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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-11

I. W. Taylor the we'll known jewler. has presented the West Gadsden fire company with a handsome stop watch with which the firemen can accurately time their practice, The watch is a fine and costly one and was made ac- cording to the orders of Mir. Taylor
 The watch is greatly appreciated by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-11

George Sims, white. was cut over the eye in fight with Will Henley. Mon day night. Sims was painfully but not seriously hurt. Several stitches had to be taken in the wound. Henley cut long gash in Simss forehead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-11

The volunteer firemen held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night and transacted business relative to the coming tournament in Rome, Ga. President W. c. Bellenger was instruc- ted to contract for hotel accommoda- tions. The new uniforms have not ar rived but they are expected every day. The firemen will all go to Rome and hope to return home with number of the prizes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-11
Edward D. smith Coming.

Hon. Edward D. Smith. of Charles ton. S. C.. president of the Southern Cotton Growers Association will deliv- CT an address in Gadsden at II o'clock a. m., Monday, May 21. Mir Smith will probably be accompanied on his trip by W. H. Seymore, president of the Alabama division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-11

Miss Anderson Walter of Showdown, Montgomery county, and one Of Ala. bama's most popular young ladies Is visiting her uncle, MT. Weber Callo>
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
SCHOONER STRANDED on
POLLOCK RIP SHOALS

Chatham. Mass. Aug IA three
masted schooner ashore on Pollock Rip
Shoals, just north OF the lightship, was
sighted by Capt. Kelley of the Monomoy
Point Life Saving station early today and
he quickly put out to her with his crew.
The schooner was flying distress signals.
Her identity is not yet known. She rests
on sandy bottom. but in a place where
II is likely TO be difficult TO float her. The
sea was smooth this forenoon and the
weather was clear.
When Capt. Kelly returned he
brought the information that the
stranded schooner was the Georve "
Jordan OF New York. bound from New
York for Gardiner. Me. with a cargo
OF coal Capt. Mitchell. OF the schoon-
er. who came ashire with Capt. Kelly,
stated that about o'clock this morn
ing. when near Pollock Rip Lightship.
he met a tug towing four barges. II
was foggy at the time and when Capt.
Mitchell discovered the other vessels
he was so close to them that he was
forced to run his schooner ashore in
order to avoid a collision. He could not
make out the identity OF the tug or
barges. The fog cleared later and the
life savers were able to see the Jorl
dams signals.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
COLLISION TIES UP
TRAFFIC IN THE
BOSTON SUBWAY

Boston Aug. 7.-Traffic on the north
bound track Of the subway system OF the
Boston Elevated Railway company was
blocked for some time today by a COLI
sion between two trains which were emp
~ except for their crews. The accident
happened just north of the Haymarket
Square station OF the subway and was
caused by one train backing down the in
cline leading TO the North station.
Both trains had met previously with ac-
cidents TO their motors and had dsem-
barked their passengers al Adams square.
Going up the incline to the North station
the motor OF the forward train weakened
and the cars slid down the track into the
second train which had just hit the In
cline
The rear vestibule OF the last car OF the
forward train was splintered by the shock
but fortunately only the left hand corner
OF the forward vestibule OF the rear train
was crushed leaving the motormans box
on the right hand side intact One OF the
guards was thrown to the floor by the
impact of the collision and was stunned
He was taken TO the relief hospital where
IL was found that he had sustained no
injuries beyond a nervous shock He re-
fused to give his name.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
HAD A TRYING
TIME DURING
8 DAYS Of FOG

