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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
ATTEMPTED RAPE
DAsTARDLY DEED OF NEGRO NEAR
 ATHENS.
Came to House of Widow in Dead of Night--Hounds Traced Him and
 There Is Lynching Talk.

Athens. May 20. g. Special. )--one of the most dastardiy attempts at outrage that has hapcsned in the county took place last night three miles north of Athens, when Earnest Howell. young negro man. entered the sleeping room of Mrs. Steven Biles, a widow who resides on her farm with her children.
 She was awakened about o'clock by a sliNat noise in her room and lying still for g few moments she heard 1t again and then again. She arose and struck a match and as she did this a negro knocked her down and made his escape. She gave teh alarm and her brother, who was sleeping in an up- stairs room, hurried to her assistance. He went at once to the home of a neighbor. Nick Johnson. who, on learning the particulars, came to and telephoned to the owner of some blood hounds near Lewisburg. Ten.
 The dogs came on the noon train to- day and were soon at the home of Mrs. Biles and at once took up the trail they followed without stop until they reached the home of the negro where they were restrained by great force from seizing him. He was ar rested and carried to the home of Mrs, Biles and identified by her as he who came into her presence.
 He was lodged in jail and there Is strong talk of summary punishment. His brother wa sarrested this afternoon on the charge of robbery, a grip being found in their home that was stolen some weeks ago from hardware drum mer at the Johnston house in this place He admitted the theft and told where the contents could be found
 Some years ago two brothers of the boys were tried and convicted of mur- derinE Upshaw Smith, prominent farmer of this county, and sentenced to hang. Pending their appeal they mys~ teriously made their escape from jail in Ne Decatur and have never been heard from since. They are all a bad set
 Mir. Johnston. who engineered the matter of capturing this man, is a candidate for sheriff, and Is running on the platform of furnishing bloodhounds if elected free to the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
THREE BISHOPS ARI0RDAINED
 4 Solel4ln Services in Bir-
 minghanl. BISHOP WILSON PREACHED Drs. Tigert, Ward and Atkins As
 sume New Office. The Delegates To General Conference Are Now Busy Preparing For Final Session and Departure From
 Birmingham.

Birmingham, May 20.-(Special)- The First Methodist Church, where the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is being held. was packed to the doors this afternoon, delegates of the conference. visitors and citizens, of Birmingham. being in attendance at the services at which the three new bishops ef the great South ern church. J. J. Tigert. Seth Ward and James Atkins. were ordained and con- secrated to the work to which they were elected a few days since
 The services were sublime as we'll as solemn. The senior bishop in the Col legs of Bishops, Bishop A. W. Wilson. of Baltimore, preached the ordination sermon. The ritual was carried out and the immense congregation listened at- tentively to. every proceeding.
 The three new bishops are men who have given much of their lives to the church. Their efforts have had results and in their respective positions in the past they have demonstrated that they are great leaders and the honor and work given them will show itself in a short while. The new bishops an swered the questions propounded to them in the services attending their consecration with a full realization of what was before them
 There was appropriate music for the occasion. The conservation of bishops is not frequent service and the occas- ion today was given every considera- tion.
 Reaches From Conference.
 All of the protestant churches today had preachers from the General Con ference and there was large congre- gation in every instance At the First Methodist Church this morning Bishop elect Seth Ward preached and tonight Bishop J. J. Tigert was in the pulpit Bishop F. R. Hendrix preached at Ems ley this morning and all the protestant churches of that place abandoned their regular Sunday morning services in order to attend the services at which the bishop spoke. Blshop-elect Atkins was at Avondale this morning. Bishop Hoss was at one of the local Metho- dist Churches. Bishop J. S. Key went to Bessemer, Bishop w. A. Candler preach ed in the First Baptist Church this morning.
 Every preparation is being made by the delegates to the general confer encea of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. to leave here tomorrow night and Tuesday morning. Arrangements have been made to complete the busi- ness of the conference, three sessions to be held tomorrow. if necessary, morning, afternoon and night. The committee named to sift the callendar has been at work and 1t is understood has already prepared a new calendar which will be handled with despatch when the conference gets together again remarkable feature of the great body has been the punctuality that has been noted at every session of the conference. There was no time lost in the morning and with but one exception at the hour named for the afternoon sessions the delegates were in their places and ready for business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
the land with the intention of dispos- ing of 1t to alleged conspirators. Those indicted are.

