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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-05-11

n,,ns Of Mrs. Sarah Holton Hale
,.,"gbt here for interment Tuesday
y Syrs Mrs, Hale was the daughter
Su' n'' golton and had spent the most Of
h !" ,s,rs Of life in this town, Born in
Y ys,,bseld she lived on the old home
AN about % years ago. Mr.. Hale
uni house on Main street, where they
~ mill Mr.. Hale's death a few years
For many years she has been in iail'
I'M and after being cared for by a
hg'''S Mr.. Annie Hale Of Deerheld, a
~" Ma she went to live with her sister
ua,' and has been cared for by her
W. , obsd during that time. She leaves
a .siilr,n. but one brother and two sis
CHM .rEo remains were accompanied by her
1 III, obed. also his son and daughter,
% Nv Rev. D. NJ. Wilson when a
| !, the old friends were present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
SMUGGLED FROM THE OREGON. Reported That Goods Valued at S75O,OO0
 Were Shipped As Coal.

San Francisco, April 9.-The Evenlns Post publishes story today to the effect that strong belief exists that dutiable goods valued at about $750.0o0 were smuggled ashore in launches from the battleship Oregon just before she departed for the Bremerton navy yards.
 , It says that an order has been is- sued instructing the inspectors at Brem erton to delay every man of the battle ship until the whole matter has been sifed to the bottom and the customs authorities throughout the country have been notified to find and examine the questionable packages if possible
 The battleship was scheduled to get away from Bremerton Saturday, but was delayed on account of not receiv- ing sailing orders.
 At noon, however" says the Post, "a telegram was received from the war department stating that officers and men must have their baggage in readiness for inspection by the customs officers when the Oregon reaches Brem- erton It was then, according to those who watched the whole scene, that the goods were hurried ashore
 The Post then says the record Of the We'll Fargo Company show that it gave receipts on 2.s90 packages taken from the Oregon. The Santa Fe Rail- way gave shipping bills for 1,6OO trunks and cases, many of which weighed sev- eral hundred pounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
OPENING MANCHURIA.
Foreigners May Travel In Interior \
 Their Own Risk.

Fcrcieners May Travel In Interior At
 Their own Risk.
 Washington, April 9.-The following statement was given out today at the Japanese legation:
 lowing to the fact that the with drawal of the troops from Manchuria not having sufficiently progressed, the Japanese government hitherto has neither permitted citizens and ves- sels of foreign countries to enter the ports and regions of Manchuria nor all lowed foreign consuls to proceed to their post therein. Considerable pro- gress. however, having now been made in this respect, the Japanese govern ment has decided in accordance with opportunity ever advocated by them, to permit citizens and vessels of for eign countries to enter May 1, An tung Hasien and Ia Tung Kao and allow foreign consuls to proceed to their posts at Antung Hasien. From June 1. foreign consuis shall be all lowed to proceed to their posts at Muk- den and travelling foreigners in the interior of Manchuria will be permit ted insofar as military exigencies do not prevent it. It has further been decided that the Japanese government will open Darien tTalien Wan), to the commerce of the world as soon as pos sible in the near future.
 Judging from the present condition of the interior of Manchuria, 1t is i'm possible for the Japanese government to afford such foreign travellers ade< quate protection and facilities in hous- ing and other matters. Those there fore who enter the interior of Man churia do so entirely ar their own risk. and the Japanese government do not hold themselves responsible for any in- jury or damage which they may suffer from bandits or other marauders."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
SAYS IT WAS A MIRACLE.
Dowie's Train Passes in Safely over
 Burning Bridge.

