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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
TombIgbee, DemopOlls to Columbus. ,,
Vienna.

Vienna.
 For four terms preceding
 mine .................$ 7l,23V For my four terms ......... 15O.ooo For subsequent four terms. 10000
 It is not intended in giving these figures to make invidious comparisons. It would work injustice to measure ef- ficiency by results obtained under wide ly different conditions. My predeces- sor. Hon Jomes T Jones, was an able and active representative. and did ex- cellent work. Mir. Taylor and MT. Bankhead have done splendidly for Mobile harbor. MT. Bankhead has car- ried on. magnificently the lock and dam work on the Tombigbee and Warrior rivers which caused to be commenced. He has done a great work for Alabama as my successor on the Rivers and Harbors Committee.
 present my work in figures only to show that I availed myself to the utmost of the opportunity given me to secure proper rivers and haroor ap- propriations for Alabama.
 Rural Free Mail Delivery.
 I introduced the first bill ever or fered in congres to provide for the free delivery of rural mails.
 On the 16th of March, 1904 MT. Flood, a member of Congress from Virginia made a speech in the House of Repre- sentatives. refuting the claim of Re- publican speakers that the Republican party is entitled to the credit of the inauguration of this system. It is pub lished in the Congressional Record of March IS, 1904 In 1t Mir. Flood says:
 ''The first bill that was presented 10 Congress on this subject was introduc- ed in this House on the 5th of January 1892. by MT. Clarke, Democrat from Alabama, and provided for the free collection and delivery of mails in rural districts. This bill. with others which followed it on the same line, was refer red to the Committee on the Post-of- flee and Post-Roads: and in May of that year that committee reported bill to this House authorizing the Post Master-G General to make experiments in free delivery of mail matter in rural districts"
 Mir. Flood, in the same speech. stated that the first appropriation for the carriage of such mails was made upon the motion of Mir. Watson of Georgia. That was on the 17th of February. 1893. more than thirteen months after the introduction of my bill, which. with the report on It. paved the way for the appropriation upon MT. Watson's mos tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

and Erwin; Messrs Will Privett, George Swift, Tom Berry. Edgar Rus sell, Ed Erwin, Jim Moore, Ben Moore, Harvey Barker. Will Childers, Frank Childers. Owen Keenan. Grey Sturdt- want, Harvey Gillis, Will Stoddard and
 Wiley M0rrfson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Girl nnrneA to nenth.

Austin, Aug. 11.--Cora Booth. the 15-year-old daughter of prominent business man of this city. was burned to death today while attempting to light fire. Her body was burned al- most to crisp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
spent \ pIeasant Evening.

delightful party was tenuefed number of young people tonight at the home of MT Henry Lilienthal on Church Street by Mrs Lilienthal and Mrs B. R. Holzman. The spacious parlors of the home were appropriately decorated for the occasion and the evening was enjoyed by the merry par ty of young people.
 During the evening the game of. hearts was the game indulged in. Af- ter the game the guests were invited into the dining room where they were served with dainty luncheon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Grant To Alabama of Mount Vernon
 ReservatiOn.
 When the United States withdrew the troops from the Mount Vernon Mill itary Post. conceived the idea of se- curing grant of the property to Ala bama; 1t would otherwise have been sold.
 I introduced bill to that effect, and it became a law on the 1st of March, 1895.
 By 1t all of the lands belonging to tho Mount Vernon Barracks Military Reservation, with all the improvements thereon, were granted by the United States to Alabama for public uses, with out cent of cost.
 This was done without suggestion from any one. The State is now using the property as an adjunct to the In sane Hospital The value and import ance of this grant is best shown oy the following letter from Dr. Searcy, the eminent superiptendent of the Alabama Insane Hospitals:
 Tuscaloosa. Ala. Aug. 6. 1906. "col. R. H. Clarke. Mobile.
 My Dear Sir:--I think so highly of the Mount Vernon property as place for the care of the insane negroes ot the State. that I hardly know now 10 esteem its money value. It would cer- tainly have required an expenditure ot as much as s150000 to have made eauat nrovision at Tuscaloosa for the Sso patients we now have at the Mount Vernon Hospital
 There are 1900 acres of land belong. ing to the place. much of 1t covered with excellent timber, estimated at D., coo GOO feet We have now brought about one hundred acres into good cul- tiyatIon. The old garrison Tor sol- diers, within high brick wall enclos,ns about thirty acres. we use with aooi- tIons. for the housing and accommooa' tion of the patients, Wtthal tnis IhaNes a most desirable, valuable ana attraSt- i've place. for the purpose for whieh .l'o I.eaislature devoted 1t, after 1t was granted to the state.
 In my opinion, you did the State an inestfmable public service. when you secured. without cost. this Valuaoio property. u..o,v
 J. T. searcey, suot. Alabama Insane Hospital submit that the services nave rendered fairly guarantee further eHi- cient service from me If shall pc nom ored with the nomination seek
 R. H. CLARKE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

