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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
TESTIFIED FOR BROTHER.
James Fosburgh's Evidence Aids the
 Defense.

Pittsfield. Mass, July 22.-James Fos- for the prosecution in the trial of his brother. Robert $. Fosburgh, for the murder of their sister, May Fosburgh. The summons was a sudden and start ling one, delivered as 1t was. by District Attorney Hammond, who heretofore had taken no part in the examination of witnesses. The young Yale graduate made an interesting figure on the stand and his testimony was direct and con- elusive. It apparently left no doubt that his explanation of the reason why he did not know that burglars had been in the house and killed his sister was truthful and straightforward. His tes- timony greatly increased the faith of the defense in the ultimate acquittal of his brother.
 In contradiction of the testimony of a previous government witness to the effect that he had seen Joseph Fos- burgh in the house after the murder, with his suspenders hanging down, young Fosburgh today swore that he had not owned a pair of suspenders for five years. Dramatic, however, was the scene when James Fosburgh described his ascent of the front stairs after he had heard terrible shocks" yet not knowing just what had hap pened; the meeting with his sister-in- law. who, as he said, appeared before me in the light"
 She was in her night dress. said the witness. and exclaimed in fear: Your fathers gone crazy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
SOUTHWEST
 IS SCORCHED All Heat Records Are Broken.
 DEATk. AND REGISTRATION 2.
 In Kanss City the Tempera-
 tug Was Fearful
 The weath,S Causes Heavy Receipts of Live Stock and Higher Prices for Corn-The Suffering is Intense.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 22.-A verit- able hot blast literally scorched the Southwest today breaking all heat re- cords ip the history of the local wealth CT bureau. Yesterday Kansas City ex- perienced the hottest weather ever known here, the Government thermom- eter registering 104 and remaining above the 100 mark for seven consecu- tive hours. Twenty-four prostrations and nine deaths reported. Today at 3:30 o'clock the bureau thermometer at the highest point in the city showed 1O4.S degrees. while thermometers in the business districts on the streets reached as high as 12s. The thermom- eter at 8 a. m. regitersd 90, was 1Ol at noon and at 5 p. m. broke the re- cord at 104.6. Hardly breath of air stirred. The suffering was intense, es- pecially among persons compelled to work outdoors and the poor districts in the bottoms.
 Seven deaths from prostration were reported during the day In Kansas City, Mo, and Kansas City, Kas., and over pClSOiS ON~iNcihO " s''~ heat were treated. This makes the total dead for the two days sixteen. Most of the victims were elderly people.
 The highest previous temperature In the history of the Kansas City Weath- CT Bureau was 103 in August. 1893, but it only remained near that point for one day. Today Is the thirty second day in succession on which the tenn perature has averaged above 90 degrees and the fifteenth within that time with the thermometer above 100
 At Lawrence, Kas., the State Uni- versity reported the heat record for Kansas again broken with the mercury at 106.5 degrees the highest in thirty four years. Farmers are still rushing their live stock to market because of the scarcity of water. Today the local receipts of cattle were the heaviest on record, amounting to 25,500 head. There was also a big advance in the price of grain, attributable to the heat. Sep tember corn rising almost cents to 60 5-S. and September wheat going up 41-2 to 6S 1-2.
 Single car lots of corn, sold as high as 63 cents bushel. There were lib- eral receipts. Heavy showers fell this afternoon in southwestern Missouri, in the vicinity of the Joplin zinc mining district, and in Southeastern Kansas. There is no prospects for heavy rain fall, the only thing that will cause a permanent break in the unprecedented drought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
EVANS IS A FIGHTER.
Wrong Time for Him to Qu1t
 Politics.

Nashville, Tenn, July 22.-In connec- tion with the story from Washington that Commissioner of Pensions H. Clay Evans was to become Governor of For to Rico upon the resignation of Gov ernor Allen, Major A. w. Willis. post master at Nashville, today received a letter from Evans. The letter is in re- ply to one of inquiry and states em- nhaticallv trat the story is without fourdatIon. Speaking of the matter this afternoon, a close personal friend of Commissioner Evans said:
 There is not a bit of doubt in my mind that he would be glad to get out of the pension office-yes, quit Wash inoton politics Eeld return to his home in Chattanooga. But, in the face of the fgbt waged oy certain people, what can he do? MT. Evans is not man who is going to give up in hght or this character. His friends would not allow him to do so, either. if they could prevent it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
THE GOVERNMENTS REGRETS
America Officially Sorry Over the
 Lynching of Italians.

