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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
FOUND BABES BODY
A LIVELY SENSATION WILL PROF.
 ABLY MATERIALIZE.
Little Boy Hunting for Hen Nests in Vacant Lot fin WOOdIawn Dis covered Remains of Murdured
 Infant.

Birmingham, May 27-tSpecial "A little boy hunting for hen nests in an empty lot in the center of Woodlawn, a suburb, this afternoon, found the dead body of a little white child which showed evidence of having been alive one day.
 There were bruises about the head. which indicated that murder was com mitted. The baby's body was wrapped up in a white shirt, on which there was initials. The coroner summoned n jury and an inquest Is now under way. There are indications that lively sen- sation may follow.
 The body of the child was decompoS- ing fast; it was in an old chimney which stood on the lot
 pr. R. M Cunningham. Lieutenant. Governor and candidate for Governor today wired R. E. l.. Neil at Selma announcing his acceptance of invita- ton to meet B. B. Conner in joint debate at Selma, June IA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
WAS DRY AS TOPPET
LOUISVILLE IS PERcHED ON WATER
 WAGON.
Everything in Kentucky City Closed Down While Jew Park PrOpri- etOr Does Rushing Bus
 iness-WiII Test Law.

Louisville. May 2T.-Scores of corner pumps, with the handles removed and signs derisively announcing Closed ;" Its sinful to drink on Sunday" brought home to early rising house. holdecs in many sections of the city the fact that Louisville today was for the first ttime in many years drop as Toppet.
 As the day wore on 1t was seen that the State and city authorities were in dead earnest about putting on the lid. The streets and cars were filled with aimless Sabbath loungers drifting from one point to another vainly seeking the amusements and conveniences to which they have been accustomed.
 The absent minded ones were easily discernable by the growth of beard which they had expected to have re- moved, not thinking to ind the barber shops closed. The wise ones who had taken thought of the morrow took to the tall grass with sundry bottles se- cured before Saturday midnight.
 Every place in Louisville and Jeffer- son county where intoxi sants A"e sold was with one exception closed tight The exception was park, conduc ed by a Hebrew, who observed Saturday as the Sabbath
 He was arrested and will be tried but was allowed to continue sclling throughout the day, doing a roaring business as the news spre1I. Four other places where liquor Is sold had been designated by the retail liquor dealers association to test the law. The proprietors of these were not ou- ly arrested, but the places were kept closed thereafter.
 Besides the saloons, all barber shops. bowling alleys, billiard halls, theatres. grocery stores. and in fact everything except the hotels, drug stores and railroad and street car lines were closed Two free sacred concerts" at the largest amusement parks in Jefferson county were not molestcd. but none Of the employees were permit ted to work
 The ball park was crowded with spec tators when the game between Louis vile and Toledo was called. but after an inning had been played. the police arrested President Tebeau of Louis vile. President Grillo of Toledo. and all players and employees. Although bond was promptly given. the park was ordered closed and resumption of play was not permitted
 The validity of the statutes and ordi- nances under which the arrests were made will be thoroughly tested In the courts, but the authorities declare that in the meantime all places coming un- der the provisions of the law will be kept tightly closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
HIVE STRUCK DEAD BY LIGHTNING l DURING BASEBALL GAME IN MOBILE
Scores of Spectators Injured by Shock While Dead Present. cd Horrible Spectacle Touart Brothers Were
 Those Instantly Killed by the Flash.

injured. and the bodies of the dead pre- sented a terrible spectacle. being burn ed in numerous places. A silver iol- lar taken from the pocket of one of the victims was melted on both faces.
 At this hour 10 D. m.l both Johnson and Yockers are said to be coming round and out of danger.
 Two teams were playing ball in an open field at the corner of Center and Catherine Streets. just at the time the storm blew ever the city. The game had been finished and the boys had withdrawn from the field and were di- viding up the money for which they hal contested. The crowd was not under any tree but at one side of the field which is entirely open. when the flash of lightning came. The stroke rushed for the earth, striking five of them dead and shocking the others severe ly.
 Fled From Scene.
 Those who were not injured who were at a distance from the trs.. ran panic stricken from the field. pr. o. Fl. Harris was driving his auto along the street at short distance from the field when the vivid stroke of light ming came Facing In the direction of the field he saw young men running from that point. and hastened to the spot where it appeared to him the stroke had reached the earth.
 There he found several young men lying prostrate. Others. who had fled,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
LAToNIA OPENING.
Kentucky Track to Commence Nee
 Decoration Day.