Machias, Me, Aug. Capt Augustus
Mitchell OF the little two masted schoon-
er Fillmore Is seriously III here today as
result OF a narrowing nine days expert
ence in the fog. With but. one other man
for crew. Glen Reed of Machiasport.
Capt. Mitchell left Boston for this place
on Saturday. July 2s. in dense fog.
From that day until noon Monday the
fog shut them in little world by them
selves. Neither whistles, bells or any 9TH
er signs OF human life could be heard.
There was no chance for taking observa-
tions and 10 add TO the difficulty the COM
pass had gone wrong.
Reckoning therefor, merely on the
speed Of his vessel, Capt Mitchell on Mon
day thought he must be off Machias and
hauled his vessel TO, TO await the fog to
life sufficiently for him 10 enter the har-
Dor
At noon on Monday the fog lifted slight
ly and Capt. Mitchell thought he could
see the dim outlines OF Grand Manan.
Feeling relieved at thus finding himself.
Capt. Mitchell. who was sick man. turn
ed In TO snatch a few moments OF rest.
Mr. Reed was left on deck 10 keep
sharp lookout for a rift in the fog which
had again shut In, and for passing craft.
At mignight the little boat was caught
in the huge breakers and piled high on
the beach
Launching their dory with difficulty the
two men succeeded I'm reaching shore and
spent the night In the woods. At day
break Tuesday Mr.. Reed started In search
Of medical aid for his captain and to get
information as 10 their whereabouts. He
learned that he was I'm the vicinity of
Sunday Cove, Digby. " s. Medical aid
was procured for Capt Mitchell. The
stranded vessel was repaired and on
Thursday Capt Mitchell with Mr.. Reed
again started for Machias despite the fog
and arrived here yesterday. Capt. Mitch
ell was taken to his home in a greatly
exhausted condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
KING INQUEST OPENED
BY CORONER LINCOLN

Coroner Lincoln today began an inquest
into the death OF Edward King. who was
picked up In front Of the white" saloon
on Smith street. on July 26 and died at
the Rhode Island Hospital the next day.
James Prosser who had been drinking
in the saloon while King was there. tes-
titled that he did not know King, but saw
him lying there In the gutter He didn't
know whether or not King drank. or was
intoxicated
II saw Smith come out and stand on
the sidewalk" witness said king walked
up TO Chad Smith and said something to
Smith. | couldn't catch what he said
Then I see Smith push King. King fell
In the gutter. AS soon as Smith pushed
King. Smith ran into the bar-room again ="
Prosser said that he stayed five or ten
minutes In the bar-room, and then went
out TO get the air. King was not there
on the ground when he went out.
DR. Parnell E. Fisher testified that he
was called at 10 p. m, to Edward Elngs
home at Danforth street King was un-
conscious. breathing heavily, and his pulse
was at 80. He had been vomiting bleed
ing from the mouth and there was an
abrasion on his right cheek
At Kings home were three young men,
but wouldn't know their names They
told two stories of Kings being In the
gutter. One was that they were stand
ing near by and King came along. pitched
forward and fell. The other was that
they found him lying there with his head
In the gutter and body on the sidewalk
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
NUGGETS OF NEWS

William Imrie. one OF the founders Of
the White Star line, died today at Liver
pool.
United States Senator Winthrop Muir
ray Crane of Massachusetts, and Mrs
Crane sailed today for Europe on the
steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
William H. Wiley was renomlnated by
the Republicans OF the Eighth New Jer-
sey district last night. John s. Gibson
was nominated by Republican OF the Sew
enth district.
IL is reported from Sasebo. Japan. that
after repeated failures. the battleshp
Mikasa. which sank last September after
an explosion had occurred on board was
successfully 1oated today.
The Hamburg-American line officials to-
day denied the report current I'm Belfast.
Ireland. yesterday that IL had ordered a
steamer OF Harland and Wolff exceeding
In size the Insltania OF the Cunard lire.
Steamship Caronia from Liverpool and
Queenstown for New York was in wireless
communication with the station al Sias-
conset. IS miles west OF Nantucket Light
ship. at 7:i0 a. m today She will prob
ably dock at about 3 O'Clock this after
noon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
WAGE FARMERS
CLUB PREPARES
FOR HARD WORK

The members OF the Wage Farmers
club. formed about a month ago have
been doing considerable quiet work. and
are now ready for more vigorous opera
tions
There was a meeting OF the executive
board last evening al Labor temple when
81 names were acted upon, bringing the
total membership TO date above the 450
mark.
or the 81 names presented last evening,
owing TO the fact that they were from
out OF town. and II had been decided that
only union men from this city were TO
become members OF the club here.
These names were held therefore.
pending the decision OF other cities as to
forming clubs of like nature.
III was stated last evening that all of
the larger towns in the state where the
unions have any considerable strength
were planning 10 form clubs TO unite
with the Providence club In the political
work outlined.
Falls. Woonsocket. Warren. Bristol. East
Greenwich, Westerly and Newport will
soon have clubs, and that I'm all prob
ability council will be formed TO take
concerted action with headquarters in
this city.
The board last evening appointed sub
committees 10 visit all the unions OF the
city before next Monday evening, asking
them TO join.
The executive board has decided TO rec
ommend that ward committees be APP
pointed at the meeting for the purpose Of
discussing the policies of the club and
aiding In its work.
President Finnegan OF the club was in
the chair last evening and made a short
address.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
1R0UP WILL NOT
Be A CANDIDATE
FOR CONGRESS