Washington, July 22.-The acting sec- retary of State today sent a communi- cation to MT. Carignai, the Charge of the Italian Embassy. expressing the regret of this Government at the lynch ing of two Italians recently in Missis- sppi, and informing him that efforts were making to bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice. Attention was directed to the fact that it had not been established officially that the men lynched were Italian subjects.
 The same information as that con- tained in the note to the Italian Charge was forwarded to Mir. Iddings, the Charge of the United States Embassy at Rome, with instructions to lay it be- fore the Italian Foreign Office.
 Governor Longino of Mississippi has advised the Italian Consul at Vicks- burg of the steps he had taken to ap- prehend the guilty persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In St. Louis, Mo.

St. Louis. July 22.-The terrible heat which broke all records in the State of Missouri Sunday continued today. Higher temperatures were recorded in every section of the State today than were ever known in Missouri before. A thermometer reading of 100 was consid- cred comparatively cool. so fierce was She torridity common over the State. Small towns with no established wealth CT bureau report as high as 115 degrees in the shade. In St. Louis the weather bureau reported 1O7 degrees, the high est ever officially recorded in that city. Prostrations were reported from almost every town and village in the State. Workmen were compelled to cease their Iabors. The sky in some places was cloudless and a burning wind rendered the heat more intolerable. In St. Louis hundreds of men and women spent the early hours of the morning in the parks. being unable to find rest in their homes. Six deaths resulted from the heat in the past twenty-four hours in St. Louis and twenty-five prostrations were recorded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Negro Being Pursued by Posse or
 Citizens.

Columbus, Ga. July 22.-(Speciai.)- Since yesterday afternoon posse has been chasing an unknown negro in the neighborhood of Ladonia Church, eight miles west of here, in Alabama. The negro broke into MT. Foster Winn home, which was not occupied at the time. although several ladies saw the act and called to the negro to desist. He got into the house and came out carrying a shotgun. razor and some other articles.
 Miss Daughtie Winn got very close to the ruffian and asked him to put down the stolen articles and go away. For an answer he cooked the gun and pointed it at her, telling her to make tracks" which she did, screaming as she rar. Tie negro then disappeared into the woods. In short time posse was in pursuit of the robber. The search continued fast night and today without result. The people are indignant, and are doing their best to rim down the robber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
.MONESSEN IS STORM CENTER Serious Trouble May
 Occur There. THE STRIKE SITUATION Amalgamated Association IS-
 sues a Bulletin. Men Asked to Stand Firm-Hinted That shaffer is Willing to Set
 tie on Good Terms.Expected Did Not Happen.

Pittsburg, July 22.-The expected did ed-for programs for Wellsville or Mo keesport were carried out. At Wells vile the importation of men failed tG materialize. and at McKeespoit the at tempt to resume the Deewe- Wood tube plant was not made. From the other important point, Duncansvilie conflicting reports are received, and the result of the quiet struggle going or between the American Steel HooI Company and the Amalgamated Asso- citation is still uncertain, with the com pany's changes probably better for winning in the end.
 Late this afternoon the Amalgamated Association issued its first strike bull letin from the general offices. In the most prominent part of the bulletin is printed the warning words: Do not shrink, especially after the trust tries to break the strike by importing non- union men. Don't believe any one who says the mills will be closed forever or taken out of the community If you do not go to work"
 Further on are the words: There were not enough men in the country to run the mills before the strike, so all you need to do to win the strike is, ion't work. Enjoy your summer shut down; 1t means more work next win ter. This Is not the time for mill work anyhow"
 Friends of President Shaffer expre ss the firm belief that If the proper steps were taken, the manufacturers would Ind the association in conciliatory mood and ready to meet any reason able proposition consistent with honor
 From Monessen tonight came the fol- lowing:
 There is suppressed excitement here tonight end trouble of a serious na- ture probably will result inside of 24 hours.'' E..
 Notwithstanding all efforts to the contrary the National Tin Plate Works started up this morning at the regular time. Superintendent Donner has placed heavy guard around the mill. and If any effort is made to intimidate the Workmen there certainly will be blood shed. The organizers have been able 10 get few men away, however. but 1t is said their places were quickly hlled. To a reporter several of the men said that if the tin mill came out they would have to leave this part of the country. They cannot work at any, tnlng else and say they will not join the union as the patents of the Ma tlonal are the property of W. H. Don ner and are of an entirely different na- ture from those in other plants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Topeka, Kan.