Little Rock, Ark, April 9.-John Alexander Dowie. passed through Lit tie Rock at o'clock for Chicago aboard the Mexican Special The train was more than five hours late. This was partly due to the delay in Texar- kama and also n delay in crossing the Saline river.
 When the train approached q bridge at this point 1t was seen that the struc- ture was ablaZe. As the train was late the engineer determined not to take any chances on a further tie up and ran straight across the bridge Had the train been ten minutes later the burning bridge must have collapsed. Dowie learning of the incident declar- ed that this was most favorable omen for him. He says that the Lord has purposely delayed the destruction of the bridge to enable him to cross. it. He said the Lord had willed that he should proceed in safety to Chica- go and that he would therefore win in the fight to prove that he Is the re- incarnation of Elijah II.
 During the entire trip Dowie was closely guarded by a giant negro. This negro was picked up in Jamaica and he has been carried along by Dowie as his bodyguard through Mexico and on the present trip. His name Is Bradley Bartlett Burleigh, and he is more than six feet high and weighs 200 pounds. On the train on which Dowie is travel ing, this negro sleeps in front of Dow ies apartment. This. it is said. is done because Dowie is alleged to be in con stant fear of being assassinated. Dowie has given it out publicly that he be- lieves his enemies are plotting to take his life and has hired assassns to kill him before he reaches Chicago,
 When Dowies train reached Little Rock it was impossible to see the prophet. With him are travelling John A. Lewis, general manager of the Mexl- can estate; John F. Peters, manager of the second transportation department David Murdoch, a 19 year old hoy whom Dowie adopted; trained nurse and the African bodyguard. Mir. Lewis acted as spokesman for the first apostle and said when Dowie left Texas he felt discoura ged but that recent develop- ments have greatly encouraged him. He has received a telegram from Chicago assuring him that his following will be with him as a whole.
 Dowie also says he has received a Divine inspiration that he will triumph over his enemies and will be establish ed in supreme authority at Zion City Mir. Lewis declared that the report of Dowic bringing ten million dollars in gold to Zion is all rot"
 Dowie remained i'm Little Rock only ten minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
DEEDS OF DOCTOR
KILLS HIS WIFE AND WOUNDS A
 DENTIST.
Then He Cuts His Own Throat and Dies . Few Minutes Later.-BiOody Crimes in a Birmingham
 Home.

Birmingham, Ala, April 9.-Dr. A. W. Burton, a well known physician of Birmingham, shot and killed his wife early tonight. fatally wounded Dr. T. T. Thaxton, a dentist of Pratt City. Ala, and cut his own throat. dying a few minutes later.
 Dr. Burton and his wife. pr. Laura E. Burton. who was also practicing physician here, had not been h'iag to- gether for some time. Tonight he went to his home at North Haven on North Highlands and found his wife and Dr. Thaxton together. The tragedy fol- lowed.
 Mrs. Thaxton. wife of Dr. Thaxton. was an eye witness to the shooting. as were Mrs. Andrews and her daughter, with whom the Burtons lived.
 In a statement tonight Mrs. Thax- ton stated that she and her husband had gone to call on Mrs. Andrews, who was not feeling well and who is cousin of Dr. Thaxton.
 Dr. Burton. the husband. fired two shots each at his wife and Dr. Thax- ton, all of which took effect and he inn mediately made small but deep in- cision in his own throat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
HAREM STORY
 ANGERS DOWIE Will No Longer Live
 With His Wife. AScRIBES TROUBLES TO HER For Years, He Says, He Shielded
 Her Strange Demeanor. The First Apostle Is Speeding Towards Chicago and Takes Great Encour- agement from q "Miracle" Near
 Little Rock.
AScRIBEs TROUBLES TO HER

Little Rock. Ark, April 9.-Dr. John Alexander Dowie will never again live with his wife. This disclosure he made this afternoon to a representative or the Associated Press for whom he sent.
 His final determination to separate from Mrs. Dowie was made after he had received and read the Chicago pa- pers of last Friday. A story to the eff feet that he had intended to establish a harem in his Mexican colony. which he ascribes to Mrs. Dowie and his son. Gladstone. caused him great anguish.
 How could they be sc cruel? How could they cause to be published such a thingT' he said over and over again.
 When he had regained his composure he told of his irrevocable decision never to live with Mrs Dowie again.
 She is the cause of most of my trou- ble," he reiterated. She has spurred on Voliva and the others until this dreadful trouble came and my persccu- tion was complete.
 For years I tried to shield her but her strange conduct has now passed beyond the point of human endurance Money and jealousy were at the bottom of 1t all She was incensed because wanted to leave so much to Zion. but God forgive her
 offered Her I-2 per cent.
 'T offered her 1-2 per cent of the vast estate. It should have satisfied her for 1t would have provided amply for her wants. As for her jealousy, who can account for that? only know before my God that my life has been pure and blameless. The stories about polygamy are more than cruel they are shocking"
 Deacons James Peters and John A. Lewis were present during the inter view. and both were deeply affected
 Tt Is a dreadful thing to do, but MT. Dowie Is in the right. There Is noth- ing now possible but separation. For him to live with Mrs. Dowie would bo a sin before God"
 Deacon Peters. Master of Transporta- ton, wired to St. Louis this afternoon asking that the regular, train be held that rowie's priyata car could be at tached and so the Journey made to Zion City without a stop. The Mexico Spec ial over which Dowie and his party are travelling will arrive in St. Louis over four hours late. The train with which 1t was hoped to make connection Is scheduled to leave about midnight. but as the special will arrive in St. Louis at 12;30, 1t Is believed Deacon Peters request to hold the train will be granted. This will land the party in Zion on Tuesday forenoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
AN ERROR IN THE DATE.
Due To Difference Between Russian
 and Other Calendars.