which his fathers name was associ- ated. Mir. Irving was particularly pow erful in portraying the murder. The house was crowded and he was given an ovation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Trs.l eet eor fomInv.

The trial of Richard Scott, the ne- gro who about two weeks ago at the unaon passei ger depot assaulted and badly cut W. B. Blackwell, was not heard in Police Court this morning. On account of the absence of some wit nesses 1t was continued until Monday morning. when Scott will have hear ing. KSa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
HalI Carr,ed to Penitentiary.

Charlotte, N. C.I, Aug. 11.-George Hall, the white man convicted yester- day at Salisbury of conspiracy, in hav- Ing led the mob which lynched the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Alabama River. For four terms preceding
 mine ......-...........S oosVuo For my four terms ........ 1s0.0oO For subsequent four terms. l7O.oOo tcOosa River. For four terms preceding
 mine .........--S z3S.fVU For my four terms ........ ss0,0o0 For subsequent four terms. s0.00o Tennesse River Below Chattanooga. Four four terms preceding
 mine ..--...........1$ l,llzoOo For my four terms ........ 1.425,0o9 For subsequent four terms. 1,o9s,0o Mouth of Tombigbee River to Tusca-
 IOOsa--LOcka and Dams.
 commenced this work, causing tho lock and dam at McGrew's Shoals to be begun. believing it best to begin at the bottom and work to the top, so as to utilize each stretch of the rivers as im- proved secured $560.000 for it dur- ing my four terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Mobile. Aug. sth. 1906.

Tn presenting my name to the Demo- cratic voters of Alabama for nomtna- tion as alternate for the United States Senate 1t seems proper to put before them some statement of my public ser vices rendered while representing the First District of Alabama in Congress.
 entered the Fifty-hrst Congress, oonvening December 1st, 1889. and served also in the Fifty-second. Fifty- third and Fifty fourth Congresses. end- ing March 4. 1897.
 During that period. served on the Committee on Rivers and Harbors.
 I think I can safely say that I gave a new impetus to the appropriations for Mobile Harbor, the only port of Ala bana, and to the rivers of the State.
 Mobile HarbOr.
 Appropriations for four terms
 preceding mine ..........$ 6s5,ooo For my four terms .......... 1.s6S'OOO For four terms succeeding
 mine .......,.......... l'4oe'ooo
 got the project TOT the harpoE placed upon the footing of depth of 23 feet, a width of 2s0 feet at the top and of 100 feet at the bottom with ap- propriate slope. The provision for 100 feet at the bottom with appropriate slope was most important, and has fur nished the basis for subsequent appro prfations The vast increase in the commerce of Mobile furnishes the best standard for estimate of the importance and value of my work. also secured an appropriation of $sO,ooo to light tho channel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Fl. CLARKE TO
 DEMOCRATIC VOTERS.

I can justly claim the credit of hav- ing taken the first practical action to put in operation this great educational agency. now working so much good all over Alabama.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
BRIS STOL
Mary Mcintyre Pronounced
Insane And Committed to
State Hospital

