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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
Onern Rox Ia.

In } other Western European coun- try is superstition so prevalent as in Austria Hungary. Quite recently the cham berlaiu's office changed the num- Der of box IS in the Imperial opera house and the imperial court theater to 12a, because the public objected to sitting in a box bearing this unluclSy number. None of the rich subscribers who take a box or a year wanted No. 1S and or single performances it waa just as hard to dispose of. But the superstition reached its height in med- icine Speaking at the health exhibit ion Dr. Heinrich Grun declared that in many instances superstition, and es. pecially local superstition was an ab- solute menace to public health. In the Austrian hospitals one finds no block or pavilion IS. no ward 1S, no stair case l3. Very few patients will con- sent to be operated on the 18th. And in this respect. Friday too. Is con sidered just as unlucky. At the Caris- bad, Marienbad, Gastein. and other famous Austrian resorts nobody wants to begin their cure on Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
E. T. GLENN DEAD.
Treasurer of the Alabama Polytechnic
 Institute.

Auburn, Aug. 3.-(speciaL)-E. T. Glenn, Treasurer of the Alabama Poly technic Institute, died this evening at II o'clock. He has for several months been in failing health. Mir Glenn was one of the most widely known and best loved men in Alabama. where he has spent the greater part of his 76 years.
 He had been treasurer of the school here since it was started in 1872, from the nucleus furnished by the East Ala bama Male College. which was In that year given to the State by the Metho- dist Conference. MT. Glenn's father, a leading Methodist minister of the ante- bellum days. was the founder of the latter school.
 MT. Glenn was born in Georgia but was raised in Barbour County, Ala bama. He has always been foremost in the councils of the Methodist Church and has been at the head of several branches of its work in Alabama
 Six children survive Mir Glenn. They are Miss Allie Glenn, Mrs. c. G. Perry and Mrs. E. H. Crenshaw of Auburn, Mrs. H. H. Smith of Union Springs and Prof. C. B. Glenn and Walter R. Glenn of Birmingham. A sister. Mrs. Mark Andrews of Mobile, mother of Dr. Glenn Andrews of Montgomery, also survives him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
HELD TO GRAND JURY
EMPLOYEs OF JACKSON LUMBER
 CO.,, BOUND OVER.
Nc Evidence Submitted By the De- fence, Foreigner swears That He Was Fearfuiiy Maltreated
 By Gallagher.

Pensacola. Fla, Aug. 3.--(Special.)- )-- The investigation into the alleged peonage cases at the camps of the Jackson Lumber Company at Lock- hart, Ala. was resumed this morning before United States Commissioner Marsh and was concluded tonight .re- sulting in three men being held un- der bond for their appearance at the nexe term of the United States Court on the charge of peonage These men are Woods Superintendent Gallagher. W. N. Grace and Oscar s. Sanders. the two latter also employees of the com pany. The bond of the former is $l2.- 900 and the two latter $l,0oo. which was given
 Many witnesses were examined dur ing the day. several of whom. how ever, had only heard of the alleged cruelty that had been practiced and 1t was not until Manuel Jordams, foreigner, was brought into court that anything of a definite character was secured.
 The latter's statement made through an interpreter was very strong, he swearing that he had been whipped with raw hides. struck in the face with clenched fists and kicked about the body and lower abdomen. He pointed out Gallagher as the man who had inflicted most of this punishment, because he had attempted to escape from the camps.
 During the period that the witness was on the stand, he frequently placed his hands over his abdomen and signi- fled that he was in pain from his in- juries. He came South, he said, twen- ty days ago. signing a contract with the understanding that he was to re- ceive good pay and fair treatment, but when he got neither, he attempted to escape and his punishment was the result.
 Mrs Mary Paul Jones and Mrs. Gib- son, residing at Laurel Hill, some dis tance from the camp, were also strong government witnesses. They said they saw a foreigner overtaken by three of the Jackson Lumber Company men and while one pointed a revolver at him, another beat him unmercifully with a whip. They turned their heads away, they said, to keep from wit messing this fearful sight.
 At the conclusion, the defense of- fered no witnesses, waiving further examination for the reason 1t was stated, that the testimony was such a character that 1t would be benifi- cial only if heard by jury. It Is stated that witnesses will be introduc- ed when the cases finally come to trial to disprove some of the statements.
 The condition of the foreigner Jor- dams was so pitiful that when he nn- ished his testimony a purse was made up in the court room to send him to a hospital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
TWO MEN ARE ADRLFT ON
 HIGH SEAS OF MEXICAN GULF

