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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16

but Governor Jelks could see no req son why the execution of the sem tence of the court should not be car ried out
 But young Williams had another card to play. When the deputies ar rived at the Jefferson county jail to take the old man to Cullman. they found him armed with piece of pip ing. The old man was at bay. He did not intend to leave the cell alive. Before he could be overcome by throw ing amonia in the cell. the train for
 Cullman had departed.
 The son had not been resting on
 his oars in the meantime. He sued
 out a writ of lunacy against his fa- ther and the city court of Birming--
 ham ordered that the execution of
 the sentence be suspended until this
 writ was decided on.
 It was decided on adversely to the
 Williamses. but time had been saved.
 The matter was carried to the Supreme Court and in the meantime there had been a change of administration and change of public sentimen. towards Williams.
 Yesterday Governor Conner made the following order;
 "Cullman county. John Williams murder. At the time of this mans trial. feeling and prejudice was against him. Time seems to have brought the conviction that the crime was not reckless, premeditated murder as first supposed; that there were extenuating circumstances and there is a very general demand that the death pen alty be not imposed therefore com mute his sentence to life Imprisonment at hard laborS
 "B. B. Conner, Governor" When the news was flashed to Gull man county for the first time in two years, young Williams drew breath of satisfaction. He had won his fight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
Mrs. A. E. OusIey Dead as Result of
 Fall.

Mrs. A. E. Ousley Dead as Result of
 Fall.
 Clayton, Aug. 15.-(Special. )---Mrs s. A. Borders, of this place, received a phone message yesterday afternoon from her brother, Mr. Hugh Thomp- son, of Banks, announcing the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. A. 2. Ous- ley. at the latter place.
 Mrs. Ousley was 7S years old, and for year or more had been a suf- ferer from severe fall in which sev- eral bones were broken.
 The Baptist people of Clayton will soon begin the erection of pastors home on the vacant lot adjoining their house of worship.
 A handsome subscription to the fund necessary for this building has already been secured and the canvass is not yet complete
 The alarm of fire was given yester- day morning at 10 o'clock, when it was discovered that the cookN room at the county jail was on fire. The local fire department responded promptly, the fire was put under control before much damage had been done.
 Reports are daily being received here indicating that this entire section will harvest an unusually good crop this season. At a depth of HOO feet the contrac- tors for the new artesian we'll have not yet found the expected supply of water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
KNIGHTS IN ANpALUsIA.
Pythfan District Convention Has Meeting,


 Andalusia. Aug. 15-The District Convention of the Knights Of Pytnias which began it's sessions here yester- day. has been in session today unth 12;s0. when 1t adjourned sine de.
 Little business was transacted dur- . ing the convention. All the lodges or the district reported that they were in splendid shape.
 It was decided that the next conven- ton would be held at Slooomb In Geneve county.
 At I:30 this afternoon the visiting delerates and members of this lodge were entertained at a four course luncheon, by this lodge The luncheon was served by the Baptist women and was a success. At o'clock the visit ing delegates were driven over the city in automobiles.
 Misses Bonnie Riley. Martha Riley. A. M. Riley, D. w. Chapman and A. l.. Rankin leave to morrow for New York, Jamestown and other points north. They will go to Savannah ana from there to New York via Steamer. Capt Allen Crenshaw, Lieutenant Duke Grice, and Private Bibb Prest- wood will leave Friday for Mobile where they go for target practice with A. N. G.
 During the last several days An dalusia and surrounding territory has been visited by some of the hardest rains ever seen in this county, which have done considerable damage to the crops
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
COTTON MILL BURNS
FART OF BIG PLANT AT COTTON
 DALE DESTROYED. A
Large Amount of MaRufactured Goods Are Consumed by Ffre--Loss Is Estimated Tt About
 $500, 900,

