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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

The other night was invited to help fill box at the Trocadero to hear a lecture on the subject of the subter- ranean rivers of France. My word. l had no idea how very scientific 1t was going to be or I never would have ac- cepted seat in the front of the box! Why not?
 Why. you foolish person, because I fell sound asleep. and I had to do 1t with extreme circumspection. which somewhat spoiled the restful effect of my nap.
 Isn't 1t wonderful. by the way, now beneficial and refreshing maps taken in the wrong places always are?
 Well. to return 10 the lecture. It was quite wonderful affair. for the young man who delivered 1t had personally explored these caves and gone hundreds of feet out of sight of those watching above. down. down into the blackuess of rivers that never reflect the light of day.
 The Minister of Public Works was there. decorated with half a dozen rib bons, showing what a great man he was, and his presence meant that we walked up the red velvet staircase be- tween two lines of cuirassiers, who stood there like statues--sword on hip.
 I must say like the. decorative effect of hedge of soldiers that way. Il makes you feel as if you were a prin- cess or something worth while, even though you know all the time that all this brave display Is because of the presence of some one else
 The Minister of Public works-wor- thy maan --"spread himself" as the American saying isS and his little speech of introduction occupied the bet ter part of three-quarters of an hour. while the unfortunate young explorer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

windy day. the real interest tanother emphasis) of the views I have to show you Snd I will leave my own remarks unsaid."
 After which he turned to watch the effect of his words on the placid offi- cial who was the cause of all the trou- ble.
 And the procession of stcropticon views commenced. It was after the tenth exhibit that. lulled by a gentle little draft in my left ear, fell into the most peaceful and beautiful kind of slumber, which lasted me the entire evening, until the lights flashed up. and in accents of intense enthusiasm I exclaimed: What perfectly lovely lecture that was,'
 One of these days I am going to get caught doing this sort of thing. but in the meanwhile I find it the greatest kind of luxury and an immense saving l am firmly convinced, was never meant to grasp words other than of the most frivolous nature.
 Back to old London.
 Since l wrote the above I gave myself the luxury of another channel crossing and I am at this moment in London
 felt owed it to the good old town to see it with spring smiles upon its facs after I had so terribly maligned It because I was there in the wrong season.
 I must say there is a good deal of change. You wake up mornings and actually see the sun and don't have to go back into the house three times a day to change your costume to meet the requirements of the weather. The park is gorgeously green, and every where you see driving and coaching and the ubiquitous red sunshade.
 Why Is 1t Englishwomen are so fond of red? Goodness knows. their com plexions don't need 1t, and the effect of a scarlet parasol held over the august countenance of a portly dowager sug- gests a Turner sunset. or immediate apoplexy.
 London Is about the only city in the world where you can't tell the ques- tionabIe folks from the elite Pardon me for introducing this highly unde- sirable subject, but honestly if you were here you would be worried your self. You see a persohage disporting herself in a victoria, painted up to the roots of her hair and with a fiashily beribboned Pomeranjan by her side. Her hair is as flagrantly yellow as her cheeks are pink. and you imme- diately ask what music hall she be- longs to only to be told in freezing accents that she is the well known beauty and society leader the Duchess of B.
 The next time you think you dis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

number of the members of the Mont romery Elks and of the Beavers, will attend the funeral in a body, and at the cemetery the Elks will conduct the bur ial services.
 The following are the lists of active and honorary pail bearers:
 Active-G O. Willis. R. A Chapman. Dr. H. S. Persons, E. H. E. Warren, Warren Tyson, W. J. Futile, M w. Stu art and w J. Naftel.
 Honorary-virgil Griffin, W. B. Tan ner, w. H. Moore, H. P. Candler, E. Meyer, c. G. Abercrombie and J. A Schneider.
 Interment will be made at oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

the incalculable benefits to be derived from the exploits of my brave young friend who will shortly tell you him self. etc. And our brave young friend. with fearful scowl. openly looked at his watch.
 Finally the orator touched on the scarcity of the water supply in Paris and elsewhere and, in the same tones he would have used in speaking of the millennium, devouly expressed the wish that at same early day there would be sufficient water for everybody. For. alas, 1t is well known. my dear friends, though I say 1t with all re- spect to you," he added, that as na- ton we do not use as much water as some of our neighbors."
 At that there was a visible commotion in the place and two fat French ladies voiced their speeches. indignation by waddling down the main aisle out of the hall.
 The orator. feeling vaguely that he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
CURTIS JErr coNFEssEs.
Breathitt County Man duplicates Man! Prominent People.


