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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
ERWIN IS ARRAIGNED
ACCUSED OF CONSPIRACY WITH
 MACHEN AND BEAVERS.
Says He Has Long Suspected That the Last Two Were Interested in the San Francisco
 Company.

San Francisco. Sept. 26.-The hearing of Postal Inspector J. W. Erwin, indicted for conspiring with Beavers and Machen to defraud the government was continued today before United States Commissioner Heacock.
 United States Attorney Worth, in the cross examination, went over much or the trip made by Erwin and Superin- tendent Richardson to Washington. At this time Erwin admitted all his expenses were paid by the Postal Device and Im- provement Company, but he denied that had secured any return whatever for his services.
 He admitted that he thoroughly endors- ed the invention and supposed that he nad told Machen so. Machen said he was favorabfy impressed by the inven- tion and would order it installed in the Tree delivery system. When asked If he knew that Machen would be instrumental Tn securing the contract for the com pany. Erwin stated that he did not under stand the government procedure in mat ters of this kind. Later, however, he said that the contract for 1000 devices came about three weeks after he left Washington and that the order was signed by George M. Allen, acting assis- tant postmaster general.
 Have you been told that MT. Machen and MT. Beavers held an interest in the companyT Erwin was asked
 He replied:
 "I was told by Richardson several months ago that 1000 shares of stock in the Postal Device and Improvement Com pany had been issued to a man of the name of Harry Sieger, but that it was in- tended for A. w. Machen. and that 2,000 shares had been issued in the name of McDonough, but intended for George w Beavers. I was not aware of the fact until told by him. a1thoueh had sus- pected several years ago that they were both interested In the company"
 The witness said that he did not know that accepting shares in a company was violation of the law
 R. H. Espy, secretary of the Postal Device and Improvement Company testi- fled that Erwin was not and never had been a director or officer of either com pany. According to Espy 100 devices have been sold to this government for A.0O A.25 and A.50 at piece. The company had sold 1000 to the New Zealand Government for $6 apiece. The cost at the factory of the device was $2.75 and adding expenses, the cost was s3.32.
 The case went over till Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Towne Company Fails.
Receiver for Central Asphalt and
 Refining Companv

Beaumont. Texas, Sept. 26.-Private ad- vices reached here today that former Superintendent Talbot, of the Central Asphalt and Refining Company had been appointed receiver for that company by Federal Judge Bryant of Eastern Texas.
 The appointment was made on applica- ton of s. T. Carnes and Henry Duff fin, Memphis capitalists. following suit to foreclose $15o.o00 mortgage on the prop erty.
 Former Senator Charles A. Towne of Minnesota was the original promoter of the corncern and occupied the position of president until it suspended operations shortly after its completion.
 The plant, which is one of the largest in the United States. was heavily capi- tahzed during the oil boom and was to be operated from the product of the ,Ex- port oil and Pine Line Company, of which former Senator Towne was also president It is understood Receiver ITal- bot will begin operation at once
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Grosscup Will Not Resign.

Columbus, O., Sept. 26.-Judge Peter S Grosscup of Chicago. who is visiting in Columbus, said tonight that he will not resign from the United States Circuit bench to accept the position or general counsel of the Northern Securities Com pany. He said: T shall not resign. If would be to my taste and perhaps to my pecuniary advantage to go back to the practice of law, but I have some con- lie office that extends as we'll to the cir cumstances under which the office should be laid aside. Reasons exist sufficient to control that conscience forbid my iavinr 1t aside now and under present circum stances"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
WILL ASK FOR RECEIVER.
Consolidated Lake Superior Stock
 holders Will Take Action.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2s.-The North Amer ican tomorrow will say: Consolidated Lake Superior stockholders will move for mally tomorrow for a receivership as the surest way to protect their equity in the property
 This action has been determined on in view of the uncertain attitude of Speyer & Co. and conviction that the time had come when the step cannot be delayed longer without danger.
 Application for the appointment of a receiver for the $117, ,000. 900 corporation will be made in Connecticut under the laws of which the Consolidated Lake Superior Company is incorporated.
 Promptly after the expected granting of the petition for receivership, applica- ton will be made in New York for the appointment of ancilliary receiver to act in that State. This will be accompanied by petition for an injunction to restrain the sale of the Speyer collaterals.
 The management and Board of Dires- tors of the Consolidated Lake Superior Company are cognizant of the intended receivership moves, and 1t is understood have agreed to interpose no obstacles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
MANY ARRESTS MADE.
Troops Apprshending Those Who
 Have Made Threats.

