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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
WESTERN LAND CASES.
Government Won't Have to Elect
 Counts in Fraud HearinEs.

Government Won't Have to Elect
 Counts in Fraud HearinRs.
 Washington. July 24.--Justice Gould. in the criminal courf,i today denied Che motion of counsel for defendants in the care of the Unted States against Frederick A. Hyde. John A. Benson. Henry P Dimond and Joost P, Schneider. indicted in connection with public land funds in oregon and Cali fornia, in which 1t was sought to com pel the Government to elect as to which of the counts in the indictments they will be tried upon.
 The court, however, granted motion to compel the Goverhmet to furnish a bill of particulars tv specific charges against the defendants.
 The cases will go to trial during the autumn term of codrt which begins early in October.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
WILL CALL DIREcToRs.
Knyanaush Determined Upon Inyesti-
 rmffo., of AIRwhber HmIlsU


 kmtion of ARubber Balls"
 Little Rock Ark, July 24.--Replying to a letter from Lewry Arnold, of the Atlanta base ball club askhag for an investigation into the alleged use. of rubber balls" by the New Orleans club. President Kavapatigb has written that he will call a meeting of the board oi directors of the Southern League for the purpose of making an investiga- tion.
 MT. Arnold suggested that the inyes- tigation be postponed until after Sep tember l.. but President Ka,yanang.h Say. 5usg. ponement until after September 1. President Kavanaugh declares. will mean practically an abandonment of the charges. as the season will have been nearly finished by that time. and the interest would be taken as the present time.
 Mir, Lowrey suggested Montgomery as "a neutral meeting place. but Presi- dent Kavanaugh says that as the al- legged occurrence happened in New Orleans, he thinks the last named city would be the better place as a site for the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
AT ARTILLERY CAMP.
MAI. WEsTCOTr IS WE'LL PLEASED
 WITH CONDITIONS.
Good Results Expected from the Seven Dnys of Actual Service--Ros.
 wald 0mcer of the Day
 M Yesterday.
Advertiser Bureau.


 Mobile, July a. At Camp william w. Brandon. First Battalion Alabama State Artillery, ev- erythine worked smoothly today. Ma for Westcott, when seen in quarters to- night, said he was much pleased with conditions and expected good results from the seven days of actual service Owing to weather conditions which were decidedly unfavorable, there was no dress parade this afternoon. Major Westcott held q consultation with the commissioned officers of the four bat teries after which the following orders were published.
 Special Order No 4
 Battery commanders will see that at least one commissioned officer of their command is In camp at all times" :" Special Order No. s.
 In order to promote the efficiency of the battalion 1t Is deemed advisable to appoint an instructor of the guard. First Lieutenant Dortance of D Bat tery. Birmingham, Is therefore named as instructor Of the guard and he will be obeyed and respected accordingly. Captain Sam Roswald. Battery B. Montgomery. was oflcer of the day to- day and made an eficient officer. Cap tain Eddy, Battery c. Selma. will be officer of the guard tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
TO EVADE TAXES.
Corporation Counsel Says Fields Exec.
 utora Hawe TranaRerred Money.

uGOY0 Have TFNMakeEEGU MOheys
 Chicago, July 24.-Corporation coun- sel James Hamilton Lewis. in letter sent today to, the board of review which passes on the assessments in this city and county. charges that the managers of the estate of the late Marshall Field removed to New York stocks and bonds valued at S2,6s8,00O for the purpose of removing them from the Jurisdiction of the local tax ing body.
 The letter of MT. Lewis was written in reply to a letter sent to the board of review by William G. Beale, counsel for the Field estate in which Beaie de- ciares that the stocks and bonds in New York are not assessable in Chi- cago.
 It is asserted by MT. Lewis that the Field property has been transferred to New York within the last fifty or sixty days and that 1t Is taxable in Chicago as the estate is being administered through the local courts. A list of the property said to have been transferred was given to the Board with the let- ter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
The suuadron BaIl.

The Squadron ball took place last night at Elkdale Pavilion. The pavil- ion was artistically decorated with the cavalry colors, yellow and blue. and the scene presented was a beau tiful one. The grand march was be- gun at 10 o'clock with fifty couples in the line, led by Captain Ben F.. Noble. with Mis- Katherine Milhous, the sponsor of the Squadron. The grand march was one of the most intricate and beautiful ones that has ever been seen in Selma and many compliments were bestowed upon Captain Noble. After the march, dancing was indulg- ed in until about 1 o'clock. The ball was one of the most brilliant and larRe- ly attended that has ever been given here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
nneatInn nf LnYy.

