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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
DANGEROUSLY CUT.
John LaBonte Wounded BY MS
BrotheT-in-Law.

0IOLucB@1A- 40W'
In q bloody difficulty between brothers.
in-law, John Labonte. painter. was pc.
riously and perhaps fatally cut last
night bv T. ]. Wilson, a man of his own
trade and the husband of his sister.
The cutting took place shortly after
o'clock last night at the house OF La
bonte on the corner of Whitman ano
Clay Streets Wilson was arrested sew
eral hours later by a squad OF policemen
and Is confined in the city prison. cnargco
with assault with intent to murder. La
bonte 10 lying between life and death al
an inflrmary.
Wilson was later arrested after attenipt'
ing to cut Onicer jackson.
The cause Of the cutting is unknown.
Wilson when seen at police headquaftets
last night disclaimed any knowledge OF
the affair and refused to talk Laponte
was unable to speak.
1t is alleged that Wilson came to the
house of Labonte last night and entered
the room in which the wounded man was
shaving. One side Of his face had been
shaved when he was interrupted by Will
son. Words passed between the two men.
No one besides the brothers-in-law was
in the room at the time. Soon after the
sounds of a difficulty were heard. Wilson.
1t Is said. ned from the house.
When the members Of the family rush
ed in they found Labonte had fallsn
with three wounds on his person. The
most serious of the wounds was desr
slash beginning at the spine and extend
ing around the body to the abdomen. The
other two were on his throat and neck.
They began at the top Of the spinal cord
and extended to the Adams apple.
Physicians were summoned. Over sew
enty stitches had to be taken in La
borte. The intestines were plainly visible
but were not lacerated. He was promptly
taken to an infirmry.
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THE CHARGES NOT SERIOUS
Other Officials Have Erred
and Been Forgiven.
Hundley, Roulhac, Smith and Mont
gomery Among Those Who
Want the Vacant Job-Pet-
tus the Friend Of Vaughan.


Washington, Sept. l3.-(Special. )-Of-
fioials Of the Department Of Justice con-
tinue to be reticent regarding the
Vaughan case. The Advertiser cores
pondent, however. is in possession Of in
formation which confirms the belief that
vaughan's activity In the interest OF
Senator Hanna was primarily respon-
sible for his dismissal.
1t IL a fact that officials of the Depart
ment of Justice themselves made a
charge of neglect OF duty against the
Birmingham man and that this charge
was sent up to the President, but the al
legged dereliction on Vaughan's part was
of too slight nature to justify his re-
moval, II the action had in the cases
of other government officials is to be
taken as criterion
The Advertiser correspondent is not at
liberty to give the name Of his informant
or the details Of the transactions on
which the charge Of neglect Of duty was
based. but the main facts are as here
outlined.
Applicants for the Job.
The appointment clerk at the Depart
ment of Justice declines to give out the
names of those who have applied for the
place made vacant by Vaughan's re-
moval, but 1t is known that. as was
stated in these dispatches last night
Oscar Hundley is anong the applicants
Others who are expected to make nght
for the place are Winston Smith and j.
II. Montgomery, both of Birmingham.
The name of Judge Roulhac of Sheffield
is also mentioned but prominent Ala
bamians here say they do not believe the
President will appoint Democrat.
Among these same Alabamians the i'm
preston preyaiis taat Vanshan's remova ~
win cause Senator Pettus considerable
disappointment. 1t is pointed out tnat
the fight against the appointment OF At
torney General Knox was on at the same
time vaughan's reappointment was under
considere ton. Senator Pettus arrayed
himself with those who were urging the
confirmation Of the Presidents selection
for Attorney General, and within Few
days after this was known Vaughan was
reappointed. 1t Is thought that Senator
Pettus used his influence in Vaughan
behalf and that his action with regard
to Knox made this influence felt
There Is still no intimation mere that
any more federal office holders in Ala
bama are to be removed.
In view Of all the circumstances 1t IL
realized here that many Of the delegates
to the convention which meets next week
will he In a uuandary. The Presidents
friends say his regard for Booker Wash
inxton and other colored men cannot be
reconciled with his alleged desire to
eliminate the negro from politics in the
South, and yet there are best of reasons
for the belief that he is responsible for
the movement which has that end in
view.
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STILL THE TOPIC.
vaughan's Removal Much Discussed
in BIRMINGHAM.