Washington, April 9.-It is learned that the first notice received last week from the Russian government to the effect that an agreement has been reached with TheT Netherlands gov ernment upon a date for the second Hague peace conference contained an important error in that the date pro- posed by the Russian government was scme time in the latter part of July instead of the early part of that month.
 The error arose through the differ erce between the Russian calendar and our own. The error was essential. principally because of its bearing on the Geneva Red Cross convention. This is to meet at Geneva June 15 and the period of time between that date and another early in July would be mani festly too short to insure a successful congress.
 So far as now known no power has suggested another date for The Hague conference than that mentioned in the Russian communication and it is said that the problem is perplexing. It would not be surprising If the confer ence was postponed until early In 1907 or else transferred to some other cap ital
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
VIEWS OF MORGAN
STAND OF THE SENATOR HAD BEEN KNOWN.
AIabamian Not Satisfied With the Rate Regulation Bill in its Present Form-Interest fin the Speech
 of Bailey.
By Alfred J. Stnfer.

Washington. April 9.-(Special.)- Senator Morgans speech today was no surprise to his legislative associates as they have practically understood for two months or more that he was not satisfied with the general scope of the proposed railroad rate legislation. His own bill on the subject demonstrated that fact and 1t will be recalled that he made some remarks thereon shortly after its introduction. The speech has been in much demand. not only in Ala bama. but in all sections of the United States.
 Senator Morgan held the floor one hour and thirty minutes and the most prominent senators of both parties ac- corded him close attention.
 Senator McLaurin's argument in fav- or of the rate bill was presented just before Senator Morgan spoke. The Mississippian, in the opinion of the Democrats, gave Messrs. Aldrich, For aker, Knox and Spooner some hard legal nuts to crack.
 There is a great rush for seats to hear the Senator Bailey tomorrow on the all absorbing question that ap- pears to have split the Republican party in the Senate wide open.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10

 y BOYS DROWN slom Matthews and
 George Eubanks. WERE FISHING IN THE WARRIOR Canot Carried Over Falls at Lock
 }, Near tuscaloosa. Bodies Have Not Been Recovered, and 1t is Feared That 1t Will Not Be
 Possible to Secure the

Tuscaloosa, April 9.-(Special)- Eubanks. of Birmingham, two of the most popular students at the State Uni versity, were drowned this afternoon while fishing at Lock No. 2, on the Warrior river.
 Quite a number of the students went fishing this afternoon. be- tween locks two and three. Af- ter fishing for a while near the third lock, Matthews and Eubanks stated that they would try their luck at the second lock and drifted with the cur rent until they were near the coffer dam. Then they came ashore and carried their canoe around below the dam, which reached across the river, where they placed the canoe and ven- tured too close to the falls.
 There were several persons across the river who called to them that they were going too close but they evident ly did not hear. With a few more strokes of their paddles, they were sucked under the rapids, which form great whirlpools. Those who saw the awful scene were utterly helpless as 1t was certain death to venture near. The bodies were not seen after they were carried under and 1t Is feared 1t will be almost an impossibility to secure them.
 The student body together with the faculty and many of the citizens thronged the banks of the river with saddened hearts this afternoon because the loss of their comrades and their friends.
 The parents. also Dr. Abercrombie who is in Mobile in attendance upon the medical college commencement. were telegraphed for and will arrive some time tonight. Every possible eff fort is being put forward to secure the bodies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10

