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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
CRIMINAL CRUELTY
PROLcNGATION OF LIFE or THE
 HOPELEssLY DISEASED.
Dr. Charles Eliot Norton Joins Those Who Advocate Putting to Death Persons Whose Recovery
 fa Impossible.

Philadelphia, Jan. 5.--Dr. Charles Eliot Norton of Cambridge. has joined forces with Miss Anne s. Hall of Cin- cinnati, and with Mrs. Maud Baliington Booth in their campaign for the kill ing of hopelessly insane, hopelessly dis eased and victims of accidents. His views are expressed in a letter writ ten to Miss Hall and made public here today.
 Dr. Norton was formerly professor of literature at Harvard. He was a friend of Longfellow and Lowell, and with them made the famous translation of the divine comedy" He heads his letter: An appeal to reason as well as compassion" addresses Miss Hall. and writes:
 The principle that it is a duty to prolong every human life as long as possible. at whatever cost, has hitherto been generally accepted.
 Its main support has been the doc- Urine of the sacredness of human life.
 The doctrine and the practice have both. been pressed too far. There is no ground to hold every human life as in- violably sacred and to be preserved, no matter with what results to the indi- vidual or others.
 "On the contrary, there are cases to which every reasonable consideration NA oSo tian> tthC citu oitO0io bt put 9tt- ting aside all doubtful cases, no right thinking man should hesitate to give a dose of laudanum, sufficient to end suffering and life together, to the vic- tim of an accident from the torturing effects of which recovery is impossible, however many hours of misery might be added to conscious life by stimulant or surgical operation.
 Nor should reasonable man hesi. tate to hasten death in case of nor tai disease such, for example. as a can- cer,e when 1t has reached the stage Of ineessart, severe pain and when tho patient desires to die.
 The yprolongation of life in such cases by whatever means is mere criIn. inal cruelty.
 'or take another instance--that of an old person whose mind has become a chaos of wild imagination productive of constant distress not only to the suf- ferer but to all who live with and at- tend him. The plain duty in such cases is not to prolong but shorten life.
 Tt Is not to be hoped that a super stftion so deeply rooted in tradition as that of duty of prolonsing life at any cost will readily yield to arguments of reason or the pleadings of compassion, but the discussion of the subject in all It's aspects may lead gradually to more sensible public opinion and the relief of much misery"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
FOUGHTON HIGHWAY
BLOODY SHOOTING AFFRAY TAKES
 PLACE IN GEORGIA.
Two Prominent Farmers Are Fatally Wounded--,rhirteen-Y Year-0Id Boy Shoots Down the AssaiIant of
 His Father.

Thomasville, Ga. Jan. 5.---A bloody shooting affray took place this morn ing on the public road near Akridge. twenty miles northwest of Thomasville, in the new county of Grady. and as a result William Drew and Newton Threlkeld. two prominent and wealthy farmers are fatally wounded. Herbert Drew, the thirteen year old son of William Drew took a prominent part in the affair, firing the shots that struck Threlkeld down.
 Young Drew tells the story of the encounter and says that when he and his father met Threlkeld in the road the latter began to curse his father and then pulled his pistol and fired three shots into Drew's body. The boy says he then secured his fathers gun and ernptied 1t into Threlkeld's body.
 Young Prew then drove twelve miles to the Tearest telephone and told the sheriff Of the affair. Threlkeld is a brot,Aer of Drewss son-in-law. Both fayhlies are widely connected in Thom- gs and Grady counties and further trouble Is feared
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
WILL DEFY THE SENATE.
House Committee Decides to Insist on
 Having Its Way.

Washington, Jan. 5.--The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce decided today to defy the Senate in connection with all light house measures and similar bills which must be passed on by the Committee.
 It has been the practice of the House to frame these measures in such a way that a sum of money not specified but not to exceed Q certain amount Is to be used for the particular improvement. The Senate invariably has changed such bills so they appropriate fixed amount.
 This system is regarded by the mem bers of the House Interstate and For eign Commerce Committee as being conducive to reckless expenditure and the members of the committee will re- fuse to accept such a bill hereafter and petition the Senate to adopt measures which will encourage the completion of the work at the lowest possible cost and the saving of balances which may remain.
 TShis action of the House Committee is in line with the general opposition which the body Is offering to what is declared to be the encroachment of the Senate on it's rights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
INSURANCE CONTROL
LIFE p0LrCYHoLDERs WILL BE
 PROTECTED.
Inye.tfgating Committee VIII Urge Radical Legislation on the New York Assembly--Publicfty
 is the Keynote.