New Orleans, La. August 3.-News that two men are adrift in the Gulf of Mexico on scows without food or water was received here today by agents of the ocean going tug, R. W. Wilmot.
 Four days ago these men were cast adrift in a storm which broke the tow line between the Wilmot and four scows which the castaways were tend ing. The tug was then sixty miles out from Mobile. which port she left last Monday.
 When the seas broke the tow line those on the tug were forced to watch their comrades drift away franticaliy signaling but helpless before the storm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
REAR ADMIRAL TRAIN DEAD.

Casino Matinee today. Children 1oc Adults 25e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
Smuggling of Chinese.

St. Paul, Mlnn.. Aug. S.--A special to The Pioneer Press from Helena, Mont, says; David Hoover. United States Collector of Customs. at Gate way. Mont. and Quon Lee, a Chinaman, were today bound over to the Federal grand jury In bonds of $B.000 each to answer to a charge of conspiracy to smuggie Chinese into the country. The evidence showed the existence of an or ganizatlon for this purpose and that Hoover was to receive $20 & head for passing Chinese through the port of entry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
New scheme of the Navy.

Washington, Aug 3--In the last ses- sion of Congress there was some se- were criticism of the methods of tho navy in securing enlistments, 1t be- ing asserted that the pictures of a warship at anchor and trim sailors about to So out to her in a launch, fired the imagination of young men, who found the reality quite a different thing. Now it is proposed at the Navy Department to encourage enlistments by the use of moving pictures of act ula scenes aboard a manof-war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
NIoMPHIs ICE TRUST.
AHldavits that One Exists Introduced fin Court.

Memphis, Tenn. Aug. s-When the hearing of the suit filed in the Chan cery Court several days ago by J. w. Minor. an independent ice dealer. in which 1t was alleged that several of the leading ice manufacturers of this city had entered into an unlawful agreement. was resumed today before Chancellor Heiskell, five affidavits were filed by Minor in support of his alle- gations.
 Further than the reading of the af- fdavits alleging the existence of an agreement. no action was taken, the hearing being passed until Monday, to allow the manufacturers time to pre- pare their answer to the statement made by the affiants
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04

No assistance could be given by the Wilmot because she was also towing a dredge which did not break loose and on which there was also a crew. Hampered by this dredge and fear ing that to cut 1t loose in chase for the scows might mean death to those on the dredge. the tugs captain began a race against time toward ePn- sacola, Fla, intending to leave the dredge there and put back to sea for the scows.
 Yesterday the wf1mot. having brought the dredge safely to port. be- gan this search. The dredge and scows came from Vichsburg. Miss. passing the Mississippi river last week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
FIRE WRECKS HOME
RESIDENCE OF MRS. c. E. BAARCKE IS
 DESTROYED.
I<oss of Property on Virginia Avenue Is stimafed at S3,000. Family Was Preparing to Leave
 City.

On the eve of her departure for Denver. Colorado, to join her husband. who IS there for his health, Mrs. c. E. Baarcke sat across the street and watched her cottase 1ssr being practically destroyed by ire ias. evening. This is the second time the Baarcke residence has burned within the
 All of the household goods had been pack ed and Mrs. Baarcke expetced to leave to- day for the West
 She was unable to estimate her JOSS ias. night. It is thought, however. that sne damage Is fully covered by insurance The loss was roughly estimated at 5000.
 Almost beofre the fire had been oiscoVer- a neiRhhor of the Baarckes' telephoned an alarm at S:30 o'clock. as soon as the Flames appeared, but even then they had the cot- tase at their mercy Ths r,srs Mes, End steam s9s CTS and the chemical engine respondeo 10 the alarm and though the firemen did eves rything they could the house was sutteu
 It is supposed that the house. which was . comparativefy old seven-room cottage, caught from defective electric wiring: An electric storm was in progress at tns tiHe. s and this. 1t is thought. was respohSioie hor
 The residence was directly across the street from the site of the home Of MT. ago MT. Baarcke was for many years chief clerk in the local freight office Of the Western of Alabama Railway.
 Two More Fire Alarms
 The fire department answered two alarms yesterday before D. m. One or the alarms was in the neighborhood of the cooperage works, sent in at 1915 o'clock: alarm was sent in by telephone at 4:45 o'clock from Dreyfus's store on South Jack son Street. It turned out to be A false alarm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
Fr,eud of Lowell Dead.