Topeka, Kas.. July 22.-Three deaths and ten prostrations from 8 to 9, form the record of today's heat in Topeka. The maximum was 106. From numer- ous places in Kansas come reports to- night of intense heat and much dam age Slight showers fell this evening in the region about Pottawattomie County, and some in Greenwood Coun- ty. Lyon County had good rain. The larger part of the State, however. is still parched by the terrible heat. Like breaths from a furnace. the hot air swept across the Kansas farms today, more completely blighting the scared corn and other suffering vegetation. In some parts of the State the tenn perature was as high as 109, with con- siderable humidity. The most hopeful estimate for the probable corn yield has fallen from half crop to quar- ter of crop. Many counties report a total loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
pR. M. c. OTIS FOUND.
Wandered from Atlanta Sanitarium
 to Chattanooga.

Atlanta. July 22.-(Special)-Dr. M. c Otis of Greensboro, Ala, who wan dered from the Skin Cooper sanita- rum, where he was being treated. has heen located by the city detectives at Chattanooga, and his brother J. w. Otis. who came from Greensboro Sat urday and asked the detectives to To- nurnose of bringing him back.
 Dr Otis had a considerable sum of money to his credit in a Greensboro bank and is said to have been spending it freely.
 Az soon as his brother returns with him he will be placed in the sanitarium again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Root Considering Nicely Case.

Washington, July 32.-Secretary Root today gave his attention almost ev- clusively to the consideration of the Nicely case. Beside comforting with the officers of the War Department, offi- ciais or the Department of Justice were With the Secretary today assist- ing In the work of preparing for inc prosecution of Neelev for the alleged Cunan postal frauds. It is stated thaf distinct progress was made as the re- suit of today conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
STRIKERS IN TROUBLE.
Charged With Having obstructed the
 Mails.

Little Rock. Ark. July 22-Trainmas- ter s. H.. Barnes of the Choctaw. Okla homa and Gulf Railroad has caused the arrest of five telegraph operators on a strike of railway operators was inaugu- rated on the Choctaw road at Brinkiey Saturday night and extended to Forest City, resulting in delay of traffic sev- eral hours. It is alleged that the strike was led by an operator named W. A. Norton of Texas. who had been with the company only short time and that his grievance was that he was refused trans portation over the road. None of the strikers. 1t Is claimed, belonged to the Order of Railway TeIegraphers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
LETTER FROM MARK TWAIN.
Says That in 1917 He Will Be TAB
 sYears Old.

Kansas City. Mo-. July 22.--Mark Twain. in a letter received here today by the Secretary of the Jubilee Associa- ton which ia planning a huge celebra- tion to commemorate the admission of Missouri to the United States. regrets his inability to be present at the ex- erciscs in Kassas City August -10. The letter reads in part as follows:
 T am admonished In many ways that time is pushing me irexorably along. am approaching the threshold of age; in 1917 shall be 142. This is not time to be fitting about the earth: must cease from the activities proper to youth and begin to take on the digni- ties and gravities and inertia proper to that season of honorable senility which is on its way and imminent as indicated above."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Two Rows Murdered

Knoxville. July 22-The bodies of Wheel CT and Mynatt Hatmaker were found in a mill-pond near the Kentucky line not far from Jacksboro Tenn. Investigation by coroner's jury showed that the boys had been murdered by being stabbed and beaten and then their bodies thrown irto the water. Suspicion is said to point to Silas Nelly as the probable rnl lrderer Nelly fled after the verdict of tre coro- ners jury was known. feud hac ex- for several years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

lightweight delegates were present when the afternoon session began.
 MT Brooks of Mobile gave notice that he would move to reconsider the vote by which Section Al of the Article on Legislative Department was adopt ed. This section makes 1t the duty of the Legislature to require counties to provide for the poor and insane.
 Bv unanimous consent. the Commit fee on Corporations was permitted to sit during the afternoon session.
 The order Of business was considera- tion of Section 52 of the Legislative Ar ticle, which authorizes the State to construct and own internal improve ments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
QUIET NOW PREvAIIs.
No Further Trouble Between Moon
 sinners and Marshals.