Tuscaloosa, Aug. 15.--(Special.)--- News reached here early this morning of a disastrous fire at the Tuscaloosa Mills. located at Cottondale. eight miles above here
 All of the old plant was burned to the ground, and also one of the ware houses filled with manufactured goods and the dye works were burned. It is not known exactly how the fire orig inatel There are two theories one that the building was set fire by a lightning bolt. which struck the build ing during a thunder storm last night: another Is that it caught from some hot rollers in one of the work rooms.
 This plant is one of the largest in this section of the state, and the de- struction of so much of 1t will put a large number of workmen out. of em- pIoyment. In fact all of the town of Cottondale practically. is engaged by these mills The estimated loss is $500 900.
 The hosiery department, which is a recently constructed building. did not suffer any damage D. l.. Rosenau is the president of the Tuscaloosa Mills, and Will Sanders superintendent, both citizens of this place..
 Zack Ryan has been appointed to fill the vacancy created on the police force of the city The vacancy was made by the suspension of Chief of Police Christian, and the temporary ap pointment to that position of regular policeman R. R. Thompson
 MT. and Mrs. George w. Christian M Tom Christian and MT. and Mrs Emil Shirley have left for Nebraska. where they will visit relatives. Later the party will make an extensive tour of the west, returning home in the fall
 Misses Minnie and Blanche Harris, of Greensboro. are the guests of Mrs. J. c. Wilson in East End. |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
NEWS OF LOTHIAN.
Results of the Severe Fire Which
 Ragged There Tuesday.

Results of the Severe Fire Which
 Ragged There Tuesday.
 Dothan, Aug. 15.-(Special. )--In the fire here Tuesday afternoon the losses were distributed about as follows House occupied by w. B Merritt as boarding house, owned by John H. Jones, valued at s6,0O0 insured for s3.- 000. Merritt's furniture and fixtures. including all personal articles of wear ing apparel and Jewelry, valued at $2,- 500 to $3.000; insured for $1,oo0. House of O. P. Green, valued at 5000; in- snred for $2,2o0
 Practically all of MT. Greens house. hold goods were saved but badly dam aged in removing from the building. MT. Green and family are away for their summer vacation, and cannot be reached by wire on account of the te- legrapher's strike.
 The house occupied by Miss Mary Mabry, and used as a boarding house. was owned by Miss Nymmie Brooks of Macon, Ga, valued at $2.000 with $500 insurance. Miss Mabry and her board CTS saved practically all their personal effects and household goods, though the damage by handling was severe.
 The Merritt house was large two story structure. and there was a mum Der of boarders, all of whom lost all their effects, except w. R. Flowers and family, who. saved a plano. Mr. Flowers is said No have had sufficient insurance to cover his loss.
 Mir. H. S, Stearn, who was seriously hurt in jumping from a second story window is resting as well as could be expected today His leg was broken below the, knee, an ankle fractured ana he sustained other injuries around the hips and upper portions of the body and heaa A 14-year@old son of MT Stearns also made the jump from the second story, but escaped injury He Is in charge Of the Dothan Cotton Ex- change during his fathers disability.
 Numerous other houses in the neigh borhood caught from time to time. and many of them suffered considerably from the fire smoke and water.
 The old Thrasher Hotel. used as boarding house by Mrs. Brown, recent ly of Fort Gaines, was two blocks from the fire, but caught from sparks and suffered slightly before being extin- guished.
 As a result of the fire, MT. Dock Terrell suffered a sever nervous shock and was unconscious for several hours but is all right today.
 A fine milk COW ow l by MT. Mer- riff was burned in the 1onhagration. 7 Monday night during severe thun- der storm here, the exchange of the Standard Telephone Company was all most demolished and two of the girl night operators were slightly burned and shocked
 Burglars entered the Dothan Dispen- sary here last night and secured quantity of some of the finest goods contained therein. Three cases were Discovered and recovered by the night noIiceman before the burglars could make way W ihti.t gg....y injY IT make way with it. The quantity ob- tained can not be ascertained, and there seems to be no clue to the Identity of the burglars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
NEWS OF UNION SPRINGS.
Eu~aremeDt of Miss Mary Wade to MT
 AGo..Io-. A A.anaanal..naal.