Decoration Day.
 Cincinnati, May 27.-The spring meeting of the Latonia Jockey Club begins on Wednesday. May 30. and will continue for forty-one days.
 Before the peace compact was sign ed by Congressman Joseph L. Rhinock, representing Latonia, Louisville ana City Park racing organizations and Louis Celia, who controls the Fair Grounds at New Orleans, Douglas Park and many big interests at other points, 1t was estimated that there would be 1,e00 horses in and about Latoaia. There is room for 1900 inside the course and In two large stables owned by the track on the outside. The Western Jockey Club followers are now clamoring for stable room and the La- tonia infringement Is making strenu- ous efforts to house them.
 The Latonia meeting will bA con- ducted Independent of either of the two turf organizations that now exists in the West. The trainers and jockeys. licenses and rulings as 70 fraud of beth turf bodies will be recognized.
 Eleven stakes will be deci1ed during the meeting and the attraction for the opening day is the Decoration handi- cap at a. mile and a sixteenth, which will net about $2,200 to the winneeF. The Latonia derby comes on Saturday and almost the same field that went to the post for the Kentucky derby at Louisville will battle it all over again at Latonia Sir Huron, who won the Kentucky derby in clever style will have to carry 127 pounds at Latonia. and notwithstanding that he will be a hot favorite,
 A big event of the meeting, the S12,- 800 handicap called the Queen City will be run on June 16.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28

returned to the ground. and gave ai1 in caring for the injured. John Donald and Stephen Touart, Jr.. were the sons of stephen Touaft one of the best konwn men of this city. Arthur Moody lived on Springhill Avenue He was fore man of the Mobile Box Manufacturing Company and a most estimable young man. Thomas and Green, the two ne- groes, were known as respectable men. When news of the disastrous stroke of lightning was received at police head quarters the city ambulance respond ed.
 Steward Jack Dair found the five vic- tims with almost their entire clothing burned from their bodies. The injured were carried off as speedily as pos- sible and surgeons summoned to their three surviving victims were reported as not in critical condition.
 Johnson and Rockers were taken to Providence 1nfirmsry where. under close care they were returned to con sciousness, and the doctor there reports that they will survive the shock.
 Father on Field.
 stephen Touart. father of two of the young men, arrived on the field soon after the accident.
 Gaining control of himself he ordered that the bodies be taken to the office of an undertaking company, where they will be prepared for burial The body of young Moody and that of one of the negroes were also taken to the office of the undertaking company. The young Birch boy. who lives with his widowed mother on Springhill Avenue was taken to his home soon after stricken, where he shortly recovered. He was not injured very severely, only suffering a heavy shock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28

Mobile. May Especial )-About three miles from the city this after noon. during the progress of a ball game in an open field. thunderstorm came up. accompanied by vivid light ming. which struck in the midst of the crowd of spectators. instantly killing five and injuring some twenty-five, more or less seriously The dead;
 Donald Touart. aged 21.
 stephen Touart. aged 1s. sons of stephen J. Touart.
 Arthur Moody. aged 1s.
 Two negroes. John Green and Charles Thomas.
 Seriously. perhaps fatally. injured;
 John rockers.
 Fred Johnson. both taken to Proyi- dence Infirmary in an unconscious con- dition.
 Among the painfully injured were Fred Burch. Joe Dolbear and George Cleveland. while there were at least fifteen or twenty others who were shocked and knocked down by the stroke who quickly recovered and were able to leave the scene. The field was strewn with bits of shoes and clothing from those who were killed or seriously
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
POLITICS IN THIRD
TWO MAJORS ARE TO BE
 ELECTED.
Kxr,rattom of the Terms of MaJor nauieI and Major simpson Causes the Regiment to Make Up
 Politically

