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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
7T % INTEREST IS NRATE BILL Still Absorbing Topic in
 Washington. THE SITUATION IS CONFUSED Senator's Do Not Know How They
 Will Vote. Bailey Is Expected to Present an Amendment and it Is Being Await ed with the Greatest interest
 by All.
THE SITUATION IS CONFUSED

Washington, March S.-Regardless of the fact that the Statehood bill was the only question discussed in the Sen ate today, the House Railroad Rate bill continued as an absorbing topic and groups of Senators met in earn est but informal consideration of the many propositions that have been sug- gested in the way of amendment Without doubt no bill has been before Congress in years that has been given so .nuch attention when the issue be- tween the opposing factors has been one that could be settled through the use of so few words
 The question is the choice of the words.
 terstate Commerce Commission has from the first been the only real issue between the opposing factions. One faction, that supporting the bill in It's present form, declares that 1t has no objection to railroads having their day in court. and 1t has made the assertion that this is provided by the present bill. The other positive faction con tends that it wants the same thing but that the bill should provide for this in specific terms.
 There are other factions which have amendments, such as the Spooner plan for impounding the difference between the commissions and the railroads rate pending determination of the equity of the former and the Sena- tors advocating the Bailey proposition declaring for a full review by the courts but limiting the power of the circuit courts to enjoin the orders of the commission.
 Senators are Confused.
 There are many Senators who admit frankly that they are not experts on the subject Of railroad rates. and that they have been confused by the vari- ous plans that have been submitted. These Senators say that they will have to await the debate on the bill before they can feel certain of their position. On this account an accurate poll of the Senate cannot be made.
 Supporters of a judicial review amendment have, been more sanguine in, tbeir expressions concerning the fituaffOn since the speech made by Senator Bailey yesterday. On. the other hand the friends Of the House bill seem to have been encouraged by the same speech.
 Several Senators will answer sena. tor Bailey's speech. Among these is Senator Nelson. He takes the position that Senator Bailey has brought for ward a plan that is not in harmony with the constitution.
 Democratic Senators arc disposed not to enter into a general discussion of the rate bill until Senator Bailey'S proposition has been presented. He was called to Mississippi today by the serious illness of his father.
 Senator Aldrich, the leader of the Republican Senators who are seeking to amend the bilL is in New York, called there by the illness of his daughter, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
TO ABOLISH GRADE
HOUSE SEEMS "A FEAR THE MEAS
 URE
BiIi Providing fer fhe Abolition of the Grade of Lieutenant General in the Army of the United
 States,

Washington. March s.--The House today passed the t7dian appropriation hill carrying S7.Tsb,62s. 1t then pro- ceeded to tangle itself up over the bill to abolish the grade of Lieutenant Gen eral in the army.
 The result was an adjournment for lack of quorum after members had been locked in the hall for half an hour and the assistant sergeant at arms had been scurrying to the various hotels in search of members. The vote to consider the bill showed an over whelming sentiment in it's favor and as it is the pending business under call of committees, it will probably be reached and passed in due course.
 There were only a few verbal and minor amendments made to the In- dian bill. Mir. Crumpacker acted as a censor on the measure under the five minute rule, making many points of order to various paragraphs. In each case however, he withdrew his objec- ton after an explanation had been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
PEARCB URGES HIS BILL.
Says National Hanks Take Part
 in POlitica.

Says National Hanks Take Part i'm
 in POliticA.
 Washington. March S.-Representa- tive Pearce of Maryland, appeared be- fore the House Committee on Banking and Currency today to urge favorable action on his bill to inspect national banks more carefully for the proven tion of national bank contributions to campaign funds and to prevent nation al banks from offering inducements to state federal or municipal officers for the purpose of obtaining deposits Of public moneys.
 MT Pearce said he knew of countries where national banks manipulated q party machine for the sole purpose of electing county treasurers who will de- posit public money according to the orders of the banks. He reviewed the insurance scandals in New York and said national banks have unquestion- ably contributed to political campaigns inst as the insurance officials did.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
oompanies Wnl Re Merreh.

