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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
DEFECTs IN AoT.
1Ilaw. Founa F Law. aor Reelamatlon

Flaws Found in Law for Reclamation
 of Arid Bands.
 Washington, Dec. Is.-What are con sidered defects in the act for the re- Tclamation of arid lands were pointed out in a general discussion in the Sem ate today during the consideration of a bill to amend that act.
 No action was taken on the measure as Senators desired to indulge in fur ther debate than was permitted during the morning hour.
 Objection was developed to the pro- vision in the bill increasing the salary of the Director of the Geological Sur veY from $6.00O to s1O.OO0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
Steel Worl,a sn1h

Wilmington, Del. Dec, 1S.-4The ex. tensive works of the Diamond Steel Company in this city, were sold at re- ceiver's sale today. In accordance with a decree of the United States circuit court. following proceedings Instituted by creditors and bondholders. The plant was purchased by John B. Newl kirk and Company of Philadelphia, and 'the price was S575.OOO. The purchas- CTS represent a syendicate of stock holders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
NO TURF wAR.
Kentucky State Racing Bureau Adopt
 Sweeping Rules.

Sweeping Rules.
 TouisvfIle. Ky Dec. 1S.--Rules sweeping in their relation to turfmen, trainers and jpckeys were adopted here today by the State Racing Commission and the Breeding Bureau.
 Action was also taken. which. 1t Is believed, makes the war impossible at any time in the future, so far as Ken lucky is concerned. between the Amer ican Turf Association and the Western Jockey Club.
 One rule Is to the effect that any rep utable turfman, trainer or jockey can secure a license to operate on any track in Kentucky. sas
 Another rule Is that where an owner. trainer or jockey Is ruled of the turf In Kentucky, he can, appeal his case to the commission. He is assured of fair nearing before a decision is rendered. :
 Any reputable turf organization can secure a license to operate a track II the application for license Is made thir- ty days before the econtemplated open ing day of such meeting.
 T The e commission adopted altogether about 22o rules
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
PHOENIX FUEL FAMINE.
@-S--- No oil fin City and Wood is dReaerted

No oil, fin City and Wood is dReacrted
 TO.
 Phoenix, Ariz.. Dec. 1s.--A fuel fam inc prevails here. There is no oil and the gas and electric companies shut down tonight. The company is not pre- pared to use wood. The people must resort to wood for cooking and heat and usel Kerosene and candle lights. Newsrapefs and other plants are us- ing power from the street car company which has enough oil to last for a few days. The Santa Fe- Is disseminating some trains a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
HUTTON nEATs Horra.
Retains His Title mNs ls-a E1alk Lls
 afTfamwNfmt

Retains His Title m& ls-9 K1alk Lsms
 BiTffaEdtst. Z.
 New York, Dec. 1e-George Sutton stin holds the 1893 baIk hns billiards, having tonight successfully defended the title which he won from George slosson a few months ago against the challenge of Willie Hope. who holds the worlds championship at 18-1 game
 The contest, which took place in the big hall Of the Grahd Central Palace. was rather disappointing as young Hoppe did not play up to the standard expected of him.
 He was the favorite. but from the be- ginning. seemed to be off his play, and in only two innings did he show Rny- thing like his customary form.
 Sutton jumped into the lead at the start and with TOT and fifty. in the first two innings, secured an advantage which the younger player could not overcome. Sutton was in fine form, bus at times he seemed i'll at ease.
 Score:
 sutton--lO7. 50, 2. 6. Q. s25. 4, Q, g, O 47, 97. 4s. 0. [, 37, 2s, 4s-Total. 500.
 Hoppe-o, il. 13. G. 0, l4,I, 3. 3, IT y0, 02, 6, 24, 7s. 17, 0. 0.0-Total, 26s.
 Average ls l-1s. High runs Ts, ss and 24
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
RnckefeIIer Nor In It.

London. Dec. 1s.-The Rev. F. Aked
 pastor of Pembroke chapel, Liverpool, who has been rendered the pastorate of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York, and who is said to have been offered later the most famous pull pit in this Kingdom, in a letter to the secretary to the Congo Reform Assoeia- ton published today says that Mir. Rockefeller assured him that neither he or any member sK his family has .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
Railroad Labor BIII.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-Representatives of all the railroads entering Chicago held a conference here today with the heads of the various railroad labor organizations. with view to framing a new railroad labor bill to replace the La Toilette bill now pending in Con- gress. The entire labor situation was discussed and both sides agreed that some measure mutually beneficial should be agreed on. It is expected the result ultimately wlli be attained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
KenfwcI<Ian Shoots Five.