Anniston. May 27.-tspecial) )---Poli- tics in the srd regiment of infantry nas heen quiet for quite 8 long time. anu ar order issued yesterday may nlake things in this line begin 10 "orA again. s 4,.,o = This order is fer the election cf,.tgo mators to i'll the vacancies caused py the expiration of the terms or MaJoIs I L.. Daniel and Simpson. Tne terms of these officers expired on May zA.n' and when notified by the Ad1utant- General. Colonel McKleroy ordered an election held on June 9, to i'll the va cancies. Only the line officers can Vo.s in this election and they will forward their votes to the office of thea uJu- tant General at Montgomery, when they have case them. o..so-a
 Captain D. Houston Smith of oxford is a candidate for one of the vacan- cies. without opposition, while Captaln Long of Decatur Is candidate TOT the other place Captain Long Will very probably be opposed by Captain 1ui- lette of Florence.
 At present Birmingham has Mayor T ,adbetter and Major Daniel, and the northern part of the State has MaJor simpson. By the election of Captalh smith and one of the other two, each battalion will have an officer In com ,nand from his immediate section. The outcome of the race will be watcnea with interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
ACCIDENTS AT JACKSON.
Runaway Injured Two and Exciting
 Duel Fought.

Jackson, Miss, May 27.--Jackson has had series of exciting and deplorable accidents this afternoon as the result of which one man will die, two men and young woman are dangerously injure ed and two horses are dead
 An electric car frightened the horses driven by Harry Huber, a promin nent attorney of Eaton, who was with Miss Mary Peter Gordon, one of the wealth. est young women in the State. The lines broke and Huber seized Miss Cor don and jumped to the pavement Both are dangerously hurt. The horses ran. struck telephone pole and one was instantly killed They frightened an other team, one of which was run over by the street car and killed
 In a duel this afternoon. in whi h Sid Hoskins had a pitchfork and a man named McAdams had a barlow knife. Hoskins was so badly hurt he will die and McAdams had one eye put out and was otherwise lacerated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
m...h.r. nre Elected.


 The Board of Education of the city of Anniston met yesterday aIterhooh and attended to much routine business in addition to the edection of teachers For naxt year The Board receiVed netitIon from citizens in West Annlston asking for two additional graoes a' the Pine Avenue School. The mater was discussed. but no formal actIoh was taken, although it is the consensus : ; of opinion of the Board to grant tne reouest at the next session 1T the at tendance in these sraoes 's
 warrant 1t. e.
 A similar petition from negroes TOT two extra grades at the Seventeenth Street School was treated in the same manner. The Board appointed com mIttee to secure plans and bids Tor the renafrs of the Pine Avenue ana seven teenth Street Schools. The commlttee consists of E. M. Lewis and J. h' AOuo % with the President of the Boaru' AHe following u,achers were electeu'
 Leighton Avenue S.. c. Pelham W. C. watson Misses Annie McCracken, Mar tha Buchanan, Pattie B. King, Emily Goodlett and Florine Irwin.
 Line Avenue-Misses Annie Brewer, Ethel Ledbetter, Varina Newton ana Birdie Kernodle.
 Winner Avenue-Misses Margaret Lea. Edith Jonnson, Mary Jordan ana Kate Owen. ,,.,
 Fifth Ward-Misses Josie Wilson, Mary Read Smith and Ethel Randolph
 Seventeenth Street (coloredp-S. E. Moses. Della c. Moses, Endor Sheppard, Melizan Brooks. Eleanor Frazier ana Mamie Dahn- <
 Fifth Ward (colored)-M. W. Car michael and Mary T. Moore. The next meeting of the board will be held at the call of the President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
Hov Pianist to Play.

A contract was closed yesterday with Beryi Rubenstein, pianist, to take part in the Anniston Chautandua. This Rubenstein is only years of age and Is quite a musical genius. During the earthquake at San Francisco he was giving a series of concerts in that city. He played to a packed house not long since in Atlanta, and Is well received wherever he Is to give concert He will be accompanied to Anniston by his father. Rabbi Rubenstein. They will be in Anniston the entire week of the Chautailoua
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28

 TARIFF DIFFICULTIES SETTLED.