Chicago. March S.-Asspecial meeting of the stockholders of the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company and of the Chicago and Alton Railway Company was held today at which it was voted to consolidate the two companies under the name of the Chicago and Alton Railway Company. The securities of the two old companies will be exehanR- ed for those of the new corporation and it Is estimated that the outstanding in- debtedness of the new company will be about $230o0000 less than that of the two companies which it has sup planted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
The senate Committee.


 Washington. March S.-Today afford ed the last opportunity for general de- bate in the Senate on the statehood bill and the entire time of the session was devoted to that order of business. Starting with a speech by Mir. McCum- Der, which began a few minutes after II o'clock, there was no cessation in the speaking until the adjournment late in the evening.
 The time was occupied by three Sen ators, Mir. Beveridge supporting the bill and Messrs McCumoer and Patter- son opposing it.
 The Indiana Senator contended that while Arizona and New Mexico were unprepared for separate statehood, it was unjust to keep them out of the union as one state. He took positive ground against the Foraker amendment which allows each territory to vote separately on the question of join ture.
 MT. McCumber opposed the joining of even Oklahoma and Indian Territory and Mr. Patterson held that Arizona and New Mexico should be admitted as separate states.
 Under agreement arrived at a week ago, the Senate will begin voting on amendment offered to the bill tomor- row and the final vote will be taken before adjournment for the day. The time previous to o'clock will be de- voted to ten minute speeches on the bill and amendments
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
STEER ENCOURAGES Jul oRs.
They Have Been SOreIy Taxed by Long
 Trial at Savannah,


 Savannah, Ga. March S.-What had bid fair to be an absolutely uninter est ing session of the Federal Court in the Greene and Gaynor trial today vas saved from such fate at the eleventh hour by Judge Emory Speer. who made the jury talk of some length designed to make them more Contented with their lot and to sustain their energies which have been so sorely taxed by the long trial and the isolation to which they have been subjected.
 Judge Speer dwelt with emphasis upon tho necessity for safeguarding the public funds and stated hypothet- teal case wherein the jurors might b. trying persons accused of the fraudu- lent embezzlement oi funds of the ju- TOTS own counties
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Eseortn for NrIs.lonnrles.

Shanghai. March S-The Protestant missionaries at Sui Chow. province of Kiang Si. have been escorted to Kiu Kiang. The Catholic missionaries at Sui Chow refused to leave the place and the Governor Is sending another escort for them. The Chinese con- cerned in the recent rioting at Nan Chang province of Kiang Sl have con fessed their guilt, but maintain that they were justified in attacking the Catholics as tho latter had stabbed the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
OMNIBUS HATCHERY BILL.
In The Measure Is s25,OOO For Ala
 bamn.


 Washington, March S.ZThe House commlLtee on merchant marine and fisheries decided today to report fav- orably an omnibus fish hatchery bill including all the proposed government hatcheries agreed upon as presented In separate bills and involving an aggre- gate of about $500.000. The bll4 au- thorizes the secretary of commerce and labor to select sites where the location is not designated. among appropria- tions made are the following: Ala bama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina. New Mexico. Indiana, Ken lucky. $25.O00 each; Mississippi. $15,- 900.
 The bill also carried s2,000 for addi- tional land at Cold Springs Hatchery. Bullockville, Ga, and authorizes the department of commerce and labor to establish a fish cultural and bilogical station on the G...l of Mexico at or near the Florida coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Policemen Under suspensIon.

St. Louis, March s.-lwo sergeants and eight patroImen were today sus- pended from the police department by acting Chief of Police Gillespie pend ing charges, it is said, that will be formally opened against them before the police board All the men were un- til recently on duty in the central dis trict, which is the one now being in- vestigated by the grand jury relative to charges of grating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
nnnnnef tn CenernI smIfh.