London, Aug. 3.-Charles Hodson. for thirty years chief clerk of American embassy here. died today. MT. Hod- son served under eight ministers ana ambassadors. With the late James Russell Lowell particularly. he was on terms of intimate friendship ana he leaves a set of MT. LowelPs books, each inscribed to my dear friend" " and a most interesting collection of letters, MT. Hodson and MT. Lowell having kept up a correspondence after the latter left London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
Tennc..ce Mine Worker..

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 3.-District No. 19. United Mine Workers of Amer lea, in convention here today, elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 President, John r. Bowden.
 Vice President, T. J. Dunaway.
 Secretary Treasurer, J. S. McCracken. Auditors. A. NJ. Gregory, J. N. Pearl and J. S. Mcdonald.
 Members of the Executive Board, c. P. Reed, D. A. Vess. J. O. Tunstall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Kansas City Selected Rs Next Meet
 Place of Opticians.

Kansas City Selected as Next Meeting
 Place of Opticians.
 Rochester. N. Y, Aug. 3-Kansas City was selected by the American As- sociation of Opticians at the conclud- Ing session today as the place for hold ing the convention next year.
 The following officers were elected:
 Briggs s. Palmer Boston, President; J. K. Stebbins, Ashtabula, O., Treas urer.
 Members of the Executive Commit tee: Fred Pieper. Covington, Ky, and c. A. Folsom, Georgia.
 It was decided to have the legal de- fense committee continue its work, and 1t was authorized to formulate and publish a code of ethics for the so- ciety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
WILL MAKE CONNECTIONS.
4ong Pending Deal Between Tele-

LOng Pending Deal Between Tele-
 phone Companies is Completed.
 Chicago, Aug. 3.-The Illinois Tele- phone Construction Company. the tele- phone end of the Illinois Tunnel Com pany, 1t was announced yesterday, has completed arrangements to make con nections with all the long distance independent lines in the United States. long pending deal had been made.
 For two years the Illinois Tunnel people have been trying to get con- nections outside Of Chicago with the independent telephone association of America. This system extends from Maine to Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
DEATH OF MRS. ELLIOTT.
She Was a Highly Respected Residen
 of COlUmhfmn0.

columbiana, Aug. S.-(speciaL)- Mrs. J. B. Elliott died last night at 8 o'clock The funeral was preached at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the M. E. Church, after which the remains were inferred in the city cemetery. She left her venerable husband. Jefferson B. Elliott of near four score years. and six or seven children. She was a wo- man of fine Christian character, and wieIded an influence for good in the community in which she lived.
 The Farmers Union of Shelby Coun- ty is having a meeting here today The principal work before 1t Is the establishment of a County warehouse. There is a very large attendance. The meeting is being held in the court house. The places that are aspiring for the warehouse are Columbiana, Ca- lera and Wilsonville. The members of the Union are being entertained during their meeting by the citizens of the town. Hearty and cordial welcome addresses were delivered by Judge Longshore and D. R. NfcMillan, which were responded to by Colonel W. T. Smith of Wilsonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
INCREASED ALL PRICES.
Government Compelled to Go on Ope
 Market for Provisions.


 Market for Provisions.
 Washington, Aug. S.-Provision trusts and combinations in the Isth- milan Canal Zone succeeded in increas,, ing the price of meats. vegetables and fruits more than 100 per cent and forced the Isthmian Canal Commission to pass a resolution at recent meet ing enabling it's agents to buy supplies in the open market and without ad- VertisIng for bids.
 Members of the Commission say they discovered that all the dealers In pro visions who had sufficient capital to furnish the bond required of bidders on supplies had pooled their interests and ~ornered the contracts for all vegeta- bles, meats and fruits required for the Commission hotels and messes.
 The combination was in a position to demand prohibitive prices and the Commission was forced to change its methods and enable small dealers and producers to compete for the business
 As a safeguard the Commission res olution provides that not more than $500 worth of supplies Is to be bought daily in the market without asking for bids. This limits the purchases in open market to perishable provisions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
A+ c,mD nen HarrIson,

Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indian apolis. Ind. Aug. S.-Brigadler-Ge q F. Humphrey. QuartermasterGe Gen eraI of the United States army, and Brigadier J, Franklin Bell. chief of staff. are here to inspect the camp. Both officers have been inspect Ing Western forts. They will leave for Washington as soon as their work here is done, The general manouvers of troops in the camp of instruction be- gan today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
compIiments Roots Speech.

