davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
MIR. MURPHY ISDEAD
PROMINENT EsALE COUNTY CITIZEN
 PASSES AWAY.
Wealthy and InfluentiaI Man Had Just Returned From the North West, Where He Had Been Seek ang Health.

Greensboro, Dec. 14.-(Special.)-- )--M.
 H. Murphy, one of the wealthiest and
 most influential citizens of Hale >coun- ty, died at his home here today of a lcomplication of diseases, from which he has suffered for several months. Mir. Murphy was born In Greensboro fifty-six years ago, but on account ot III health went to the northwest where he lived on q cattle ranch for a num-
 Der of years. He returned here four years ago to rear his children. among his own people, ne said, tire Tunstails, Lees and Harrls, Walters being his near relativeS. who with five children, survive him. Mir. Murphy was man
 of marked integrity and unusual mag
 nltism and his death causes genuine sorrow here. The funeral takes place at the Episcopal church tomorrow. The action of the Methodist Confer ence in reference to moving the South-
 ern Ministry to onenton, causes general regret here, and though this subject has been discussed from time to time since about 1870, still just now it comes as n great surprise. since the jnstitu- ton seems to have taken on new ire. in every department, and there are
 more students in attendance than in twenty years.
 Mrs. Martha s. Gielow made an ad- dress before the Kings Daughters in behalf of the Southern Industrial-Edu- cational Association yesterday Much Interest was manifested and Mrs. Gie- low has eighteen members added to the membership list. She spoke very co"- vincingly of her great work, and quite enthused her hearers.
 Many friends here sympathize wish Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Coleman of Cnrh. lville, Perry County. on the death ot
 their little boy. three and one-naii 1years old, which occurred here yestef' lday at Carson's sanitarfum.
 The child was brought here the day Iprevious with a fractured skull. caus-
 ed by the kick of mule. Intermcn'
 take place at the grave yard neal Curbhill. Rev. W. P. Hurt officiating.
 The people of this section are 10th tc
 part with Rev. E. l.. Crawford. pastor of the Methodist Church here. anc
 Presiding Elder Cabored constantlyhlt Presiding Elder W. P. Hurt. MT Craw' ford. who has labore6 constantly here
 in Greensboro, has done much good lr the highways. as wei as among his own Hack
 Washington, D. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
cor NEGRO,s MULE.
Rlaek, Who Attempted Jail Delivery Tn More Trouble.

ss Tn More Trouble.
 Demopolis, Dec. l4.--(Speclal.)- )-Wade
 Wiley. the negro who tried to break
 out of the city joil here few days ago, has managed to get himself int"
 serious trouble. and it may take him haveral years to get out of it.
 one day last week he was arrested by Chief nt Police H. A. Monnier for steal Ing some clothing. and when arrested he had in his possession a fine mule, which he claimed to have purchased
 from negro out in the county for The chief suspected that the negro had stolen the mule, but had no evil dence. His trial was set for today, be- fore Jndge Cornish. of the inferior court, and Chief Monnier proceeded to make inauiries which resulted in the development of the fact that the officers were right in their belief that the ne- gro had stolen the mule, and Wednes- day William Chapman, a thrifty negro farmer of Dallas county, came here to- gcther with one of his neighbors, from Safford and Identified the mule as his property
 The officers decided to let the negro ao on to the authorities in Dallas coun- tv without a trial here for stealing the clothing. and Chier Monnier wired the sheriff at Selma to come on over and get his prisoner.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres hyterian Church Is holding a Christi
 mas sale of fancy articles and hot drinks at J. l.. Ba!ley's soda fountain today and tonight. Theworth- While Club met this week with Miss Stewart at the residence of Mrs. George W. Taylor, on Vain street. Mrs. L. c. Lowe was leader TOT | tho afternoon and those taking part lin the program were: Mrs, Lowe. Miss | Renbert, Mrs. Glider asa Mrs. Mont eonery, The next meeting of the cluE lwill be with Miss GeoKre.
 1 Among the notable events in Denop' oIis society this week, was pretty tweddinR ceremony. the contracting par ties being Mir. and Mrs. Sallie simon who were recently united in the holy bonds or wed ok by squire in Ash land, Kentucky.
 l In accordance with the laws of thai
 state, the popular young couple have
 had added to the matrimonial alliance Ethe sanction of their religion by ss pretty wedding ceremony which wat lpeFfromed in this city according to thu impressibe rites of the Jewish Faith The ceremony took place at the rest Idence of Mrs. Joseph simon, the moth
 CT of the groom. RabbIe Max Roisin
 of Meridian. Miss. was the omo'atini
 minister ~.-.~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.

