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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-21

The government officials have TAX.
on charge OF the Panama railroad, the
government will have an opportunity
to demonstrate how Il would like to
zee railroad run, and It will develop
facts both Cor and arninst government
ownership OF public utilities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-21

Mr.. Bryan makes the assertion that
munlclpai ownership viii be Demo.
cratic doctrine and expresses The opln.
ion that tho next national platform
viii emhody declaration in favor OF
tie cities and towns owning all tho
pubic utilities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-21

The courts OF New York have t,od
Nan Patterson twice for the murder OF
Caesar Young and she rs now on trial
a third time. If public sentiment out
side of New York state could influence
The situation there she would be speed.
ily acquitted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
wORLEY,s REPORT.
Tells of Smuggling in santo Domingo.
 Rumored Canniballsm.

Washingt Oct. 9.-H F. Morley, an agent of the insular bureau. who was sent to Santo Domingo to investi- gate the revenue conditions on the border between the Dominican and Haitian Republics, has made partial report to the war department. He es- inmates that the smuggling that has been going on across this border has cost the Dominican government from S35O. 900 to $400.000 a year. Some of the large mercantile houses in Monte Cristi had their warehouses far inland. where these goods were smuggled across the border. Mir. Morley was sent there to establish customs house in the interior between the two coun- tries and he was warned that If he attempted to carry out his instructions he was liable to be assassinated. so determined are the smugglers to con- tinue their traffic. but custom houses have been established and others will be established until 1t will be impos- sible to continue the smuggling. The department will send enough men to San Domingo to protect the revenues of the government.
 Mir. Morley also made trip into the interior of Hayti while he was on the islands and says that reports were often brought to him of savage cus- toms in the widest regions, including cannibalistic feasts where the victims are babies. These reports were suf- ficiently authentic to be believed by him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
STANDARD OIL HEARING.
Dispositions in the Missouri Inquiry Are
 Being Taken.

Kansas City. Mo. Oct. s.--Depositions in the Standard oil inquiry instituted by Her. bert Hadley, attorney general of Missouri, were taken here today. The principal wit ness was HagGert S. Cochrane. manager of the Kansas City office of the Republic oil Company. a concern which. 1t is contended, Is under the control of the Standard oil Company.
 Mir. Cochran denied that he knew that the stockholders of the Republic oil Com pany were Standard oil men. He admitted, from Sugar Creek. Mo. and Whiting. Ind. where the refineries of the Standard ')il Company are located. In an attempt s show that the Standard oil Company Is violating the Missouri antitrust laws, by controlling the prices of oil sold bv the Re- public oil Company and representing to GUS toners that the latter company is an in- dependent concern not controlled ny Fne Standard. MT. Cochran was questioned 1i length. He admitted that he had conferred with the local manager of the Standard about prices. but he insisted that the TWO companies were competitors. It Is the con tention of Mir Hadley that the Standard merely uses the Republic oil Company as are prejudIced against the Standard and who will not buy from 1t.
 G. w Mayer, local manager of the stand ard, was questioned to the trade 'Arri' tory said to be allotted to the Wnt~rs- Pierce oil Company. which company, the state contends. is allied with the Standard. The witness denied that he n id any knoW'- edge of the territory of the Waters Piercs Comnanv and said the Republic oil Cnrs- pany is a strong competitor "r me staho- ard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
STATES DOING WRONG
NO REASON FOR DRASTIC ACTION,
 SAYS STRONG.
Chairman of Insurance Investigating Committee Talks Regarding Steps Taken by Certain
 COmmonwealths.

Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 9.-Senator Strong, chairman of the insurance in- vestigating committee left for New York last night on insurance matters. Before leaving Chairman Armstrong issued this statement:
 T regret very much to see other States apply drastic methods in advance of action in this State. Our commit- tee was appointed to investigate the in- surance business. l sincerely hope otb- CT States will wait until we have had an opportunity to complete our work.
 These insurance companies are per- fectly solvent and are able to carry out every contract they have made or may make. There is no reason for refusing to permit them to continue to do bus mess. If Nevada proposes to do one thing. Missouri another thing and some other State still another thing, there will be a chaotic condition of affairs believe there Is due at least the cour- tesy to New York State to wait until the investigation is completed and our remedial legislation is applied.
 Our committee will make the most thorough investigation possible and when we are through, we shall make 1t our business toSadopt such legislation as will safeguard the policyholder and make the insurance business safer and sounder and more attractive than it ldS ever DetH UeiOTe. IT OtHeT OtdbSS jump in before we can complete our work or can adopt any Legislation everything will be confusion in the ih- surance business of the country.
 Another point. when a number of the Western insurance commissioners were in New York recently, we had a conference with them and we promised to submit to them for their suggestions what remedial legislation 1t was pro- posed to adopt. In this way we hope to secure uniform action in all the States. It is not right for other States to take action after our committee has been at work only four weeks, and long before we have reached the end of our investigation. Any action they might taks at this time would be premature.
 "Our committee was not appointed to tear down the insurance business of the country, but to build it up. We are simply tearing down some of the rot ten timbers to get the right foundation on which to build. We are trying to do this work man fashion, thoroughly and conscientiously It is not a pleasant task at best, but we are not lodging and shall not dodge any responsibility. The insurance body is sound, but 1t is afflicted with some ulcers. Wa are performing a surgical operation for the removal of ulcers from this body, not trying to kill the insurance body. Be- cause we have discovered rottenness, it is not right for outside States to crip- pie the insurance business and handi- cap our efforts"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
GROVE BEHIND BARS
FAMOUS CRIMINAL Is NOW SAFE IN
 OMAHA.
Exnresses Desire to Lead Honest Life f OppOrun1ty is Accer1uA. ana
 Thinks Lord Wfn Care F Fer Him,

Omaha. Neb. Oct. 9.-Pat Grove. shackled, to Detective Heitfelt, of the Omaha Detective Department, and ac- companied by Chief Detective Dunn. arrived in Omaha at o'clock tonight from Butte, Mont. where he was ar. rested a week ago. crowd of 2.oo0 persons had gathered at the union sta- tion and they filled the station and ap- breaches in every direction with the intention of securing. if possible. a glance at Grove.
 A large cordon of police opened an aisle from the platform of the train to . patrol wagon in the rear of the station and Grove. between the two detectives, with a partolman walking ahead and another behind, was march, ed to the wagon. amid the Jeers of some and acclamations of others. Ex- traordinary precaution taken by the police department for landing Grove safely behind the bars seemed hardly them and apparently had no wish to make his escape.
 A large crowd followed the patrol wagon to the station. where another crowd had gathered to witness the return of the prisoner. Precautions were again taken to prevent friends from reaching the prisoner and he was hurried into the captains office, where he was registered. Opposite his name was placed the charge of shooting with Intent to XIII or wound. The prisoner shook hands with Chief of Police Don- ahue, Special Agent Wizard of the Un- ion Pacific and Benjamin Keevin, a life long Omaha friend. He was searched and allowed to retain a pen ell and a few dollars in money.
 Grove was not inclined to talk of his past and refused absolutely to speak of his alleged connection with the Kidnapping of Eddie Cudahy. He declared that much had been published on his alleged doings, confessions and others matters which was without foundation. Among these he mention ed confession said to have been sign- ed by him at Butte, duplicating young Cudahy in conspiracy in connection with the Kidnapping.
 When this case comes to trial, said Grove, the truth will be known to the world. God will take care of me. He takes care of everybody and makes no mistakes. do not feel nearly so anxious about securing my liberty as I do to reform and get back to an honest life. I once did we'll in Omaha and 1t given a chance I believe can do as well again.
 'Ts is true that you once offered to return $21,o0o to Edward A. Cudahy if he would not prosecute you?" was asked
 T believe Mir. Cudahy has made the statement that I did so I do not think he would tell lie for s21,000,'' he replied
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

