importance uelng
scheduled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
May Be Fireproof.

From what can be gathered Il is like
w that the committee will favor a. nr.-
prof building. or one as nearly so as prdc-
tcaOle. T. IS anticipated that IL Will cost
not less than $1,000 To- SI500O TO convert
and equip the old market structure as AM.
auditorium. Tho purpose OF the archi-
tects is 20 SO ecOuomizc seats 10y comuact
arrangement of them as To make the seat
ing capacity of the structure as nearly
4W0 persons as the limitations OF the
building will permit II is likely that tho
structure viii be equipped with a SUBJ
stantial type Of chairs Of the opera chair
pattern. each with a seating space or
width Of about lN inches ~ that plan
be adopted the seats alone will cost about
5000.
Galleries arc to be Installed OF LARGE
seating capacity. thus adllug 90 the ac-
commodations OF the auditorium cou7id-
erably. IL is likely also tuat wooden
floor or some other approved floor cover
Ing will be placed over the cement floor
now there. The walls and roofs viii re-
main substantially as at present. 1t is
understood.
The meeting OF rho committee rms
evening promises TO be "a very interesting
one. and II will be "a prolonged one. II q
IS propOruonate To the time consumed by
the three members OF the subcommittee "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
Foreign Grass Seed.

A large consignment OF grass seed inn
ported from France for T. w. Wood a.
Son passed through the custom house
here yesterday. Grass seed come in free
OF duty. The consignment contained one
hundred and forty bales, and is valued at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
Chancerv Court.

w ?. Stutz qualified as executor Of the
estate OF Mary Jane Stutz, giving 500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
Stripped OF Clothing.

Not having any ballast ho endesvored
20 tighten ship by cutting Of his shoes.
heavy leather leggins. and threw away
his coat and contents OF his pockets. Tho
descent was but little checked. and he
pumped down IN the middle Of cotton
field Owing 20 his location in the rig
Eiug. Dr Thomas was unable 70 get from
under and was caught in the folds OF
the bag when IL struck. 1t then started
across the fold, dragging Or. Thomas
nearly quarter Of a mile before he could
eXtricate himself. He was badly scratched
and lacerated, but is not seriously in
jured
Dr Thomas described It as the most
rs ing ascent he has yet made. He SAID
the local difficulties Were insurmountable
for making ascension. and in order TO not
miss tA- opportunity he had dared To
go Up without any car or apparatus. not
even having ballast. Tie presented a
sorry appearance after the rough oxpo-
reuce. but says he viii recover Ia day
OF two.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01
STRIPPED TO STOP
BALLOON FLIGHT
DR.. Julian =. Thomas Famous
Acronaut, Has Thrilling Ex-
pericnce in Augusta.
DRAGGED THROUGH FIELD
For Nearly Quarter OF Nlo lie
Was at Mercy Of Every
Obstacle.

AJGr STA. GA. October 3L-Dr. Julian
p. Thomas Of Jew York to-day made
here most daring ascension in bis bal
loon. Nirvana- owing 20 the location
OF enc fair grounds. some distance from
rho city the bag had 20 be inflated some
miles away. and IL was intended 20 tow
IL 20 the grounds up the canal The
stream proved too narrow. and the bag
frequently caught in trees and was more
or less damaged. When about a mike
from the appointed scene OF ascent. dr.
Thomas decided to try no longer. and.
mounting into the network he seated
himself on th. concentrated rims and cut
away the entangled basket. He arose
like shot. and Travelled On a southwest
erly direction 10 an estimated height Of
300 feet When about seven miles from
Augusta the valve. which had been dam
aged Monday. and had been patched with
surgeons adhesive plaster. began leaking
rapidly. and the aeronaut shot down TOO
Rapidly for comfort
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-01

Hon. Joseph Sta'Hius. ono Of tho LEADING
business men of South Boston and ID
member Of the late Constitutional Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-25

$3.50 Hats, 75c.
Joseph Auerbach, 623 Pa. ave. NV jy1S-ti