 Lexington, Ky. June 11.--A special from Winchester, Ky. reports that Cur tis Jett, now in the Cynthiana jail awaiting his second trial on charge of assassinating James Cockrell In Jackson County three years ago, has made full confession, telling of the assassinations of Dr. B. N. Cox. James Cockrell and James B. Marcum.
 Among other things Jetts is said to have confirmed were the statements of B. J. Ewen. the star witness in the Marcum case. who. he said. told the truth in the trials from beginning to end. and that Tom White. who was charged with complicity in the assassi- nation of Marcum. told him that the testimony of plot to kill Marcum was true. Samuel Jett, an uncle of Curtis Jett and B. R. Jouett. who have been prosecuting Curtis Jett decline to affirm or deny the reported confession.
 It is believed here that Jett has made full confession and implicated several parties not indicated in con- nection with the Breathitt cases P. F. Altizer, who sent the report, is a stem ographer for B. R. Jouett and Is sajd to have inside information.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

rate bill and sending the bill back 70 conference without amedpment or sus- gestion.
 By careful canvass made today MT Watson, while feeling certain thai tnere was a clear majority of Repuphcans here ready to vote on the special rue thought 1t the part of wisdom to post pone the reporting of the rule untiI a day later in order to make assurance doubly sure"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
News of Insurrept succe..e..

City of Mexico, June 11.-Private ad- vices received here from the republic of Salvador show that General Toledo, leader of the revolutionists in Southern Guatemala, after sustaining six hours desultOry fire June 8. made a dash June and captured all the guns of the government at Guatemala. This victory. it appears. was won in a mas terly manner. The news from North ern Guatemala shows that the revolu- tlonists organized by General Barillas the former President of Guatemala. have captured Ocos and Ayutla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
~ DIXIEand LITTLE RIVER ,h1H We sole agents. Buy SONSA DIXIE COAL co.

In point of popular favor the Herald Square Quartette won the money. Thesee men. Messrs Fisher. De Bruin. Mort and Herbert would have been singing until now if the audience had had It's way. There Is doubt if Montgomery audience ever heard such music from four men. Their selec- tions showed good taste and they threw in some good comedy for lagniappe.
 The cameragraph man put in some new pictures and then went out and saw Mir Mitchell direct the band through an excellent concert
 The vaudeville bill will be repeated to- night and Professor Wright will make a balloon ascension from the park this after noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
STRIKERS ATTACK HOUSE.
Many Shots Fired From Hill withou
 Damage.

Dillonvale, O., June 11.-An attack, presumably by strikers, was made early today on the check house of the M A Hanna Coal Company at Dillon vale, when fifty shots were fired from a hill 200 feet distant.
 There were four watchmen in the building but no one was injured. Offi- cials of the company who were holding a conference with Mayor Eberle at the time of the attack, organized a party and went to the mine to protect their property Not a shot was fired by the company men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

and just as the firemen were about 10 take a woman and her two year old baby from the fire escape on the third floor, the woman fell, overcome by the smoke, and dropped the child.
 It was dashtd to death on the pave ment thirty feet below. The other bodies were found on the top floor or the tenement All of them were 50 badly burned that they have not beth Identified
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
BURNs's REPLY.
wnI Insist on English Inspection of
 American Canned Meats.


 American Canned Meats.
 London, June 11.--In the House or Commons today John Burns. President of the local Government Board, sup plementing his reply to William Field, Nationalist member of the St. Pat rick's division of Dublin. and Presi- dent of the Irish Cattle Traders and Stock Owners Association. June g. on the subject of canned goods. said that the local government board is doing everything that can be done by admin istrative action 'in this serious mat ter"
 Representations. he said. have been made to the Foreign Office in regard to the effective inspection in the country from which the largest supply of canned meats comes. "In the event of this be- Ing insufficient." he continued, T shall ask the House to grant further and if necessary legislative powers to the board I rely with confidence on the House granting It such authority"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
CLAIMS WILLARD FERRIS.
New York Woman Says She is 1
 Chf1d,s Grandmother.


