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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-08-25


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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-08-25

The Bryan movement may be a
weak invention. though the strongest
thing the democratic party has to of.
fer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-08-25

Both h~emispheres look alike. to an
earthquake along the Pacific line of.
North and South America. - @.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-08-25

Mr.. Gompers has not yet explained
how the Panama canal eau be dug
by wind pressure without laborers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-08-25
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-08-25

The foliosing quotations received
fEonn v. J. GRAF a. Co. Aahasaa@raas.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
PIG IRON BUSINESS
ALABAMA PRODUCT IS SELLING RE.
 MARKABY' FASH
order Books Filled Up and Manufac- turers Handling Offers Slowly and Taking Only LOng-
 time Demands.

Birmingham, Aug. 5.-(Speclal. )-so great have been the sales of Alabama pig iron during the past few weeks that the order books have filled up and manufacturers are now handling offers slowly and taking only such business as will give plenty of time to deliver.
 Some of the furnace companies of Alabama are out of the market en- tirely, having orders which will keep them busy for some months to come. The pig iron prices are now very strong. the profit being handsome. The pro- duction is still below normal, the most resrettable part of the business right now.
 Alabama iron will be in demand for some time to come, orders for delivery during the first quarter of 1907 having been offered the manufacturers. The product is being shipped in all direc- tions right now as well as being used in great quantities right at home. The better grades of Iron are very scarce in this district at present, that is for delivery under three months.
 Premiums are said to be offered for small lots of No. 1 and No. 2 foundry iron, immediate delivery In this State but the furnace companies are not in position to handle much of this busi- nees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
REVIEW OF
 COTTON CROP A1abama's Conditions
 Are Fine. SEVERE STORM IN DELTA Farmers Taking Short Rest Before
 Making Harvest.  In This state showers. Warm Days and Heavy Dews Have contribut-
 ed to Rapid Growth and z Fruitage. k- 2

Memphis, Temp, August 5-The Com mercial Appeals weekly summary of crop conditions covering the central states of the cotton belt. is as follows:
 Asevere rain and wind storm has caused complaints from the delta, but elsewhere throughout the cotton belt the outlook is most favorable The hill sections of Mississippi. Northern Alabama and Arkansas have found the past week exactly suited for cotton development
 Occasional showers, warm days and growth and frnitage. Some cores pondents predict that with the contin- uation for another month of existing weather conditions, a bumper crop will be marketed by the farmers of their sections. Shedding of bolls, forms. blooms and the appearance of blight are causing some uneasiness in the Mississippi lowlands, but with favor able weather conditions may not cut the crop short as much as now seems probable
 West Tennessee sends glowing re- ports, and incidentally the good news Is conveyed by practically all the cor respondents that good corn crop Is assured.
 Shedding in South Texas is more se- rious than previously reported and the boil weevil damage reports are more widespread.
 Except in the waterlogged lowIands cotton has been laid by and the far 1 mers are taking a short rest prepar- atory to harvesting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
BOY WANTED BREAD
HUNGER DRIVES YOUTH TO MUIR
 DEROUs ATTEMPT.
Emdeavored to XIII Man and Rifle His Pockets, But Was Nabbed by POllce-To Investigate
 Sanity.

New York, Aug. 5.--while apparent ly crazed, John carle. a homeless youth. crept behind William c. Pear son. travelling salesman walking in West 23rd Street today and plunged a long knife into his back.
 As Pearson fell, Carle began rifiing his pockets, but ran away when pass ers-by rushed on him. Half a block away he was captured by a policeman. to whom he gave the knife, saying, Here's whats left of it." The blade had been broken off, leaving three inches in Pearson's back. Pearson was taken to hospital where 1t was found that he was probably nortally wound ed.
 When taken to court Carle, who was much emaciated. and so weak as hard ly to be able to stand, said T made up my mind to kill some one and rob him. I was hungry. I had eaten noth- ing since Friday night. Yesterday stole fruit knife from a push cart and a few minutes before this man came along I made up my mind to kill the frs tman who passed. This man was the rirst and went for him.
 Carle was committed to Bellevue Hos pital for mental examination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
WMLIAMS'S CASE
HABEAs CORPUS HEARING BEFORE
 JUDGE WEAVER.
Birn, illgbam Judicial Officer Will Rule on Petition on Grounds of In- hanity-Much Interest in
 Outcome Over State.