Birmingham, Sept. 13-(Special)-The
removal of United States District Attor-
ney William Vaughan, by President
Roosevelt, Is still the subject for talk.
Many reasons are being assigned for the
removal Notwithstanding semi-official
disclaimers. it is the consensus Of opinion
that the removal has political signifi-
canoe.
J. w. Davidson, who is acting District
ATTORNEY by reason Of the fact that he
was Mr. Vaughan's first assistant Is an
applicant for appointment to the district
attorneyship. Hon. Oscar r. Hundley OF
Huntsville, whose announcement was
made public yesterday, is said to be max
ing a most active campaign. 1t is an
nounced that there Is no probability of
an appointment of Mr.. Vaughan's success
sor until after the return of Attorney
General Knox, who is in Europe, and
this would mean no successor until ten
days hence. at least. In the meantime It
is believed there will be half dozen can
didates to announce
prominent Republican was asked this
morning If the removal Of MIR. Vaughan
as District Attorney. would have any ef-
feet on the Republican Convention to be
held here Tuesday and he replied that 1t
would not Mr.. Vaughan is Chairman Of
the Executive Committee, but has already
rendered his resignation and declines an
other term. w. I. Wellman of Hunts
vile. is slated for the position.
Mr.. Vaughan was seen this morning but
he does rot care to discuss the matter
If his removal. He is taking a sensible
view of the case. He maintains that he
brought his Office work up to a good
standing.
Some persons here are OF the impression
that the cases brought in the United
states Court in connection with the de-
benture- redemption companier which fail
ed In this city several months ago had
something TO do with the removal of the
District Attorney, while still others be-
lleve that the failure for a vigorous pros
eeution OF o prominent citizen OF Bir-
mingham on a charge filed by railroads
NAV have brought about the dismissal
Many Republicans who were in Biz
mingham today. some coming for the
meeting of the State Executive Commit
tee OF the party, preparing for the State
Convention to be held next Tuesday. were
not in the best frame Of mind. They are
bewildered at the blow and appear to be
apprehensive that other moves of a SINH
lar nature are to occur. The removal Of
at least two more oficeholders is talked
about considerably and many people Of
birmingham would not be surprised to
hear the news in the very near future.
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IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Former Show an Increase and the
Latter a Falling OF.

Washington. Sept. 13.--The total exports
of the United States for the eight
months ending August 81 were $S2l, $50, lbs,
against $685. 34l for the same months
last year. The imports were 4.165. }Si
against $579 $50 1855 last wear. The excess
OF exports was $207 ,5l9.s11 against 1853?
67S, SIS last year, For this period cattle
and hogs were sent abroad to the value
ow SIS Ass, 024, while in 1901 the total was
S24, lis, 4Os Exports of cotton for twelve
months ending August 81, were 6,7l5,793
bales valued at $2S4 .27s.l90 against $685.
931 bales valued at $3l7, S16,429 for the
twelve months ending August 81 1901:
at $43. 95S, Al against $45,99s,177.
Corn. wheat and all other articles OF
breadstuffs showed heavy falling off, the
corn due to the short crop for instance
had been sent abroad for the eight
months ending August 81, 1901. to the
value of s4so5o.354, while for the eight
moaths Of this year the total 10 u, 40, ne
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
DEATH OF CAPT. W. S. GoRMAN
Popular Railway Conductor Expires
in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 3.-(Special Gap
tain w. S. German. the well known and
popular conductor on the Western Rail-
way of Alabama, who has been quite
sick at sanatorium in this city for
some time died at $3.50 a. r.. v;;,is morn
ing and will be buried tom ur.2".
Captain German was son D. ~. :.
e German of Opelika. and arstcer Of
Messrs j. T. and r. W. Corn at o. that
city. He was 40 years =: age So has
been conductor between Atlanta and
Montgomery for twenty-five years. He
was one of the best. most faithful and
most efficient men on the road and was
~. we'd by the employees and manage
ment.
.A who knew him were his friend and
there will be great personal sorrow along
the line of the road. lIe has done thou
sands of acts of kindness for all with
whom he came in contact. He was a
man Of the highest honesty. integrity and
capacity and possessed many noble. gen.
erous qualities. He was Mason, Knight
OF Pythias and member of the Metho-
dist Church.
His remains will be inferred in West
View cemetery in this city.
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CRUSHED BY ELEVATOR.
Finley Brown Loses His Life in
Mobile.