VIII Phillips Bound Over on Charge nt
 FLOPence.
 Florence. Dec. Especially )-Wiu Phillips was yesterday bound over by Esuuire c. w. Lemay on a charge of attempted criminal assault. his alleged victim being the 15-year- r-old daughter of G. w Weaver, respectable farmer, who lives seven miles from Florence on the Cloverdale Road.
 The trial was hotly contested for a Justices court, a large number of wit nesses being examined and the proceed ings lasting four days. Phillips was released on bond in the sum of S30O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15

burial that Mrs. Annie C. Adams. whose name has figured prominently in the episode was in this city last night and viewed the body of the late Senator at the undertaking establish ment She showed great emotion, the undertaken said. According to tho un- dertaker's information. Mrs. Adams re- turned to New York today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
D ANNOO On Q Q Q Q Q
STRIKE OUT PROVISION
.e.ideut.s Agreement On SimPlified
 e-oI1tnc COnaidpred Enough.

Pre.tdent.a Agreement On SimPlihed
 Spelling Considered Enough.
 Washington, Dec. 14-What Will nrobably be the last act of the HouS" of Representatives on the subject or simplifed spelling occurred today when, on motion of Representative Tawney. Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations. the House. without debate or division. struck out of the legislative, executive and judicial bill the provision relative to spelling,
 The action was taken because of the promise of the President to revoke his order to the public printer and the subsequent adoption of yesterdays res olution4s on this subject
 The simplifed form of spelling will be continued at the White House in all correspondence emanating from there, notwithstanding what action may be taken by Congress in the matter 0f spelling of public documents. The use of the simplifed form will include all communications which do not re- quire printing at the government printing office or any Of It's branches.
 Blow for RadtIxe.
 New York, Dec. 14.-Herman Radtke the jockey, who was suspend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
commend the PreaIdeDt.

. Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 1i.-Camp Louis A. Craig. Army of the Philippines here last nigt voted to sustain Presi- datt Roosevelts order discharging without honor, the neEroe troops or the D5th infantry. Resolutions adoD- ted declare "that we commend and in- dorse the action of the President in what we recognize as his fearless and eommendable stand regardless ot poll ticaI lines and eonSeaueneeA"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
WILL VISIT RELATIVES. King HaakOn Leaves For ReFlin ant
 VOmdon Courfa.
London Courts.

London, Dec. liking Haakon,, Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf of Norway left London this morning for Germany.
 They will spend couple or days Wltn Emperor William at Berlin before re- turning to Christlanla. King Edward. the prince and princess of Wales. Dr. Nansen. the Norwegian minister and others gathered at the station to pld Foi ewelI to the royal travellers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
Omee Holders Busy.

Republican ,oface holders in this city whose terms of ofice expire durin T the first of the coming year, are becom- ing active. and several of them have gone to Tallahassee, where WeHtihs of the prominent Republicans of the State is being held. TaosS to 20 from here were Postmaster W. H. Northup, Collector J H. stillmsn and lIarshal Thomas F. NfcGourin. The purpose of the meeting is to arrange a>Hlate which Is to be recommended to the Prestdent for appointment. and of course each Of the local ofice holders desires his name on the slate. It is reported from the meeting, however. that so far only one of the three gentlemen have secured the desired endorsement
 So far there is but little opposition ito any of the present Fsderai office holders. but it is anticipatci that some will develop before the date arrives TOT the appointments to be made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
pub,Ic work TnvestIration.