Charleston, w Va, Dec, 1s-In a ROw near inc postofice or Blue Creek last night. George Goodwin. a Kentuckian. shot five men, one fatally. William Armstrong. whose lungs were perfor- John Cart, shot about the eyes; Mark Cart. shot In the right hand; Walter Cart shot in hip and shoulder and Laurie Kelley, shot in the arm After a raca with the sheriff. who shot at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
NTavora 10 ArbItrnte.

New Orleans, Dec. 1s.-General Man arer Fay of the Southern Pacific Rail- road has announced his willingness to meet the mayors Of the different muut- cipalities aloag that line in conference to settle the differences between the brotherhood of Raliway Clerks and the Sonthern Pacific Company. Mayor Behrnlan of New orleans announces that inc meeting will take place in Houston on Thursday next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
COINS NEW WORDS.
Underwood Made "'PencIIaneOus" Notes
 on The Racnrd

N~NNA "SS~ MNWS TENAcAAAACpuAN NOteA
 On The Record.
 WashingtonS Dec. 1S.-Representativs Gaines (TenRs), coined new word to- day in the House while correcting the Record in which was printed last Fri- days colloquy between himself and MT. Underwood (Ala.). regarding the in- crease in members salaries.
 He spoke of some of the changes as "interpolated pencilaneous writin" on the stenographer's copy, and said they gave wholly different construction of the controversy and he wished that Mir. Underwood's remarks be given as shown by the stenographer's notes and not as corrected by him. The mem bers had a hearty laugh over the word "penchaneous,' but generally appeared to coincide with MT. Gaines on the broad proposition that copy must not be changed Eif 1t interferes with the remarks actually made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
Mnnterron Pleada auIltx.

Uhca, N. F.. Dec 1S.-At Herklmer
 today Henry N. Cary. publisher of The Morning Telegraph of New York City, and W. B. Masterson, writer for the same paper, this afternoon pleaded guilty to contempt of court in criticis- ing the conduct of the Gillette murder trial and paid fines of $50 each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
OKLAHOMA BOUNDARIES,
COns1l tutiOnaI Convention Plans For
 seventy-SIx Counties

Guthrie, Ok. Dec. 1s.-Ihe report of the committee on boundaries which will be presented to the constitutional convention will provide for seventy six counties in the new State. forty to be formed of what Is now Indian Ter ritory and thirty-six from Oklahoma
 The other provisions of the report are that no county may be organized without having property valued at $1, 100000 and the county seats are not to be located even temporarily by the convention. Tomorrow the preamble and the initiative and referendum plank will be voted on.
 President Moore of the national good roads association, addressed the con- Vention this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
ys-IIl Iasne NVarrants.

New York, Dec. lS. lS.--F'elIowing a roeetine today of the committee on securities of tAe New York Exchange announcement was made that the di- Teotors of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st Paul Railroad had agreed to issue warrants in TOO share lots as 'rights'' for the new preferred and common stocks. the issuance which was made public yesterday. F
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
AMENpl ALCOHOL LAW.
Special Arrangements for Distillers O
 Small Quantities..

Special Arrangements TOT OASUAANES o
 Small Quantities..
 Washington, Dec. 15.--Senator Hans brough today introduced an amendment to the free alcohol law, allowing the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to make special arrangement for the de- maturing of alcohol distilled by persons in such small quantities as not to jus tify the additional expenses of an in- dividual warehouse for each distiller as required by the law.
 It Is the opinion of Senator Hans brough that if adopted this amendment will admit of the installation, by indi- viduals or groups of farmers, of agri- cultural and produce stills such as are now in successful use in Germany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
Vvawea Are AdvanceJI.

Biddeford, Me- Dec. 1S.-The Pep perin Manufacturing Company, a cot ton goods cencern' this afternoon an- nounced an advance in wages of about 5 per cent, About 5000 are. employed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
FORTY DOLLARS AN AcRH.
Estimate of Federal, GeoIOsist On In-
 diaa Coal Lands.