New Haven. Conn. Aug. 7.-Alexand
Troup. veteran in Democratic politi
of Connecticut and one OF Mr.. Bryar
closest friends. today issued a pub
statement that as he intends TO reti
from political life he would not CON
to be candidate for nomination as ca
gresham at large this fall. The fir
caucus of the coming campaign. held
Plainfield last night endorsed Mr. Trol
for this nomination. rM. Troup In II
statement assails the party leaders
the state and says that we are in a
midst OF a political revolution.
THE signs OF the times" he san
"uortray a realignment of politic|
parties and the issues will be clea|
cut and defined and made so plain th|
he was runs may read"
Mr.. Troup also criticizes the politic|
records of five Democratic senators
the last general assembly. chargi:I
them with being used as IAN annex
the Republican leaders to promote Il
interests Of corporations instead of I 1
welfare OF the people"
In conclusion Mr.. Troup appeals n
a deliverance of the Democratic parI
in Connecticut from the hands of tho
alleged friends who are it's politioI
assassins."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
SAILORS BEGIN CRUSADE
AGAINST TATT00lNG

Washington, Aug. Enlisted men
in the navy have instituted a movement
to do away with tattoo marking, which
was formerly so popular with sailors.
Since the conviction OF a Brooklyn man.
through the efforts of the Humane soci-
ETY.. for mutilating the arms OF a young
boy by decorating them with india ink
designs. tatooers have shown unwilling
ness 10 embelish the bodies of men who
are not known 10 be OF age and as few
adults care to have their bodies decorated
the practice may soon become a thing OF
the past
The following description Of a deserter
from the navy shows to what extremes
some men have gone in decorations which
cannot be removed:
Tattoo marks on chest. shoulders.
arms and back. viz: Eagle. ship, woman,
flag, sailor, cards, clasped hands. flag and
flowers"
Tattoo marks are ready means OF
Identification of deserters
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
ASTOR RACES BREAK
EVER PAST RECORD
Continued from page One.

The start, which was delayed an hour
because OF lack OF wind was rather un-
interesting, as after leaving the harbor
the yachts were nearly becalmed above
the lightship.
About 1890. however the wind came in
from the southwest and the committee
decided TO send the yachts on course A,
the Block Island course. with beat OF
i,e rs 60 a buoy off the northeast end
OF the island, a run across the bay OF rs
miles To Seaconnet Point and 6la mile
reach TO the finish
The first signal was sounded at II
o'clock, and at lilo the sloops were sent
away
a. that time there was a fleet OF nearly
thity steam yachts clustered about he
line, together with dozen sailing yachts
that did not participate in the race
Fourten sloops and the yawl Vigilant
started for the sloop cup with the sloop
Humma, owned by II. w. Emon 3rd, In
the lead. The Rainbow led the Yankee,
the latter being handicapped.
The Murie was at the head of the feet
OF five schooners. which started at Ills
Most of the yachts went across the line
on ."e port tack, moving very slowly as
the wind was scarcely more than a breath
On s"tting over the line. nearly all tackled
Al noon the fleet was hardly more than
two miles from the start; and il looked
like long. slow race
Under the conditions OF the Astor cup
race, no time-limit is set. so the yachts
can have until tomorrow To hnish il nec-
essary.
At noon the Rainbow was leading the
sloops and the Elmina was ahead in the
schooner class
About 1890 the wind freshened TO about
or s miles an hour and the yachts be-
gan to pick up. Half OF the feet stood to
sea, while the balance headed for the
Narraganset shore, favorite lay to the
southwark.
Those who chose the latter course gain
ed considerably and at o'clock the Vigil
liant, Yankee and Corona were leading
the fleet. The Yankee crossed the bow
of the Rainbow at 12:45 and at the same
time the Vigilant and Corona crossed
ahead of the Elmina and the Queen
Shortly after l o'clock the yachts were
Off Point Judith, with the Vigilant in the
lead.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
BOARD
ISSUES ORDER
ON ORDINANCE