Monterey. Tenn, July 22.-The posse from Nashville to reinforce the revenue raiders engaged in Saturdays battle reached here today under command of Revenue Agent Chapman and United States Marshal Overal. They found the region quiet and information concern ing the moonshiners hard to obtain. Nothing definite could be learned of the mountaineers, supposed to have been wounded or of their recent movements. Thomas Price. the wounded deputy marshal. is still alive, but can live but short time. Corder Mackey, the pos- seman. is not seriously hurt,
 Future movements of the officers are kept a strict secret. but from indica- lions they may be in the saddle at any hour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Allen May Resign.

Washington. July 22.-It is believed that after the issue of the Presidents proclamation on the 25th annoIncins free trade with Porto Rico. Governor Allen will resign. in which event the nomination of Hon. William H. Hunt of Montana at present Secretary of the island. to the Governorship Is believed to be probable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Hat Makers, Trust.

New York, July 22--The Journal of Com merce will say tomorrow: Plans arc now under way and, it Is stated, are lar ad- vanced looking to consolidation of lead- ing hat manufacturers. The new con- cern, which probably will be known as the United Hat Manufacturers of the United States. is to be capitalized at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Mrs. Kruger,s Death.

Amsterdam. July 22.-Former Presi- dent Kruger, of the South African Re- public Is very depressed as the result of the death of his wife. but his health Is unaffected. On the contrary he has thrown himself into his work with more than his usual energy. Press comment on the death of Mrs. Kruger is sympathetic. The newspapers do not attach any political significance to the event
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
"Irene" Caunine Id.n4,e.a

Indianapolis, July 22.-A speciaI to Tn. News rom Goshen. Ind, says: Irene Cam nlng, the supposed Texas heiress to $500. . OVo, was identified today as Kate Canning. u young book agent of East Barre, vt. Bsrre last Winter. When ,sked today if her name was Kate. she broke down and went itno mysteries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Phillips Declined to Talk

Newcastle, Pa, July 22-Hon. Thomas w. Phillips. member of the Industrial Commission. was seen at his home here tonight relative to the reported finding or the commission that the United States Steel Corporation is heavily ova- capital- ized but refused to speak of the matter before the report of the committee ia submitted to Congress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Cincinnati, O.

Cincinnati. July 22.-The local heat record was broken today with a maxi mum of 105 degrees. There were twen- tv-five prostrations and one death. The heat records were broken at Paducan. Frankfort and Maysville. Ky. At Pa ducah the thermometer registered Ill; at Frankfort 105 and at Maysville 105. The excessive heat is doing damage to crops in those vicinities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Louisville, Ky.

Louisville, July 22.-All local weather records were shattered today when at 2.3O D. m. the government thermom- eter registered 1852. The previous rec. ord was 1O4.6 on August ?. 1891. Street thermometers registered from no to 115. Four prostrations had been re- porter but there were no fatalities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23

vey. The road is to run through War rem. HInds. Copiah, simpson. CovnIs- ton and Perry counties crossing .i.s Illinois Central at Hazlehurst. and lna~..e ,S4,fIse .i-n wisn the Guif aiiu Ship Island road at Hattiesburs. The capital stock was fixed at $l.zoJ. 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Terre Haute, Ind.

Terre Haute. Ind. July 22.-At D. m. the government thermometer stood at 104. the hottest ever known here. Two prostrations have been reported. The rolling mill of the Republic Iron and Steel Company was forced to close on account of the heat this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Constitution Again Wins.

the Constitution and Columbia today dur ing the New York Yacht Club cruise again demonstrated that the Constitution is the faster craft. Tn light breeze and smooth water over d twenty-one-mile course the Columbia was beaten four minutes and eighteen seconds elapsed lime f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23

oils. Maximum, 106. There were two aeaths anu three prostrations. At the camp of the Indiana National Guard, sixty men were overcome but all are rapidly recovering with the exception of seven who are with the brigade hos pital. Many animals were stricken to- horses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Pine Bluff, Ark.

