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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
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It developed here today that when the recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case against Frank Adams, who was convicted of murder In the first degree and sentenced to death, was received here, that an error had been made by the clerk in making the tram script to the Supreme Court. This er- TOT. too. 1t Is believed, had much to do with the reversing and remanding the case. The error was in transcrlbing the verdict. The verdict was We, the jury. find the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree, as charged in the indictment, and fix the death penalty" In preparing the records for the Supreme Court, the words ''in the first degree were left out and then the higher court held that the judge re- ceived wrong verdict. Steps have been taken to have the Supreme Court reconsider the case a stried before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

Of artificial silk, Dr. J NJ. Mathews in his new work on textile flbers, mo- tices these four kinds: 1. Pyroxylin silk, made from a solution of gun-cot- ton In alcohol and ether 2. Fibers from cellulose dissolved in ammonia cal copper oxide or chloride of zinc 8. Viscose silk, made from a solution of cellulose thiocarbonata {. Gelatin silk. from tilaments of gelatin made insolubie by formaldehyde. The first kind is most used. and Is manufactured in England, Germany. France and Switzerland, The solution requires a pressure of 45 atmospheres to force 1t through the fine spinning tubes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

One of the busiest men in Washing ton these days is General Harries, who runs the electric-lighting plant that furnished the soft coal smoke that blew into the Presidents window in the President to explode with his anti smoke letter. In addition to his duties as manager of the lighting plant, Har- ries has big hand in running one of the street railway companies. is boss of the District militia, has a dozen oth- CT enterprises under his control and Is regularly arrested because of his so- called smoke nuisance. By the way, George" said friend who held I'D the Harfles automobile on a corner for a minutes talk. T saw Mrs Harrles this morning" Did your replied Harries. T am so glad. l saw her myself about week ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
INSPECTED BUILDING.
Government Officials Looked Over
 Montgomery structure.

Montgomery StructuFe.
 Julius c. Holmes. United States In- spector of Public Buildings in the of- fee of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, and Inspector Sawyer of furnishings of public build ings, were in Montgomery yesterday to inspect the new addition to the gov arnment building.
 This inspection is made preparatory to accepting the work of the contrac- tors. Messrs Holmes and Sawyer were kept busy all yesterday, but re- turned to Washington last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
newS in BrIef.

City Engineer D. w. Ford yesterday Issued two building permits to F. J. Crampton for the erection of dwelling houses valued at $450 each. One of the houses is to be built on Hall Street between Futile and Marguerite Streets and one is to be located on Lee Street, Peacock's Tract Both are to be frame buildings of three rooms and will be used for renting purposes.
 The United states Court yesterday still had under consideration the case of MeFadden against Henderson, which was not finished. The jury was dis charged until Monday morning
 The meeting at the Young Mems Christian Association this afternoon at e:s0 o'clock will be addressed by w. R. Sawyer. The subject announced is sConsider." Mir. Sawyer holds a responsible position in the office of the State Auditor and is well known throughout the State. He is an ac- tive and earnest worker in religious circles, and is well qualified to speak to the young men of Montgomery.
 n0FESzR CHAMPION FLOTR I. the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
COL. J. J. ALTMAN DEAD
CHANCELLORs or THE NORTH WESTERN CHANCERY DIVISION.
Wen Known Lawyer Who Was Long ! Frominent in the AHafrs of Ala- bnmn--work Begins on HIgh School.