Birmingham, Aug. 5,-(special. J. The Criminal Court room in this city win be packed to the doors tomorrow morning when Judge Samuel Weaver will call up the petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the case of John Will Hams, the Cullman County farmer, who was sentenced to he hanged on July 27 for the murder in April 1905, of State Senator Robert L. Hipp.
 The execution of Williams was stay ed by series of incidents. First, Will Hams refused to leave his cell in the county jail here when the Sheriff of Cullman County and deputies went to get him and before the man could be overcome by the use of ammonia the northbound tram had left the city.
 Then few hours later attorneys for the condemned man secured a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Weaver and the Sheriff of Jefferson County who had the prisoner in safe keeping. was served with notice to appear in court the next day. Congressman Sid Bowie, representing the State. offered motion of non jurisdiction and Judge Weaver, after listening to arguments in the matter, overruled the motion and de- cided to hSar the petition for an inc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
WEATHER FORECAST.
Washington, Aug. 5.--For Alabamas Iocaf rains Monday and Tuesdayy Iiwht. variable winds. mostly south.

vestigatjon as to the sanity of the pris- oner on August 6.
 An order was issued that Williams be remanded to the care of the Sheriff of Jefferson County and held here until the case was disposed of by the crimi- nal court judge.
 While no definite information is giv- en out, 1t is believed that Judge weav- CT will refer the matter of petition for writ of habeas corpus to inquire by jury into the. sanity of the con- demned man to the trial judge in Gull man county. However. there are others who believe that Judge Weaver is go- ing to give Williams a chance and that he will allow an investigation Into inc sanity of the prisoner, but will not permit the summoning of jury until the September term of court.
 Whatever he does, it will be neces- sa-y for the supreme court to set a new date for tie execution of the con- demned man, if 1t should be decided that Williams is sane. Considerable sympa- thy has been aroused in Birmingham for the condemned man. and several hundred dollars was raised here to se- cure legal assistance for the prisoner and to give some assistance to the fam fly in Cuilman county.
 Maay comments have been made outside of Birmingham on the case, and there are two sides of the comment.
 Judge Weaves has looked over many authorities during the wee just passed and it is believed that tomorrow when hs renders his decision in regard to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus he will have written brief. He will quote several authorities for his decision. no matter what 1t is.
 Whether an appeal will be taken from the decision remains to be seen. Attorneys questioned say that the case is such a novel one that In case Judge Weaver should decide that the pris- oner must go before the trial judge to present his plea for g trial by jury to establish his sanity Is could not be stated whether the attorneys could take an appeal If, on the other hand, the decision be that trial by jury would be given here to establish the sanity of the condemned man. 1t is not known whether an appeal could be taken.
 The sheriff of Cullnan county, the solicitor and others interested on both sides have arrived in the city to he present at the trial tomorrow morn 1 ing. The sheriff of Culiman county. fl | is believed, has been advised as tc what course to pursue in case he car get possession of the prisoner. There are some to say that the respite of the Governor was extended to meet sucF an emergency. though Governor Jelks | announced when Judge Weaver said he had Jurisdiction. to pass on the writ | of habeas corpus after the Supreme Court had affirmed the decision of the lower court and had fixed the date oi execution sthaf he was through with l the case.
 l Many citizens of Cu1Iman have ar rived here to watch the proceedings | in the case. Sheriff Burgin will have
 several deputies in the court room ir the morning to keep order and to pre-. vent any possible disturbance. There
 will be no demonstration whatsoever
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
FORECAST or WEEK.
Yachine Events wiII Re Main Features
 in Europe.

tA EWEUpEs
 One of the main events of the sport ing world in the coming week will be the Cowes regatta, which opens at Cowes, England, on Tuesday, under the auspices of the British Royal Squad ron.
 yachts belonging to the squadron will compete in handicap over the queens course for King Edwards cup. King Alfonso and Queen Victoria CT Spain, who arrived at Cowes August l, will witness the contests.
 Racing for Emperor Williams cup for yachts of forty-tons or over and for the challenger. cup offered by the Countess of Dudley for fifty-two linear rating class. are the principal events on Wednesday Thursday will witness the contest for town prizes for yachts of 100 tons or over, and for the cup presented by Lady Brassey, Tn addi- ton to a race for Mrs Almeric Paget s cup on Friday the last day of the re- gatta, an event has been provided Tor schooners of 100 tons or over for prizes offered by the squadron.
 On this side of the water, too. aquatic sports wi.l lave a large place in the events Of tHe week. On Wednesday the largest and fieetest yachts of the big fleet of pleasure and racing craft now taking part in the annual cruise of the New York Yacht Club from Glen cove to Newport, R. L, will race for the Kings cup over course off New port This race Is open only to sloops not less than 50 feet in length. and schooners not less than 50 feet in length.
 The grand circuit light harness meet will begin at Buffalo on Monday and the runners who have been at the big tracks around New York since early spring will open the racing season at Saratoga the same day.
 The golfing event of the week will be the Metropolitan Golf Association open championship in New York on Friday.
 One of the features of the week will be the unusually large national and international conventions held in va- rious sections of the country. Among these are:
 Monday, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. at Chicago; the National Association of Window Trimmers of America, New York; the National Amer ican Osteopathic Association at Put-in- Bay and the National United Spanish War Veterans at Albany.
 Tuesday-Internatio Glove Work CTS of America, at Milwaukee, and | American Photographers Association at Niagara Falls.
 dnesday--National Association of Master Steel Workers, at Indianapolis; Young Peoples Society of the United Presbyterian Church at Winona Lake.
 Friday--American Protestant Asso- citation, National Grand Lodge, at Bos- ton.
 saturday-National Haymakers' As- sociation at Bridgeport. Conn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
GEORGIA OUTLOOK GLOOMY.
Continued Excessive Rains Cause serI
 ous Deterioration in Crop.