Washington, July 24.--The Depart ment of Justice will be asked by the Navy Department whether warship under construction is public works of the government within the meaning of the eight-hour law, Some years ago Attorney General Griggs rendered an opinion that ship under construction was not public works of the govern- ment, but 1t Is intended to bring the case again before the Department in order to have a new construction of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
southern Distrsct.

Baldwin. Magnolia springs-Hot. suitry weather prevailed during the week. with sorne ahowefs.-H P. Kruger. Barbour Batesviiie-Rainy weather pre- vailed throuxhout the week. The weekly rainfall was excessive.--Geo. Bovar.
 Butler Garland--Heavy rains occurred during the first part of the week. foiinHe- cd by fair and cooler weather during the latter part.--J C. Mcclure
 Clark. Whatiey--Cioudy and rainy waath-- CT prevailed early in the week More sum shine wa. received during the latter part J. A. HiIi.
 Coffee. Pink--Fair weather prevailed dur ing the week. except on the 17th and 18th. when rains occurred~-J. IT. Dean.
 Conecuh, Bermuda-~Cloudy, rainy wealth. CT prevailed carly in the week. The iatter part was clear and warm.--M J. Morrts. Henry. Abbevflie--Fatr and hot weather prevailed throughout the week.--H T.. Marsh.
 Houston. Lucy--Generaiiy fair and warm weather prevailed during tho week.--A- |. Mobile, Grand Bay--densraiiy fasr weather prevailed during the week. except that 2 few light showers occurred.--Jnllus WashifEton. Frnitdaie-showery weatite. prevailed during the week. until the 2oth. which was fair and sunshiny. The niehfa were generally cool--G. M BilIhimer.
 FRANK F. cHAFFEE.
 Section Director. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
ro,.cruov. caIIed aAnnrchIntn. z

Salt Lake City. Utah, July 24.-The Socialist State Convention held here to- day nominated William s, Dalton of Salt Lake City for Judge of the Su- preme Court and Homer P. Burt of Salt Lake City for Congressman A resolution eondernning as "anarchists" the Governors of Idaho and Colorado for their actions toward Never, Hay wood and Pettbone( under arrest charged with the murder of former Governor steunenberg. was adopted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
NEGRO LOSES HIS LITE.
v..o,wuad in Lock at DemopOlis--Jul
 Breaker Recaptured.

Breaker Recaptured.
 ro.r,onoIis, July 24.-- Especial. )-- esoiSsby Jeffries, negro who, with Shrea others, made his escape from the Linden 1ail about fifteen months ago; a1as captured Saturday night by Chief ~ police H A 3Monnier. assisted by Harry Tureman. The negro at the tine of his escape, was being held on sinh n nhsrea of assault with intent to s-,,S TIhe crime was committed about ss,,n wears ago near Van Dorn. Deputy sneriff A. R. Torbert came yesterday sSinteand,n9 10 carry the negro back tc 1T .hn cnnnty tail, but he succeeded iD HlS T Natban Wiiiias, negro, lost his life at Lock one vest yssteyaay %s fryinr 3o lana ssrevei barge and was accidentiy knocked of Into the river. up to tnis 9tres the body has not been tound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
cRITIc1sE HARv1E JORDAN.
aecretary Woods Also Censured By
 Ntssiaaippi Planters.

MfasIaaEppE FEHutefNs
 New Orleans, July e4--A sharp crit tcism of the policy of President Harvie Tordan of the Sorshern Cotton Crow CTS Association, and of Dr William Fl. woods. secretary. Is reprted tonight in speeIals from Bovina, Miss.
 At cotton growers rally there to- day Dr. Woods condemned the selling fcotton futures as a detriment to cotton growers. His remarks were answered by J. searles. member of q Vicksbure cotton firm. The latter said that the stalk manufacturing industry. ta the develcoment of which he claimed these two officers had been their influ- ence. would not benefit tn individual farmer and that more revenue for the funds of the association ought to be derived from the official publication of the Cotton Growers Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Ready in strike.

Warsaw, July 24.-The railway em- ploves of this district are ready to strike and are awaiting the signal from Moscow. According to adviees which reached here today, the strike will begin Saturday. The tracks, bridges ard railroad offices here are strongly guarded by troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
smaIInox on None.