Mobile, Sept. 13.-(Special. )-Finley
Brown. aged IS years. a resident OF
Chronicle, burt employed in this city on
the new Hammel building, was instantly
killed this morning as a result OF an
elevator accident. No one saw the ac-
cident, but it is supposed that Brown
attempted TO step on the moving elevator
IS it passed him at the fourth floor, but
did not get entirely in the elevator, which
crushed the life out Of him as 1t passed
through the fifth floor opening. from
which point the body fell to the ground
floor.
DR.. Rhett Goode City Health Ofticer and
member of the Quarantine Board Of
Mobile Bay has received notification from
the Secretary Of the Treasury of his ap-
pointment as a member of the Pan
American Sanitary Conference which will
meet in Washington December q
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
ONE ausHER BURNING.
The Beaumont OIL Field Fire Is Near
ly Out.

Beaumont, Texas, Sept. 13.--Tonight one
large gusher Is still burning, sending a
column of flame steadily upward. The
effort made this afternoon were not ex-
tinguishing 1t. but more boilers have been
sent for and the plan Of smothsring 1t
with steam will again be tried. The
small tank burned itself out this after
noon and the big one wifi probably die
out by morning. Many of the companies
lost their pumping plants and have wired
for new machines and these will be In
stalled as soon as possible. An exami-
nation leads to the belief that none OF
the wells have been permanently in
jured.
There il a new problem to be confronted
as soon a. the gushef 10 extinguished
and that Il the control Of the well. The
gate valve has been melted of and while
it Is probable that this can be replaced
by workmen In diving suits. IT Is still
a problem that may be a hard one. Esti-
mates of the damage still vary. but there
is general acceptance Of about $4,000 as
the figure that will cover the loss.
The first fatality Of the fire occurred
this morning when B. L. May. laborer,
was killed by q block falling from the
top of a derrick.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
GEN. JOHN h. FoRNEY DEAD.
He Was an Officer of High Rank in
Confederate Service.

Admission. Sept. 13.-(Special. )-General
John II. Forney. .lajor General of the
Confederate army in the Civil War. died
tonight at his home in Jacksonville OF
bowel trouble after ten days illness. He
was Colonel of the 10th Alabama when
ne entered the service. He was brother
to the late w. II. Forney. NJ. c., anu
father of Professor Jacob Forney of the
State University. He was 7S years OF
age. last April. The funeral will occur
Monday morning from the Episcopal
Church and the burial will be conducted
with Masonic honors. Confederate
veterans of the local camp and the
Daughters of the Confederacy OF the
local chapter will attend the funeral in
a body. He leaves widow and chill
6ren
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
IN FAVOR OF WATSON.
Decided That He Had Right to the
Room.

Admission. Sept 1S.-(Special.) 1.-The suit
of Circuit Clerk ]. E. Watson VS.. the
Commissioners and Sheriff of Calhoun
County for unlawful detainer and forci-
Bile entry ended late this afternoon when
I decision was given in court by Justice
A. f. McGhee In favor of Watson.
The suit was the outcome Of the eject
ing of the Circuit Clerk from his office
in the court house several months ago.
The office is claimed by clerk as right
fully his while the commissioners claimed
it Is theirs. The office was held by Wat
son at one time with a Winchester.
During his absence. however. later, the
commissioners had the sheriff take
charge who turned It over to them after
breaking down the door to enter. The
squabble caused quite a sensation here.
The Commissioners made bond tonight
for An appeal to a higher court and pos
session was again given them.
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Many Towns Destroyed.