Manila. March S--General James F. Smith. recently appointed Governor of the Philippines, was rendered popu- lar banquet previous to his departure for a six months vacation trip by way of Europe. There was ii large attend anee including representatives of the provincial governors and the governor general was given magnificent send of. He enjoys great popularity in the Islands
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09

tonight the revenue cutter Seminole ani the tugs succeeded in turning the bow
 toward deep water. and Edgerton Par-
 sons of New York. representing the and Clyde interests, who has arrived here. hopes to get the yes seI afioat tomorrow. Most of the cargo
 was lightered and brought to this city. the weather is very rough outside, the vessel is believed to be In no danger unless the wind shifts 10 the southeast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
TROOPS ORDERED OUT.
Violence Was Threatened Policeman
 Who shot Farner.

WHO Shot EhKM&@Fs
 Columbia, s. C.. March S.-John Ma rion Ashley. white farmer of Honea- path. was shot and probably fatally wounded tonight by Policemen White, who was endeavoring to arrest Ashley.
 The wounded mans relatives and friends soon gathered and threatened to do violence to the officer. Fearing se- rious trouble, Governor Hayward was notified and requested to hurry troops to the scene. Accordingly the Ander- son company. under command of Lieut. P. K. McCully. Jr., was dispatched to Honepath by special train.
 At late hour tonight Governor Hayward received a telephone mes sage stating that all was quiet and no further trouble was apprehended.
 The policeman was taken to Ander- son jail for safe keeping.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Fl. n. Rogers Al White House.

Washington. March s.-H. H. Rogers and John D. Archbold. of New York. vlce president of the Standard oil Company. were in conference with the President at the White House tonight. Neither of them would discuss the na- ture of their call. They arrived in Washington early iu the evening and expect to leave tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
SITUATION NOT HOPEFUL.
Feared That Russian ReastiOn will
 I.anh An AEnra rlnnnhIa

Lead to More Trouble.
 St, Petersburg, March, S.-The new organ of the constitutional Democrats, the Reich (Speech) edited by Professor Paul M Milukoff and M Hessen. for merly editor of the Prova, discusses the present political situation in a tone that is far from hopeful.
 The paper fears that the dissensions among the liberal element have falsely encouraged the government to the be- lief that strength will result from push = ing reaction to a point where it will provoke another and greater revolu- ton.
 The paper prints wha purports to be a secret circular from Minister of the Interior Durnovo to agent of the gov ernment instructing them to employ all their energies in the villages to pre- vent the election of radicals to the national assembly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
TO GROW COTTON.
English SDInners Said To Be Seeking
 Land in Georgia.

EMH IEEM OWEWWUEH sN6AIINE
 Land in GeOrgiR.
 Dublin, Ga. March S.-It IS stated that English spinners are endeavoring to purchase one hundred and forty-five thousand acres of land in this section of the State on which to grow cotton. There are in Laurens county 25,00O acres of the land in question This land Is the property of Norman w. Dodge of New York.
 It is said that recently an English man and man from Virginia ap- preached the Georgia agent of Mir. Dodge and asked for a price on this land. A trade was not made but the two men went to New York to con clude the negotiations with Mir. Dodge personally
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Mnv ,rnrrr waldorf Astor.

Richmond. Va. March sit is an- nounced here today by one of her fam lily that Mrs. Robert Shaw, nee Lang horne, sister ot Mrs. Charles Dana -.lbson.- is engaged to be married to Waldorf Astor son of William Wal dorf Astor, of London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09

young Hebrew. at an early hour this morning. after retiring with his wife at & house on Market Street. secured a gun, shot hls wife and then himself. He died instantly. The woman never regained consciousness. and died d short while after being found several hours later. They came from Savannah a few days ago. They were married six weeks ago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Efforts to FIoat Navnhoe.

Wilmington. \. C.. March S.-In view of unsettled weather conditions today the work of lightering the cargo of the Clyde Liner Navahoe, ashore inside the Cape Fear Bay, was abandoned and the lumber, cross ties and shingles aboard were jettisoned. On high tide
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
EDITOR KILLS ANoTHER.
publication Of an Article the Cause of
 the Tragedy.