Have Made Threats.
 Cripple Creek, Colo, Sept. 2s.-A detail of troops under the direction of Lieu tenant McMilland have gone to Independ- ence and Aitaman, looking for certain men charged with having made open threats against the National Guard and its officers. When arriving at 1ndepend- ence. one of the men, Joseph Lynch. marshal of Independence. was found Tn a saloon and after he was disarmed was brought to camp and placed with the rest of the prisoners in the guard tent. The commander also left a squad of cavalry surrounding the house that had been oc- cupied by Mrs, Dodsworth, labor leader, with instruction not to allow any one in or out of their lines either to or from the house.
 The military officers hereafter will make specific charges against all persons that they may arrest.
 c. J. Kennison, president of District Union No. 1, who Is confined to the guard house at Camp Golfeld became abusive and refused to obey the order of one of the sentries and was ordered into his tent Kennison refused to comply and the sentry laid his rife on the ground and pushed the strike leader into hls tent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Bankers, Program.

New York, Sept. 26.-Secretary Branch of the American Bankers Association. has announced the official program for the twenty-ninth annual convention which will be held in San Francisco October 2l to October 23 inclusive. The feature of the convention will be the special com mittee appointed last year to prepare a plan of currency adjustment The spe- cial committee consists of Charles S. Fairchild. former Secretary of the Treas ury; R. C. Fahnstock of New York; Ho- mer S. King of San Francisco; Myron T. Herricks of Cleveland, and J. J. Mitch ell of Chicago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
General Ola Surrenders.

Manila, Sept. 26.-General Ola, leader of the band of insurrectos which has been creating considerable trouble in the province of Albay, Luzon, has surrender ed to the American troops with twenty eight officers and men of his command
 He has promised to turn over al arms belonging to his band without delay. Governor A. U. Betts. the provincial executive officers of Albay, says this prac- tically ends all armed resistance in that portion of the island, the rest of the forces or reconcentrates having already been dispersed. The hemp industry of which Albay is the main center has been seriously affected by the insurrection of which Ola has been the chief support.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Cir. Whipped in Court.

New York Sept. 26.-By orderAof Re- corder Lazarus. sitting at Bayonne, N. J.. Katie Kantor. years of age. has been publicly whipped in court by her father. The latter laid his offspring across his knees and applied fifty lashes with a cat-o'-nine- tails, while an audience which
 included fifty women looked on. The victim confessed having stolen eggs from Inc grocers and taught her playmates to help themselves in the Bayonne Street stores to all sorts of trinkets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Burglars Steal a Safe.

Thebes, H., Sept. 26.-A safe in the of flee building of c. Mcdonald -& Com pany, contractors. was taken from the building by burglars last night, robbed of its contents and supposedly dumped into the Mississippi River. It is reported that the safe contained large sum of money and valuable papers as today was pay day. Two young men who were guarding the office at night were decoyed away by note purporting to come from two young women. When they returned late at night without having seen the young women they discovered the office had been entered and the safe taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
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D. WOODS. negro of Clarke County, was before Judge A. D. Sayre of the Montgomery City Court yesterday morning on a writ of habeas corpus and was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff of Montgomery. County until tonight at o'clock to give him time to make $500 bond. Failing to make bond he will be taken back to Clarke County. where he is accused of robbing an aged negro of $500.
 NEGRO prisoners were committed to the Montgomery County Jail yesterday as follows: D. Wood. grand larceny: Charles Goldsmith, assault to murder; Alonzo Bonner, assault to murder; Leroy White, assault with a brick; Teresa Isadore, keeping disreputable house, and Jim Chambers. murder, trans fered here from Crenshaw County. JIM EARLY, a faithful old negro of Mont gomery. who dropped dead Friday morning at his home on South Jackson Street, was buried yesterday afternon.
 A MARRIAGE license was issued yesterday by Probate Judge Gaston to W. T. Tanner and Miss Gladys Boyd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Jett in Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 26.-Curtis Jett. the Breathitt County feudist under sen- tence of death for the assassination of Town Marshal Thomas CockrilI of Jack son, ky. was brought to this city from Cynthiana, Ky. tonight for safe-keepine. Jett was placed in a cell at the 1ail re- served for condemned murderers. He expressed pleasure at the transfer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Man Shipped as Express.

Boston. Sept. 26.-Floyd L. Ferris ar- rived to-day by American Express from Columbus. Neb.. on the way to Lynn, where he is wanted for the larceny of $25O from the company which transports ed him. Ferris was willing to return. He was accordingly entered on the regular way bill as "one man. consigned to .Po lice, Lynn" at owners risk" He was placed in the express car with the mes senger as guard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Danger in Virus,

Boston. Sept. 26.-As a result of a se- ries of experiments covering several weeks, Dr. Samuel E. Bennett. in charge of the local United States Bureau of An inal Industry. is reported to have demon- strated that vaccine virus is capable of producing cattle disease which cannot be distinguished from the foot and mouth disease. which recently caused much trouble among New England herds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27

esueia for preferential treatment. in place of. the Portugese appointee. whose illness has preeluded his serving. Pro- lessor De Martens was one of the arbi- trators in the Plus fund claim. In De- cember last the professor was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. The other arbi- trators in the case of the Venezuelan claims are M. Mouravieff. the Russian Minister of Justice. and Professor Lam- masch of Austria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Curtis Jett is Removed.