Washington. July 24.-W c. Gorgas, the chief sanitary officer on the Isth- mus of Panama. made report on the smallpox in Colon. which reached the IsthmIan Canal Commission office in this city. About thirty-nve cases have been ouarantined, all of which were found in the same part of Colon. So far there have been no deaths and Col oneI Gorgas says there seems to be no danger of an epidemic of smallpox.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Anti Bueket shon BIII.

Atlanta. Ga, July 24.-The lower House of the Georgia Legislature to- day passed what is known as the Boy kin anti-bucket shop bill by vote of 1S2 to 15, after the longest debate of the present session. The bill prohibits all dealings in futures on margin and will close all bucket shops, exchanges, etc, In the state. The bill now goes to the Senate, where 1t is expected 1t will pass
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Onered to stlcIxner.

Kansas City. July 24.-A special to The Journal from Washington says:
 A. B. Stickney. President of the Chi cago Great Western. Railway Company has been offered place on the Inter- state Commerce Commission by Pres ident Roosevelt. The offer of the po- sition was made to MT. stickney i've days ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
-4, !, T,.o oId soIaIera

Columbus, Ga, July 24--(speclal.l- l- rtcinitv have just passed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees. Gideon Hutto, aged e5, one of Stone ,.,sii Jacksor's men, passed away at his home m Phenix City yesterday after noon, and c. G. BulIard. of the same age, who was with Jacques battalion, S9ca at his home in Columbus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
BAD MEAT IN ATLANTA.
City Council Committee Hears SOm'
 Startling Statements.

City COuncN COmmAttep
 Startling Statements.
 Atlanta, Ga. July 24-Startling statements were made today beforeIthe special committee of the City Council appointed to investigate the marketing of meats in Atlanta.
 Tnspector Wasser said that meats had been butchered and sold in At ianta which had been washed in the water that came from a city sewer, and that wells over twelve feet deep were used In some slaughter pens into which flowed all the filthy water with .vhich fine beeyes had been washed. He stated that out of fourteen slaughter pens around the city, only three were ip good sanitary condition. He said further:
 .sf have found as much as carload thirty hours and which bore the gov ernment stamp, which had to con- daunn and have thrown away"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Arre.ted for Murder.

Vince Boykfn, negro, Is In the city prison. held on charge of murder, Brief mention was made in this morn fng's Advertiser of the killing yester- day afternoon of James oGodin at the latter,s home in the southern part of the city The killing was not reported for several hours. Bbykin and Goodin were seen in an alteration, but at the time 1t was not thought there would be a serious termination to the. difficulty. Goodfn, however, died from the results of wound in the head from brick in the hands of Boykin. Goodin's head was badly mutilated, the skull being broken. This morning Policeman Con- mfr located Boykin st his home and arrested him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
CUT IN THE BACK
w. B. BLACKWELL WOUNDED BY
 NEGRO IN SELMA.
Injury fs Serious but Will Not of Nc- cessfty Prove Fatnl--Sauadron Ball Proves . Great
 staceesa.
Advertiser Bureau:

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, July 24. W. B. Blackwell, young white man, received a serious and probably iatai cut in the back this afternoon apQut 6 o'clock at the union passenger sta- tion The cut was inflicted ny Dozier Scott, negro. who afterwards escapeo and has not been captured tonight Blackwell this morning packed his clothes and sent his grip to. the depot He went to the depot this afternoon 70 take the train to Birmingham By- sanders say that two young negroes were playing and Blackwell ordered them to stop tnd when they replied ID an impudent manner he started to hit one of the. negroes. The negro pulled a large knife and cut Blackwell m !ne back, making a wound several Inches in length. and which reached to the cavity.
 ried 10 the office of physician where his wound was dressed and a1terwarpds p was taken to an infirmary. While tne wound is serious one 1t will hardly prove fatal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
rosToFrICn EXPENDITURES.
Acting Postmaster Hitchcock Render
 Gratffyfum Statement.

Washington. July 24.--Acting Post master General Hitchcock today ex- pressed qualification. that the expen- ditures on account of the postoffice for the quarter ended March 31 showed a material decrease from those Of the corresponding quarter of last year.
 The total receipts for the quarter ended on the 31st of last March were S44.S64, ,329. Out of this sum $6,114 was paid on account of, previous years. The excess of expenditures over re- ceipts for the quarter was $235,114. For the quarter ended March 31. 1905, the excess of expenditures over receipts was $1,967.109, a saving on the last quarter of more than one and a quar- ter millions of dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
SEARCH FOR BODIES.
Eleven COrpses Taken From Ruins of
 Collapsed Building.