Emperor Francis Joseph's Return
 QueIIs Expected Trouble.
 Vienna, May 2T.-Emperor Francis Joseph's unexpected return to Vienna last week appears to have resulted in a settlement of tariff difficulties.
 A conference between Prince Conrad Hohenlohe- e-Schillingsfuerst Austrian premier and minister of the interior, and Dr. Dekerle, the Hungarian premier. this morning was followed by a coun- cil at which the Emperor presided this afternoon after Premier wekerle stated that the question of common Austro- Hungarian customs tariff had been set tied in a manner that was expected to satisfy both countries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
TRADE WITH AFRICA.
Egyptian Imports Were Mostly long
 StRDIe Cotton.

Washington, May 27.-Trade of the United States with Africa in the fiscal wear 1905, according to a bulletin of the Department of Commerce and La bor aggregated about $s0.009.0oo, of which $ll.S33, 900 were importations and the remainder expectations. The trade with Africa amounted to $51 1000. 900 in 1908 sSO.50O, 900 in 1900, $l4.000. 900 in 1895 and $1O.OO0.O00 in 1s0O
 The importance of Egypt in our im- nort trade rests largely in it's value as a source of a certain grade of fine. long stapIe cotton not produced in the United States. Of the total importa- tions from Egypt valued at SS,5SO,751 in 1oo5 cotton is credited with $S,103,- oSt Total imports to all Africa in 1ooA were as nearly as can be ascer- tafned in round terms $465.ooo,00o aand tbs irotorts 30.OO0.000 exclusive of gold
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
WILL INSPECT MANcHURrA.
Togo, Kurkoki and Ito Will Look Over
 Jan PrOtecfofnte.

Togo, Kurkoki and Ito VIII Look Over
 Jap Protectofnte.
 Tokio. May 27.--vice Admiral Togo, General Kuruki and Marquis Ito. with a suite of admirals and generals. will start shortly on a tour of inspection of Manchuria.
 This inspection is supposed to be the outcome of the recent state council at which, though the details have not be- come known, 1t Is is understood weigh ty decisions were reached respecting the Manchurian railways which are intended to be permanently run by the government, This naturally will ne- cessitate the floating of another big Ioan Opinions are divided as to the prospect of the railways but a hopeful opinion preponderates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
ToMne WIII Come-

Birmingham, May 27.-(speciaI)- )-A telegram was received tonight in Tus- caloosa from Charles A. Towne stating that he would be able to take his place on the program of the seventy-fft,, anniversary exercises at the University of Alabama Tuesday night. He stated that he had sufficiently recovered from his attack of illness last night to under take the trip and deliver the address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
WEATHER FORECAST. Washington, May 27.---For Alabama' Fair Monday and Tuesday; light to fresh west winds.

from the Anniston negro. addressing her as Dear Mother" etc. containing profuse thanks for the $10. as we'll as for her maternal interest in him. The facts were reported to Postmaster Ra- gan here, and he immediately procured the arrest of the negro. who was in turn bound over to the present session ofthe Federal Court for trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
Methodist protestants Adjourn.

Steubenvilie. Ohio. May 27.-After ht ding big rallies today. the National ChSistian Endeavor Union of the Meth odist Protestant church adjourned. The officers elected are:
 President, Rev. ]. H. Stahn, Lynch burg, Va; Vice President, Mrs. H. H. Eddy, Lansing, Mich; Secretary and Treasurer. Charles F. Haus. Cleveland. Ohio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
NI,ssI.s,Dpi Feud.

Memphis. Tenn, May 27.-An Itta- bena, Miss. special to The Commercial Appeal says Presumably as the result of feud which Is understood to have existed between the men for some time John II. Barrentine was shot and killed today by Joseph Watts. Both men were prominent residents of this county. Watts Is under arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
New Pnrt nf CnII.

Mexico City, May 27.--Announcement is made by the Canadian and Texas line of steamers that on completion of the Tehuantepec Isthmus railway that Coatzalcos will be made a port of call Other Pacific lines have also signified their intention of cooperating with this road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
rlcrntor rnsen Tumble.