sentiments expressed by their leader and Deacon Lewis added that the world little knew of the trials through which Dr. Dowie had passed in recent years because of domestic infe1icity-
 For years he has shielded her, con- tinued the deacon, but recently her conduct has been such as to render further forbearance a human impossi- bility."
 The doctor received the correspond ent In the compartment of his Pullman. The day was hot and the stateroom exceedingly sturfy. but the first apostle seemed to suffer little from the unpleas- antness of the weather and in fact looked stronger and better than he has yet appeared since crossing the border from Mexico into the United States on his journey back to Zion
 Much that I shall say to you must of necessity be of a confidential na- turc." he said, flor you can readily un- derstand that 1t would not be to my interest to betray my plans at this time. Tomorrow I shall be ready to make a further and a completer state- ment to the public. I will say. how ever, that owing to the delays inci- dent to this trip may be little late in arriving in Zion than I had first expected There will be no turning back. mind you. but think It will be advisable for me to stop In Chicago when we arrive in that city and there consult legal talent I do not want to make any move at this time which shall In the slightest jeopardize my in- terest
 When I go to Zion I shall rest In Shiloh house and under the protection of the stars and stripes. I think now that we shall arrive in Chicago about Q a. m. Tuesday,. That will give me all the time I need to secure what legal advice I deem essential and then I shall feel strong enough to move on Zion"
 Then the doctor took up again the charges which are being hurled at him by his enemies and reiterated again and again, "I am innocent; am inno- cent. but only GGod knows this now. At the proper time I assure you the world shall know for I will prove it to them. Let my friends be patient for my time Is coming.
 why, do you know. if I was guilty of these things which they charge I should be taken out and shot, sir. shot like dog.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
SHERMAN IS CHAIRMAN.
Republicans of House Organize for the
 Campaign.

Washington. April 9.-Representative James & sherman, of New York, was tonight elected chairman of the Repub- lican congressional committee which will have charge of the coming Re publican congressional conventions In the various States.
 Representatives James A. Tawney of Minnesota, was elected vice chairman. Representative II. c. Loudenslager. of New Jersey, secretary ana Representa- five William R. Mckinley, of Illinois. treasurer.
 The chairman was authorized to name the executive committee and to fill vacancies on the congressional com mittee. A resolution of thanks to the retiring officers, which included Chair man BabcOCk, Secretary Overstreet and Chairman Hull of the executive com mittee was adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
CONsUMPTiON's RAvAGEs.
pr. Harris Declares That 1t Is Playing
 HaYnc With NegrO RAce.

Washington. April 9.-Dr. Scale liar ris. professor in the Medical department of the University of Alabama at Mo bile. talked to the President today about the ravages of consumption among the negroes of the south.
 He expressed the fear and he added that his opinion was concurred in by the medical fraternity generally in the south that the negro race was likely to become extinct in this country through the ravages of disease, espe- cially consumption.
 Statistics showed, he declared, that the death rate among the members of the colored race in America was great CT than the birth rate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
Erwin Completes Argument.

Savannah. Ga. April 9-District Att torney Marion Erwin tonight concluded his argument in the Greene and Gaynor trial and tomorrow morning P. w. Mel drim. leading counsel for the dsfense will begin his address. His associate counsel W. w. Osborne, finished his address to the Jury this morning. when NIr Erwin followed, speaking for seven bours before he concluded. Judge Speer expects to make his charge to the iury Thursday. This will be upon inc close of the argument of Samuel R Adams, who will follow Colonel Nell drim and will close for the Government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
williams Wants to Kuo,v

Washington, April 9.-Representativa williams (Miss.) today introduced a resolution calling upon the President for information as to what. if any steps have been taken to prosecute John Goodnow, George A. Derby Al- bert II. White, Stephen Paul Barcbet Robert M. McWade and Dr. Karl Iobn' son, for violations of United States statutes and consular regulations as alleged by former Assistant Secretary of State H. H. D. Pierce's report on his inspection of the consular service. etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
WILL NOT LIVE WITH HER.
Do,yIe's FOrbearnnce TOwnrd Wife n
 Last Gives Way.