Shreveport, La. March S.--L. Stuck ey, editor of The Peoples Demands, was shot and killed at Colfax, La. this morning by 4. M. Goodwin, editor of The CoIfax Chronicle.
 The cause of the tragedy was the publication of an article by Stuckey re- flecting on the character of Goodwin. The shooting occurred on the depot platform Goodwin fired three shots all of which took effect kpling stuckey almost instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09

Panama Canal zone. The estimate was made by General Allen, chief signal officer of the army, who prepared 1t at the request of Secretary Taft note enclosed with General Aliens report states that both army and navy of- ficers believe the cable necessary to American interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
NOW WITH THE JURY.
Matthews Case Nearing End After
 Long Trial.

Long TFials
 Greensboro, N. C., March s.--At s:15 o'clock tonight the case of the State ys. Matthews went to the jury and at II o'clock they were locked up for the night. For six days they had been listening to evidence and the argu- nents of lawyers. Then on the sew enth day after the delivery of his charge by Judge c. s. Ferguson the whole thing was gone over and for nine hours the jury listened to the reading of the three hundred and eighty odd pages. of evidence in the case.
 Judge Ferguson's charge to the jury was a good deal of d surprise to many people, inasmuch as it had been gem orally thought that the verdict must either convict of murder in the first degree or acquit. The Judge instruct ed the jury, however. that they might bring in a verdict of murder in the first or second degree or manslaugh- ter, or acQuittal,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Estimate for Cable.

Washington, March S.-Secretary Shaw submitted to Congress today an estimate of S927, ,00O for the construe- tion of a cable from Key West, Fla. to Guantanamo. Cuba, and thence to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Avatrla npd C;ermanx ToRether.

Vienna. March S.--The Neue Freie Press states that Germany has sent an official to Vienna for the purpose of keeping Austria informed as to instruc tions which Germany IS transmitting to its representatives at Algeciras as the result of the interchange of views there. and that Austria has sent cor responding instructions to it's dele gates to the conference,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
a1OO.Oo0 for Jamestown.

Richmond, Va, March S.--The con- ference report on the appropriation of $10O. .OOO to the Jamestown Exposition was agreed to in both Houses of the General Assembly today This assures ths appropriation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
stO.OOO.OOO Increase In Capital.

Richmond, Va. March S.-The stock holders of the Atlantic Coast Line ,eting today and passed a prepared by the Board of authorizing the increase of of the company from $50,- $60.O00,OO0. A number of financiers from New York, and Wilmington. N. C., were The meeting lasted not quite nutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
Corhin Reaehes san rranclscn.

San Francisco, March S.--Major Gen. eral Corbin recently commander of the army in the Philippines. accompanied by his wife and personal staff arrived from Manila.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, March S.-For AIabamai Fair Friday and Saturday, light west winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-09

rot Wife and Himself.
 a. Ga, March s.--M L. Cohen,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-10-30
Admit Guilt.

Crown Point, Ind, Oct. 2S.-Carl
Packard and Fred Gerserung, the two
men in whose room house maid acci-
dentally exploded a charge of dyna-
mite at Aetna Thursday, fatally injur-
ing herself, blowing up the boarding
house, and endangering the ne,ghbor'
ing Aetna powder plant, admitted Fri.
day that they were members of a
gang which plotted to blow up a Lake
Shore train unless the railroad Off.
cials gave them $4,000. The men deny,
however that they participated in the
attempt which was actually made on
Wednesday night. The prisoners are
being sweated for the names of their
accomplices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-10-30
Toledo Ice Fight.

Toledo, O., Oct. 2S-Once more over
whelmed in defeat and within the
very portals of the workhouse three
members of the convicted lee trust
were again rescued from the cell by
the efforts of their counsel Friday aft
ernoon. Crushed by the decision OF
the circuit court, the ice men were
remanded back to the common pleas
court for execution of the sentence of
six months Imprisonment and a fine
Of $7500 EACH Their lawyers then
availed themselves of statute by
which the trial court has authority to
grant a stay of execution of sentence
or sentences in such cases for 80 days
or less, pending the appeal on error
to the supreme court from the decision
of the circuit court. This application
was taken before Judge Julian H.
Tyler, and the Judge granted 80 day
suspension. Judge Parker, presiding,
briefly announced the conclusion of
circuit court, without giving the rea-
sons therefor. These will be embod-
led in a lengthy opinion which J"nge
Parker will prepare and which he viii
submit to Judges Haines and Suili
van before filing. The three brief con-
clusions announced today by the court
are as follows:
First-that the circuit court has jur-
isdiction in the cases.
Second-that the Valentine anti
trust law in constitutional.
Third-that the case made out by
the plaintiffs in error-the ice men
was not sufficient in law for the re.
versal of the Judgment of the common
pleas court
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-10-30
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

