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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
HAD ENDURANCE CONTEST.
BnIloOns Sail from PittsheId Acrosa
 Border of Vermont.

Pittsfield, Mass, Oct. 22.-Two ball. looms. Centaur and LOrient, which re- mained here after the auto-aerial race between balloons and automobiles fos the Hawley cup had been declared off last Saturday. participated in an en- durance contest today which carried them many miles over Northwest. [. ern Massachusetts and Southern Ver- mont.
 The L'Orient outssiled the Centaur by about three hours and half. finally landing in the little mountain town of Jamaica. Windham County Vermont. fifty-seven miles from this city.
 The balloons rose at 10:20. the Gen. teur carried Charles T. Walsh. pilot. and Major Samuel Reber and Capt. .. F. Chandler of the United States Sig nal Corps; L'Orient was piloted by Leo Stevens, who had as his companion Capt H. W. Hedge. President of the Aero Club of America. The balloons were in sight of each other for about three hours and after them sped three automobiles. which had been entered in the Hawley cup contest on Saturday, The Centaur was slightly behind L'Orient in crossing the Vermont bor. der and after getting over Bennington. Walsh decided to land.
 The descent was successfully accom- plished on the slope of Woocford Mour- tain. The occupants of the Centaur said on landing that they considered their object accomplished and that their trip had been highly successfui from a scientific standpoint. The Gen. taur reached q height of 6,200 feet.
 After seeing the Centaur finish. Pilot Stevens of LOrisnt, decided to keep on. Twenty.seven more miles or sopthern Vermont was traversed ana at 4:30 LOrient descended MT. Stew ems said EOrient went 5000 feet in the air Above the clouds the heat was so intense that all outside clothing had to be discarded. At ono time the thermometer registered 106 degrees.
 Twenty-Five minutes after the Gen. taur landed. an automobile driven py by the side of the car. Half an nour later an automobile owned by c. II. Bishop of Lenox arrived. Both n,G- chimes had followed the balloons IS an were out of sight much of the time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
STOP IMPORTING GOLDl
Secretary Shaw Thinks He l
 EnOQGh for Prevent lrne.

Secretary Shaw Thinks He Has
 Enough for Present Gse.
 New York, Oct. 22.-Secretary Shaw authorizes the announcement this afternoon that on Tuesday the 23rd. deposits to facilitate gold importa- tions will be discontinued.
 He said In connection with the an- ncuncemcnt that importations had exceeded his expectations and he be- lieved for the present America had quite It's share and he had no dispo- sition to disturb conditions in Europ , by continuation of that method of relief.
 Secretary Shaw also announced that he would stimulate national bank ctr- culation to the extent of eighteen mill lion dollars by accepting approved se- curities and government onds for deposits already made, t.e bonds TO- leased to be used immediately as a basis of circulation without withdraw al from the treasury.
 He does not object to the assign mnet of the bonds to her banks than those now holding them. but t" insure their use they must remain in the treasury and in addition to bank taking out the circulation must agreo to retire the same between the 18th day of March and tue 10th day of August. 1907. The banks will be re- quired when taking out their circula- ton to make application for its re- tirement and the order of per cent. of retirement from mon.h to month will be determined by the Treasury pe- partent.
 In this way SIS. DOC. 00c of addition al circulation can Immediately be used and gradually retired during the spring and summer onths. Secreta. " Shaw expects to demonstrate in limited form tho benefits of an elas- tic currency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
SNOW STORM
 IN COLORADO No Precedent for Bliz-
 gard. THE ENTIRE SLOPE AFFLICTED Live Stock and Late Fruit Suffer
 Heavily. Telegraph Wires Have Been Prostrat- cd and Railroad Schedules Dis-
 arrangea-Flakes Stfil
 Falling In Denver.
THE ENTIRE SLOPE AFFLICTED

Denver. Colo, Oct 22-Snow. wind and cold have extended over nearly the entire country between the Rocky Mountains and the Missouri river to- day. causing heavy losses of live stock and late fruit. Telegraph wires have been prostrated and railroad schedules disarranged.
 The storm Is almost unprecedented for severity at this season of the year, and takes rank. according to the weather bureau. with the snowfall on April P and B. 1885. Up to 6 o'clock this afternoon about twenty inches of snow had fallen in Denver, much of which had melted. and indications were that snow would continue to fall to- night.
 At some places on the eastern slope of the mountains the snowfall meas ures three to four feet While the temperature on the plains has fiuc- tuated from 20 to 90 above zero. 1t has been much colder at higher attitudes At Corons. the highest point on the new Moffatt Denver-Salt Lake rail- road. two degrees below zero early to- day was reported.
 At Emery Gap. on the Colorado Southern railroad. snow drifted nine feet deep. and traffic was practically tied up today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
CAN'T GET sILvEIRA.
-nited States Has no Extraditton Tre-
 aty With VeneHuela.