UtaA Coal LaH0gs aWashingten, Dec. 1S.-Director Walcott of the Geological Survey, again testified today. before the special Sem ate committee which is Investigating the extent and value of the coal and oil lands of the five civilized tribeB in Indian Territory and Oklahoma
 He was unable to fix value on the 637,O00 acres of coal lands Involved, but estimated that $40 an acre would be the maximum for the best land and that 1t would vary from s5 up to that figure.
 He said there might be small areas worth as high as $100 an acre on ac- count of local condition. According to his estimate the maximum value or the lands would be little more than $17, ,O0O. .000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
WreeIZ in nTer,no

San Antonio, Fex,. Dec. ls.--A special From Monterey, Mexico, says:
 News has been received here from Pnebla telling of a railroad wreck that occurred between that city and Taeotepee, The wreck '~as caused by, the bolt of an engine falling on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

Mayor W. M. Teague announced yes terday that in all probability the prls- oners to whom he is to extend official
 pardons as Christmas gifts will be re- leased from incarceration Saturday night. The list of prisoners, with in formation as to their offenses and terms served has not been completed by Recorder E. F. Baber and Chief oi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

track causing the whole train to % down precipice. The enginee, and
 nremen were instantly kiiied. soua ot the passengers, 1t Is reported were also killed and others friurad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

Goodwin six times, he was captured
 and brought to jail here. The row be- gan over triviaa dispute between two of the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

We .eN the Anest Ifne Of Buggies
 and Carriages fin the city. When you want a Arst-class buggy call and see uN.
 MONTGOMERY CARNAGE WORKS CO.,. 211.21B Bghb St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

Police ". II. Taylor. but upon its re ceipt the Mayor will select those whor he thinks merit pardons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

.Tust the Thipg for old Laiies A Christmas gift that will be appre. ciated-a pair of Growers Soft Shoes adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

penny invested in the concession grant,
 ed by King Leopold 10 an American syndicate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

The Alabama Power Company o' cadsden, Etowah County. a corporation formed for the purpose of supplying power and lights, yesterday filed cer- tfcate of incorporation with the Sec retary of State. The incorporators in- cIude W. P. Lay, Earl Lay and Q. Hood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19
NEWS IN BRIEF

A marriage license has been issued from the Probate office to D. W. Pier son and Olga Dreyspring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

The Governor yesterday appointed Ave notaries public They are; Anne Kelley, Pine Hill, Wilcox County; pr. A. J. Wood. FranlEville, Washington County; J. B. HilliRrd, Troy, Pike County; Roland T. Shugart BirminE- ham, and H. A. Page, Samson. Geneva County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the United States court yesterday by Cato Watson and Joe Dlxon of Montgomery, and T. J. Sand CTS of Columbia, Houston County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-19

The State Board of Convict Inspect DTS held its regular monthly meeting atf the capitol yesterday. Several con- tracts for clothing and provisions were let, and a number of routine matters were disposed of.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
New Primary Law In Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, May II. - After a
sens ational speech by Lieutenant
Governor Sherman, the special ses.
sion of the Illinois legislature, which
was called by Governor Dineen to
enact primary election law, resulted
late yesterday in the adoption OF a
bill framed by Speaker E. D. Shurt-
left. The measure had close call,
receiving bare majority in the
house. 1t is expected that Governor
Dineen will sign the bill making it a
law July l. The passage of the bill
is considered a victory for Governor
Dineen, as an effort was made to
bring about final adjournment with
out the enactment of any sort of q
primary law. Lieutenant Governor
Sherman's speech was made after be
had announced the vote in the senate.
He denounced the bill as humiliatine
failure.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
\ Filihustcr That Failed.

WASHINGTON, May ls.-Reminis-
cent of the stressful days of the Forty.
seventh congress We're the scenes
about the house today. Hardly had
the journal of the house been ap.
proved when the democrats under the
leadership OF Mr.. Williams, began
the first real tilibuster in that body in
a number of years, their object being
to defeat the bill paying to the estate
of Samuel Lee. of South Carolina,
$40, 4S2 for allowance made by reason
of the election of Lee, q negro con.
testant for a seat in the Forty.
seventh congress.
This bill has been reported favora.
bly, by nine congresses-six times by
republicans and three times by demo
Gratis. The certificate Of election
which Lee contested was given to John
S. Richardson. The committee on
elections reported in favor of Lee
a vote was taken on the resolution &c
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
Brited Railroad Employees.