New York, Aug. 3.--A special to The Herald from Asbury Park N. J., says:
 "The most brilliant speech on the subject I have ever heard. It will do much good to all the countries con- cerned," said Senor Ignacio Caldereon, minister from Bolivia to the United States. when seen at the Colonial here last night and asked for his views on Secretary Roots speech at the Pan- American gathering at Rio de Janeiro. we of the Americas should be brought closer together" he continued. q have always ravored such a move"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
AT CASINO THEATRE.
Good Sized Audience Went to Park {

Good Sized Audience Went to Park to
 See "TvvO Old CrOnies."
 Despite the threatening weather a good sized audience went to the Ca sino Theatre last night to see the Wills Comedy Company in it's second perform ance of Two Old Cronies."
 There is music, fun and color in Two Old Cronies," and the audience seemed to get much pleasure out of the bill. Again Miss Dore and Miss shannon pleased with their songs and the pret- ty chorus women worked hard to give the patrons of the theatre their moneys worth.
 TWO Old Cronies" will be repeated at matinee today and again tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
DEATH FROM YELLOW JACK.
On Whole, However, Cuban Fever Stt-
 nation iS Good.

u0tTOn iN tENOus
 New Orleans. Aug. S.--A death from yellow fever near Havana was re- ported to the State Board of Health to- day by it's inspectors in Cuba
 Speaking of the yellow fever situa- tion in Cuba, President Irfon of the Louisiana State Health Board, which has over a score of inspectors in the tropical countries, said:
 The fever in Havana is under splen- did control. As to other ports in Gen. tral America. I can freely say that the precautions and sanitary measures are far peter than they were last summer. The fever scare last summer woke up health authorities in the tropical ports and there Is less fever everywhere this summer than there was last year"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
ALSO RAN ON RAMPAGE.

Casino Matinee today. Children 1Oc. du1ts 25c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
vo Agre.mep, Reached.

Mexico City, Aug. 3.-A committee of the strikers of the Mexican Central Railway and officials of the company have not reached any agreement as yet The local branch of the railway mechanics uniu- will endeavor to place their cCsF before President Diaz and will tahr occasion to assure him that no disorder c- violation of law is contemplated. A few men among the strikers nave returned to work. The union in all it's cranches now number 500 men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
RaIIroad reIegrnpher. Protest.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Acting on a complaint filed by H. D. Perham. Pres- ident of the Order of Railroad TeIe- graphers, acting Attorney General Rus sell today issued instructions to United States District Attorney Tinsley at Gov ington. ky, to make an immediate in- vestigation of charges that the Louis vile and Nashville Company has vio- lated the law in the matter of threat ening to discharge employees because of their membership in labor unions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
E1Ie PoIlcyhoIders' List.

New York, Aug. S.--An order direct ing the Mutual Life Insurance Com pany to show cause why writ of man damus should not be issued demanding It to file a correct list of its policy holders, was issued today by Judge In the Supreme Court The order was issued upon application of Col. A. M Shook of Tennessee. through Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the in- nolicYholders' committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
rxnIo.Iop fin Lioaor HOUse.

Houston. Texas. August 3.-W. l.
 Fletcher was instantly killed. Lee Brooks a negro was covered with burning alcohol and received burns which will prove fatal and the entire building was gutted by fire as a re- suit of an explosion In the rectifying room of the wholesale liquor house of Jophet and Company here this after noon. Fletcher was foreman of the de- pertinent in which the explosion occur red. The loss is estimated at S75,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
New Treaty with Spain.