the land with the intention of dispos- ing of 1t to alleged conspirators. Those indicted are.
 RI D. Jones and W. H. Smith of San Francisco; Jeremiah Humely, for mer United States Commissioner in cury county; w. T. Kerr, of Coquille. Ore: U R. Miller of Port Oxford. Ore. :: Warren Gilieton and R. w. Kenny, re- spectively president and cashier os Broadway Bany and Trust Company. of Los Angeles: c. I. Stearns, formerly president and J. C. Cross. director of the Pacific Furniture and Lumber Com pany of Los Angeles; D. NJ. Goodwin and A. H. Medderly of Los Angeles; Ayers. stock brokers; W. D. Gould, att torney of Los Angeles. and F. W. Den his, broker, of San Francisco.
 The indictments declare that the Pa- cific Furniture and Lumber Company, through which the operations were car ricd on established and operated saw mills at Eureka, CaIif.: Port Oxford and Frankfort, Ore. It was their scheme. says the indictment. to induce men from different States to como. to the places at which their mills were In operation under the pretense that there was an opportunity of employment. It Is charged that when these men ar rived, they were told that there was no work for them, and when they finally became penniless and reckless Of the consequences. the Pacific Furniture and Lumber Company caused them to be approached and induced them to fraudulently flo on timber lands de- sired by the company.
 The indictments contain none of the names of the entrymen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
fuiiy resolved that the pledge of in

fully resolved that the pledge of in dependence should be carried out
 He recalled the doubts which once were heard whether the Cuban repnb- lie would last more than few months and expressed the satisfaction of the American people at the success of the Cuban government and tise progress and prosperity of the Cuban people Secretary Root also discussed the com ing pan American conference at Rio de Janeiro and his prospective visit to South America. Primarily, he said, 1t was to enable him to get better ac- quainted with those countries and he hoped that 1t would result in bet ter understanding by them in the uni- ted States and by the United States to them.
 Secretary Root said that the United States had no desire for one Inch Of the territory of any of them and the example of the policy carried out to- ward Cuba, he said. should be taken as evidence of this governmetns disinter- ested policy in desiring to promote better relations with all the Latin American countries and to help them in their progress. The remarks of Secretary Root were received with en- thusiasm by the representatives of the Latin American countries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
INDEPENDENcE DAY.
Cubau Minister Invited Distinguishcd
 c,,n.I. tn OhserYe Anniversary.

Washington. May 2O-The fourth an niversary of the independence of Cuba was celebrated at banquet today given by Minister ouesaea al the Gu han legation The guests included Secretary Root, Senator Foraker. Ad- miral Schley and the diplomatic repre- sentatives of the various republics
 Some interesting declarations of sen timent were made. not only concerning Cuba but also regarding the relations of all the American republics
 Minister Quesada in a brief speech told of the services rendered by the limited states to Cuba and the latter's recoenit{on of what this government had done for the island its people. He snoke especially of the friendship of President Roosevelt and Secretary Root,
 scribed his visit to Cuba four years ago when arranging for the transfer of inc sovereignty from the military sutboritv of the United States to the new republic He recalled what had heen said as to the intentions of tha Tinted states and declared that there never had been a time when the con scince of the American people was not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
CLASSIC BROOKLYN
GREAT HANDICAP WILL COME OFF
 TO-DAY.
Withdrawal of Arsful Throws Burden of Betting on DnndeIiOn and Mer- ry Lark--TwO Former
 Winners Entered.