 Chfld's Grandmother.
 Sedalia, Mo, June 11.-Superintend- ent N. J. Finney of the Missouri. Kan sas and Texas Railway, received the following letter basing claim to Will lard Ferris, the 5-year-old boy left at Bonneville last Tuesday morning, after having ridden from San Antonio. Texas:
 New York. June g. 1906. 'N J. Finney. Seladia, Mo:
 Dear Sir--I am the real grandmoth- CT of Willard Ferris. I am going to file the necessary papers with Inspec- tor Mclaughlin of New York. Kindly hold child until the necessary papers arrive or some official noticeis given. T am, Yours respectfully.
 Lizzie Fairies. "s3 West 132nd Street. care MT. Shields" The child is still at the home of Sr- perintendent Finney. but will be sent to Mrs. Fairies as soon as legal evidence is adduced showing that she Is entitled to the custody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
T. P. A. CONVENTION.
Three Candidates for National Presi-
 dency of Drummers, Organization.

Buffalo, N Y, June 1.-The annual of the Travellers Protective Association assembled today with more than ,000 delegates in attendance. Con- siderable interest centres in the cleo tion of officers.
 Thus far there are three candidates for the national presidency. Thad H Howe. Chicago; Jerry M. Porter of Kentucky and A. c. Mckenzie of Col orado Norfolk. Va, Is seeking the next
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
SENDS FOR ABsENTEEs.
Republican Whip TeIegraphs Members
 to Return to Washington.

Washington, June 1.-The Republi- can whip of the House. MT Watson Und ). has telegraphed every absentee on the Republican side to be present on the converting of the House tomor- row to vote on the special rule which will be reported to tho Rules Commit tee disagreeing with the report of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
PATHETIC STORY FROM RIGA.
Father Compelled To Select Son Fo,
 Execution.

St Petersburg, June 11-A pathetic story comes to the Associated Press fl om Riga. of the military authorities compelling a father. a veteran of the Turkish war, to choose between his two sons who should be executed for participation In disarming a policeman. the authorities being unable to identify which brother was implicated.
 After the father had reluctantly se- lected the victim and his execution had occurred. it was discovered that the other son was the real culprit The latter was re-arrested and is being tried by court martial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
AN INDUSTRIAL COURT.
Question between Capital and LabO
 Should Be Tried.

Should Be Tried.
 New York. June 11.-"Establish an industrial court with full power to set tie all questions between employer and employe," said Isaac A. Harper. presi- dent of the building trades employers association yesterday.
 Establish a court that will settle the differences between employer and employe in the same manner and with the same authority the civil court dis poses of cases of creditor versus the man charged with a crime and in this way differences can be and will be quickly and finally disposed of and the tendency to socialism and anar- chism will be curtailed."
 MT Hopper made this statement apro- pos to the strike that threatens to bring to a standstill building operations in New York city. He said arbitration had proven itself a failure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

a lew llIIiP phrases and sat down, wiping his face. which had grown very red
 The explorer meanwhile arose with fire in his eye and his watch open in his hand, re- marking thus wise:
 My friends. I had some re- marks to make, but owing to the lateness of the hour (aw- full emphasis on "lateness") and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
WILL START SOON.

Judge Benson Wants to Go Right to
 Work.
 Ottawa, Kan, June 11.-Judge A. W. Benson left today for Topeka to re- port to Governor Hoch his acceptance of the Senatorial appointment.
 "It seems to be time for n Senator to get to work for his employers. if he is going to represent them said Judge Benson this morning, "and I shall re- port Tn Washington as soon as possi- ble I may not be worth much as a statesman for a while, because I shall have to learn the ropes. but will try to vote right"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

and real hero of the even i n 2 uirmed and twisted and dou- bled up his right fist (the left was hidden so we couldn't g e 6 what was hap pening to that) in impo t e n { rage.
 The worthy member of the c 0 V e r F m e n [ rolled his eyes beatidcally up- ward as he spoke of the scenic beauty of "our lovely country of France" of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
Lynchins in Mississippi.