Madrid, Aug. 4--Navarro Reverter. the Minister of Finance. has announce ed that a new commercial treaty be- tween the United States and Spain prob- ably will become effective September 1. Spain enjoys benefits equal to those of the most favored na ton. The duration of the treaty Is not set forth. but years notice from either side is re ouired sor its renouncement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
c, WOolf, Aged Citizen. Run Down by Car

He
 of Mrs. CEapp.
 The automobile of Mrs O. A. Clapp struck Gus. woolf, an aged citizen of Mont gomery on Court Square yesterday evening about 6:30 o'clock and Mir. Wolf was pain fully but not seriously injured
 Mrs. Clapp was driving the machine at the time of the accident. Her daughter was in the car with her. She has owned the automobile about a week and is not experienced in driving it. Witnesses of the accident said that Mrs. Ciapp did not seem to have control of the machine which was not driving fast She undertook to turn aside to pass pedestrians and in doing so ran into Mr Woolf. who was directly in the course of the car.
 Mfr woolf. who is about 70 years old was picked up from the pavement He was bruised about the legs and suffered from the shock He was put in a carriage and sent to his home at 511 South Hull Street Late last night he was reported to be rest ing comfortably.
 The accident greatly shocked Mrs. Clapp and she showed much concern as to the condition of MT Woolf.
 Soon after she stopped the machine Mrs. Clapp was notified by Patrolman W. J. White to appear in the Recorders Court this afternoon to answer a charge of caus- ing a collision.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
RecentIon For Root.

Rio de Janeiro. Aug. 3--Prefect Pas sos today took Secretary and Mrs. Root on an automobile trip to Tijuca. a mountain resort Later Mir Root paid his farewell visit to President Alvese, after which he went on board the cruiser Charleston, where the Secretary held A reception. The cruiser will sail at D. m., and will take AmbassadcT Griscom and Mrs. Griscom as far as Santos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
RentIessuess in Odessa.

Odessa, Aug. 3.-The growing rest lessnes@ among the troops composing the garrisons in the southern pro- vinces is being carefully watched by the provincial commanders. revo- lutionary manifesto was circulated to- day declaring that Russia Is on the eve of military and naval revolution which will be sharp and desper-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
nemn.ter WIT Not Appenr.

Cannonsburg. Pa, Aug. 3.-Fearlng g A demonstration. Coroner Slpe has de- cided not to have Elmer Dempster. the murderer of Mrs. Mar garet Pearce and her two children present at the inquest. which will be held here. this afternoon. Little Rob- ert Pearce. the fourth victim. who was dangerously wounded, Is doing well and will probably recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
CONDITION IS S2.9
UIGURES OF CROP REPORTING
 BOARD FOR JULY 2S.
I'm Alabama, It Is s3 as Compared With s3 Fer the Ten Year Average.
 Table of the
 States.

washington. Aug. 3-.The Crop Re- norting Board of the Bureau of Statis- tics of the Department of Agriculture in a bulletin issued at noon today. finds from reports of the correspondents and agents of the Bureau that the average condition of cotton July 25 was S2.s as compared with s3.3 on June 25. 1908; 74.9 on July 25. 1905: s1.e at the cor responding date in 1904, and a ten year average of SPA. ., Tho following table shows the condi- tion on July 25 of this year with the Resnectiye ten year average:
 S.n.aa T,Ix 26 Ten year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
SIX THOUSAND OUT OF WORK.
All Because One Man Failed to Pay
 Dues to Union.

Butte, Mont, Aug. 3.-The five mines of the Boston and Montana Company shut down at o'clock this evening, the men being notified that the prop critics would remain inactive until the strike of the smelter men at the Great Falls smelting plant of the company had been settled. Three thousand men are rendered idle in this city. besides a number of ore train crews It devel- ops that one man, who are in arrears of his union dues, is tie cause of the whole trouble, which thus far has thrown 5000 men out of work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04

that organization had signed agree ments for an eight hour day. On the other hand 1t was insisted for the as- sociauon that s6 per cent of the employ ing iithographers throughout the coun- try had refused the eight hour day and will fight the strike to the end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-04
yo.. eA so, .OOO at FrIsco.

Hamburg, Aug. 3--At an extra meet
 Ing of the stockholders of the Ham nnrg- Bremen Fire Insurance Company held here today, the directors informed he stockholders that the total losses If the company. as the result of the san Francisco disaster. amounted to s4. S65, ,00O, and 1t would. therefore. be secessary for the stockholders to pay 90 per cent on the capital