South Framingham, Mass. July a. Although the search for the bodies of workmen and others thought to be buried fin the ruins of the conapsed business block continued all last nignt and throughout the day, the coming of nightfall found the task of the search CTS still far from completed
 The finding of the body of Herny L. Sawyer. prominent hardware deal CT. who went to the building to in- spect the plumbing plans. brought the number of dead up to eleven and 1t. is believed that there are four more in the ruins. Several worKmen are still reported missing and 1t was supposed that they were caught under the fall ing walls.
 With the exception of Chester Nich- olson, whose back was broken. all the injured were reported as comforta- bIe tonight. !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
STATIONS

Extracts frOn heports o1 CosasAD"1,-A~-.s''
 niount. oneonto--wet weather continues. and low lands are flooded The mean tem- perature for the week was ~ desrses.---A, J cheroRee. h' oaylesvtlle- Rains occurred every day s.csDa shs iSss aHSson a'n TsiIman. CuIiman--The rainfall for the week was excessive. washing the lands oad- iyjrJ yjDskaIS. M nss vnHisy Hsad--Excsssiys rains. with mild ssmgsrsNs,r5rssiI N,rri.a gressh1o aNr'"s ths hsrsnkIin. Phi campbsii--hsavy rains fen on the first three days Ample snnsnins was received during the latter part of the wess,MM; 1affsrsoni ~ ATso---rxeesssvs rains fell during the week, washing the lands very badly sss swsl,ns :orSsMas sis Below ss
 s Laudss6ais. ss4si Florsncszrhe. average tenn. PsTstsrs pmpls rainfai l3a p and fair amount of anime were recsfysd.--G, H. Smith.
 aaTlns MSSisHn Sss wsst being sxosssivs in piacss
 Marion , ,.,s rains .s:H.s ssI on Ds ss: vailed at the end of the wssk-7N g. WnMnsasno Masssa str,nser-wet weather prevail ed SuSins the week Rains have occurred daily since July 18th. with some damaging winds--J. c Tanner x.,.. v,.r. ,.. ceived during the week. High winds occur red on the i7th. which did considerable damage.-Samueb Ohtons
 Middle District.
 Autauga. Wadsworth--Hains occurred daily, except on the 18th and z0th. The rainfall for the week was sxcessive'-W. wi niSb. MsuiI uBpierfIeid-Rains occurred on four days of this week The average tempera-
 Chambers. Buffhlo-Rainy weather pre- vailed during the early part of the week The latter part was clear and Warm-J. T. Spence. .. CT prevailed during the week Excessive rains with high wind. occurred on the 18th. causing some dsmAge--J. H. David
 Clay. Pyriton--Rains occurred daily. ex- eept on the 2ist.--J. IT. Headrick.
 coosa, Batsony-Rainy weather prevailed during the week; s acGg,n2ssniiiso % 2sniisx wi'n n'sn Fillmore, Wetumpka--The mean tempera'- turel for the week was g1 degrees. Light rains occurred on the I7th and lsth.-J.
 Greene. Boiigee--Much needed rains were received this week. The average tempera- tu rwas 80 degrees. and the average sun anime about so per cent--E. F. Bouchelle.
 Macon Miistead-seveFal heavy rains oo- cured, making the weekly rainfall excess tve.--A q. Boyd.
 week was 4,22 inchss---0eo. P PeRram. Montgomery, Montgomery-Fair weather ! prevailed during the middle of the week. were showery. Moderate temperatures pre- l vailed--Weather Bureau
 Russell Bealo--Cloudy. showery weather prevailed during the early part of the week. Augusta BickerBtaff
 shelby. Vincent-Hot rainy weather pre- vailed during the entire week Lowlanda Sumter, Bodka-Heavy rains occurred on | the i7th and 18th High temperatures pre- vaiied-chas H. Winton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25

paign in Chattahooche county this week. He will speak at Cusseta at II o'clock tomorrow morning and at Harp.s Mn at o'clock in the after noon. The next morning at 3 o'clock he will speak at Pine Knot. Filling these engagements will necessitate two long buggy trips through the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
MAY sUPPoRT HEARsT.
Tammany Hall Will Possibly Favor the
 Yellow JOurnmllnt.