Another council investigation in re- gard to the improvement work of the city Is to be held. but this time the work upon the sewerage system Is to be the subject of investigation. One or the prominent aldermen brought the matter to the attention of The Council his statement being that H. H Boyer, a prominent citizen. had stated that the sewerage pipes were not being properly fitted and would teak. aHd also that he the citizen, would defray the cost of digging up an entire block of the work, if the Council would eon- sent, to prove his assertion.
 This statement, coming from prom fnent citizen, caused the Council to decide to take some action in the prem ises. and 1t was agreed to hold a spec ial session at some early date when MT. Boyer will be requested to come before the body and state his reasons for believing that the work is being improperly done.
 Chairman Green, of the Bond Trus' tees. under whose direction the wort is being done. stated to thc Counei that he had heard of these complaints and had requested the Engineers tC make an investigation and that they had reported the work to be first-elas' in every respect. Nevertheless, th' Council has decided to take the matter in its hands and hear Mir Boyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15

ed last fall, after ride of the horse Tomynv Waddell, will probably not be ahie to ride in California this winter, as he had planned. At the regular ,,,ortbIv meeting of the stewards nf inc Jockey Club yesterday his case was presented but was laid on the ta- hle for future action
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15

lumber. and timber could lot secure cars to handle their product without great delay. Several complaints have been made regarding car shortage, es' 'peciaIiy from the lumber and tiiAi5er shippers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
After Wentern URlon.

The Chamber of Commerce is after botb the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Louisville and Nashr vile Railroad Company. 1t meet ing of the body today committee was appointed to investigate into the req" son why the service by th' Western Union was not more satisfactory, ana another committee appointed to inVes- tirate and report why the exporters ef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
sawn TImber ARreenent.

The exporters of sawn timber from this port have signed an agreement not to purchase any timber for expp:t which does not come up to certain re- quirements. and letters have been sent out to the manufacturers that timber not up to the standard which has been set will not be accepted, and also no.i- fving the inspectors to classify tim, Der by certain rules laid duwn. All of the exporters of the port hAva entered this agreement, and it is with view of keeping up the high standard ot timber shipped to foreign countries from this port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
PATRIcK's LAST STAND.
wife win Make Application for Com
 n,ntatIOn of Sentence.

New York; Dee. 14.-With the with drawaI of the application for writ of error in the United States Supreme C-ourt yesterday. the legal fight to save 4Tbert T. Patrick came to an end after the hardest fought battle in the crimi- nal records of the country.
 If now remains to apply to Cover nor Higgins for a communication Oi sentence to life imprisonment.
 Tn spite of the determination of Pat,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
JniI Breaker Caught.

Jack Barry. the ex-bluejacISet. 'Fho was one of the three prisons's to es- cape from the county jail here in Aus gust was tonight returned to the city and placed in jail. He was 'aptured ip Bainbridge. Ga. and makes he second of the trio to be captured within the past two weeks, The other man is McGinnis the United states witness, who was being held. <.
 The alleged leader in the Jail deiiv- cry, I. P Hollister. who IS q .oluIrte CT by trade Is still at large, end Is tES only long term man in the )Nd to escape. Barry stated today when he was returned to jail that Il of ta5se in the prison were aware of the fact that they were removing brick ssnnl the walls of the building, and that much noise was being made Ho said that after leaving they went i.orth to the union depot. where two bottles of gin were purchased, and that beiag in need of matches lie went 1cross thc street and secured number from a police officer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
shnuch firen1 Enn1Inn.