Tacoma, Wash. Sept l3.-Forest fires
are now burning in every county OF
Western Washington from British Column
bia to the Columbia River. The con-
flagrations are the most extensive in
Mason, Thurston. Chehatis and Lewis
Counties to the southwest of Tacoma
The towns of Elma and Folsom in Che
hats County. have been partly destroy
ed. Each was the center of large log
ging. lumber and sningle mill industry.
other towns which are In great danger
are Shelton. Mattock, Black Hills. Buco-
da, Rainier and Castle Rock in South
western Washington.
The latest reports from Mason County
are that every portion of that country is
in names with the exception of Shelton.
The logging camps of Thomas Bordeau
near Olympia, surrounded by flames
Forty men have left On horseback to res
cue the women and children The Grays
harbor branch of the Northern Pacific Is
on fire even to the ties In several places.
Many farm houses about Enumenclaw and
throughout Southwes tern Washington, to-
gether with other farm property are de-
stroyed. Enumenclaw and Buckley. in
the Cascade Mountains, are threatened.
At Enumenclaw Mrs. Biles was driven
from home with her dead baby in her
arms, while her husband was out fight
ing fire.
The burning of bridge at Wellington
on the Great Northern has stopped traf-
fic on that road.
Great Northern Road is Menaced
E1,arott Wash Ee0f 12-Eorast fires
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
yacht Races in August.

Glasgow, Sept. 13.-sir Thomas Upton
has yieldei to strong repre- entations re-
garding the advlsabLity of early races
for the Americas cup than usual, and he
has decided. after con ultation with VII
liam Fyfe, the designer of Shamrock III,
TO name August expressing preference
for the latter end of that month. when
he hopes for steadier winds and less
chance for nascos.
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killed as Result of Feud.

Fairburn, Ga, Sept 13.-William Wha-
lev, a prominent young man of Fayette
County was yesterday shot and instantly
killed by Beauregard Russell. at Rus
selIs's home A feud had existed be-
tween the two young men for some
time. whaley is said to have drawn his
gun and threatened Russell. when the
latter killed him
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
Diaz to Law Cornerstone.

Mexico City. Sept. 13.-President Diaz
will Law the corner stone of the new
seenral postoffice building tomorrow
morning. The building is in the new bust
ness center Of the city several blocks
from the palace and will be of steel and
stone. The edihcs will be of notable
architecture
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
WANTS THE MONEY BACK.
Nicely Sues to Recover the $4,000
Found on Him.

Nicely Sues to Recover the $4,000
Found on Him.
Washington, Sept. 13.-Information has
been received at the War Department
that c. F. W. Nicely has Instituted pro-
ceedings in New York to recover the
s., 1000 which was found upon him at the
time of his arrest in Cuba
This money was in the possession of the
Postofice Department, but when Nicely
was tried 1t was turned over to the War
Department as one Of the exhibits In the
case. 1t was sent to Cuba and returned
to the United States and now Is at the
War Department
1t is understood that the Cuban Govern
mept has given an intimation that the
money should be turned over to Its
treasury, but the pardon of Nicely raises
the interesting question whether the gov
eminent has not forfeited all claim
against Nicely or the money found In his
possession.
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are raging along the Great Northern
Road between Skyhomish and Wellington.
Telegraphic communication between here
and Seattle has been cut on.
Freight and passenger trafhc from tine
East IL at STAN still, owing to the burn
ing Of a bridge at Alvin, near the Cascade
tunnel.
The Great Northern is patrolling tine
line with engines fitted with fire-f1ghung
pumps.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14

son. Surveyor Of the American Bureau
of Shipping. and Marine Surveyor Of the
port of Baltimore, died suddenly today
in real estate once. whittier he had
gone to transact some business. Captain
Johnson's death came without warning
and was apparently instantaneous.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
Fifty Persons Drowned.