ous Deterioration in Crop.
 Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 5.--Reports to The Constitution on the condition of the cotton crop from the Southeastern States are far from favorable, continued excessive rains in most all sections re- porting causing deterioration in the crop
 In all portions of Georgia, except the southwestern sections. where there has been lack of moisture, the rains have continued and the condition of the crop Is worse than 1t was a week ago.
 In North Carolina the condition is said to be the most unfavorable ever known in that State. If the weather Is favorable for the next six weeks, a good deal of the cotton will come out, but if August is dry and hot, much damage will be done.
 In South Carolina, the heavy rains during the week have caused eonsic- erable damage. the extent of which cannot yet be estimated. Destructive hail storms occurred in a few western and central counties, and high winds did considerable damage. Tn the lower section of the State where the rainfall has been heaviest, cotton is in grass, but in the upper sections the crop is in better condition.
 The comparative average condition of the crop in Florida today as reported by the State Agricultural Department is 73 l-2 per cent. Rains have been continuous and the crop is so badly fin grass that 1t is feared the yield will not reachs the average There Is still complaint of scarcity of labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
KILLED IN
 PISTOL DUEL Sensational Affair Near
 Springfield. BOTH PRINCIPALS FELL Charles Freeman Charged Keen With Assaulting Daughter, Men Were Armed for Each other and Firing Began On sight and Their Deaths Were Almost Instan-
 taneous.

Springfield. O.. August 5.---In the streets of Chadwick. a small town thirty miles south of Springfield to- day. Charles Freeman, merchant, and Robert Keen, Is years of age. fought to the death with revolvers.
 Suit recently was brought by Free man against Keene, charging the lat- ter with assaulting his Is year old daughter. Freeman was reported to to have threatened to shoot Keene on sight and both men went armed.
 When they met on the street today they drew revolvers and began fir ing. Freeman was shot twice, one bullet penetrating the forehead and another in the region of the heart. keene was shot three times. one bull let striking in the heart. Both men were dead when the spectators reached them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
PIcAYUNE's REPORT.
People of Louisiana and Mississippi
 Feel Optimistic.

Feel Opfimfstic.
 New Orleans. Aug. 5.-Reports from The Picayune correspondents In the cotton belt of Louisiana and Mississippi on weather and crop conditions for the week ending Saturday, August {, are optimistic.
 With but few exceptions, they re- port that almost ideal sunshiny wealth CT has prevailed the cotton bolls ma turing normally. The heavy rains of the preceding two weeks proved to have caused no material damage. though some sections still complain of slight scald, blight and rust. With favorable weather conditions permit ting the proper working of the fields. the finishing touches have now been put on.
 A number of the sections report open bolls Picking is expected to become general in the Mississippi delta, and some portions of Louisiana in about fifteen days. The yield promises to be considerably in advance of the aver age date, with the promise in some To- calities of the Government report of lSs per cent. general average being ex- ceeded Suffleiept moisture prevailed to assist in the proper development of the plant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
JUMPED TO DEATH.
Tragedy Attended Fire In Salvation
 Army Hall

St. Louis. Aug. Sire this after noon gutted the five story brick build ing at Sth and Walnut streets. oe- cupied as the Salvation Army head quarters.
 Joseph Matthews fell or jumped from the fire escape at the third floor and was dashed to death on the pavement About 20 men were asleep in the room- ing department but 1t is believed all escaped The loss is estimated at $5O,- 900, partially covered by insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
FLORIDA ENcAMPMENT.
Every Line of Railroad Busy Hauling
 States Militia.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 5.-Every line of railroad in Florida Is busy to- night hauling State militiamen and equipment to Tampa. where both reg iments of the Florida State troops will go into camp of instruction tomorrow. being joined there by regular army ar tiIlerymen from the forts near Tampa.
 The grounds selected for the encamp- ment were today condemned by Major Dapray as being unsanitary because of staEnant water and d new site was se- leeted at Arlington Heights. a suburb o fthe city. This will necessitate stren- uous work tomorrow laying out com pany streets and clearing. away under brush
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
coMMuNIcATIoN orr orr.
Uprising at seBastapol Feared
 0daaan AufhnHaSs.-