A special session OF the Fifth district
court was held yesterday, at which
Mary Mcintyre was charged with
being person of unsound mind Upon
the testimony OF DR.. w. Fred williams
and DR.. A. NJ. Merriman, she was or
dered committed to the state hospital
Colonel c. H. Straight sold at public
auction yesterday a dwelling house and
two lots situated on Perry plat, the
PeGipeTTsy ei TeIa Of foT GeGTss sass L. Bunum to Man
DIR. w F. Duffy reported a case of
scarlet fever at the town clerks office
yesterday. The patient is Robert Fitz-
patrick, living on Wood street.
Colonel Samuel +. Colt gave n dim
ned last evening at the Hotel Belvedere
10 the young men who served as ushers
at the laying of the cornerstone of the
Colt Memorial high school There
were present, besides the ushers, John
2. Reynolds superintendent OF schools;
Sebao soSn coobs DHy pTnfPa ef6n of fas ngh
chairman OF the building committee,
and John II. Bailey, Jr, principal of the
Ninth grade grammar school.
A successful harvest supper and cake
sale was held last evening I'm the vestry
OF the First Baptist church The affair
was under the auspices or the Mite soci-
ETY.. The supper tables were In charge OF
Mrs. Arthur Barrett Mrs. Charles Lis
comb. Mrs. Isaac Gorham. Miss Gorham,
Miss Julia III. Gorham, Mrs. Walter Law
ton, Mrs George y. Arnold, Mrs. John
BlllSDoTOuRn ana MISS EllZdDeln LANE
The committee TO which credit for the
success OF the sale is due is composed of
Mrs. Bllsborough, chairman; Mrs. George
L. Arnold, Mrs. Arthur Barrett, Mrs
Ellen Bullock and Mrs. Alfred s. Stow
ell.
Mrs. George Maxfield, a woman well
advanced in years, died yesterday fore
noon at the residence Of her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. William h.
Maxheld. on Union street Mrs. Max
field, who has been iii for some months,
had been in a precarious condition for
the past few days. She leaves several
children.
Joseph Hammill. who was operated upon
for appendicitis at the Rhode Island hos
pital last Saturday. although not out or
danger. is quite comfortable, and is 10
remain at the hospital for some days.
Jules Nevarro. who resides In Howland
swamp near the reservoir, was badly pit-
ten by a dog yesterday.
Louis Kunze, who has carried on a
bakery here for the past 40 years, has
sold out his business TO parties from
Warren.
Miss Minnie Anderson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Cormant, in Berwick Me.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
MVk|MG EFFORT
TO PURCHASE OLD
BRADFORD SCHOOL

Haverhill. Mass. oct. 26.-In difference
10 the wishes of the Alumnae of Brad
ford academy, the authorities have post
poned the auction sale OF the old Brad
ford high school property until next
Thursday and meanwhile an effort Will be
made by friends OF the academy TO raise
sufficient funds 10 purchase the property
The sale was TO have been held yester-
day. but the mayor received a telephone
message from Abbie II. Johnson, for
mer principal of the oademy saying that
the alumnae and friends OF the academy
were interested I'm the sale, as they wish
ed 10 preserve the building for a library,
and the mayor accordingly accorded tho
postponement.
The high school building was at one
time owned by Bradford academy, having
been used as q boys department Miss
Johnson is prepared 10 give $500 toward
the purchase OF the property and another
friend OF the academy has promised 5000.
IL is expected, according 10 Miss John
son, that sufficient funds will be secured
I'm the next few days 10 enable the friends
OF the academy 10 bid on the property
with likelihood OF securing II.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
EAST PROVIDENCE
Representative Of Machine A.
tends Liquor Dealers Meeting
Murphy Arrested and Fined for
Drunkenness. Notes.

Advertisements and items for The
News-Democrat can be left at Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. Warren avenue.
Report has II that the liquor dealers
I'm certain sections OF the town had "A
meeting yesterday afternoon and that a
well-known machine politician was the
only outsider admitted. Just why this
meeting was held could not be lsaned
but Il was intimated that securing OF
the "sinews OF war" was the object. 1t
is four years since this class OF men
we're called together for such a purpose,
the last occasion being when the good
government party broke into the ranks
OF the machine and threatened TO put IL
out OF commission.
GOT TOO MUCH.
AS Patrolman Taggart was on his way
home last evening he picked up James
Murphy, a well-known character about
town. who had been visiting friends at
Pawtucket. Jimmys friends had treated
him very cordially. for he was full to the
neck. This morning he was fined 81 and
costs by Judge Bliss for being drunk
MINOR MENTION.
The Ivy Social club will meet this eve-
ming. but the indications are that the
meeting will be a short one. as most OF
the members will attend the Democratic
rally that is to be held in the town hall.
At the Democratic rally in the town
hail this evening the speakers Will be
Congressman u. l.. u. Granger. Hon.
John J. Fitzgerald Edward M. Sullivan
and James A. Williams.
The local branch OF the Naval Reserves
will hold a drill in the town hall next
Wednesday evening. A supper will be
served at the close Of the session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26