Washington, Oct. 22.--The United States can take no step to bring about the extradition of Silvelra, the Cuban banker wanted in Havan and now said to be in Caracas, .enezuela.
 There Is no extradition treaty be- tween the republic of Cuba and Ven ezuela, and the United states cannor interfere in any way in the case, ae- cording to State Department officials who insist that the relations or thl' government to Cuba are not such az to justify American participation in any manner to have Silveila extrad' kted = Consequently Governor Iagoon ot Cuba may ask President Castro or Venezuela to permit Silvcira to oe taken by Cuban authorities. but tho outcome Is dependent entirely upon inc will of President Castro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
POLITICS /. IN NEW YORK Both Candidates Again
 Active. HEARST MAKES A SPEECH Hughes Confers With State Chair
 man Tim Woodruff. Charles F. Murphy Rea.~. Ills Alie- glance to lndependence League
 Candidate and Tammany Abs,dons Auto City

New York. Oct. 22-Political actfv- ity was renewed with energy today by the gubernatorial candidates upon whom. thus far. has rested the burden of the campaign. Both held informal conferences with leaders among their supporters during the day and tonight appeared before large audience.
 The Independence League held meeting at Madisoon Square Garden where all who could get inside heard W. R Hearst. the Leagues candidate for Governor. and other candidates of the League and Democratic ticket. The Tammany Hall committee which plan- ned to tour the city tonight in auto- mobiles, holding many outdoor meet ings abandoned the trip at the last moment in deference to the gathering at the garden.
 Charles E. Hughes. the Republican nominee for Governor. after talk with State Chairman Woodruff this afternoon, left for Kingston. where he spoke tonight MT. Hughes will be away ten days.
 Alter seeing MT. Hughes today. MT. Woodruff sent out a warning to Re- publican leaders. The State chairman fears over-conhdence and urges party workers not to belittle the strength Of the opposition.
 Charles F. Murpny, leaoer oi AdM many Hall, again declared Tammany allegiance to the Independence League as represented in the Democratic State ticket, and advocated the election of MT. Hearst.
 The Independence League won a vic- tory, possibly of widespread conse- ouence, when the Board of Elections decided that the managers of the League, having named a full State ticket, were entitled to say what can didates should be placed under the scales, the emble moi the League. The action of the board will come before the Supreme Court for review tomor- row.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
TEACHER INDICTED
CHARGED WITH MURDER OF IN.
 SANE MAN.
Psfneipar az Hish sekAsa ss SenesserS win Turn State's Evidence Against Fellow Attendants
 in Hospital at Lexington.

Lexington, Ky. Oct. 2o. Special )- Horace Champion. principal of the high school at Jonesboro. Ala. has been in terer of Ashland. Ky. while the lat ter was an inmate at the Eastern Asy- lum for the insane In this city.
 The killing of Ketterer occurred last summer while Champion was attend ing school here and employed as an attendant in the asylum. Fred Phar- ries, D. M. Adams and J. A. Claggett, fellow attendants. have been jointly indicted with Champion in the crime.
 The trial of the men is set for to- morrow. Attorney Thomas w. Cham pion. brother to the accused. came here today and informed the prosecution that his brother would turn States ev- idence If the State would not prose- cute him. The compact was made and Champion was notified by wire to hasten to this city.
 w. G. Hobbs, attorney for Pharris, said in court this afternoon that Cham pion had entered into a conspiracy with the State to throw the blame of the murder on Pharris and protested against the compact
 The court, however, only took the matter under advisement. and will not answer until tomorrow. During a re- cent investigation of alleged cruelties to patients at the asylum. 1t was dis closed that Ketterer's skull was crushed in fight With the attend ants last summer.
 The attendants alleged that Ketterer had fractured his skull by falling against 8 bath tub. The grand jury took up the case and brought the in dictments charging the above named attendants with murder. Fearing that Champion would escape 1t was given out to the press that he was in Lou isiana, but he was kept under surveil- lance until his brother assured the commonw edith he would come here to testify for the State
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
QUARTERS TOO CROWDED.
Secretary Metcalf Makes Inspection
 EIlia Island.