PHILADELPHIA, May Is. - After
hearing much testimony concerning
donations of stock to officials aud en-
ployes Of the Pennsylvania railroad
BY soft coal mining companies, the
Interstate commerce commission ad-
iourneG today until next week, when
It will resume its sessions in this city:
aud when it will proceed with its in.
vestigation of the alleged discrimina-
tion of the railroads in the the distri-
button of cars.
F. L. Sheppard, general superin-
tendent OF the United railways Of New
Jersey, was examined today as to his
stOckholdipgs ia coal companies and
alleged privileges given the Berwiu.
White company at the tide.water. F.
A. Cross, western manager of the Key.
stone Coal and Coke company, told
of men in the motive power depart.
ment uf the Pennsylvania railroad
who owned stock in the various coal
companies.
Edward Pitcairn, traiumaster oc the
Pittsburg division, admitted having
accepted stock in Goa! companies and
r. B. Freeman, another trainmaster,
said he received Christina. presents OF
money from coal companies.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
man; and that If their homes are lost,
at least the fire has cleared the land
for them, and thus much labor is
saved
To Open Crow Reservation.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Commis-
sioner Richards of the land Office su-
thorized the statement today that the
presidents proclaim alton opening to
settlement the Crow reserv alton has
been prepared, and would be issued
within few days. Registration will
begin June Is. Owing to lack of funds
in the contingent fund Of the land Of
flee, the commissioner addressed .
communication today tojthe house ap.
propriations COMMITTEES, asking for
$50, 900 appropriation for immediate
use for the Crow and Shoshone open.
ings. The sundry civil bill will not
have passed both houses until too
late for the Grow registr alton, but
Chairman Tawney assured Represen-
tative Dixon today that the committee
would report special bill next Tues
day carrying s25, 900, covering the ex-
penses incident to the Grow registra-
ton and opening.
The house confereesl on the Indian
appropriation bill are baking at
Senator Clark's amendment, provid-
ing for the opening of Ithe Blackfeet
reservation. They insist that this IL
too important legislation to be put
through congress in the form OF .
rider on au appropriation bill. Sen.
ator Carter this afternoon went before
the conference committee and made q
strong argument for the retention Of
the amendment, but 1t is doubtful
whether the house conferees can be
compelled to accept 1t. If it goes out
Of the bill now, it will be at least two
Iyears before action can be secured
opening the reserv alton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
Railroad Gave Rebates.

PHILADELPHIA, May l7.-That the
Pennsylvania Railroad company gave
rebates as recently as 1908 was the
charge made today by Frank B. Wig.
ton, head of the Morrisdale Coal com.
pany, before the interstate commerce
commission. Mr.. Wigton's statement
caused something of a sensation be-.
cause of the fact that, while the com.
mission was in session in Baltimore,
Vice President Thayer, ofthe Peunsyl.
vania railroad, appeared before the
board and stated that the company
had made no allowances or conces.
sion in the soft coal region and &C.
cused the Pennsylvania Railroad com.
pany of discrimination in the allot-
ment of coal cars, citing cases to SUBJ
stantiate his charges.
He was asked by counsel for the
commission if he had any knowledge
Of rebating by the railroad company.
He said. in reply, that since the re.
tirement of W. II. Joyce, general traf.
fic manager Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, there had been no rebating as
far as he knew. Within few months
previous to the retirement OF Mr..
Joyce. however, he said. lie had re.
caived rebates amounting 10 from 81
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
MOrmOns Quit Business.