Cynthiana. Ky, Sept. 26.-Judee Os- borne today ordered Sheriff Leach and his deputy to take Curtis Jett, sentenced to be hanged December IS, for the assas- sination of James Cockrill, to the Louis vile jail for safe-keeping pending Jett's appeal to the Court of Appeals. Sheriff Leach left with Jett on the Louisville and Nashville train at 1O:sO by way of Lex ington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
A DEFECTIVE SLAIN.
A Companion is Suspected of the
 Crime.

New York, Sept 26-Frederick Adrain Verdu. who died early today from wounds inflicted by an unknown person while he was watching a house in Fifty-eighth Street. is said to have been at one time a paymaster in the navy. It is said he re-entered the navy during the war with Spain and was in the battle of Manila Bay with Admiral Dewey.
 A servant girl Is the only person found so far who witnessed the assault. She says Verdu and Joseph Hanson. who, it is said. were working together as de- tectives, were working together when two men approached and Verdu was struck down while Hanson escaped.
 Later, at the station, she picked Han son from among nine men as the person who struck the man with a club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Roosevelt to Visit Adirondacks.

New York, Sept. 26.-President Roose- welt will soon visit the Adirondacks as the guest of William H. Seward of New York. according to a dispatch from Utica. The date of the Presidents arrival in the woods has not been definitely learned. but the guides are planning to give him some fine deer hunting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Cornell a Winnar

Ithaca, N. Y., Sept. 26.-Cornell today defeated Hobart on the gridiron, F to U. Cornelfs tallies were made oil two touch downs and a safety. The visitors did not come within striking distance of the Cor nell goal and never made five yards in three downs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
DIED AT SEA.
Justice of Louisiana Supreme Court
 Victim of Pneumonia.

New York, Sept. 26.-William Gillespie Wylie, of New Orleans, Justice of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, aged 72 years, died of pneumonia on the steamer St. Louis, about midnight last night Judge Wylie was i'll when he boarded the steamer, which arrived here from South ampton.
 The St. Louis stopped one of her en- zines early Tuesday, and after several hours started the engine again, going at her usual speed.
 One of the passengers tried to send a story ashore by wireless telegraphy, say ing that the engines broke down, and that a panic occurred among the passen- gers. The message was held up by the ships censors
 The officers denied that there was a panic They said the journals were over heated, which caused the delay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27

Washington. Sept 26.-The Secretary of the Interior to-day received a telegram from the union agency at Muskogee, I. T., advising him that the sale of Creek lands under the new rules of the depart ment requiring appraisement and sealed bids. had begun and that marked inn provement in price had been realized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
BUILDING TRADES TRUST.
A Gigantic Monopoly Said to Be
 Forming.


 New York, Sept. 26.-Pians for the for nation of a building trades labor trust, afiliating in round numbers million workmen skilled in those trades are re- ported to have been worked out by prominent officials of national labor or ganizations, says The Herald. A con- ference for this purpose has already been held at Indianapolis at which the lead ing officials of several national labor un- ions were present. Among the organiza- tions which it Is proposed to bring into the combine, are the Brotherhood of Painters. the Journeymen Bricklayers and Masons International Union: the United Association of Plumbers. Gas Filters, Steam Filters and Steam Filters helpers; the Hod Carriers and Building Laborers International Union; the Broth erhood of Carpenters ana the Interna- tional Association of Bridge and Struc- tural Iron Workers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Farrall Will Retire.

New York. Sept. 26.-It is reported that Frank Farrall, owner of many good race horses. among which are The Mus keteer. King Pepper and Blues, has de- cided to retire from the turf. He is prin- cipal stockholder of the New York American League baseball club, and de- cided to devote himself entirely to its development
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
To the Army Manauvers.

Nashville Sept 26.-A company of thii : ty-six regulars under command of Cap tain Beal left the Columbia arsenal this morning for West Point. Ky, where 1t will take part in the regular army ma noeuvres. The troops occupied two coach es and they were run as a special from Columbia to Louisville. It is reported that Captain Real wil act as major for one of the regiments during the encampment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
sHU.. DOWN THREATENED
Building Operations in New York
 May Be Suspended.