10
wilds, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George II. Gresser, of North Claren-
don avenue, entertained about 25 of
her little boy and girl friends at her
home Sunday, from 1 o'clock to s.
The occasion was the celebration of
Miss Wilda's fourth birthday. Music
and games were INDUCED in and the
party spent happy afternoon.
Not the least enjoyable was light
luncheon for which the dining room
was tastily decorated with pink dra-
peries and chrysanthemums. Miss
Wilda was the recipient of many gifts.
The little tots returned home at s
O'Clock wishing the young hostess
many happy birthdays and voting her
good entertainer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-10-30
MIN ERAl CITY.

Mineral City, O., Oct. 26.-Miss
Daisy Weller spent few days the
past week with friends in Canal Do
Yer.
T. C. Ferrell was in Akron on bust
ness Thursday.
w. S. Marlowe of New Philadelphia
was in this city Thursday.
Mrs. William Bier!y and children OF
Pleasant City, are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs Ed. Miller and baby, Lucille,
went to Akron today to visit friends.
Mrs. C. d. Furney was called to
Waynesburg Wednesday by the death
of Mrs. Alecia Rodgers.
Mrs. Nell Hostetler spent Wednes-
day in Canton.
Mrs. Ross Lebold and baby, Adrian,
visited Canal Dover friends over Sun
dey.
Mrs. Lester Smith and baby of Can
ton are visiting relatives in town.
Miss Vesta Sattler went to Waynes-
burg Wednesday to attend the we'd
ding OF her cousin, Miss Ona Fritz ey.
Mrs Harry Walter is spending a
few days at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Sam Beadle, in Canal Dover.
Mrs. Dennis Curvin still continues
quite poorly at the home of her par,
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Fiddler.
Mrs. Gwendolyn Edwards returned
home Wednesday after a weeks visii
with her daughter, Mrs. John Gibbs,
at East Palestine.
Mrs. Delbert Bates and children
were at home from Massiilon this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Fnrney spent
Sunday in Canton.
Miss Bessie Exline is spending the
week in Cleveland.
w. b. Kimmel was in Pittsburg o.
business this week.
Mrs. VIII Rabe and daughter, Mis-
Myrtle. spent Tuesday in Canal Dover
Mr.. and Mrs. James Stevens were In
New Philadelphia, Thursday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-10-30

The statement of a local Republican
organ that the large. number of Re-
publicans who were present at the 'Au-
ditorium meeting on Friday were at
tracted solely through curiosity to see
Bryan, and not to take heed of his
convincing argument, will probably be
found to be wide of the mark on cleo
ton day. President Roosevelt wou d
have accomplished very little in tnr
interests of the people had 1t not
been for Democratic support in both
house and senate last winter, and in
order that his hands may be upheld it
will be necessary for Republicans to
cast their votes for Democratic con-
gressmen this year. Especially is this
true in the Eighteenth district where
such large business interests are at
stake.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-10-30
NOTICE.

The Stark County Board Ul School Ex-
aminerS Will hold meetings for teachers
certificates on the first Saturday Oh eacn
month in the school year ending August
!, 1907, High school lists win be gwen
at the regular meetings. Lists for spe-
cial certificates will be furnished Wien
notice has neen given.
Examinations of pupils under section
s029 r. S., will be held on the third
saturday of April and the second Sa,ur-
day of May.
Applicants should be present not later
than Sis In the morning. They should
provide themselves with penholders and
pens. The Board will furnish ina ana
paper.
All examinations will bo held In the
Canton high school building.
r. 7. TEEpi.E, Clerk, MassIilon.
JNO. ii. Foo HIT, Canal Fulton.
j. w. GUTHRIE, President, Alliance
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