| favored the success of the Consres& l He referred to the remarkable achieve. ment of Mexico. where during the last | few years yellow fever has been most successfully fought, and expressed the sympathy of all the delegates with those States of the Union which have been so sorely afflicted the last few months.
 Director Fox of the Bureau of Ameri- can republics made d brief address and announced the program for the enter tainment of the delegates. The con- vention will continue its sessions each day this week.
 This afternoon the delegates visiiied the filtration plant. constructed here by the government to purify the drink Ing water. There are delegates in att tendance from Chiii. Costa Rica. San Domingo, Eucador. Guatemala, Mexico,i Nicaragua, Peru. Uruguay, venezuela and the United States. Surgeon ]. D.. Gatewood represents the American navy and Major Walter D. McCaw the army Dr. wyman appointed a come mittee of five on organization to deter- mine the method of conducting the business of the convention. pr. Juan J. Uliea Of Costa Rica was elected secretary of the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
THE WOMEN GOLFERS.
Championship Tournament is Now 0
 At New York.

At NcW AOEks
 New York, Oct 9.-With weather conditions favorable for good golfing. the tenth annual women's Champion ship Tournament of the United States Golf Association began today with a qualifying round eighteen holes medal play There were seventy players en- tered and sixty-six took part in the preliminary round. Just nine years ago this event was inaugurated on the links of the Morris County Golf
 The playing is about $500 yards and today's test of the ability of the as- pirants for championship honors was a good one.
 The players of note, Miss Georgiana Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn, who won the national title last year, and Mrs. C T. Stout of Apawamis. N. Y., who had won the title twice in succession, were among the competitors today. Miss Bishop turned in a card of S7 for the course, which is a new record on these links for a woman, while Mrs Stout took nine more. Mrs. Margaret Curtis of Essex County, Mass, tied Miss Bishop for medal play honor with another s7 and Mis- Anita E. Phipps of Springfield, Mass, Miss M. W. Phelps of Brookline, Mass, and Miss E. l. Vanderhoef of Ardsley. N. Y, were the next best with scores of 90, 91, 91, respectively.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
Banker. at yyashinrton.

Washington. Oct. 9.-Thousands of bank CTS from all over the United States. many of them accompanied by their families. are invading Washington to attend the thirty first annual convention of the American Bankers Association. which begins here on Wednesday and will continue through Fri day The program of the general s@aaionE of the convention includes the discussion of subjects of interest to the financial world which will be participated in by speakers well known in banking circles throuEhout the country.
 Incidental to the meeting of the general association will be the sessions of the trust company section and the savings bank see-- lion of the association. Those branches of the association will begin their meet tn1s tomorrow and will continue thrnugh-- nnt inc several days of the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

stances seem to justify such a proceed ure. He can examine the directors of the company and its officials and the company must defray the expenses. but only if such an examination should dis close gross mismanagement can he order a reorganization or decide that the company must do no further busi- ness in his State.
 Tt is only when an insurance com missioner upon examination finds a company to be insoivent that he can take such arbitrary action as is con- tempiated in Missouri.
 During the four years I was insur- ance commissioner of Wisconsin took summary action to refuse licenses to or revoke licenses of forty-two com panies. have no doubt that any of these companies could have gone into court and had me enjoined had they not feared the publicity this would have involved. When I resigned during my second term I examined my records and found that of the forty-two com panies I had proceeded against. thirty six had failed"
 Mir. Pickle told how at the annual convention of the National Assication of Insurance Commissioners. action was taken to investigate some of the larger companies by a committee of commissioners from wisconsin, Minne- sota, Missouri. Ohio. Michigan and New York.
 Mccall at that time told us all about the campaign contributions he had made. adding that he thought 1t in the interest of the policyholders. Nobody took issue with him. He knew also that Robert H. McCurdy had charge of the foreign business of the Mutual, and that he was getting an extra large commission on it."
 It was said that Senator Chauncey M. Depew might be a witness before the insurance investigation committee when its sessions are resumed this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
CAN HE DO ITP
Vnndiver May Not Have Power to
 Cancel License.