inspection to tho immigrant station on Ellis Island today. Victor Metcalr. Sec retary of the Department of Commerce and Labor. declared that the detention quarters on the island were too smali and overcrowded.
 The Secretary was accompanied on his visit of inspection by Frank F. Sargent. Commissioner General of Im- migration. After looking the deten- tion rooms over MT. Metcalf said that some changes must be mane.
 Ellis Island. he said. was too smaif to admit of great enlargement. He hoped Congress would make an appeo- priation to increase the accommodate tions and suggested that one way Of lessening overcrowding would be to establish examination boards fin Euro- pean ports to determine the eligibility of immigrants for admission. :-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
NEwsBOY's FRIEND DEAD.
Issao ssweeIf, CIothisg Merchant, Dtes
 From StrauxuIafiOn.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Isaac Woolf. head of large clothing company. was found dead in his bed yesterday at his res- idence He had died of contraction of the windpipe. which caused strangu- lation. He was 5i years ol.
 For the last twenty-five years MT. Woolf had been known as the news boys friend" Every year he gave newsboy's dinner. From unpretentious beginnings-there were 100 ragged ane hungry little guests at the frst-the feast has grown to one of increasing importance, numerically considered.
 Last year 10000 newsboys and other hungry urchins from the streets and poorest tenement districts attended the Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone con sidered MT. Wloolf as his personal friend, and the clothing merchant en- couraged this feeling.
 Many of them had been to previous dinners given by the man. who, in his boyhood, had been a newsboy himself. There were $50 turkeys and many other good things. The expense vas $5.0OO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
AMENDED CoNsTITUTIoN ADOPTED
Endowment Rank t" Have Voice in
 Mninr GenernI,s EIcctl0n.

New Orleans. oct 22.-Ihe amend- ed constitution of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythtas was aospted today.
 Most important among the new pro visions is one giving tn" endowment ran.; T voice in the election or It's ma jor general. Heretofore this oihcer has pecn nominated ana elected by the members of the Suprem" Lodge. Hereafter he will he nominated by the General Assembly of the "nd"wment rank Tlus nomination will then he laid before the Supreme Chancellor and if EA approves 1t the Supreme Lodge will vlte thereon.
 The amended constitution retains the age ltmir for entry Into the order at 2l Other amendments wer" adopt cd as reported on by the Committee of the whole of the Supreme Lodge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
FRISCO RELIEF WORK.
Red Cross Society Finally Approve
 Estimates of Committee.

WashingtOn, oct. 22.-'Ine Executive Committee of the Req Cross has final ly approved the estimates of the San Francisco Relief Committee for the continuance of the relief work in that city up to July 1 next.
 Originally placed at $6.hoo,OO0. these estimates have been reduced by It. tie more than S700,c00 upon the re- ports of the Red Cross spec.al stafr Most of the money required Is already in sight as the San Francisco Com- mIttee has balance of $l.3S2,o00 with thrilled subscriptions subject to cali of s9OO.0H1.
 The Red Cross proper holds q little over $2.6O0. .0u0 The estimates were nnDroye1 with the conditlon to which the San Francisco Committee assented. that no further claims for damages be Daid out of the relief funds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
Minimize Anti-Amcricnu Feeling.

Iondon. Oct 22.-Thc TOkiO corre- srondent of The Daily Express says inc Japanese Government is endeav- orinr to minimize as nun as possi- hle the anti-Amcrican sentiment. Tho authorities have issued reassurIne in semi-oficial newspapers The Ministry of the Int erior is dlscour- aging mass meetings called in the bg towns and several anti American agl- tators would be severely dealt with if thev persist in their campaigns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
PEOPLES LOBBY.
Close Tab to Be Kept on Work of Con-
 gressmen.

Washington Oct. 22.-Members of the Governing Committee Of the "Peo- nJe.s Lobby" civic reform. met at inc Raleigh Hotel today and elected Mark Sullivan of New York temporary Chairman and k. M. Allen or ken- tucky. Temporary Secretary.
 Committees were appointed to draft nlans for the establishment of per manent bureau in Washington. At tomorrow's meeting it is said den- mite scheme will be determined upon Tor tba work to be done the first year. According 10 ono of those interested In the movement. the object o: the or ganization will be to scrutinIze ana keep a record of the work doae by Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
Twenty Persons Injured.