The police commission held it's regu-
lar weekly meeting this afternoon in
the Fountain street station, Chairman
William H. Luther presiding. There
was little business OF Importance.
A hearing was given TO a North
Main street liquor dealer who wished
TO have a license transferred; and the
commissioners issued an order instruc-
ing the police to comply with the pro-
visions OF the dog muzzling ordinance
adopted by the city council last week.
IL is authoritatively stated that ef-
forts 10 saddle any blame for the ex-
listing conditions upon the police de-
partment are far fetched. as they have
had nothing at all 10 do with the city
councils action beside making IL effec-
tive in the present emergency in the
manner stated above.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
SHEA CONTROLS
CONVENTION
OF TRANSFERS

Chicago. Aug. 7-Delegates to the
teamsters' convention opened the second
days session with policemen in citizens
clothes on the stairs leading TO the hall.
uniformed men In the street below and
reserves In the city hall across the street.
Cornelius p. Shea scored a victory to-
day over his opponents i'm the first skir-
mish OF his campaign for control OF the
international Brotherhood OF Teamsters
Opposing factions, one headed by Shea
and the other by Albert Young. Shea =
chief rival for the office OF president,
lined up on a preliminary issue OF the
election and the vote showed the Shea
contingent numbered 1872 against CO for
the Young forces.
Several times in the succeeding min
utes OF the second days session votes
were taken on factional issues and In
each instance the Shea crowdNwon easily.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
SWITCHMEN ON STRIKE
BECAUSE OF DISCHARGES

New Haven, Conn. Aug. ALLEGING
that several of their number have been
discharged without just cause by the New
York, New Haven a Hartford railroad
about 200 switchmen in the freight yards
here and in Cedar Hill. went out on strike
today and as a consequence there is more
or less OF a tie-up in the freight business
OF the road This number may be in
creased later.
The men are members of the Tralnmen's
union. Several switching engines were not
running today for lack OF men, but the
company had no trouble in getting men
10 work the ground switches.
The men claim that certain members
OF their union were discharged for their
failure 10 pass tests which have lately
beer made compulsory by the railroad
officials.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
NEWBURYPORT
SUING SAWYER
ON $1,000 CLAIM

The city of Newburyport has brought
suit against Alexander s. Sawyer of this
city to recover $500 This is a peculiar
case, as the plaintiff. a municipal corpo-
ration. sues TO recover money paid
through its treasurer. James V. Falker.
to the defendant for certain shares in
the Rhode Island Electromobile company
The declaration gives few details only,
stating that from the payments amount
ing TO s770.5O arose an obligation on the
defendants part to repay the money
which obligation has not been met Liv-
ingston Ham. counsel for the plaintiff,
was out OF town today and Mr. Sawyer
is on business trip TO Denver, so fur
ther particulars could not be obtained.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
HURLED FROM
FREIGHT GAR,
MEETS DEATH
East Cambridge Youth Riding On Top of Train Near
Westerly, Is Struck by Overhead Bridge and
Instantly Killed

New York 10 Boston on the second sec
ton OF the freight today and were riding
on top OF freight car
When just past Westerly. Coveny. who
was sitting on top OF one OF the brake
handles. was struck on the head by the
bridge and hurled 10 the roadbed below
The train was stopped and the boy was
taken back 10 Westerly i'm hope that life
still remained In the body: but he had
been killed instantly.
Dr. j. ID. Morgan, medical examiner,
viewed the body and pronounced death
due TO accident
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
PRESIDENT GRAPES LATEST
OFFER TO STRIKING CAR MEN

New Bedford. Mass. Aug. IA final
effort was made today TO bring about a
settlement OF the street Garments strike.
President Crapo made a new proposal TO
the union. offering TO take back all men
for whom there are places, such men not
10 lose their rating as 90 years OF service
20 affect their wages. but otherwise 10
come back as new men and 20 rank be-
low those men now In the employ OF the
street railway company
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
All Caucuses During Week
Beginning Sept. "a
State Convention Is Expected TO Establish Permanent Fut
Policy Providing for the Holding Of All Caucuses on On
Day. and Todays Action Was the First Step Taken H
That Direction