New York, Oct. Civilian A. Fricke. superintendent in this city of the Central Union Life Insurance Com pany, of Cinclnnatis expressed doubt yesterday that Insurance Superinten- dent Vandiver, of Missouri, would be able to make good his threat to cancel the license of the New York Life In surance company to do business in that State unless President John A. Mccall resigned and the funds used for pollti- cal contributions were replaced. For two successive terms Mir. Frleke was insurance commissioner of Wisconsin. He said:
 T don't see how the State of Missouri can arbitrarily revoke the license of the New York Life Insurance Com pany to do business in that State on any grounds as that mentioned in the letter written by Superintendent Van diver to President Mccall. No insur- ance commissioner has any such right He can go fin and investigate the af- fairs of company doing business in his State at any time. if the circnm-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
yorrn Mili Nnt rnllo,r.

Columbus, O.. Oct. s.--State Insurance Commissioner Vorys today declared that he will not follow the example of State Insurance Commissioners who are taking action to debar Eastern life insurance companies now under inyes- tigation from their States Mir. v8rys said the Ohio law gives him power to revoke the license of foreign insur- ance company doing business in Ohio only when 1t appeared to him upon in vestigation that 1t was unsound or in- solvent He does not think that the Equitable, the New York Life or the Mutual are insolvent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

The Board of Directors of the Young woman's Christian Association held an enthusiastic meeting yesterday at the home of the President. Mrs. J. Walter Black, on Court Street. An important feature of the morning was the re- ceiving of the charter.
 Another decision made was that Miss Ina Richmond of New Orleans be en- gagged as General Manager and Secre- tary.
 At suggestion of Mrs. L. B. Whitfield it was decided that the members of the Y. W. c. A. will serve lunch at the
 The Y. W. c. A. will move into their home, corner Perry and Adams Streets, the former Y. M. c. A. build ing, on Nov ember 1st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
Cheapnless

Is not one of our ar guments to people who need eye help. We know from experience that quality in spectacles is just as important as quality in anything else.
 Our prices for reliable work are not high. Our frames and lenses are the best, and we believe our knowledge of optics and skill in fitting eyes will more than offset the difference in price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
Sensation of Falling.

Professor Helm. the geOiogist and AL pine climber, at the Swiss Alpine Club meeting at Geneva, a few days ago. de- scribed his sensations when he fell from a precipice in the Alps. He said he felt no terror while in the air, could breathe freely and experienced unusual mental activity. a thousand long for gotten incidents flashing pleasantly across his memory. Then came the sound of soft and soothing music. and at that instant he knew he had struck the ground. He lost consciousness without pain or the slightest sensation of shock he said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
Social ano Personal
THE MARRIAGE YEsTERAY OF
 MISS G,I. AREE ANn Ml4 ER [

At the home of Rev Manning Cox yesterday morning at 11:i5 o'clock. Miss Amelia Clark and MT. G c. Graf, the First Avenue Church ofIicIating.
 The bride wore travelling gown of blue cloth with hat to match, and inn couple left for Atlanta where they will visit relatives. When they return they will be at home at 7os Highland Ave-
 and Mrs. J. D. Clark, who reside at Highland Park Mir. Graf holds a po- sition with the Standard oil Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

investigation of conditions in Venezuela. arr rived here tonight from New York To- morrow he will see President Roosevelt and later in the week. after . short visit to New York; will go to his home in Cheazo and there prepare his report This work will occupy some weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
.yex at T1l. Irvperai.