New York. Sept. 26.-Another general shutdown of all building operations in this city, directly involving more than hundred thousand employees, is believed to be possibility owing to the refusal of the journeymen stone cutters to either sign the arbitration plan of the Build ing Trades Employers Association, or 10 work with members of new unions formed under the auspices of that asso- ciation. Should a lockout be determined upon, more than 100000 men in all branches would be thrown out of work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Postal Treaty With Cuba.

Washington, Sept. 26.-First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne has issued an order putting into effect the terms of the new postal treaty between the United States and Cuba on October g next. The treaty provides for the transfer of mails from one country to the other at lowest rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
THE MOUNTAIN BRIGADE.
Holz ana His Salvationists in Bris
 tol, Tenn,

Bristol. Tenn. Sept. 26.-Colonel Richard E, Holz. with staff of Salvation Army ists. arrived in Bristol yesterday morning from Norton. The party, known as the mountaineer brigade, Is returning from a trip through the mountains of Kentucky and West Virginia and will leave for Knoxville, Tenn. tomorrow.
 Yesterday open air meetings were hold at Fifth and State Streets and in front of the Virginia court house. Last night the army held services in the Tennessee court house and were rewarded with two converts. Colonel Holz and Major Hunter of Cleveland, were entertained last night by Major A. D. Reynolds of Bristol
 Major Reynolds gave the army the lot upon which the new hall now stands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Lynching in Georgia.

Thomasville. Ga, Sept. 6.-A negro was lynched this afternoon about five miles north of Whigham, a town in De- catur county. twenty miles west of here. The negro assaulted small white girl this morning. Up to late hour tonight 1t was impossible to get particulars con corning the affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
ssTHE BIRTH PLACE or CUT PRICES" Your Good Will Is Worth More Than Your Money

Why enjoy trade equal that of dozen ordinary because methods Liberal We people from everything that se but render The public appreciates appreciates methods which goods
 
 peculiar result expanded and with things selling
  markets and ordinary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
czar Anpoints Arbitrt ton.

The Hague, Sept. 26.-The CEar has ap- pointed NJ. De Martens, Professor or h. Law at the University or St' to be the third arbitrator in the claims of allied powers against Ven-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Maine to Test Her Guns.

{ Norfolk. Va, Sept. 2s.-The battleship Maine is expected to be ready Monday in Hampton roads for the test of her guns. On the completion of this work there will be trial of the vessel over the Barron Island course and there will be run of Cuiebra to test her boilers. A board of engineers officers win accompany the ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Wu Ting Fang Lanues

New York. Sept 26.-Wu Ting Fang Is leaving for Pekin to assume his duties as Vice-President of the Board of Commerce. says Times dispatch from Shanghai.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
White Rock Lihia Wasr--Pints I0e, Quarts 20e. Genuine Tate Spring Water, Per Gallon 20e MAIL ORDERS ayEm PRoxpT AND CAREFUL ATTENrIoM JACOBS PHARMACY OF MONTGOMERY.
 COURT SQUARE.

foio Grounds, when her Varsity eleven defeated the team from Wesleyan. 10 to O. After Columbia had made her two touch downs. no further attention was paid to scoring, but all the promising substitutes were tried out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
A One Sided Game.

New Haven. Conn.,, Sept. 26.-Yale and Trinity opened the football season here today in one-sided game. Yale scored 35 points and Trinity failed to make five yards on either half.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Won by Harvard.

Cambridge. Mass, Sept. 25.-The open- ing game of the season on Soldiers Field was won by Harvard from Williams this afternoon by score of + to O The game was replete with brilliant plays. the Harvard backs doing excellent work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Ir,sh Cattle for England.

During the last six months Ireland sent to Great Britain 14S,101 more cattle, 10s,- 16O more sheep and only 742 fewer horses than were received from all the rest of the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
H. M. Runyan Named

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 26.-General Freight Agent c. R. Capps of the Seaboard Air Line announces the appointment, effect i've October |. of H. M. Runyan as tray cling freight agent, with headquarters in New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Penn Opens Seasor.

Philadeluhia, Sept. 26-Fully 12,oO0 per- sons witnessed the opening football game of the season between Pennsylvania and Dickinson. Score: Pennsylvania. 27; Dickinson, 0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
FU-JERAL NOTICE.

MILLER-The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. T. H. Miller ard family. of Benton are respectfully invited to attend her fu- neral at Benton. Ala, this Sunday even tnS at 5 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27
Colomhia Reats Waalauan

New York, Sept. 26.-Columbia opened the local football season to-day at the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-27

Maximum temperature for day, ss degrees. Minimum temperature for day. 60 degrees. Average temperature for day, "A degrees. Normal temperature for day, 73 degrees Accumulated deficiency since Jan. |. 2eo de- grees.
 Average relative humidity for day, 6e per cent
 Total rainfall since Jan. |. AZ S7 inches.