New York, Jan. 4.-The Times today says.
 Upon authoritative information The Times is able to say that the principal objects which the legislative insurance Investigating committee seeks to ac- complish in the legislation 1t recofn- mehds to the Legislature are:
 First--Effective participation of poll icyholders in the administration of the companies.
 second--An extension of the powers of the insurance department so that there will be no question of it's right to supervise the entire administrative management of the insurance compa- fiies.
 Third--A degree of publicity which will enable policy-h holders to keep in formed regarding the management Of their companies. Fourth--Requiremen that the in- surance companies shall keep thelracts in such affairs with financial enter prises of various kinds public.
 Fifth--A uniform system of audits.
 Sixth--Standard forms of policies which will not permit of ambiguous and elusive provisions.
 Seventh-The prohibition or rigid limitation of deferred dividend policies of the tontine form.
 Eighth--Additionai safeguards against IOffeltufe.
 Ninth---a requirement that the profits accruing from the different departments shall be justly apportioned to the poll icy-holders entitled to receive them.
 Tenth-Prohibition of the control of subsidiary financial institutions by life insurance companies.
 Tenth--Prohibition of the control of subsidiary financial institutions by life insurance companies.
 Eleventh---Resolution regarding in- vestment in corporate enterprises or promotion, the success of which Is q matter of speculation.
 Tweifth---A requirement that fnsur- ance directors or trustees shall not have business affiliations which will inter- fere with their judgment in passing upon financial proposals submitted to their insurance companies.
 Thirteenth--A requirement. that a greater proportion of the funds shall be invested in real estate, bonds and mortgages than now Is turned into these channels by the larger companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
pounparte,s Trip to Charrestou.

Washington, Jan. 5,---Plans have been completed for Secretary Bonaparte's trip to Charleston, s. c. He will leave Baltimore in the Dolphin Sunday af- ternoon and transfer to the United States steamship Charleston at some convenient point In Chesapeake Bay 1t Is expected that the cruiser will arrive at Charleston about noon January g.. That evening reception will be tend- cred the Secretary and the officers of the cruiser and on the 10th the oere- monies of the presentation of a silver service will take place and there will be a banquet in the evening. The Sec retary will leave Charleston probably on the morning of January II, return ing to Washington by rail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
DEPENDS DEAD BROTHER.
Senator HEcLauFin Replies to Criticisms
 of Governor Vardaman.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 5.-~=United states Senator McLaurin tonight gave out a reply to that part of Governor varda- mans message to the Legislature in criticism of the actions of State war dens for the past ten years, which was to the effect that they had served them selves to a greater extent than they had served the State. Senator McIaurin considered this reflection on his de- ceased brother, Walter McLaurin, who had been warden, and, replying, said;
 T cannot permit this false and un- provoked imputation upon the integrity Of my brothers motives to ge unchal- Ienged. I never thought that men of manly mould would pursue a subject of enmity beyond the portal of the grave, or invade the precincts of the silent, sleeping dead. In writing this vindieation of my brother, have not trusted myself to express my estimate of the man who makes such an unwar- ranted imputation upon him. but owe 1t to thousands of his friends that the of his motives shall not so unchallenged."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
FIre ln pnbIIc I,Ihr.r,,

St. Louis. Jan. Sire broke out in the public library early today and be- fore it vas extinguished about i,hOO books had been destroyed and the sixth floor considerably damaged. A hose cart collision en route to the tire re- suited in severe injuries to fireman John Clark and Herman A. Juefg. While the total loss is less than S3.OO0, many of the books and old manuscripts destroyed cannot be replaced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
NEW YORK STRIKE.
Printing Firms Agee to Demands of the
 Union.

New York. Jan. 5.---The Typograph- ical Union announced tonight that three firms of employing printers, members of the Typothetae, had acceded today to the unions demands of an eight hour day and closed shop" and tomorrow mornin gabout 150 of the striking com positors will be at work. Early in the day it was announced that Pusey & Go. ana A. G. Sherwood had signed the union agreement and tonight the Wyn- koop. Hallenbeek. Crawford Company settled with the printers.
 On behalf of the Typothetae it was ammo Inced today that the fight for the "open shop" and the eight hour day was going forward steadily The American Bank Note Company, it was stated, although not member of the Typothetae. had come out for the "open shop" principle. The Typothe- tae announced that 260 non-union men are now working in fifty "open shops" in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
No Revolt In Ufn.

St. Petersburg. Jan. 5.--It Is semi of1clallv announced that despatches have been received from Zlatouste, gov ernment of Cfa, in the Ural mountains saving that the factories thnre are in operation and that complete order prevails. These dispatches contradict inc reports that revolts have taken pIac6 and that a revolutionary gov- ernment has been formed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
Fire in Gnr Plnnf.

Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 5-Fire which started this afternoon in the main gas building of the Charlotte Consolidated Construction Company, almost totally destroyed the entire building, entaiiing loss of s50,000 or more. The main gas tank. only a few feet distant, was uninjured. Enough of the machinery was saved to continue the mahufact- ure of gas and the users are not incon- veriicnced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
NO QUARTER WAS GIVEN.
The Wounded Put to Death in Mace
 donia R1beIlIOna.

Salonica, European Turkey, Jan. 5.- A report issued by the Turkish authori- ties shows that 1,032 casualties result ed from the fighting in Macedonia be- tween Turkish troops and Bulgarian Creete and Servain revolutionary bands during 1905.
 Altogethere 119 encounters took place in the villayets of Salonica, Monastir and Hskub, in which the insurgens lost 520 men killed and twenty wounded. In addition the troops captured 225 prisoners.
 The troops lost 122 killed and 145 wounded. A comparison of the number of men killed with the number wound ed shows that no quarter was giv-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
Mnrships Close nt Hmm.

London, Jan. 5.-The announcement that the second squadron of the North Atlantic Fleet in command of Rear Ad- miral Charles D. Bigsbee will be at Gibraltar which = Is near Algeciras about the time when the Moroccan conference will assemble has aroused interest here in diplomatic circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
IN FAVOR OF RAILROADS.
Interstate Commerce Commission De
 cides a Case.

Washington, an. 5.--In an opinion by Chairman Knapp, the Interstate Com merce today announced it's decision In the case of the St. Louis Hay and Grain Company, against the Illinois Central Railroad Company. and the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company in favor of the railroads.
 It was held that the fact through rates are less than the sum of in and out rates is not of Itself valid ground Of objection nor is it unlawful for the defendants to retain recon signment rates which are higher in some cases than their proportions of through rates; and also that the fact that the re-consignment rate .E some- times the same as the proportion of the other rate does not warrant an inference of illegal conduo or support Q charge of discrimination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE.
Roosevelt, Root, Taft, Bonaparte and
 Moody Participate.

M0Ody RnrtIctpotes
 Washington. Jan. 5.-An important conference, which covered a wide range of discussion of the internal manage ment of the war and navy departments was held at the White House tonight
 It was participated In by Secretaries Root, Taft and Bonaparte and Attor- ney General Moody and lasted from half past nine to half past eleven o'clock
 None of the cabinet officers present were willing to say specifically just what measures were under discussion, but Secretary Taft in response to ques- tions admitted that any conclusions which may have been reached were not matters for legislative action but were such as would require only exec utive approval.
 The proposed changes which is now before congress was mentioned during the evenings discussion. From the length of the conference il Is believed that matters affecting the Philippines, Panama, San Domingo, the general board of the navy and the general staff of the army may have been brought up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06

Washington, Jan. 5--Addltional safe- guards are thrown around the secrecy of Government crop reports by bill which Representative. Burleson, of Texas, has introduced in the House. punishment of Government employees who divulge secret information, but al- so employees who use this information in operating on the stock market, even if it is not given to other persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
TO InvestiKate Lumber Tru.t.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 5.--A resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Senate today providing for the investigation of the alleged lumber trust. A com mittee is charged with the investiga- tion, being authorized to summon all witnesses wanted The resolution ex- plains that the price of lumber and building material has steadily increas- ed without reason and it is proposed to learn why and how.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
BIJoU aEATINEE TO-DAY, 8 D. m, Barlow and wilson DIfnsfreIs,
BOOMER IS REELECTED.
Again Chosen Executive of the sot
 Aflanfie LeaGna

Again Chosen Executive of the south
 Atlantic League.
 Savannah, Ga, Jan. 5.--The annual meeting of the, South Atlantic Base Bah League was held here this after noon and Charles W. Boyer was re- elected president. This was upon his that he would sell the local franchise.
 The salary of the president was made $1,500 year. to include the discharge of the duties of secretary.
 A schedule was adopted for 120 games beginning April IS, and closing September 3.
 Savannah. Macon, Augusta, Columbia, Charleston and Jacksonville were rep resented.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
BODY ON RAILROAD TRACK.
Boy Hoped to Destroy Evidence of Mul
 der

Chicago, Jan. 5.--Willam J. Moran, aged IS years confessed today to the killing last night of Robert Collier aged IT years. during quarrel, after which Moran says he placed Golfers body on the railroad track in the hope that a passing train would hide evi- dences of the crime.
 The accidental discovery of the body before train had passed disclosed the fact that Collier had been killed by pistol bullet.
 Fifteen companions Of Golfers were rounded up by the police. Among them was Moran, whose clothing was blood stained and who confessed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
steamer AntIgoon FIontef.