Ambrose. a young negro. was lynched at Prentiss. forty-five miles east of Hattiesburg, at an early hour today. Ambrose had been arrested and jailed, accused of the shooting of a white man. A mob broke into the jail and shot the negro to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

debate on the education bill. Mrs; T,onRworth, accompanied by Mrs. Reld made a tour of the shopping Eistrlets- William J. Bryan has accepted an inxi- tation to make speech here at 'pe American celebration on the Four'' oi July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
FOUR PERSONS cREMATED.
Others are Missing as Result of Tene'
 ment Fire.

New York, June Flour persons are known to bt dead and several oth- CTS are missing as a result of fire in a five story tenement house at 2o9 East 97th Street today. Two firemen were injured by falling from the building and one of them cannot live
 Scorts of thrilling rescues took place
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
REBELS DRIVEN RACK.
Crushing Defeat For the GuatemnJau
 ReVOIuffOnisf

Washington, June 11.-A crushing defeat to revolutionists who invaded the country across the Honduras bonn dary together with the remainder of those who went across the SaIvadorean frontier was reported to the Guate- malan Minister In a cabIngram dated today from the Minister of Foreign Af- fairs.
 The action. the dispatch further stated, occurred at place called Mon goy."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
Niagara Bill in Conference.

Washington. June 1.-The bill for the protection of Niagara falls was sent to conference today. The House con- ferees were MT. Burton (O.), Bishop Mich ) and Lester (Ga.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
K,IIed Wife AccidentaIly.

Muskogee, I. T., June 11.-Dr. J. A. Copus, a dentist who came here from Toledo, Ohio. accidentally shot and his wife here early today while clean ing a rtvolver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
Exagxerated Heedgear.

 in "All of a Sudden Peggy" wearing an entire rosebush on the left side of her little white sailor hat, the Eng fish milliners (who always go to dowdy extremes), have been racking their brains to see who could find the big gest Towering artificial plant which could be anchored on the tiny brim of the smallest hat.
 To see one of these horticultural ef- think you are somewhere out in the cyclone country.
 If I had a hat like some I have tainly plant 1t In the front yard.
 You know the habit they have here of going to the theatre and sitting Tn the orchestra as decollette as we would for the opera. Well. the other night l had the shock of my life.
 must tell you that the older ana fatter the English matron and the more beefy her complexion the more generous is her colletage. Knowing these when I enter an English theatre. am always prepared for the limit In old ladies. But this! Really! shock : ing! My word. lets have look al heri A dozen glasses were leveled at the montrosity of black satin gown which ended two good inches below the armpits and appeared to be held up py faith. hope or charity.
 And then we breathed signs of min eled wonder and relief. for mingling perfectly with the mottled pink tones of that opulent mass of flesh was a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
The Lonewortbs In London,

London June 11.-Ambassador Reid took Congressman Nicholas Longworth to the, distinguished gallery of the House of Commons today to hear the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

The chronic loafer doesn't need c vacation unless 1t is going to work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12

small pink yoke sewn with the tiniest spangles, which outlined a very con- ventional decolletage No doubt the dividing line could distinctly be seen on most occasions, but in the heat or a crowded theatre the dowagers skin flushed rosily to match 1t. and the re suit was Oh, me! Oh, my! Well. I. have never seen anything worse on the stage.
 Kz- MzA-
 '
 London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-12
KATE. CLYDE ATTENDS A FRENCH
 LECTURE AND RETURNS TO. LONDON

cover duchess" personal description just about the same only probably little more modest and artistic in get up. your companion promptly whisks you the other way and tells you not to stare so at that odious creature.
 The only conclusion you can safely come to Is that only the middle class and the poor people go about with their faces undecorated.
 I,xarutbgr- ~y.~ ss xrnhJapoofic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-21
Sheepshead Bay
is THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION
FOR THOUSANDS < PEOPLE
THIS AFTERNOON.