Birmingham. Jan. 21.-(SpeciaL)-- Colonel J. J Altman. chancellor of the northwestern chancery division of Ala bama. died this morning at 10:35 o'clock at at infirmary of pneumonia after an illness since last Monday. Death came peacefully. the family be- ing about his bedside at the time. Colonel Altman was m bad health for some time. having a heart affection and also Brights disease.
 Colonel Altman was one Of Ala bama's best known citizens. He was born in Sumter County, in this State, August IF. 1851. He was son of John Wilson Altman ana Sarah Hit Altman Colonel Altman passed his boyhood days on his fathers planta- ton and at the age of sixteen began teaching school He attended Cooper Institute in East Mississippi and later took a course in law at the, University of Virginia. being graduated in 1871. He began practicing law in Choctaw County that year. He practiced law mayor of that place for six years. He came to Birmingham in 18S6 Iu 1896 he was elected a member of the City Council and continued in the po- sition until last fall when he was elec- ted chancellor of the northwestern chancery division. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of this city. He belonged to the Nasons, Elks. Eagles, Knights Of Pythias and Beavers. He married Miss Cora A. Lockhart of Lingingsfon, in 1876, and three children wers the result of the union. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock
 Acting Governor Cunningham yes- terday appointed Hon. Alfred II. Ben. ners of this city, acting chancellor, be- cause of the serious illness of Colonel Altman at that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
IHE WEAIILEK.
DaIly Local Weather Report and River
 Bulletin. s. Department of A1r4cnftura

Dally Local Weather Report and River
 Bulletin. & Department of Agriculture
 Weather Bureau MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. 21 1905.
 Weather Conditions.
 Past "A hoursI Generally fair weather with nodarats temperatures prevails in tlies South and E,sst though light to moderate snow has fallen m the Lake region. under influence of a oarometric depression moving east over Lake Michigan; snow has also fallen in the middle Northwest under influence of a high over North Dakota and storm moving in over the Pacific North west, and rain has ral. len along the Pacific coast; temperatures have fallen somewhat in portions of the middle West
 River Forecast. The Coosa and Alabama will remain stationary or fall very slowly.
 River Bulletin. Observations at a. m.. 18th M. time.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
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Cullman, Jan. 21.-(SpeciaL) )--Mr. James Bressley, through his attorney, has filed suit against the Southern Cotton oil Company of CullIhan for $1,990 damages for the loss Of a hand in the company's mills here in October last. Mir. Presley lost his hand in the cake former while employed wltb the company last october
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
work nesun on High School.

Ground was broken here today for the new High School building. The structure will be four stories high and
 will be of pressed brick. A number of addresses were made this morning just after the first spade of earth was turned over. Among those who spoke were Mayor W. M. Drennen, members of the Board of Education, Eli P. Smith J. J. Smith and Superintendent J. II. Phillips, Alderman Henry B. Gray.
 John R. Copeland, John c. Forney. Prof. |. B. Cunningham, Architect Whilden, Contractor Poole, Prof. c. B. Glenn,
 Prof. Charles A. Brown. Miss Bertha Gelders, Miss Hortense Thornton,
 Street Commissioner John A. McCartin and Alderman B. H. Cooper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Believed He Was Frightened Away Af-
 ter Entering Store,

Columbus. Ga. Jan. 21.-(Speclal)- An unknown burglar broke into Stern berg's carpet house last night by priz- open the back door of the store with some blunt instrument. The cash drawer was opened but no money was taken. and even the stamps there were not disturbed An effort was made to break into the safe. and 1t Is thought fhat the burglar was preparing to use an explosive when frightened away by eanae noise. He made his exit through
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Sues for S15,OOO.

Martin Brown has filed a suit in the Circuit Court here today against Re- public Iron and Steel. Company for $15,-
 900 damages alleging that he was in jured In the coal mine of the defen-
 dant company. He claims in his bill
 that he was an inexperienced miner
 and was not informed of the dangers
 connected with the mining of coal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Killed By Falling Slate,

Advices received at Wylam, min ing suburb of Birmingham. from Tren- ton, H., were to the effect that James Liddell, Jr.. son of MT. and Mrs. James Liddell prominent citizens of this dis trict had been killed by falling slate. The remains will be brought back to Wylam for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Rex Coal
 Quick Delivery.

the back door, which he left open. Nothing whatever is missing from the store.
 There have been series of bur- glaries in Columbus during the past week or two. It is thought that the burglar who operated last week was a person of experience in his line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Body of Mr. Miller Shipped.