Washington, Dec. 14-lt was stated today by the undertaken who prepared ths body, of former Senator Brown tor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
TWO APPLICATIONS
COMPANIES SEEKING FRANCHISES
 ON PENSACOLA sTREETs.
Selma Persons AnxiGns to Run Ltne
 to Beach Haven Prsperty While Pensacola Concern NiIl
 Do tt. @saes 's-s

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. 14.--t Special. ). Two applications from street rail- way, companies are now e.ore the City Council for franchIses to build and operate railway on Garden street. and that body is now investigating tho matter to ascertain which onpany should obtain the privilege.
 The first applicant In the I rw street railway company, composed of A A.. Ericsen. A. Eliasburg Gnd others. so aie of whom are of Selma, while the sec ond is the Pensacola Electric Company, which Is now operating street ra'i- way line In the city. The F icso pee i pie applied for the franchise same months since. stating 1t as their in- tention to continue. the line on to their Beach Haven property o:ne miles from the city, and the ordinance wss upon it's last reading when the Pensa- cola Electric Company sent in re- chest for a franchise over the same street saying that 1t was their inten- ton to connect this line with ifsir newly electrified line to Fort Ba-rar- cas- thus forming a bolt of a certain section of the city.
 In the discussion of the matter be- fore the Council one of the offciais 0f the electric company stated hat his company had propositions from the new company. offering to withdraw provided line would be run te Teach Haven. This was denied by Afr. Erl"- sen in the Council meeting and owing to the uncertainty of the matter the Council has referred the entire matter te joint committee composed of tie members of the franchise lsnd t''dis nance and engrossing committees for a report at the next meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
MACHINERY.

w. N. CALuWeEIs ,, Quick delivery. Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, EdgeFs, Trirlmers, Lathe Machines, Grist Mills, Gasoline En" zines. Phone 2079.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
DRUGGISTS.

E. c. SpRnn.
 Pure Virgin Olive oil. Best in the world for salads. 100 Dexter Ave. Phone eS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-15
MARBLE.

Curb0vv-Clapp Marble Co. Mar b1e and Granite Monuments. z09-211 Dexter. Phone 14S.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-16
THE DEFIANT OIL TRUST.

Following closely on supreme
the Paper and Tobacco trusts which
explicitly corporations compelled
give evidence concerning the illegal operations of such corporations
attorney the Standard Oil company the has fit to
notify Attorney Hadley of Missouri that the Oil will
furnish no give
which before the Missouri
notification impuden plain defiance
whether Rockefeller and his Oil
bigger American people 1t the opinion
Attorney General Hadey that the supreme courts decision settles
question will be able wiring the Standard Oil
men, unwilling they may give information that will
convincing the story of the violations of the law
resorted to by the Oil trust.
may the attorney general take view the supreme
courts decision holds that "A corporation after ALL but
citation individuals under assumed name 1t destroys
the ndirectons by which
sbliy No longer responsibility criminal be
shifted abstraction for combinations make public
their concerning everything that affects the rights of the
people No longer they find asylum by lodging
between and national authority The supreme estab
fishes the right of the federal to maintain its own laws in
the of corporations Sin the way if the
poratons had been created by of congress"
The principle clearly laid down that while the the
individual who may
nerfered with the corporation the other hand the
of the and Its rights corporation only preserved
long its creation the
particularly applicable of the Standard Oil
clear by the of the supreme mpudent contention
of the Paper that officers produce
evidence because in their personal but the
possession of the corporation.
witnesses possession that human beings could
have had said the 1T useless attempting
that twice make four that corporation
possession nothing the beings who
its And intangible being they repre-
and for, that the law directs its process"
There would therefore,
he the woods for Rogers when again placed
the stand officer whose testimony sought
One and all they tell whole
wise the Jail will enclose them punishment for their
tumacy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-16
BRISTOL.
Burnside Lodge, K. Of ?. Holds
a Regular Meeting Other
Notes Of Interest.