The Democratic State committee this
afternoon named Wednesday, Oct 3)as
the date for the state and congressional
conventions.
The former will be held at IL o'clock
a. m. and the latter Immediately upon
its adjournment
The details of the preliminary plans.
selection OF hall in this city for the
holding of the conventions, etc, were
left for subsequent action by the execu-
tive committee.
The state committee this afternoon also
decided that all caucuses shall be held
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
COVE PETITION
TURNED DOWN
THIS MORNING

The state shell fish commission to-
day decided to take the annual trip
down the bay, with members of the
general assembly as guests, on Aug. 2S.
The application of George H. Cove
for oyser land near Starvegoat Island
was turned down in view of the pro-
tests made
The applications OF Messrs. Martin
and Palmerly for oyster lands near
Conanicut Island conhicted. and after
some discussion II was decided to post
pone action until a subsequent meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
HEAT THE CAUSE
Of A MURDER
AND SUICIDE

New York. August 7.-Crazed. IL is be-
lieved by the heat, James Lupo, 33 years
old, a tailor. today shot and killed his
sent bullet through his own brain. He
was removed to a hospital in dying
condition.
Apparently Lupo hrst shot his wife IN
window. Lupo firing two shots as she
ran, both OF which took effect Mrs Lupo
was climbing over the window sill 10
jump into the street when the fourth
shot struck her In the head and killed her
instantly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
BOSTON NOW THREATENED
BY An ice FAMINE

Boston, Aug. 7.--An ice famine for
Boston is predicted by Charles w.
Hallstram, of the Massachusetts, Ice
Dealers association today. The Ice
companies claim that the usual large
crop OF ice could not be cut this year
and the hot weather so far this sum-
mer not only has caused a great de-
mand for the product but has caused
the ice In the storehouses to melt.
One company reports that one store
house which contained $500 tons OF ice.
which ordinarily is enough to last two
weeks. has beGn emptied in one week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
OFFICERS AND
CREW Of S|R|O
WERE C0WARDS

Madrid. Aug. 7.-According to the
statements Of some OF the survivors Of
the Italian steamer Sirio. wrecked Aug.
off Hormigas island. the captain OF the
vessel came from his cabin Immediately
following the first shock. hesitated
whether TO go TO the bow or stern. or
mount the bridge. and then turned and
jumped into a lifeboat crying: Every
one for himself"
Then became terrible scene Of panic
and confusion among the passengers. who
engaged in free struggle for possession
of the boats and lifebelts. The crew. with
knives between their teeth and officers
with revolvers In their hands, saved
themselves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07

While riding on the top OF a freight car
attached TO freight train number 80. on
the New Haven road. bound from New
York 10 Boston. John Coveny. l9-year-
old boy who lives on Winter street. East
Cambridge. Mass. was struck today by
an overhead bridge, hurled from the top
OF the car and instantly killed, near Wes-
terly
Coveny, and two companions. Lawrence
Silkes OF l43 Third street. East Cam
bridge and Michael Cavanaugh OF 103 ID
street, South Boston, were coming from
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
POLISH MILL WORKER
INJURED AT 0LhEYVILlE

This morning John Sabawsliski. IS
years old was injured In one OF the mills
at Olneyvile and taken TO his boarding
house DR.. O'Meara OF 1895 Westminster
street was called TO attend the man, and
found indications OF internal injuries
which warranted him i'm sending the suf-
ferer TO the Rhode Island hospital
None OF the people OF the house could
talk the Kings English so just how the
man met with the accident or In what
mill could not be learned. DR.. O'Meara
believes that the injuries are OF a very
serious nature
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
PORTER MAY Be THE
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

Waterloo. Ia. Aug. THE entire in
terest OF the Democratic state convcn-
tion today centred In the nomination
for governor. IL was announced that
state Senator Claude Porter had con-
sented TO be n candidate.
Friends OF George Bell and John
Dennison were confident and were pre-
pared 20 carry the contest into the con-
Vention.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07
PROBABLE NOMINATIONS
BY IDAHO DEMOCRATS

Couer D'Alene. Idaho. August THE
Idaho Democratic state convention met
yesterday and effected an organization
The nomination OF G. q. Stockslager OF
HALEY for governor, G. II. Jackson OF
Ada county for attorney general. Fred
T. Dubois for United States senator. and
j NJ. Bennett OF Fayette for secretary OF
state. are probable.
The recommendation that the Mormon
delegates from Southern Idaho be ex-
cluded. was sustained by large major
itN