Foraker, I. T.. Oct. 22.-An east bound passenger train on the Midland Valley Railroad was wrecked several miles west of here today and twenty persons are reported injured The D. Clary. Claremore, I. T.; G. w. FL liott, Arkansas City. Kas.; l. T. Hen derson. Rockford. H.: c. M. N. John son. Arkansas City, kas,; Elsie M Bruce, Pawhuska. Ok.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE WINS.
Only Party Which Has Right To Use
 Scales Emblem,

New York. Oct. 22-The Board of Elections today sustained the conten- ton of the Independence League that 1t has the exclusive right to the use of that name and to the emblem. pair of scales
 The matter will be carried to the Supreme Court by the protestants.
 One effect of the decision will be that Democratic candidates for Congress. Senate and Assembly. who filed peti- lions as Independence League candi- dates will be prohibited from appear ing on the ticket under the balanced scales when the Independence League has a candidate of its own in the field.
 It is expected that the case will reach the appellate division on appeal by next Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
ORDERED TO PROVINCE.
Seventeenth Infantry Hurried to c
 Puerto Prfnrine.

Seventeenth Infantry Hurried to Quit
 Puerto Principe.
 Havana, Oct. 22.-Because of the unsettled conditions In 7uerto Prin- cipe province. where armed rebels are still lowering on the outskirts of the capital. committing depredations. 3os men of the 17th infantry, under com mand of Col. John T. Van Orsdale. will be ordered there tomorrow.
 Under Secretary Mora and General Montalvo. warden of the penitentiary. tendered their resignations this after noon, giving their reasons that they desired to hinder Governor Nasoon in recognizing the government. These resignations have not been accepted.
 Yellow fever has been stamped out in Cruces which has hitherto been re- garded as the most dangerous cen- ter Of the four patients there two died and two recovered. The fever situation here is unchanged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
BANK OFFICIALS INDICTED.
Charged With Receiving Deposits
 Knowing Institution InsOlvent.

Shreveport, La, Oct. 22.-In the District Court today indictments were returned against Albert H. Leonard. P. J. Trezevant, C. $. Bauman and R. I. Mayfeld, former officials of the defunct Merchants and Farmers Bank and Trust Company of this city.charg- ing them with having received depos. s. it's and created debts wing the bank to be insolvent and In a failing condition.
 The bank. which had a capital Of s100. 900. suspended operation fast April. It had the largest saving d"- nosits of any banking istttuti"n ir inc city. The deposito after organ . izing and working for several months succeeded in having indictments re- turned against the officials who are among the most prominent citizens of Shreveport.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
HERALD IN COURT.
James Gordon Bennett Yanked Up on
 His Personals.


 New York. Oct. 22.-AppearinS through counsel today the New York Herald corporation, James Gordon Ben nett and Manley M Gillian. pleaded to indictments found against them in the criminal branch of the United States Court.
 The indictments contain eight counts EacE charging the defendants with having deposited in the post of- nee certain specified copies of The New York Herald containing alleged improper personals. the same constitu- ting unmailable matter according to the United States statutes.
 The defendants interposed pleas or not guilty with the privilege of with drawaI within three weeks anc the substitution Of demurrers Of other mo- tions by counsel. No ball was re- quired. As result Of these indlct- ments the other cases of the govern ment against individual edttcrs Of The Herald was dismissed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
Attend school of Omcer..

Fort Riley, Kas., Oct. 22-Lieuten- ants Charles Diaz. Carlos Gonzales, Ro- dnIfe Casillas and Arterra Certucha, of The artillery branch of the Mexican army arrived at Fort Riley tonight to atten6 the school for officers here. They will be here until late next spring. Of1cers of other Southern Republics are expected here to attend the school of aplication for cavalry and field arr tillery during the winter term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
NATIVE PRESS JUBILANT.
Faith ia Declared In Promises of Phi
 Ippine Government.