Theregular meeting OF Burnside lodge.
No. a. knights of Pythias, was held We'd
nesday evening in the lodge rooms In
Grand Army hall. One application for
membership was received Past Grand
Chancellor o. X Pierce, Past Grand
Chancellor A. G.. Cunningham. Past
Grand Chancellor A. c. Johnson and Past
Chancellor winchester OF East Providence
were present. The installation OF the re-
Gently elected officers will take place next
Tuesday evening. The officers who VIII
be installed are captain Herman Gan
linski. First Lieutenant James X NC
Vickar. Second Lieutenant Gerald Brun-
all Financial Secretary William w.
I11ther. Treasurer Benjamin Dorstrom.
ON Tuesday evening next the first de-
gree win be worked on two candidates.
Tour candidates will be admitted To the
Uniform Rank The regular meeting or
the Ladies' Auxiliary will not be held on
Tuesday evening next as was intended
The funeral OF Leonard @ Simmons
was held yesterday afternoon from his
late residence on Church street The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. George l..
Locke pastor OF st. Michaers Episcopal
church. OF which Mr. Simmons was
member The bearers were members OF
the family Burial was at the North
cemetery.
Rev William r. Trotter, rector OF Trim
ity church here. preached at St Luke
church. East Greenwich. last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-16
WERE SECRETLY
MARRIED IN
PROVIDENCE

Miss Hale w. Fisher and William W.
Henry, well-known young society people
OF Wakefield. Mass. made a pilgrimage to
the Providence Gretna Green Tuesday af-
ternoon and were secretly married here.
Miss Fisher graduated from the Wake
field high school in the class of 1904 She
In the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
A. Fisher OF Murray street
Mr.. Henry opened a fsh market in
Wakefield about five years ago About
six months ago ne sold out. He was quite
prominent I'm Wakefield as an actor, taxi
ing part in several plays in Wakefield and
the surrounding towns. He is a Knight
OF Pythias.
Miss Fisher told her parents that she
was going 10 the funeral of one Of Mr..
Henry's relatives Tuesday afternoon. She
failed 10 return home that night and did
not appear on Wednesday at the munich
pal light plant. where she had been en-
ployed as bookkeeper
Wednesday night she returned TO her
home and told her parents that she had
been married. and Yesterday morning she
left for this city. where she will reside
with her husband. who Is employed by a
wholesale house here.
Mrs. Fisher Is unable 10 understand why
her daughter made such move. as she
had no objection 10 the match.
Mrs. Henry is very good looking and 20
years old, while he is Is years of age
and a widower.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-16
READINGS FROM DANTE
BY PROF. C. LANGD0N

In spite OF the severe snowstorm which
ragged yesterday. large audience gath
cred at o'clock In the afternoon at the
Providence Art club TO hear readings
from Dante by Prof Langdon.
The professor read extracts from the
Inferno" Paradise" and "Purgaturio.
with explanatory talks. Prof. Lansdon
answered the question OF the reality Of
Beatrice in the affirmative and he dwelt
upon the love or Dante for this fairest
Of women. Hope was defined as optimism.
faith as self f-acceptability. love as unset
fishness. and happiness as the highest cul-
ture of mans mind.
Regarding the existence OF future life.
he quoted "All that is at all lasts ever.
past recall" and the final meeting In
Paradise" OF Dante and Beatrice, when
all his sins were effaced and with her as
his guide TO the end. the short discourse
was brought 10 a close by Dante's words.
I'm His Will is our peace"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-16
BATCH OF C. D. VISITORS
FOR COLLEGE Of LABOR

John Purcell arraigned In the Sixth dis
trict court this morning as a common
drunkard got six months at the farm.
James Lane. colored, was up next on the
same charge and got nine months. He
made greak for liberty after shouting
guilty 20 the court lie was yanked back
to the bar for sentence. Peter Swift. be-
cause Il was his first offence as a c. d.
got six months Frank Sullivan rounded
out the batch OF common drunkards ar
rsigned. II was a rearraignment I'm his
case. Yesterday he was placed on proba =
tion and right after promising to take the
pledge felt the need OF bracer. He told
the court he took two and then was pinch
ed He ggot six months.