SALT LAKE, May 1.-THE Mormon
church is going out of business. Its
principal Salt Lake holding in the
Utah Light T. Railway company is to
be taken over by S25, 900, 900 COR
poration of English and American
capitalists, which will also acquire the
Ogden Street railway and build an
electric line from Juab county, Utah,
to Oneida county, Idaho, to be known
as the Inter.Mountain Consolida ated
Railroad company and to be incor-
porated both in Utah and Idaho.
The Salt Lake & Los Angeles rail-
way, another church property, has
been sold to local syndicate for
$5OO,OOO. This road is l3 miles in
length and runs from the city to the
lake.
President Joseph F. Smith of the
Mormon church is quoted as saying
that the divorce OF religion from bust.
ness is made on account of the fact
that Mormons whom the church
sought to protect years ago no longer
need the protection of the church in
business affairs. The church entered
business to assist converts and stran.
gers belonging to the church, but as
they now are on firm footing the
church withdraws from business en-.
tirely.
If this policy is completely carried
out the sale of the traction interests
viii! be followed by the sale OF stocks
in banks, sugar factories, the great
Il. c. NJ. l. department store and
many smaller enterprises. 1t will be
nothing less than commercial revo
luton which will profoundly affect
the political and social life OF the
state.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
The American sheep Industry.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-There are
80, ,500,O 900 odd sheep in the United
States, which, If placed in q single
line, would extend 1885 miles. or
once around the world and back
az ain from New York to San Francis.
co. According to advance sheets OF
the annual census OF sheep and the
wool business Of the United States,
just issued by the National Associa-
tion of Wool Manufacturers and con.
sidered the authority on the subject
by everyone in the business, there are
IS, ,62l ,466 sheep fit for shearing in the
United States, as compared with 49,
342 ,O72 the preceding year.
Montana has the largdst number of
sheep of any state in the union, s..
POO, 900, which produced last year 81
100000 pounds of wool, washed aud
unwashed. This shrunk to l2,8l8, 900
pounds when secured, or sixty-six per
cent, and the valuation was sS.S44,-
400
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
Frisco Situation Improves

SAN FRANCISCO. May ls.-Since
the army began to take account OF the
food distribution the number of ra-
tions issued has been reduced from
800, 900 to $4,000, and the number of
supply stations reduced from 300 to
95.
The change from the distribution of
raw food to the community kitchens
is expected to still further reduce the
number receiving aid. 1t is expected
that twenty kitchens will supply the
whole city. These will be in opera
tion within a week.
The scarcity of bricklayers has led
the Masons and Bricklayers associa'
ton to announce raise in wages
from S. to s. a day. 1t is believed
that higher wages will attract skilled
labor from outside cities and hasten
building operations.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
Railroads Will Assist.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l9.-Active
work on the clearing away OF debris
is to commence on large scale In
the near future. Representatives Of
the five railroads, Southern Pacific,
Western Pacific, Santa Fe, Ocean
Shore and the United will confer with
the contractors Of the city tomorrow
as to the most feasible scheme for
commencing the gigantic task.
All of the railroads have run spur
tracks throughout the burned sections
and it is believed that when work Is
actually commenced rapid progress
will be made. 1t Is expected that
report on the plan will be presented
to the committee of forty or Monday
morning next
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
Naturalization Is a Boon.

WASHINGTON, May 17.--After the
passage of the naval appropriation
bill today the house went into COM
mittee Of the whole to consider the
so.called naturalization bill, which
has been under consideration for two
months.
Decentralization Is a farce in this
country" said Mr.. Hepburn, OF Iowa.
In fifty years, he said, he had known
Of but one refusal on the part Of a
Judge to naturalize an alien. ut is a
notorious fact," remarked Mr.. Hep.
burn, ''that courts admit men as a
matter of course. They are often ad.
vised that an applicant is not compe'
tent for naturalization, but making
citizens goes on without hindrance.
The naturalization law is looked upon
as joke.''
He believed that naturalization
should be looked upon as a boon,
and that if sacrifices must be made
in getting courts OF competent juris.
diction for purposes of naturalization,
that the object attained was worth the
sacrifice. MIR. Hepburn was of the
opinion that frauds in the issuance oi
naturalization papers were perpe.
trated in state courts and not in fed.
eral courts.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-05-23
Grand Jury Foreman Arrested.

OMAHA, May IS. Joseph Grow,
postmaster of Omaha, and foreman of
the recent grand jury which returned
indictments in the land fraud cases,
was today arrested on an indictment
by the federal grand jury, charging
him with attempting to obstruct
justice. 1t is charged that Crow tried
to bribe the members of the grand
jury of which he was foreman, to pre-.
vent the Indictment of Rev. G.. Ware
of South Dakota, who was recently
convicted Of land frauds. Crow was
released on $500 bonds.