of Miss Mary Waue tO ME'
 A. J. MOseIey Announced.
 Union Springs, Aug. 15.-(Spectal)- The engagement of Miss Mary EusedNa Wade of Troy, to MT. Alexander Jack son Moseley of this city, has been an- nounced. the marriage to take place in the early days of October.
 Miss Wade is the granddaughter of Rev. MT. Wade, Presiding Elder of this district, and Is a very charming young. woman. MT Moseley is son of MT. and Mrs. F. M. Moseley and Is being heartily congratulated.
 Miss Mona Dufie of Mobile is the guest of Mrs. J. W. Wright.
 Mrs. Banks and sons, Frazer and James who for several weeks have been the guests of Judge and Mrs. Fra ger. will leave in a few days for Mont eagIa to spend a while before return ing to their home in Denver, Col.
 Mr. Jer Thompson has gone to Mar bury, where he has charge Of the tom- nissary of the Marbury Lumber Co. Mrs. Thompson, his mother, and. sisters MIses Julia and Fanny. will soon move
 Capt, and Mrs. E. Napier are spend in~ while at Blount Springs and Co., lumbia. Tenn.
 Miss Carrie Bell Hayes returned a few days ago from North Carolina, and left wednesday with Mrs. F. G. Hayes for Indian Territory. where they will teach, the former at sttgler and the later at Potean-
 Mrs. R. K L. Cope and children are at warn Springs. Ga. also Mrs. F. G. Ramsey and daughter
 Mrs. W. H. Robertson and N. w. Cameron left Wednesday for New York.
 Farmers and merchants are now mIch nleased over crop prospects throughout the county. The corn crop is practi- cally safe.
 Most of our farmers are much dis nleased at the change for the time of holding our Circuit Court, as April and October are the busiest months with farmers.
 Our ball team goes tu Tuskegee to- day for three games.
 Howard Leslie of Birmingham spent A few days her ethis week.
 pr. LeRoy Napier will go to Birm- ingham in September to practice his profession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16

lifes blood from hanging from mur- dererss gibbet has been successful.
 When the commutation papers were signed. the most notable criminal case fought out in Alabama courts in years was ended.
 John Williams was a poor farmer of Cullman county. A judgment was secured against him for debt. Robert l.. Hipp, State Senator from Culman county was the counsel for the plain tiff in the suit against Williams.
 constable went to the home or John Williams to levy on his property for the amount of the Judgment He was accompanied by Senator Hipp.
 The old man refused to recognize the law. He wanted his property de- spite the judgment of a court of jus tice and he decided to defend that property with his shot gun
 When the fevying officer and Sena- tor Hipp reached the house. the shot gun spoke and when the smoke had cleared away, the brilliant young poli- tician and barrister was breathing his last.
 John Williams was speedily arrest ed, tried and condemned to hang.
 The execution of the sentence of the court was set for 8 year ago last July Feeling in Cullman had run SC high against Williams that he had been transferred to the Jefferson county jail for safe keeping and or the day of the hanging a company of militia had been hurried to Cullman to protect the. prisoner from mob vio- lence.
 In the meantime young Williams had been making a noble fight for the life of his father. He had retained skilled counsel and they took the case to the supreme Court, but the verdict of the jury was there held to be a just verdict.
 He appealed to then Governor Jeiks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
HIPP'S SLAYER
 NOT TO HANG Sentence of Williams
 Commuted. FARMERS SON WINS HIS FIGHT Governor Conner Ends Long Drawn
 Out Legal Battle. <uiiman County Farmer Who Shot Brilliant Politician and Attorney, senator Hipp, Goe. To
 Prison fer Life.

John williams, the aged cullman county farmer. convicted murderer of young State Senator Robert l.. Hipp. will not die on the gallows.
 So said Governor Conner yesterday. when he signed the besealed paper. which means that the desperate fight that the son of John Williams made to prevent the fountain source of his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-16
coIe ot uoteI wentworth.

New Castle, N. H.. Aug. 15.-The an- nual golf tournament of the Hotel Wentworth opened today and will com tinue through the remainder of this week. There are over 100 entries. in- cludinR several of the leading anna tours of the United StateA.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05

| Jim O'Neil and Stacy Kitto came in
from Dcdgeville Thanksgiving.
Rob Brewer spent his Thank sgiving
vacation at home in this city.
The tax levy in our city this year
is one and three-fourths per cent. Plen-
ty high.
Remedies for the currency ills seem
to be even more numerous than cures
for cold.
Mr.. Ray Fitzgibbons of Monroe at
tended to business interests here last
Thursday.
Jack Molling and Lester Kelley
spent Thanksgiving at their homes in
Dodgeville.
Richard Hughes and family were
guests among relatives in Montfort on
Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Annie Treweek Jones of Ocon-
omowoc is visiting with her folks in this
city this week.
James Bartle left last Thursday for
trip to England. He expects to be
gone about two months.
Lindsey Goldsworthy, university
student. spent Thanksgiving at the
home of his aunt Mrs. R. M Crawford.
Upon arising Saturday morning,
the last day of November, our citizens
found mother earth shrouded in thin
mantle of snow.
An exchange remarks that although
cement walks are hard on the soles,
they are not half as hard as poor
board sidewalk is on the souls.
w. P. Ward of GAINESVILLE, District
Deputy of the Independent Order of
Foresters, is spending few weeks
here in the interests of the lodge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
The Local Field.
---Correll & Martin for clothing