New York, May 2O--The racing scene shifts tomorrow from the Belmont track to Gravesend for tomorrow is Brooklyn Handicap Day.
 This year 1t is an open event for many of the greatest racers, including Sysonby and Artful. have been declared out and of the eighteen that remain there Is little to choose among at least half that number.
 The withdrawal of Harry Payne Whitney's great mare Artful at almost the last moment, has proved disap- pointment to raccgoers and incidental- ly has had a marked effect on the bet ting. Artful was highly favored in the winter books and Merry Lark, Dande- lion and one or two others will have to carry the money of those that wish to hedge, as well as that of the thous- ands who will do their betting after they reach the track.
 The Brooklyn should be run under favorable conditions. as the weather promises fair and the track is fast. The stake Is $20.000, and among those that will face the starter are two for mer Brooklyn winners, The Picket and Delhi. but neither of these thorough breds Is looked upon with much favor for his running.
 Tonight the popular choice is between Merry Lark and Dandelion. because both have accomplished something in actual racing this year.
 The distance is believed to be too far for Roseben, Who, however, in his last two races, had come back to form. He will be lightly weighted If he runs tomorrow. which makes con siderable difference for Roseben has always been handicapped with heavy burdens
 Go Between. A. Shields 5-year old will have some packers. He is game and has run two good races this sea son Proper. Oxford. Blandy and Ad- bell, have all in times proved their right to consideration.
 The entries and probable jockeys are fn1loWe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
FIRE SWEEPS
 ABBEvILLE Henry County Seat on
 Fire. TOWN PROBABLY DESTROYED Reports from Thriving Wiregrass
 Town Meagre.
  Flames Broke out at Eisht Fifteen o'clock and volunteer Depart ment Was Unable to Cheek
 Connagrstion.
TOWN PROBABLY DESTROYED

Dothan. May 2o.-(special)---News has been received here of the almost total destruction of Abbeville. the couny seat of Henry county, by fire which. began about 80 o'clock tonight
 The entire business section of Abbe- vile is destroyed and many of the res idences have suffered from the flames. Details of the confiagration are meagre owing to the fact that the long dis tancc telephone exchange was one of the first buildings to be destroyed by the ire. The loss. however. will reach into the hundreds of thousands of dol lars. about half of which. wIll be COW cred by insurance
 Abbeville is town of about 5000 people It is in the heart of one of the best forming sections of Alabama and has an immense country mercan- tile trade. It is on branch of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. about thirty-three miles from Dothap
 The town is built about the main business district. which is occupied by
 -aa stores. Practically all of the buildings are frame.
 At s;so. o'clock tonight on this main business street fire was discovered in stegalls stable. A .-.gh wind WIS blowing and the flames spread rapidly. The little volunteer fire department was able to do but little in checking the progress of the Ire and in few minutes the entire business street was burning. The flames swept across the street and other buildings were ig- nited.
 The Abbeville Bank occupied one of the few brick buildings in the town and this building will be total loss.
 The telephone exchange was one of the very first buildings to go. The op- orator stuck pluckily to his post un til the flames became dangerous and it was from him that news of the fire was received in Dothan. He was or, dered as soon as possible to cut into the main wire and 1t is likely that there will be telephonic communica- tion with AbbevilIe by o'clock to- morrow morning.
 In the meantime 1t is impossible to estimate the loss and it cannot be as- certained whether or not the Henry county court house fell victim to the flames.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
CONFIRMED SEVERAL GLASSES.
Bishops Allen spent Busy Day In Bir
 fafnuham District.

Birmingham, May 20.--tsp"cial. )-- Btshop E P. Allen of the Mobile Dio- cese. Catholic Church. which includes Birmingham. was kept very busy today confirming classes at churches In Bir- mingham and in the suburbs.
 After the o'clock mass this morn ing. he confirmed class at the south side Catholic Church. After the 10:SO o'clock mass at St. Paurs Catholic Church, the largest in North Alabama. a class of more than one hundred was confirmed. Tonight the Bishop was at Pratt City. where the sacrament of confirmation was conferred. The Cath olic churches in the Birmingham dis trict are in a prosperous condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
POPE FUSS CONDITION.
pr. LappOnI Pays Three Visits to His
 Holiness.