Upristng nt SebnstapOl Feared hw
 Odessa Authorities.
 Odessa Aug. 5.-Telegraphic con- munieation between here and Sebas- topol has been interrupted for the fast forty eight hours. Governor Genersi Kaulbars has not yet returned from 6ebastopol.
 Flashiight signals were exchanged at midnight last night between fine roof of the commandants residence here and torpedo boat destroyer a few miles out at sea. Thereupon the destroyer started at full speed toward the Crinea.
 There is a certain apprehension of impending events. For Este first lime in two weeks. Cossacks appeared fin town last night forming double guards at the residences of the Governor. the prefects and the commandants andN ar public buildings.
 Persistent reports are in circulation concerning conditions at the garrison. The French consul here has been in structed by his government in case of tives irrespective of nationality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
N.gro odd FeIIoyva.

Blrmingham, Aug. 5.-(Special.) )- Between 200 and 300 negroes gathered here today en route to Florence. to at- tend the grand lodge meeting of the Grand United Order Odd Fellows. which will convene Tuesday. A special train win leave nere tomorrow over the southern Railway via Parrish and Jas per for Florence. and 1t is expected that 800 negroes will go on the trip. The negro odd Fellows are increasing Tn membership rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
FIRE Ar ANNIsToN.
Barn of Ledbetter Produce Company ta
 Completely Gutted.


 Anniston. Aug. 5.-(Special. )-Short- ly after midnight this morning, the large barn of the Ledbetter Produce Company was destroyed by fire, with all the contents. including three mules. one horse and large quantity of feed stun. The origin of the fire Is uR- known The barn was valued at about $500 while the stock and feed stun loss will amount to about $1,000 All was insured.
 A number of citizens met with the Commercial Club yesterday. who were in conference with a number Of of1- cials of the Seaboard Air Line regard- ing the route over which the road will come to Anniston from the main line. twelve miles north of the city. The meeting was for the purpose Of hear inc arguments regarding the tonnage that can be offered by the various routes of entry. The matter will be decided at a meeting of the board of directors at Portsmouth during this week. ,., Calhoun County died late yesterday afternoon at his home at Four Mile. eight miles from the city. of Brights disease, after an Illness of nearly 2 year, He was 53 years of age ana leaves eight sons and Daughters The funeraI took place this afternoon at Four Mile church. conducted by Keys Baird and Chandler
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
Services to TdmIral Train!

Chefoo Aug. 5.-MemorlaI servIces for the late Rear Admiral Charles J. Train commander -in-chief of the '. s. Asiatie fleet. who died here Aug 4. were held on shore this morning Representatives of the Amrican French and Chinese fleets attended. The body was then conveyed to the battIship Ohio, which left tonight for Yokohama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
REPORTS COLLECTED.
Commercial and Labor Department Stu-
 dying Denatured Alcohol

dying Denatured Alcohol.
 Washington, Aug. 5.--In view of the recent law of Congress permitting the use of alcohol in the arts and indus tries free of tax, the Bureau of Manu- faetures of the Department of Com- merce and Labor has collected a num- Der of reports of United States consult ates on the denaturing processes from which it appears that similar law is in operation in Italy, France, Germany, Cuba. Belgium and other countries. Each of the countries named has it's own particular process of denaturiza- ton.
 So imperfect does the French Gov ernment regard the methods now in use for rendering alcohol unfit for con sumption or of utilizing 1t as an illu- ninant that prizes have been offered to the person offering the most ad- vantageous ideas on tne subject. New ertheless the reports in the aggregate recognize the possibilities of denatured alcohol based on the trials already giv- en 1t abroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
CHARGED TO AMERICAN.
Mexican Says CitIEen of United States
 Distributed Proclaim atiOn.

Mexico City, August o.-rhe I'm narcial charges that the recently cir eulated hand bills warning Americans to leave the country before September 1e were circulated by an unknown American who went from station to station distributing and posting the pretended proclamation.
 The ImDarciaI also asserts that cer- tain railway companies in Texas and California have taken part in promot- ing the circulation of false and sen sstional reports. The circulars were anparently signed by the Mexican league of railway employees, but this group of workmen declare positively that they had nothing to do with the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
TWO Nerroes Run over.

West Point, Ga. Aug. 5.-Otto Truett and Clarence Patillo, two negroes were run over and their heads cut of near here by a train on the Atlantic and West Point Railroad early today. The supposition was that the negroes had been murdered and their bodies placed on the track to hide the crime. but the coroner decided that the train killed the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-06
Killing over Nickel.

Evangeline. La. August 5.--A quar- rel over five cents led to an altercation lat eIast night which terminated in Fl c. Greggs, who came here recently from Pennsylvania, being stabbed eight times with a carving knife and fatal ly wounded by W. H. Crouch. of this place. Greggs. 1t is alleged. was the aggressOr.