Pine Bluff. Ark. July 22.-James Hol- land. aged 8. died of sunstroke this afternoon. Holland was prostrated while walking home and died when he reached the house. to which he was carried on a cot. He was a grandson of General James Yell. distinguished soldier in the Mexican war and pioneer nf Pine Bluff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
A sinealase Held

New York, July 22-When the German steamer Hohenfels arrived in port this morning from Calcutta, she was he'll at quarantine to undergo disinfection On examination of the crew, a Singalese was found to be i'll. and he was removed to SWinburne Island for investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
vicksburg 6 Hattiesburg Railroad

Jackson. Miss. July 22.-The pro- motors of the Vicks5uSg and Hatties- burg aliiroad Company met here to- day, perfected organization and set on foot the plans for the preliminary suE-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
The Mcclellan at Gibraltar.

Gibraltar. r. S.. July 22.-The United states transport Mcclellan, Captain w. E Nve. carrying the members of the Congressional delegation who are going to examine into the general administration of the affairs n the Philippines, arrived here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Lincoln, Kan.

Lincoln, Neb,, July 2.-The maximum temperature here today was 1O4.1 Gov ernor Savage, at the behest of many ministers and others. has designated next Friday as a day to be devoted to prayer for rain. Two deaths from heat occurred in Lincoln.
 Grainmen concur in the opinion that half a crop of corn is the best Nebraska can expect and rain must come at once to insure even that much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Eiremen,s Strike Of.

stormy meeting, the strike of he sta- tionarv firemen was officially declared of tonight at a join conference of the strik- CTS officials and officials of the United Mine Workers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Curtailing Production.

Fall River. Mass. July 32.-The Fall River manufactory shut down today until July 29. This week is the ninth ton this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Tn Chicago, III.

Chicago, July 22.-Ten dead. one man driven insane and five prostrations showed the result of yesterdays swell tering heat. The temperature today was pleasant, being below 80 and the deaths and prostrations were therefore the work of yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Senator Pugh Better.

Washington. July 22.-Former Senator Pugh of Alabama. was better today. he sat up for a time and took some solid food. Altogether his condition is more encouraging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Indianapolis. Ind.

Indianapolis. Ind. July 22.-This was the hottest day on record in Indianap-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
In Laavenworth. Kan.

was pleasant, being DeloW cV ana the deaths and prostrations were therefore the work of yesterday. In Leavenworth, Kan. Leeyenworth. Ko.s.. July 22.-Maxi- mum 10s R. H. Allen. Post Adjutant. Fort Leavenworth. was prostrated. Five other prostrations were reported.
 Tn Omaha, Neb. Omaha. Neb., July 22.-Maxtmum temperature 104 Eight deaths and four proetrations
 In Des Moines, Ia. Des Moines. Ia.. July 22.-Maximum 107 Two deaths and numerous pros- trations-
 In Terre Haute, Ind. Terre Haute, Ind. July 22.-Maximum 1O9 1-4; two deaths and six prostrations In Burlington, Ia. Burlington, la, July 22.-Maximum, no. One prostration and one death.
 In Sedalia, Mo. Sedalia. Mo, July 22.-Maximum. 1o6 Two deaths in the past thirty-six hours
 In Sioux City, Ia. Sioux City. Ia.. July 22.-Maximum log.
 In Springfield, III. Springfield, H.. July 22.-Maximunl 107; seven prostrations.
 Tn Keokukuk, Ia.ss Keokuk, la, July 32.--Maximum ios.
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In Sedalia, Mo

Sedalia. Mo, July 22.-Maximum. 1OS Two deaths in the past thirty-six hours
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In Sioux City, la. Sioux City. Ia.. July 22.-Maximum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Springheld, III.

Tn opTIuBHeIu, 1Il' SprinCfeId, H.. July 22.-Maximum 1o7; seven prostrations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
CHASING A RoBBER.

Tn Keokukuk, Ia.ss Keokuk, Ia., July Iy@22.-Maximun1 los.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-23
Tn Omaha, Neb.

Omaha, Neb., July 22.-Maxtmum temperature 104. Eight deaths and four prostrations