Edward Teale Devens of Santa Rosa Cal. in his will insisted on cremation. He also declared that joy should reign instead of sorrow. and left 6 provision for fund for dinner. drinks. cigars. hotel bills and railroad fares for dss- ignated friends who attended his fun- erai.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

The first verse of the fifty-first Psalm is called the ''Neck Verse; for the reason that in former times a man condemed to death sometimes had chance to save his fife by proving that he could read. and this verse was used test
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
NOTICE wOMAN's HOME
ASSOCIATION

The officers and managers and com mittees of the Working Woman's Home Association are urgently requested to meet at the Home this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 Mrs Charles L. Campbell,
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

Mrs. C. G. Abercrombie, Miss Vir- -ginia and Master Charles Abererombie will leave this morning for Columbus neral of Miss isabelle Abercrombie which will take place tomorrow al noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
NOTICE PETER FoRNEY

The regular monthly hh netting G of f the he Peter Forney Chapter, D. A. R. will take place tomorrow "Wednesday morning at II o'clock at the residence of Mrs F. P. Glass, instead of at p. m. as heretofore announced. A full attendance is earnestly requested. By order of the Regent.
 Mrs. F. M Billing.
 Secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
neWS in Brief,

Four Syrian women, Selana Farris, Josephine Bartlett, Mary Moses and Annie Eunice engaged in a family quarrel on Monroe street yesterday af- ternoon and were arrested by Patrol- man Jordan and Moseley. After a stern lecture in court by Recorder Ar rington they were discharged from cus- tody.
 A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the office of the clerk of the United States court by John Davies, a Montgomery tailor. His liabilities as scheduled amount to about $4,000 while his assets are about half that amount. Most of these assets he claims as exempt.
 The following were appointed mo- taries public by the Governor yester day: J.. ". Radney.. of Roanoke; Welyn A. Robertson, of Mobile; G. w. Jones. of Hurricane. Madison County; w. W. Fanoher, of Birmingham; T. L.. Moore, of Mobile. and Maggie Han lon, of Mobile.
 Alabama Trade School, Gadsden, I. w. Hill, O. R. Goldman, J. R. McMullin. J. S. Kyle, Lawrence H. Lee, t.adsden
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
Iudre caIhoun,s Return.

Washington. Oct. e-Judse ". J. caJ- houn. the special representative of iEs United States. who has bean making aa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

Mrs. A. NJ. Allen and Mrs. Isaac Ross and son Master Massillon of Opelika. are spending some time with MT. and Mrs. A. H. McNeel at their home on South Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10

Miss Margaret Browne has returned from Columbiana to re-enter school for the coming year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
Vanderbilt Horse Wins

Paris. oct O-w K. vanderbiirs Bana- four won the Prix Rstraite at the vionax races today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-10
yellow Fever and Malaria Germs.

Are instantly killed by the use of six drops of sloan's Eminent on a tea spoonful of sugar. It is also an excel lent antisceptic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-25
BIG ILLICIT DIsTILLERY.
Revenue OMeers Make . Raid In Madi
 aOn County,

Huntsville. Sept 24.-(Special.) )-The largest illicit distillsry found in this section In recent months was destroyed near Elkwood in the northern part or Madison County Saturday by Deputy Collectors Root and Anderson ana Deputy Marshals Thompson and AT. nofd. A man on horseback warned the operators and they escaped few min . Htes before the officers approached the still, taking their whiskey ana the worm of the still, leaving the plant running in full blast There were two large tank stills of 300 gallons eapaa- city each, and the plant had dally output of barrel of whiskey: It was operated by a large steam boiler.
 Carroll Phillips a well-known citl- zen of East Huntsville. died yesteroay after an illness of nearly year. ,
 A telephone message from the Bl E Cove last night announced the deatn of Katie Grayson. 1O-year-old daughter Of J. J. Grayson. -
 Prof 4. ]. Hunt, a pioneer negro school teacher. died at his home here after a long illness from paralysis.
 Basket ball teams have been organ ized by che West Huntsville Spoke Factory. the Rowe Knitting Mill and Lowe Mill, and the first game or tht season was played Saturday by the Rowe Mil and spoke factory, the game resulting in defeat for the latter by score of IA to s.