Fort William, Ont. May 2L-The OgilvIe Companys grain elevator here started to slide into the river during the night and it Is considered impossi- ble to save It. Men have been work ing all day tt save the grain. of which thera are 350, poo bushels. Seventy five or S0 per cent. can bc saved. The total loss on the elevator and contents is estimated at $250.O00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
BOMBS WERE THROWN.
Interruption To Celebration Of Corona
 tiou of Emperor.

ttOm O1 ESmpcEOEs
 Sebastapol, May 26.--Several bombs were thrown here today while review of troops was being held after the Te Deum in celebration of the anniversary of the Emperor's coronation.
 Three persons were killed and sew eral wounded. Among the wounded were the commander of the fortress, General Neptueff, who received slight hurts and the chief of police. who was gravely injured.
 Other high dignitaries escaped. Vice Admiral Chouknin. commanding the Black sea fleet. who is a special sub ject for terrorist revenge, was not pres ent Two of the bomb throwers were arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28

ports to Manchuria. Hongkong. Shang- hai, risntsin and other distributing points are overstocked with merchan- disc for re-export to Manchuria, which prominent merchants declare they can not move on account of the impossibil- ity of securing redemption of the war note yen by Japan except at heavy discount which often reaches 25 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
No Danger 10 Foreigners.

Paris, May 27.--A semi -ofiicial note issued today relative to reports of trou- ble at Point-a-Pitre, Guadaloupe. and Port de France, Martinique, says there Is no possibility of danger to foreign CTS there, who are protected by gar- rison of 5000 men and two warships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
DYKE ARRESTED.
Was ssresident Of Defunct Bank At
 Attalla.

Attaila, Ala, May 27.--L. NJ. Dyke, the president, and W. R. Lawley, the cashier, of the First National Bank of AttaIla. which was closed by Bank Ex- aminer H. L.. Cooper April 24. were ar~ rested this morning by Deputy United States Marshal Fl. c. Ashley of Bir- nninghafn on warrants charging them with misappiying moneys of the First National
 Neither Dyke nor Lawley would make a statement further than that they would probably make bond to- night MT Dyke is a brother-in- law of Gordon DuBose. late president of the First National Bank of Gurley. Ala, who was arrested Saturday on a sIn,i- lar charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
Nnrrn Wen. Inanne.

Kansas City, Mo. May 2T.-Munroe Talvers, the negro who after being found under the bed of a white woman was strung up by a mob at Rosedale. Kas.. near here on Thursday. but was cut down by the police before hs strangled. has become violently insane as a result of his experience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
v,I,tIa Company Goes Back.

Winheld Kas., May 2I,-Ihe Sheriff today dismissed the company of State ,,1IIitia ordered here by Governor Hoch 10 Drotect Amaza Thomas who clubbed CbarIas McEwan to death, and who was threatened by a mob. All danger of violence Is over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
M,.. Dnvis stIII Improve..

New York. May 27.-It was stated at the Hotel Gerald today that Mrs Jef- ferson Davis was steadily improving. d decided improvement being noted in her condition since yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
vererabIe Authoresn,s BIrthday.

Boston. May 27--Mrs. Julia Howard Howe passed her s7th birthday at her home here today in good health. Sur rounded by her children. the venerable authoress observed the anniversary with a little family party
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
,Nor Ven in CircuIatIon.

chefoo. May 27 7-The continued forced circulation of nondescript Japanese even at premium over the gold yen. seriously disturbs trade from Chinese
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28
s.rteuced to Imprisonment.

1.-TWO years in the Federal prison at Atlanta said Judge Toulmin of tho Federal Court yesterday morning to AIhert Crowder, West Tenth Street negro who last winter impersonated white boy of Experiment, Ga, bearing inc same name and obtained $l0 on nostaI money order at the Anniston postofice The history of the case will he recalled Albert Crowder, white, was employed at the Woodstock Cotton Mills in this city. His mother, who lived at Experiment Ga, desired her bov to come home and to pay the ex' nenses of the journey mailed him a let ter containing a postal order for $lO on the Anniston postoffice.
 The letter was by mistake delivered to Albert Crowder. colored, of West Tenth Street, who deliberately took the order to the postoffice, had himself Identified as Albert Crowder, collected the money and went away rejoicing over his good fortune. Albert Crowder, white. in the meantime. drew the wages due hi mfor his services at the cotton mill and went home to his mother at Experiment, in eftir eignorance of the letter and postal oraer sent him by his mother Soon after htF arrival, how ever. Mrs. Crowder recAiyed letter