Rome, May 2O-Lapponi visited Pope Plus three times today. The tempera- ture of his holiness during the day was somewhat over go degrees, but tonight he had no fever.
 The pains incident to the attack of gout have somewhat diminished and movement of the limb is easier. The patient wished to rise this afternoon but Dr Lapponi advised him not to do so and his holiness acquiesced. Dr. Lapponi considers his patient to be progressing satisfactorily and hopes the attack will soon be over.
 There was another Justification in St. Peters today-that of the Martyrs of the Dominican Order killed in Ton auin. French Indo- China, but much in terest in the ceremony to a majority of those present was lost by the Ina bility of the pope to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
PRISONERS SAWED OUT.
Tany Soldiers Under Heavy Sentence
 Es~~av~ frox,. nrgnxhnrne

Many Soldiers Under Heavy Sentence
 Escape from Ogiethorpe.
 Chattanooga Tenn. May 20.-By saw ing. through the steel bars that ccv- cred the windows. eleven general pris- oners escaped, from the guard house at Fort oglethorpe tonight.
 They each had prison terms of from two to i've years ahead of them. They had been brought here from Southern posts preparatory to being sent to Post L.eavenworth for permanent confinement A sentry walked his post in front of the guard house. and other sentries. some of them mounted, patrolled other adjacent parts of the army post, while the prisoners were saving through the steel bars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
BULGARrANs VENTILATED.
Detachment of Turks Kill One Hum
 dred and Twenty.

Detachment of Turks Kill One Hum
 dred and Twenty.
 Salonica, European Turkey, May 2o.-- A detachment of Turks on Saturday annihilated a band of 120 Bulgarians at Lisoiai. near Monastir.
 The Tutkish government has submit ted a bill asking the second chamber of parliament to approve protocol, which Russia wishes the signatories of the convention of 1893 to sign on assembling for the second peace con ference which declares that the powers not represented at the first conference but which have been invited to attend the second shall. by acceptance of the invitation became adherents to that convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
TREATY ON BACCILUs.
Dr. Prieto Believes He Has Found Ty- ubus BuR.

Mexico City. May 2O.-Dr. Prieto has submitted treaties on typhus baccilus to the Academy of Medicine. Dr. Prie- to believes he has found the long sought and elusive baccilus of typhus fever which abounds in cephalus liquid more than in the blood of typhus pa tients.
 His experiments with germs and the lower animals are of great medical in terest. pr. Prieto Is now searching for antitode or preventative of the disease.
 The discovery of baccilus is consid- cred most important
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
MISSIONARY REPORT.
One Of Important Matters Before Des
 MOlnes Assembly.

MOlnes Assembly.
 Des Moines. Iowa, May 20.-Every pulpit of the evangelical churches in Des Moines today was occupied by some one of the hundreds of the Pres byterian clergymen, who are in the city in attendance upon the sessions of tho Presbyterian assembly.
 One of the early and most impor- tane matters to be considered is the report on missionary societies. There is every reason now to believe that the assembly will take new steps and di- rect the formation of a Presbyterian brotherhood devoted to the purpose of bringing men everywhere more active ly into church work, especially the work of evangellzation. There is an overwhelming sentiment for such ac- ton among committees of attendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
win Nnt nlrcnrs Amerinn-

Budapest, May 2V.-Semi official de nial was given today to the story printed In The Daily Ujsag Saturday to inc effect that the idea of European league against the American economic would be among the first subjects discussed by Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph, when thev meet next month at Vienna, If ia declared there is not the slightest req son to suppose that the Emperors win discuss any American problems.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
AUSTRALIAN TRADE.
Report of Commerce and Labor DepnFt-
 ment Shows Substantial Increase.

Report of Commerce and Labor Depnrt-
 ment Shows Substantial Increase
 Washington, May 20.-A report made public today by the Department of Commerce and Labor says;
 Trade between the United States and British Australia during the fiscal year 1905. aggregated SiS,000, 900 against S34, 4,50O, 900 in the preceding year, $32,- OOO, 900 in 1900. and $14O00.000 In 1895. statistics compiled by the Department of Commerce and Labor through it's bureau of statistics shows that imports from British Australia have grown from 4.SOO,0 ,000 in 1895, to $12.0o0,000 In 1905, and exports thereto In the same period from $a.oOO.O00 to $26.O00.Oo0. For nine months of the fiscal year the exports are about two millions in ex- cess of the same months of last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
WILL CELEBRATE DECLARATION
North Cnroffnfans Will Remember
 sirufn~ 0f MeckIenburr Paper