The body of J. A. Miller, the car conductor of the Montgomery Street Railway who was killed in a collision in Riverside, Friday morning, was shipped to Cooper's. near Verbena, yes- terday morning for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
GIendou Goes to Ne,x or,r.n..

Columbus, O.. Jan. 21.--Pitcher Glen don has been sold by the Columbus As- sociation Club to the New Orleans team in the Southern League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Furnace to Bio,v In.

The Sheffield Steel and Iron Company filling No. city furnace and
 1t will be lighted Tuesday. This fur mace recently was repaired, the com- pany expending S75,000 thereon. The furnace will have a daily output of be- hween 200 and 250. tons of iron. With
 the exception of ship hoist the fur
 l mace has all modern Improvements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR. Mont cry citizens appreciate more than ever. judging by the big increase in de- mand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR makes more bread to the barrel, and makes it white and sweet; that good nutty flavor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
WILL BE BURIED TO-DAY.
Body of Mir. SempIe Reaches Mont
 Romery.

The body of T. Darlington Semple. who died at his home in New York City at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon reached Montgomery last night and the funeral will take place from St (. Peters Roman Catholic Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

Flour-Dull.
 wheat-No 2 spring. I.I2dbI.14. No. 5. 1,O2a1.1s; No. red, 1. i5 F Get1s. corn-No. 2, 42%; No. yellow, 43 oats--No. ?, 30A No. white, 3lk: Nd white, 30% @311s
 Mess pork, per 100 lbs. 12 5OQ12.5s Lard, per 100 lbs, 6.65.
 Short ribs sides loose 6.25d6.5o Short clear sides. boxed, 6.5096.62A Whiskey basis of high wines. 1. a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
BURGLAR TOOK NOTHING.

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR Is tn, Best by test. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
indicates rise. i fall

Temperature and precipitation as reported by the Weather Bureau for selected South ern stations during 24 hours ending a. m, Jan. 21, 1905.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
MORE CROOKED
DEALS EXPOSED

New York, Nov. 29.-Most of yester
days testimony in the insurance in
yestigation bore on syndicate transac-
tions in which insurance company
money figured. One of these transac-
lions was explained by w S. Fan
shave, dealer in investment securities,
VIII told the committee that in 1904 he
bot ght New Orleans traction bonds OF
face value of $1,250,000 from the New
York life and George w. Perkins trus
tee of the "nylic" fund. giving them
his checks amounting to s937,5c0 in
payment, and then borrowed the $685.
500 from the New York Life Insurance
company IS per cent OF the profits
keeping 5 per cent himself.
A deposition OF w. Fl. Squire, former
financial agent of the Equitable Life,
told of deal in Lawyers Title Insur-
ance company stock The society
bought 1000 shares, sold 1900 to its
officers and directors at STA and they
sold it back to the Equitable at 1910
to $3.50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
RUSSIA IN TERROR
Government at Bay Fears to Fire on
Mutineers
Attempt to Use the Mailed Fist May Pre-
ciptate Uprising
Line Regiments Ready to RevoIt--Cos-
sacks Alone Loyal

st. Petersburg. Nov. 29.-The last
day OF srace d corded the mutineers
at Seblstopol expired at midnight
with nc signs of surrender on the part
of the men. The hills towering above
tho harbor of the Russian stronghold
III the Black Sea may resound today
with the reer of musketry and cannon
should the government attempt 70
carry out its announced intention of
crushing the revolt with a mailed
fist.
The rebellious sailors are playing
waiting game and apparently have
full confidence that the guns of the
fleet will not be turned against them.
Dispatches from a score of garrisons
in Russia show that the land forces
of the empire are in state of dis
content and an order to the troops to
fire on the sailors might possibly pre-
cipitate general widespread mutiny
The staff quarters at Sebastopol
are guarded by cossacks, the only
branch Of the service fidelity OF which
is absolutely unquestioned. Even
members of the guard regiments are
joining in the revolutionary move
ment- 1t is reported that sailors of
the guard equipages from which the
crews for the imperial yachts are
drawn, will be removed to St. Peters
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