New York, July 24.--Charles F Mur- phy, leader of Tammany Hall. said to- day that 1t was possible that Tammany Hall would support William R. Hearst for the democratic nomination for Governor in the State convention. Mir. Murphy said;
 Mind. don't commit myself I don't say that Tammany will be for Hearst only say that his opposition to our ticket last year will not itself make 1t impossible for Tammany to support him in the convention"
 Mir Murphy said that he had no opinion to express at this time as to whether or not MT Hearst will be nominated,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
ueavv RnIps Again.

columbus. Ga, July 24-(special, )-- 1,,est Georgia and East Alabama have Nsen Seluged again this week Two .shss neen of rain fell in Columbus Sun say ana yesterday. although fair wea- thsr prevailed today It Is probable .t'et a total rainfall of ten inches will t.,a heen reported by the end of this r.nnth. whereas last July the precipi- ,stion in Columbus was not quite two tnehes The farmers in this section of sssoreIa and Alabama have been badly handIeapped by the excessive rains
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Bound over.

]. A. gtringer. q young white man. who. on the night of the trial Of An. drew Thomas for the murder of his wife, &he trial then being heard in the City Court siashed Douglass Merritt. another white man, in the stomach with a knife, as .he. result of an arr gument as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant, was given a preliminary hearing in the recorders court before Acting Recorder F. K. Hale this morn testimony ordered Stringer held in $500 bond to the City Court on the chafge of assault to murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
FIRsT BoLL OF COTTON.

Aax,rt.aer Recesyem Early Sample of
 Crop in County.
 The first boil of cotton received py rhn Advertiser this seaeson reached inc ofIice yesterday from the farm ot far Tankersiey in Montgomery County. sTha cotton is probably the first of the year in this vicinity. It is a fine qual- ity hnd the boil Is well developed. The Tankersley place is on the rural Syaa deliyery route No. 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Escaped Prisoner HxilIed.

Joe Hill. with his comrade, Elton Rid ley, jumped from q moving train of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Friday night. while In custody of State Agent W; Jones, en route to the State peeitentiary was killed at Pine Hill, Clarke county. according to report received by Sheriff Powers this morn ing. At the time of his escape from thought he made his way across the country, hoping to reach Mobilfe where he formerly resided, Particulars of the killing are meagre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
Inclson smlth Appointed.

Washington. July 24.-Jackson Smith has been named manager of subsis- tence on the Canal Zone and will be responsible hereafter for all hotels and messes. Mir smith is also manager of labor and quarters for the Panama Ca nal Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
poo. nn HonOrary a1remIdent.

Rio Janeiro, July 24.--At today's session of the International American Conference Baron de hio .Isra 5sranehe: the and Secretary Root, were elected hon- orary presidents The conference win reconvene July 26.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25

reiiadega. rayetteviiIe--The rainfaif for week was excessive. Sunshine ia much needed-W. M. walters fTai1apoosas Dadeviiie-0enerally fair weather prevailed during the week, except on the 18th. when Q heavy raip occurred = Sparta E. Blow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
nenth nf NH. M. D. T. nobe.

Mrs. Margaret D Touart Bohe. widow of Thomas J Robe. died at the family home, No. 5S South Bayou street, after q lingering illness, Mrs. Robe was life-long member of St. Josephs Catho- lie Church and broad minded Chris tian woman. She was GA years of age and a native Of Mobile. She is surviv- ed by one son. Thomas Bobe, and two daughters. Miss Bell Bobe and Mrs
 Alive Devanee, and eight grandchildren.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
NEGREss UsED PoIsoN.
Tr,ea to Eil Guests at Summer Resort
 HokAI.

Meridian, Miss, July 24.--Anna No- Ian, negress employed at the Lauder dale Springs Hotel about forty miles above this city, was arrested this morn ing charged with an attempt at whole sale poisoning of the proprietor, att taches and guests of the hotel.
 It Is elaine dthtt the woman placed a quantity of. rough on rats in the cof- fee served to the guests for supper last night in retaliation for a real or fam cied grievance she possessed against the proprietor. Two of the guests are reported as very i'll from the effects of tn poison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
niI NYnrehoune Rurned.

Marseilles, July 24.-The extensive warehouse of the Franco American oil Company here was burned today. Six persons were more or less injured. The loss was heavy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED--A horse and buggy for soliciting in the city for about two months. VIII board and keep same for use.--Address D. Advertiser ofiice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-25
nr. nrunohornt AnnoInted.

Christiana, July 24.-Dr. Brunchorst was today appointed consul general of Denmark at Havana and resident minister to Central American and Mex leo.