The entertainment committee reported
that arrangements had been completed
for the entertainment, supper ana dance
10 be held in connection with the
next regular meeting. Nov. s.. The com,
mittee on union meeting 10 be held
Dec IA reported that Grand Army
hall had been hired for the occasion
and that all arrangements for the
event were practically completed. Grand
Warden stone and suite OF grand onl-
GERS will be present on that evening
In addition 10 several Of the supreme
Officers TO whom invitations have been
extended.
DEMOCRATS TONIGHT.
There will be a Democratic rally In
Germania hall on Glenwood avenue, this
evening at which the speakers will be
Or. l.. r. G. Garvin. Charles Sisson.
Democratic candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor; James l.. Jencks. Democratic can
didate for senator; Thomas p. Corcoran.
Democrats candidate for mayor. and
Daniel McNiven. Democratic candidate
for school committee will be the speak
ers.
CITY HALL RECORDS.
The following transactions have been
placed on record at the city holl during
the past "a hours:
Thursday, oct. 25 1906.
Discharge OF mortgage deed OF real es-
tate-James II. ODonnell and wife by
land buildings and improvements on the
southerly side OF Summer street. amount
500
Intentions OF neutrality-suspicious. Chen
ette OF this city and Mary Tetreault OF
Central Falls. Thomas Henry Lanigan
and Maria Ellen Collins, both OF this
city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26

PUBLIC AND
IMPRESSIVE

Triumph lodge, No. I. United order of
Independent odd Ladies' had public
installation OF its officers-elect last even
ing in Columbia hall, corner OF Weybos-
set and Richmond streets.
Noble Lady Almira Clark presided and
welcomed the sisters from Packard,
Faith, Mayhower, Autumn and welcome
lodges. and friends. There were over 200
present and witnessed the excellent work
~ the installing officers. The supreme
board was represented by Past Supreme
Lady Sarah l.. Johnson and 90 members
Of the government lodge were pTesent.
Right Worthy Conductor Nellie Harris
announced Right Worthy Lady Govern
ess Annie Arnold and government lodge
officers, and they entered the room under
escort OF the senior and junior represen-
tatives and government lodge members.
where they were received with all hon
ors due their station. The Installing
board, right worthy lady governess ana
right worthy conductor, installed the OF
ficers-elect.
The program OF the evening consisted OF
n piano selection. Jennie Reynolds; SOLO,
Miss Minnie vaughn; instailIns inHn St aTfba p1bss
A. Moore; chaplain, Emily Chandler
reading. Emma Tillinghast; installing OF
recording secretary = Abpie H. Ausun
lady reporter. Anna Bucklin; nnancldl
secretary, Alice Taylor; treasurer, A A.
Miller; solo. Mrs. n ~. Thornt0ni IN
stalling of senior warden, Eliza Mhite'
Junior warden, Amelia Miller; CONDUCTOR
coin. solo, Miss Minnie Vaughn; Install
ing OF right assistant Lillian Rowe; left
assistant, Mary Tillinghast trustees.
Lillian Rowe, r. y, Parmelee anu Siara ,na,r
Hammond. solo, Mrs. Rising. Installing
OF senior representative, f. h. Parmelee
Junior representative, Mary Lewis
finance committee, Eliza White and 6. "A.
MiIlard. relief committee. Alice Taylor,
clara Taylor and Mrs. Spear; investigat-
ing committee. Mary lewis, Almira
Clark and Abbie E. Austin Noble Lacy
elect Harriet Bamford was unable 10 DE
present on account OF sickness--
The worthy conductor escorted hght
Worthy Lady Governess Annie Arnold TO
the station OF the noble lady, and Past
Lady Iilllan Rowe on behalf or the Sis
tors OF Triumph lodge, presented her
with an emblematic gold ring. The
right worthy lady govcrness was COM
nieteiv surrrised. but responded with kind
words to tho members OF Triumph lodge;
The installation was impressive ana
much credit is due the Installing Officers
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
RESTRICTION NOT AIMED
At AMERICAN STUDENTS

Berlin. Oct. 26-The authorities of the
University of Berlin say that the state
ments published abroad to the effect that
the stringent regulations concerning the
admission OF students are designed to eX-
clude many Americans altogether are un-
true.
Any graduate OF an American college
who presents a passport and the diploma
OF bachelor Of arts or any other equiva-
lent degree will be admitted without any
questions II is true that the diplomas
OF some OF the smallest institutions bear
ing the names OF colleges. are omitted
from the list of those recognized. The
new regulations are directed against Rus
SLAMS not having sufficient means Of sup
port or who are academically unqualified.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26