Chicago, Nov. 29.-Samuel n. Hoff-
heimer, a nephew of Nelson Morris, the
millionaire packer was arrested here
last night charged with having
swindled S. w. Strauss & Co, mort,
gage bankers, out of S256,000 Being
unable to furnish bonds fixed at $780,
900 Hoffheimer was taken to Jail.
The alleged swindle operated by
Hoffheimer is a complicated affair and
extends back over a period of Is
months. The fact of his family rela-
tons with the Morris family, it is said,
made it possible for Hoffheimer 20 car,
ry out the scheme for such q Ions
period without detection. Two years
ago, while the young man was carry
ing on a small commission business in
buying and selling cattle feed, it is al
legged, no went to Strauss & Co. ana
explained that he was buying large
quantities of cotton seed and cotton
seed hulls, which he disposed of to
Nelson Morris & Co. In order to carry
on the business, it is alleged, he ex
planned that large amount of money
was necessary to take up drafts which
were made daily on him for feed and
to take up bills of lading made with
He, it is said, requested
the Strauss company TO finance deals,
which they agreed to do.
According to the story he handled
checks and drafts in such a manner
that he was not discovered, and each
lime nettei himself a profit. Nov.
Nelson Morris accidentally discovered
one of the checks. Investigation fol.
lowed and it is said Honheinier con
fessed.
At the beginning, according TO the
Hoffheimer carried on only
small sales, but the amounts of the
grew so that the sales 70
Nelson Morris & Co, as reported by
amounted to more than
$4,000 a day Until the first Of this
month the supposed sales were ticti-
cious. Instead Of taking up drafts
which he had said were made or.
against him when he bought the sup
posed feed. Hofheimer took up the
drafts which he gave Strauss & Co.
against Morris & Co. In this way he
continued from day to day increasing
his supposed sales and taking up lars
ct drafts against the packing company
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
DENIES NEW YORK LIFE'S
CHARGE OF MALICE

St. Louis, Nov 29.-The return of
State Superintendent of Insurance
Vandiver in the injunction proceed
lngs instituted by the New York Life
Insurance company to prevent the
carrying out Of his order to annul the
insurance company's license in Mis-
souri,. will be filed Friday In St Louis,
at which time the court viii set a
Date for a hearing Of the arguments.
II is stated that the return VIII set
up a general denial to the allegation
contained in the petition for an in
junction that there was malice in the
order issued 10 exclude the company
from the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
Soldiers Arrested.

eye by piece of metal from sight, No
VEN er Is.
William HOLSTER, Milwaukee, shot
in head by stray bullet, November IS,
Daniel Bernstein, Brodhead, shot
himself in shoulder, November 10.
Wllnam Arthur, Mineral Point, shot
in head by unknown hunter while UNI
loading machinery at freight depot,
November "a.
Emmett Smith, Cedar, arm nearly
shot off November 49,
Fred Rinquette, Nadeau, acciden-
tally shot while hunting, November
20.
Conrad Hubby shot by brother, who
fell from brush pile, lost one eye,
November 20.
Amos Benville, aged 8, Marinette,
shot BY his brother, November 20.
Martin Johnson, Ashland, aged II,
shot through the hand near Iron river,
November %.
forger Johnson, Newberry, eye
gouged out by branch, November 90.
Ole Evebo, Superior shot by mis-
take, at Deer River, November 90.
Frank Gyant, Amherst Junction,
shot in leg while hunting at Elcho,
Wis. November %.
William Mueller, Chiffon, hand shot
off by own gun, November %.
Christian Johnson, Belmont, leg
badly fractured by bullet from com
panion's rifle, November q.
GeorGe Blaine, aged 10, Grand Rap
ids, leg shattered by stray bullet at
Stanley, November 25.
George Peichl, aged 10, Jefferson.
shot through hand, bullet lodging in
neck, by discharge in knocking APP
Piles off tree with gun, November rs.
Injured in Michigan.
The injured in Michigan are:
Mathew Makinen of Negaunee,
Mich, fell with gun, seriously wound
ed, October l.
Sackey Tureinei, Negaunee, Mich,
lost hand by explosion of gun, Octo-
Der IA.
Schaeffer, Sault Ste. Marie.
Mich, shot in thigh November "a.
Fred Rinquette. aged 10, Sadeau
Mich, fell gun was discharged, bullet
went through body, November 81.
J. w. Gorhauser, Benzonia, Mich.
shot by mistake at Northland, Novem
Der 81
Matt Miami. Marenisco, Mich, ia
TALL shot by another hunter, Novem-
Der %.
william Brown, Jr., Marquette, mis-
taken for deer by Herman Allen,
near Big Bay, November %
o. w. Barnes, Wanawa, attacked by
buck while slashing neck of doe at
Menominee, Micl November %,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06