 Ippine Government.
 Manila, Oct. 22.-The native press is jubilant over the proposed changes in provisional boards and declare faith in the promises of the Government Some credit Governor General Smith for the results of the assembly of gov ernors. Foreigners, however. are with holding their opinions of the assembly's recommendations
 The native papers believe the pro- posed changes will be beneficial at this time and that Congress will ap- prove of the suggested changes. The governors assembly also recommends that Fflipinos be made assistants to the heads of bureau departments and that governors and municipal presi- dents be given the power to pardon in cases not involving fines in excess of 200 pesos.
 Many minor recommendations are also made The chief recommendation of the governors assembly is that the manner of the selection of provincial boards of government be altered and that several of the members be elect cd instead of being appointed by the insular government. These members are now American . finder the proposed order Filipinos will be chosen fer these ofilces thus giving Ftlipinos control of the boards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
Rannna Crnn RuIned.

New Orleans, oct. 22-The stedmer Anslem. which arrived here today. re- ported that so great was the destruc- ton of a hurrisane whic hpreceded the Cuban storm in point of time and struck the coast of Spaish Honduras. that not a bunch of bananas was to be secured from that coast. The Anslem had 1000 punches of bananas aboard. although she usually carries about lo,- 900 punches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
RECEIVED FAVORABLY.
German Foreign office Likes Secretary
 Roots Suggestion.


 Berlin, Oct. 22-The announcement that Secretary Root has decided to ap- point two tariff experts to visit Ger many and consult with German cus- toms officials and boards of trades for the purpose of obtaining material for possible notifications of administra- tive features of the American tarin laws, which have been the subject of much complaint on the part of Ger man exporting interests, was received in the Foreign Office here in the most favorable spirit -:~
 The fact has been that the group of officials at the Foreign Ofice dealing with the subject of proposed new com mercial arrangement between Ger many and the United States did not know precisely what step to take next fin re-opening the question which. Tn It's normal course, must be settled by June 30 next. It is believed here that Secretary Roots decision ts likely to contribute greatly to an ultimate un- lerstanding on ti:e subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
DENIES sILvEIRA's STATEMENT
Partner of Bank Wrecker Says He Lief,
 Nothing.


 Havana, Oct. 22-Silveira's partner denies the statement published from Caracas that Silveira left the firm sol vent with $1.500,000 assets against lia- bilities of $70O,O00.
 He declares that Silvera left nothing with which to meet the firms obliga- tions, and that after making unsuccess- full efforts to secure loans from two Havana banks. Silveira took with him $63,00O in cash. The firm will now pay all its obligations and then go in- to liquidation.
 Captain Anderson, of the Carmelina, declares that when the vessel was three miles off the Cuban coats, Silve- ira ordered him to change hie course for Venezuela, alleging political req sons. Before complying with the or der the captain called the mate to wit ness the signing of documents to this effect. Captain Anderson was greatly surprised on arriving here to learn of the charges against Silveira.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
Italian Minister Appointed.

Mexico City. Oct. 22.-Count Ceasare Ranuzzi Segni has been appointed Ital- ian Minister to Mexico. He succeeds Aldo Nobili. who for some time has been away from his post on a leave of absence. The new Minister up to the time of his appointment was the secre- tary of the Royal Commission of the new Institute of Agriculture. which was made a success through the efforts of David Lubin of Sacramento, Cal, and the King of Italy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
ORDERS NEW BUILDINGS.
Governor Magoon Finds Evidences of
 Graft in Cuba.

Havana, Oct Ex-Governor Magoon. as a result of the deplorable condition of things which he discovered yester- day At the national asylum for the in- sane has ordered the immediate repair of the old. and the erection of new buildings.
 The Governor found that while hun dreds of patients were sleeping on the floor. the management saved $5.000 from the food account which MT. Ma goon has ordered applied to the imme- diate purchase of bedding and cloth ing. Though the Cuban Congdess ap- propriated a sum of money for the im- proyement of the asylum, for some req son unknown. the money was not ex- pended. The Governor has ordered an investigation of this affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-23
Tn Prevent Corrupt Elections.

Albany. N. Y. Oct. 22--"The Associa- tiou to prevent corrupt practices at elections" is the title of a corpora tion which filed a certificate of organi- zation today with the Secretary or State The Association is formed to enforce all laws relating to election ex- penses and the prevention of corrupt ion of voters. The directors include: Herbert Parsons, John G. Milburn. New York; D .Cady Herriok of Albany, and Edward M Sheppard. Brooklyn.