NEW YORK. June 21.-Thousands
Of people Will journey to the Sleeps
head Bay race track to-day to witness
the running of the Suburban handi-
cap the most tlaSSic rc:lt OF the
America turf. The track this morn
ing was in grand .cndition. but
heavy clouds, rain fillel. threatened
a stormy afternoon. The torses We're
driven the morning cNe.'ciSe sallop
and showed well. The rook makers
We're to let the preponderance of
money at race time Jcte. none the
favorites- The Suburban. which is
worth $4,000 10 the winner. will be
battled for by II every balanced
horses There were no pronounced IA
voriteS on the list.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-21
Fishermen Fell
The Story

e SEATTLE, Wash. June 21-An
island has been thrown up by sub
marine eruption in Behring sea.
Cable advices from Seward. Alaska.
are; TO the effect that the new land is
near the Island of Boroslov. which
was upheaved in the same manner
about century ago.
News Of the formation has reached
Seward from Unalasla. being carried
to the latter port by Behring Sea fs-l-
ermen. A quantity OF rock was thrown
up with the earth, forming several
acres of headlands. The fishermen
reported that the waters are SO hot in
the vicinity Of the new island Tat
they We're unable to get near to it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-21
Hebrews Flee
PANIC STRICKEN FROM ST. Pc
TERSsURG TO ESCAPE THE
BATTING PROCESS

ST. PETERSBURG. June 21--Dis'
patches from Bres1. LitovSl>- received
nere state that Notwithstanding the
official warning given ont against max
ing attacks upon the Hebrews. con.
ference Of anti-Semites was held in
that city and arrangements for gen
eral Hebrew batting were discussed.
The Hebrew population Of the city is
panic stricken, and many are fleeing
from the city The leading Hebrews
have sent kilograms TO the minister
of the interior urging him to take i'm.
mediate steps for their protection
ST PETERSBURG, June 21--A
telegram from Seyastopol states that
part of the garrison there mutinied
and seized three guns. Later, how
ever, the men were diSarmed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-21
State Doctors
ARE IN THE THlRTY-NINTH AN
NUAL SESSION AT WEB
STER SPRINGS.

WEBSTER SPRINGS, w Va. June
2l.-The first days session of the
thirty-ninta annual convention of TIE
West Virginia State Medical Soc;et--
was an interesting one. although
there was little outside of business at
tended to by the members of the So
ciety. There are about 100 members
of the society present from all parts
of the State
a feature OF the programme yester-
day was the address Of welcome eN-
tended to the visiting delegates by
Mayor H c. Thurmoad- His address
to the medics was clever and inter-
estins invitation for them TO own the
town while there are here. The an
nual address of the president OF the So
ciety. S. s. Wade. of Morsantown, was
also read during the day.
Today VIII be the big day of the
meeting when most of the article on
various subjects are to be delivered
The meeting Will end on Friday after
noon
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-21
SUBMARINE ERUPTION FORMS
NEW ISLAND in BEHRING SEA
w Orks Well
DOES NEW ELECTRICAL PUMP
INSTALLED NEAR q. AND o.
PASSENGER STATION.

The electrical pump is in operation
near the passenger station The work
of installing il was finished several
days ago. Mr. Brown, who has ope-
rated the pump house for a srea,
many years. is very much elated over
the way the machinery is working.
The pump is one Of the most mod
ern1y constructed. 1t is "triplex."
and is capable OF throwing an eight
inch stream There are three pumps
operated by the same machinery. ye,
only one is operated at the same mo-
ment. With three following in rapid
succession, there is continuous
stream thrown into the large tank
which is located on the hill directly
above the passenger station From it.
water is drawn for the locomotives.
The electrical power is gotten from
the power house of the railroad com
pany at the local yards. In the old
pump house the workman had to show
el coal. take out ashes. keep water in
the boiler. repair both engine and boil
er. and keep up a high pressure of
steam. In this electrical station, how
ever. the workman has nothing what
ever to do except to oil the pump re
pair it occasionally. and to turn or
and off the lever which starts and
stops the pump.