John B. Case camp. Sons of Veterans,
entertained the members of Farragut
post, G. A. r., and the Woman's Re-
lief corps with a supper and musical
program in Grube's hall last even
ing. The affair was very enjoyable
one
Patrolman knight was called into a
house on Read street just before IL
O'clock last night to put an end to
a large-sized family war. The battle
got so hot that those living nearby
deemed Il a wise move TO call in the
police.
Tobias Burke is having an up-to-
date steam heating plant installed In
his store.
A large delegation from this sec
tion will attend the Democratic rally
at the town hall this evening
The Heart club will hold their sec
ond meeting OF the season at their old
stand this evening
!. ]. Wood OF Lincoln avenue has
gone 10 New York on business trip
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
GERMAN SOLDIER LOOTED
TREASURY As 4 SOLDIER

Berlin. oct. @-The pretended captain
OF Grenadiers OF the Guard who on oct. l6
produced n forged order authorizing him
10 take command OF a detachment OF II
men whom he met on the streets i'm this
city and proceeded 10 Coepenick. small
town near here where he arrested the
Burgomaster and the treasurer and took
possession OF the cash. amountin gto about
$1,000 turns out TO be a shoemaker Of TIL
sit. named William Voigt
lie was arrested 10 day by the police at
his lodging place in Q quiet respectable
quarter OF Berlin. Vofgt. although work
ing az the trade OF shoemaker. has com
mitted long series OF felonies. principal
ly robberies by means OF forged docu-
ments lie has served FIVE terms In prison.
finishing a Is years sentence in Febru-
airy and Is nearly 60 years old
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
PROVIDENCE
HE SHOT
SWEETHEART AND
KILLED HIMSELF

New York, Oct. 2s.-Believing that he
had killed his sweetheart with the four
bullets he fired at her. Frank Dorsey,
clerk, whose home was In Brooklyn, to-
day shot himself dead in Fourth avenue
bird store, where both were employed.
The young woman he shot at is Miss
Josephine Schmidt, but instead or killing
her he only slightly wounded her In one
leg.
Dorsey was % years old, seven years the
junior OF the woman. He wanted Miss
Schmidt TO marry and she had refused
him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
SEARCH RUINS
FOR VICTIMS Of
FATAL FIRE

Kansas City. Mo. Oct pa systematic
search for victims was begun today in the
ruins of the Chamber of Commerce build
ing in Kansas City, Kan, destroyed by
fire yesterday. The walls were pulled
down and then large force OF men be-
gan removing the debris. Eight persons
are still unaccounted for.
At the hospitals two Of the injured are
in a serious condition. but IL is believed
all the others will recover.
Three ten-percent. a month money lend
ers who had offices I'm the destroyed
building lost much OF their paper, includ-
ing hundreds OF notes. One money lender
had placed his possessions in the build
ing vault which is buried beneath tons
OF wreckage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
LINCOLN
Special Officer Dale Prevents
Serious Fire in Roller Cover.
Ing Plant

The quick action Of Special officer Dase
prevented what would unauestonably
nave been serious fire i'm Qulnham's 8
roller covering shop on Prospect Hill last
evening about 10 o'clock
While patrolling his beat Dale discov-
cred smoke issuing from the cellar OF
the building. and routing out Mr.. Quin-
ham. the FIRE was quickly subdued with a
chemical extngusher
10 is supposed that the fire was caused
by spontaneous combustion. The damage
was slight, and Mr.. Quinham is being
congratulated this morning on his luck
in not being put out Of business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
TO PREVENT DETERMINATION
OF GRAY SQUIRRELS

Augusta. Me, oct. 25-To prevent the
determination OF grey squirrels I'm the
woods OF Maine. measure Will be pre-
sented at the session OF the legislature
OF Maine the cominw winter. eliminating
them from the list OF game animals.
Every fall large numbers of grey squir-
res are made the target OF sportsmen
and 10 prevent what is regarded as whole
sale slaughter friends Of the little animal
will endeavor 20 have action taken by the
legislature
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-26
CONVALESCENT FROM SILVER
SPRING AUTO ACCIDENT

Lawrence Durante, the New Bedford
policeman injured in an automobile acci-
dent on Silver Spring street, here, on
Sept "a. and taken 10 the r. I. hospital
with a fractured skull, left the hospital
today for his home.
On the night OF the accident Frank f.
Demers. another New Bedford policeman.
received a fractured skull and died with
I'm a few hours
The automobile was driven by Eugent
II. Wien and was bound from Pawtucket
TO New Bedford.