---Correll & Martin for clothing
House for rent. Inquire of Mrs.
John Wearne.
Gilbert Stacey of Mifilin called here
Monday.
Mrs. w. S. Ross left Sunday for a
visit in Milwaukee.
Mr.. H. T. Flagg of Dodgeville was
in town last Friday
Ed. Graber left Monday on bust
ness trip to Chicago.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes good smoke.
John Fielder, Jr, spent Thanksgiv-
ing with his parents in Cuba City.
Elmer Fox of Cobb spent Thanks
giving among relatives in our city.
Ray Hughes and Emery Prideaux
of Dodgeville Sundayed in this city.
e. T. Grove of Platteville was a
business caller in this city Tuesday.
Mr.. John Reynolds and Miss Hugill
of Cobb were callers here last Saturday
Page of this week S Tribune is
devoted entirely to the presidents an
nual message.
-BeL Miller and Chas. Allen called
on friends in GAINESVILLE last Wednesday
They returned Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Lieder attended
the funeral OF Mr.. Lieder's sister at
North Freedom last week.
Misses Sally and Amy Jenkin left
Tuesday for Chicago where they Intend
to make their future home.
Gilmore Graber and Leo Collins
left Tuesday for Riverside, Cal, where
they will spend the winter.
We take subscriptions for all papers
and magazines and will meet any prices
advertised this season. j. j. Hanscom
Harry Priestley has been advanced
to the position of secretary of the Ga
lena Iron Works. An honor worthil,
bestowed
Uncle Sam has appropriated $40, 0O'
for clam hatchery, to be located OF
the Mississippi river opposite the cit,
of La Crosse.
Calvert Spensley, f. C. Fielder
Jos. Treweek and T. M. Priestley wer
in Darlington on professional dutie
Monday. Circuit court down there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Mining Conditions.

This is particularly dull season lii
mining matters. Thousands of tons OF
ore are being held with hope of prof
liable prices. Should revival take
place the amount of ore that will come
to light out of this district will be a
surprise. The proceeds that might be
derived from the sale of ore in bins
would prove of great advantage at this
particular time.
Unless there is a general business re-
vival, present conditions in mining cir.
cles must prevail indefinitely.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05

A chemical compound which makes
''soft coal' burning as clean as hard
coal or wood. 1t will clean out all the
SCOT from the stove pipes and chimneys
and absolutely prevent chimney fires.
Price 25 cents per package.
40 If N. T. MARTIN Est.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
LADIES' CLOAkS

$4,000 caracul jackets guaranteed satin lining hand
somey trimmed $21 so
$4,000 caracnl jackets heavy satin lined ia so
1880 caracul and crushed plush jackets satinned 925
2500 52inch kersey and broadcloh coats - ~ so
1000 ............. 1850
1880 :" coats richly trimmed. ....... II rs
1880 .............. 925
900 5oinch g .........,... 675
Misses and chidrens at correspondngy low prices
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Write 10 FIfxgibb0ns Bros,

Monroe, Wis, for their catalogue OF
cutters, runner attachments and light
bobs. Portland and spring cutters from
s23. 90 to $500. Freight paid to Min
eral Point. 49m2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
fifty Seventh Anniversary.

Monday evening, Dec. 2, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Williams Of this city OBJ
served in quiet way, at their home,
the fifty-seyenth anniversary Of their
wedding. Only immediate relatives par
ticipated
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Wonderful OFFERING.

A Harmony" high-grade talking and
singing machine FREE. We have them
on exhibition at our store ready for de-
livery. Our proposition which enables
you to secure one of these Graphophones
FREE is a great offer Call at once and
inspect. BISHOP & STEPHENSON,
45tf Furniture Dealers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Ap,on and handkerchief Bazaar.

The ladies' of st. Mary's congregation
will hold an apron and handkerchief
bazaar Tuesday. Dec. II. Supper from
5 O'Clock until all are served.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Shot Red FOX.