Madras, British India, Sept. B.--An
English mail train yesterday dashed over
a briage which had been undermined BY
floods Fifty passengers, including eight
Europeans and four soldiers. were
drowned. Twenty-Five were saved.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
Live Stock Cremated.

Oregon City. Ore. Sept. 1a.-Late re-
ports from Spring Water state that sixty
persons are homeless az result OF the
forest firesAll Of the country known as
the Rocky Point section Is burning. Many
horses, cattle and hogs were burned.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
Nntad Priest Dead.

New Orleans. Sept. 12-Rev Father
John Quito of Mississippi City noted
Catholic priest and writer. died here t.
day age 81 years.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-14
Washington Village Burned.

Seattle, Wash. Sept. 13.-The density
Of the smoke from forest fires in various
parts of adjacent counties is increasing.
Transportation facilities on all sides are
badly impaired and communication with
many counties is cut off. Nearly all the
mails are late.
The most serious feature is that Enum-
claw a little town Just south of Seattle,
is destroyed by fire. The people coming
into the city report that but few houses
and oat fields have been left. The citi-
zens are all fighting the fire in the woods
nearby and so far have succeeded in
stopping its approach toward the town.
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Death Of Capt, c. R. johnson.
Baltimore, Sept. 12.-captain C, r. John
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Great Northern Road is Menaced.
Everett. Wash, Sept. l3.-Forest fires
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WASHINGTON. SEPT. Ia
FORECAST FOR ALABAMA
FAIR; CONTINUED COOL
SUNDAY; MONDAY. FAIR;
WARNER; FRESH NORTH
EAST WINDS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-06-28
CLEARING THE DECKS.
Omnibus Statehood Question and
MANY Minor Bills Disposed OF.

Washington, June 26.-ln few
minutes yesterday the senate disposed
for this session of the omnibus state
hood question. which has been pending
for several days. Mr.. Beveridge, chair
man of the committee on territories,
announced that a report on the bill be-
fore the committee would be made on
the third day Of the next session. This
was satisfactory to Quay, who, after
securing an agreement that the cOIn'
mittee's report should be the unfinished
business OH and after Dec. 10 until 1t
was disposed Of withdrew his motion
to discharge the committee from fur.
ther consideration Of the measure.
After Mr.. McCumber (N. D. had dis
cussed the pending pure food bill, and
Mr.. Gallingcr IN. H.) had delivered an
extended argument to show that the
present prosperity of the country was
due to the operations of the Dingley
tariff law, the senate took up the cal
endar and passed large number Of
bills Of minor Importance.
The conference report on the army ap-
preparation bill was agreed to. thus
passing that measure and eliminating
the friction which has existed between
the two houses over it.
The Philippine civil government bill
was thrown open to amendment in the
house yesterday. Very slow progress
was made, only Is of the so pages of the
bill being completed. The earlier por-
ton of the day was devoted to con-
sideration of conference reports on the
sundry civil army and naval appropria-
ton bills.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-06-28
A NEW CHEESE FERM:NT.
Galactose 10 Found to he Of Great valu
~ Rlpenor.

Galactose 10 Found to he Of Great Value
~ . Ripener.
A hitherto unknown element in milk.
new ferment, has been discovered
ct this station, called galactose, which
is proving Of value in the ripening of
cheese. The properties of this fer.
ment are similar to the secretion Of
the pancreatic organ in the human
body. Old cheese is q predigested
food, and the digestion is wrought by
the galactose. 1t was found that the
galactose would 60 on working at very
low temperatures, temperatures at
which bacteria were practically inert.
Cheese was put into refrigerators and
kept frozen for months. Other cheese
was kept just above the freezing point.
It was found that the finest cheese is
cured at from 40 degrees to As degrees
Fahrenheit. Practical cheese manu-.
facturers had maintained that so de.
grees was the lowest temperature at
which cheese could be worked with
cut becoming bitter and worthless.
The new discovery will. it is believed,
revolutionize cheese manufacture. do
ing away with all curing rooms, the
cheese being sent directly to the re-
frigerator. "The New Agricul-
ture," by w. 8. Harwood, in Scribner's
Magazine.