N0Ftu AuE0HmhMM8 VIII tfmemuf
 Signing of yfect<Ienburg Paper.
 Charlotte, N. C., May 20.---Beginnjng Monday and continuing until Thursday night. the city of Charlotte. and people from all sections of this and other States. will join In an extensive ceie- bration of the signing of the. Mecklen- burg Declaration of Independence. a document said to have been promul- gated here on May 20. 1775. nearly a. year In advance of the declaration at Philadelphia
 It is expected that the greatest crowd ever In Charlotte will be present. The principal orator will be Hon. Champ Clark of Missouri, Other prom inent men will also, be present and speak For the first time, the Presi- dent his extended official recognition by ordering here for the occasion cav airy. infantry. marines and the marine ha nd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
EvonEelist at Theatre.

Birmingham, May 0.-CSpecial.)- )- Rev. George R, Stuart, the well-known evangelist. delivered another lecture urder the auspices of the Young Mems Christian Association this afternoon at the Jefferson Theatre. Like on the nrevious two Sundays, there was A large attendance. The subject today was Digging Up StumpS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
FUNERALS WERE PosTPoNED.
Drivers Association Causes Inconven-
 fence by Going on strike.

fence by Going on strike.
 New York, May 2O.-A strike of the Funeral Drivers Association, local No. 164, which involved the territory of Manhattan below 10th street. went into effect today.
 The fact that twelve of the thirty five coach owners anected aceeded to the demands ot the trikers lessened the inconvenience that might have oth- erwise resulted. As it was ahou' thirty funerals had to be postponed, and those that were held were con- ducted under difficulties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
TRIPLE KENTUCKY TRAGEDY.
Three LifeIess Bodies Found fin Linn.
 ville Varehouee

FIIIe NarehOuse.
 Mayfeld, Ky, May 20--A triple traR- edy. the details of which will probably always remain a mystery, occurred tonight at Linnville, this county. A visitor to the warehouse owned bv Mark Wilson, prominent merchant Found the proprietor, his brother, West Wilson, and Arthur West lying on the floor shot to death.
 Revolvers were found beside tha bodies of Arthur West and West VII son. The supposition Is that West Vii son and Arthur West engaged in a shooting affray. killing each other. and that one of the bullets struck Mark Wilson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
MexIco's Mining Deputies.

Mexico City, May 20.-The Mining Chamber of Mexico has been informal lv installed with a board of officers chosen for two years. President Diaz has been notified of the establish ment of the chamber which promises to be of great benefit to the mining in terests. The list of officers inspires general confidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
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MARINES LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
Cruiser Columbia Gets Hurry Up Orde rs
 To GO south.

Philad elphia. May 20.--The cruiser Columbia which arrived at the League Island navy yard several days ago to undergo repairs is being hastily pre- pared for sea and will leave for Santo Doringo tomorrow with 600 marines
 finder hurry orders from the navy department attachments of marines from Boston, Brooklyn, Washington and Norfolk arrived here during the day The cruiser expects to be ready to Eall at 10 a. m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
B'NAI BIRTH.
District Grand Lodge convenes at Terre

Haute.
 Terre Haute, Ind, May 20.-The an nual meeting of the Distric tGrand Ledge, No. 2. Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith. opened here today with a large attendance. Delegates wcre present from Ohio. Indiana. Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas. Colorado and New Mexico.es
 President H. schloss. in his report reviewed the work of the organization for, the year and recommended that the Southern States included in District No. q. be relieved of obligations to the Cleveland Orphans Asylum. He rec- commended a consolidation of lodges in the larger cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-21
DAYS ARE NuMnEREp.
Emperor is Only Seeking Proper 0ppor-
 Y t,1msxw in Ufan0Iva nouma.

Emperor Is Only Seeking Proper Oppor-
 tuuity to Dissolve Douma.
 London, May 21.--The Daily Tele- graph's St. Petersburg correspondent declares that the days of the Russian Parliament are numbered. He said,
 sIn the eyes of the court party. the Parliament is already dead. the only question not solved being how and when to arrange 4 decent burial. My belief Is that the crown will dissolve the Parliament. promulgate a narrow electoral. law and order new. elections, which will result in the return of It's own partisans"