Will Prisk was out with dog and gun
Monday few mile3 southwest of this
city and brought to bay fine young
red fox. Will is confident there are
others and old ones at that in the same
section of country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Cannot Secure Loan from State FOR
New Municipal Building.
TaxiLevy OF One and Three F0usthS
Per Cent.

Mineral Point, Wis, Dec. 3, 1907.
A regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the council
chansber
Members present = Mayor Osborne,
Aldermen Weidenfeller, Horn, Terrill,
Jeuct, Blewett, Burns and Frieden.
Absent Engels.
Minutes of last regular meeting read
and approved.
Report of Treasurer Jeuck read and.
on motion of Alderman Weidenfeller,
was sccepted and ordered placed on file,
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and, on motion
of Alderman Horn, were allowed and
ordered paid:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05

we seconmenu q levy OF la"0.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH ENGELs,
w. ]. JEUcK,
B. BLEwETT,
Finance Com.
On motion of Alderman Weidenfeller
the report was accepted and the
amounts levied as the taxes for the en-
suing year, all aldermen present voting
therefor:
Attorney Priestley reported that he
learned during his visit to Madison, and
from letters of the secretary of state,
that the state would not be able to
loan the city the amount asked on the
municipa. building bonds.
The REIMBURSEMENT and surrender of
franchise by the Mineral Point Electric
Light company, filed with the city clerk
Dec. 3, 1907, was read.
On motion of Alderman Terrill the
street commissioner salary was fixed
at $40 per month from Dec. 1st for five
months, all aldermen present voting in
favor thereof.
On potion council adjourned.
JNo R. OSBORNE,
Attest Mayor
w. p. BLISS, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05

The following report of the finance
comm.ttee was presented:
Resolved that there be and is hereby
levied upon the taxable property of the
city OF Mineral Point, as returned by
the assessor for the year 1907 the fol-
laur;po. a uv1n.yv,to.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Advertised l effers.


Gust Carlson, Claude Crook (3),
John T.. Fay, Hans Peter Hansen,
Edwin Jensen, Mrs. Eliza Wilson,
Geo. Lynch, +. d. Wightman,
Oscar Durce, Henry Simmons,
Mrs. A. H. Churchill,
Jerome Lynch, care of J. Harkin.
Dec. 5, 1907. NJ T. MAsTlN, P. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05

Mems heavy eecened shirts and drawers ALWAYS sold for
5Oc. to 38C. each
Misses heeceined union suits, all sizes, regular s5c
grade very specal-19c per suit
Ladies heavy eecelned and pants all sizes regular
50c goods, for this sale $780, each
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05

ALWAYS good smoke-the Infant
sc Cia,sr. A brand that has stood the
test OF time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
Extraordinary Bargains!
AT
THE WHITE HOUSE
TREMENDOUS PRICE. SAVING
WHEN you MOST NEEDIT.

To show appreciation for the enormous increase in our
business this and to demonstrate ability to supply
your wants at LOWER PRICES than YOU can possibly obtain
elsewhere, offer these bargains:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-05
200 Pn~> Breas.

have for sale about 200 purely bred
Barred Plymouth Rocks, consisting of
old and young male and female.
FRED MOTLEY,
45wl Phone % OF.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1907-05-28
PRIEST FOUND IN
TRUNK WAS
STRANGLED

New York, May 2S.-The police are
still i'm the dark as to who committed
the West Thirty-seventh street muir
der, in which the body of a priest
found in trunk in a rooming house
is the only clue they have.
The autopsy developed that the
neck had been broken, as had one
arm. Coroner's Physician Lahane
declared, however, that death was
due to suffocation. The internal or
gans W re cOngested, and DR.. Leblanc
gave It as his opinion that the man
was thrust into the trunk while alive
and the cover of the trunk had been
held down until death ensued. The
condition Of the organs was found to
be similar in the case of axphyXia-
ton.
On the left wrist the date 1894 was
tatooed, with little stars, and on the
right wrist was a wreath with a
cross. There were two little tatoOed
circles on the back of the right hand,
each about the size Of a dime.
a dozen detectives were set AT
work upon the case and a score OF
persons living in the vicinity Of Mrs
Sherers home were examined at pO-
lice headquarters. Nothing con-
elusive has been established al a late
hour.