Poplar Bmn Mo. April 9.-"If it s true that she said these things then | will never live with her again" With those words Dr. John Alexander Dowie informed a representative of the As sociated Press today that he intended to separate from the woman who had f,r thirty years been his wife. He sroko earnestly and sorrowfulIy, but there was q grimness of expression on inc first apostles face which made it evident that he believed that the mother of his children had much to do with melting the recent rebellion in Zion
 This climax in the domestic affairs oF Dr Dowie caused a little surprise to Deacon. Lewis and Peters. both of whom were present during the Inter- view. They nodded approval to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
xyo,,aseekers, Rates.

Chicago, April Y.-The Atchison, To- ncka and Sante Fe Railroad has decided to place in effect homeseekers excur- sion rates to all points in Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas of one fare nIus S2 for the rount trip. Tickets will he on sale the first and third Thurs day's of each month May l to November S0. inclusive. Tickets to Texas dest- nations will carry limit of thirty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
DISTRICT DAY IN HOUSE.
HeDburn CrIticises Personnel of the
 Governing Commission.


 Washington. April 9.-Notwithstand- ing that this was District Day in the House and tha body resolved itself into a common council for the purpose of making laws for the District of Colum- bia. interest was shown in the bills re- ouiring nonresident pupils to pay tai. ton and regulation of the employment of child labor.
 Mir Hepburn of Iowa, replying to long speech of Mir, Sims of Tennessee, In which he advocated self government for the people of the District of Co., IumbIa, made a defense of the form of the Government but criticised It's, ad- mfnistration. He did not consider two newspapermen and one army officer who constitute the board of commits sioners the proper personnel for such eovnrnmeut While he admired the or atorical powers of the newspaper men on the board he thought tt would be better for thCm to improve the city's streets than make speeches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
WEATHER FORECAST. washingtin, April 9-For Alabama, |, Fair Tuesday nnd Wednesday, varin- ble winds.

was enormously stated, owing to an error in cable transmission. that these gentlemen found that If conditions were capitalized. the American average for freight would be LA cents per ton per mile and the Prussian .s5 The American average should have read 1.04 cents per ton per mile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10
and German Rates.

New York, April 9.-In Berlin dis patch February II giving the report of Prussian Privy Councillors Hon and schwabaeh on American railroads. it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10

New York. ApriI Y.-John R. Rocke- feller passed through this city today on his way from Lakewood. N. J.. to his home near TarrytOwn, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-10

tCOntinued on Page Eighty
The Hawaiian star., 1906-04-17
NEW CREMATORY
PLANS FINISHED
THE CAMPBELL HOMESTEAD HAS
BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE
PROMOTERS OF CREMATORY.

The Campbell homestead i'm the rear
of the Nuuanu cemetery acquired by
the Oahu cemetery Association and Of
fered as a bonus to the promoters of a
crematory for Honolulu has been taken
over and the land will be cleared at
once for the building. All of the
preliminary plans are finished and it
only remains for the work to begin up
on the building.
Two retorts will be installed instead
of one and this will require $4,000 more
than was at first expected, however it
is thought that this money win be
forthcoming and will not delay the
building.
For want of funds only the rear or
incinerating portion of the building
will be erected at present. The chapel
which will have seating capacity of
two hundred people will not be erected
until later To raise the necessary
money certificates will be sold to peo-
pie for twenty-five dollars. The GER
tifcates will entitle the holder to have
one body cremated free of cost. When
the crematory is finished the price will
be thirty five dollars.
1t is hoped by the parties in charge
that the people of Honolulu will sub
scribe enough to make up the required
$4,000. subscriptions may be sent to
w. A. Bryan or to j. r. Gait, treasurer
of the association.
The Hawaiian star., 1906-04-17
LIST OF oFFICET.s.
NEW ENDEAYoR SOCIETY.

new Christian Endeavor Society
has been formed at Wailuku with the
following officers; w. F. Cockett, pres
ident Mr.. Peries, vice-president; W.
L. Naples, secretary; Miss Emily Babb
secretary; Mrs. w. e. Saffery treasur-
er; Rev. Dodge, chairman of prayer
committees Miss Emily Ball
chairman of musical committee, Mr.
A, Douse, chairman of lookout commit
tee; Mr.. Knott, chairman Of social
committee.