tn game. With the call for the con-
ference went the announcement that
the New York university delegates
will support a resolution that the
present game of football ought to be
abolished. The invitation which was
sent to each of the colleges suggests
the following questions for considera-
ton:
Ought the present game of foot.
ball to be abolished? If not, what
steps should be taken to secure its
thorough reform? If abolished, what
game or games may be possible in its
place."
New York, Nov. 29.-At a meeting
last night of the Columbia university
committee on student organizations,
it was decided to abolish football as a
recognized sport of the university
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
REFORM SCHOOL FAILS.
La Crosse Judge Says System Does Not
Effect Betterment of Girls.

La Crosse Judge Says System Does Not
Effect Betterment Of Girls.
La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 29-Judge
Brindley conc2rs in the sentiment OF
the Humane society tnat no moral good
is usually accomplished in sendius
girls to the state industrial school.
u have lons since been of the opin
ion that the complete reformation of
bad girls could not be accomplished by
sending them to a state institution.
Observations during the years | have
been in the county court have, proven
this.
1.-THE only good result TO be obtained
by senGing girls TO an institution is o
remove them from the community and
thus prevent their exerting a bad nhu
ence on other girls. This bad gir
problem is the hardest one We have to
deal with in the business of the county
court" a
These sentiments of Judge Brindley
are voiced by all of the court officials
of La Crosse county. None Of theul
blames the state industrial school f.!
| failure TO reform the girls sent there.
Action of the Humane society IL
passing a resolution proclaiming the
fallacy of sending girls to the indus
trial school for the purpose of effecting
their reformation started the discus
sion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
ST, PAUL ROAD
BUILDS TO COAST

Chicago, Nov. 29.-The official an.
nouncement was made here asst night
that the Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Paul road will commence the con.
struction of the extension Of theic
lines to the Pacific coast at once.
This information was received here In
a telegram to L. w. McKenEI, assist
ant to the president of the system
from President Earring, who is in
New York. President Earrings tel
egram follows:
"The board of directors of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and St Paul road,
at meeting here yesterday author.
lied the extension of the St. Paul
road from the Missouri river to Seat.
tie and Tacoma"
It is estimated that the proposed
extension will cost $G0.000,000.
The Tribune says that reports
backed up by much circumstantial
evidence were circulated yesterday
that the Chicago Milwaukee and st.
Pau is buying the Kansas City
Southern railway, better known as
the Port Arthur route. The acquisi.
ton of th road would give the St.
Paul an air line between Kansas
City and the Gulf and would prove a
valuable feeder to the company's
present lines. While the rumor of
the Purchase of the southern road
lacks the confirmation of the Chica.
go officials OF the road, it is asserted
that President Earling is in New
York closing the negotiations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-06
POLITICAL DISPUTE
MAY END IN MURDER

Chicago, Nov 29.--John V. Kopf,
one Of the commissioners of Cook
county, was stabbed during political
quarrel anu sustained injuries which
will probably cause his death. For
several years bitter feeling existed
between two republicans in the
18th ward and during ward club
election yesterday afternoon Kopf
became involved in dispute with
George Roberts, an e.ection clerk,
and Roberts plunged a knife into
kopf's abdomen. Roberts was ar
rested.