NorfOlk, Va. Jan. 5.--The Belgian steamship Antigoon from Mobile for La Rochelle which was driven ashore sixteen miles south of Cape Henry in December was fioated today. Her rud- der and rudder post are gone and the vessel Is leaking to some extent, but otherwise her condition Is good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
WnT ConsiIer Defcleneles.

Washington. Jan, 5.--The sub-com- mittee on deficiencies of the House Com mittee on Appropriations will begin consideration of deficiency estimates Monday or Tuesday of next week and will frame a bill which probably will be reported in a few days Estimates aggregatlng S10.000,000 are to be con- sidered. Of this sum SS.50e,00Q Is for pensions; $2,500.000 for the navy and $1,aoo,OO0 for the collection of internal revenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
Poisoned by Decornted Cnpdv.

Two Harbors. Minn., Jan. 5.--Eddie Flying, eleven years old, is dead and two other children of Mir and Mrs. P. H. Ewing are seriously Ill, from the effects of eating highly decorated candy hearts used on a Christmas tree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 5,-Mrs. J. B. Brogan of this city is tonight the only member of family of five month ago. Her husband. a well known plumber, died December 5. Yesterday at noon. her daughter Annie Lou. died of pneumonia. Today at noon her .2-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
New Jnpnuese rnn.net.

Tokio, Jan. 5.--Appointments to the Cabinet wore today a1thoritatively an- nounced as follows: Premier, Marquis Saionji; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Kato; Minister of the Interior, Yamagata Isaburo; Minister of Fin ance, Sakatani Yoshiro; Minister of Marine, Viee-Admiral Saito Minoru; Minister of War, Lieut.. Gen. Terauchi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
BIG FIRE IN KANSAS CrTY.
Total Loss Placed at &350, 900 --1x xeeazl
 District ThReatened.

District ThRentemeds
 Kansas City. Jan. 6.--Tha entire downtown retail district of this city was threatened tonight by a Ara which started in the rear of the three-story brick building of the Columbus Buggy Company, on Walnut Street, near Tenth. destroying that building and the adjoining building occupied by the KimbalI Piano Company and the Het~. tinger Brothers ManufacturIng Conn pany, and badly damaging the National Bank of Commerce Building.
 The Columbus Buggy Company's building and tho building immediately south, occupied by the Kimbail Piano Company, were very inflammables and the hremen were poweriess to check the flames in those buildings. The flames spread to the Commerce Building on the south and the offices on the first. second and third floors were badly damaged by fire and water.
 The Commerce building is one of the finest buildings in the city. and the lower floor Is occupied by the National Bank of Commerce. the largest finan- ciai concern in Kansas City. The stock of Hettinger Brothers Manufacturing Company, which occupied 0 portion oe the KimbaIl building, was entirely de~ stroyed. The loss on the buildings is s15O,OOO. The loss of the Columbus Buggy Company, according to one of It's managers, is Si00. 900. Tho entire loss is estimated at s950.0oo.
 At midnight the fire chief said that he feared the Commerce building could not be saved. The fire which seemed to be under control at one time. got fresh start in the upper stories of the Commerce building and the firemcn were unable to cope with 1t.
 The deseturction of the Commerce building would increase tho total loss by a quarter of a million dollars.
 Later estimates or the loss. even though the Commerce building be saw ed. place the total loss at S3S0000.
 The vaults of the National Bank Of Commerce are uninjured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
FIVE YEARS FoR A DRUNK.
Governor Herrsck of Ohio pardo.s
 JeRse MeGreror

Columbus, O.. Jan. 5.--Governor Her rick today granted his final pardons when he gave Jesse McGregor of Co., lumbiana county and William Crawford of Champaign county their liberty on condition of abstinence from liquor.
 McGregor has really served five years in the penitentiary for getting on one drunk. He was originally sentenced to life for murder in 1894. in 1899 he was pardoned by Governor Bushnell on a condition of temperance. Tn 1901 he got drunk and was returned to the prison for violating his pardon
 Crawford was serving eighteen months for pocket picking
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
nritInh steamer sInI.n.

Saigon, French Indo- -China,---Jan. 5.-- The British steamer Carlisle sank in the Saigon river yesterday after q eonfIagation on board following an explosion of powder, due to spontane- ous combustion. Two or her crew. an engineer and sailor are missing. Many
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
Chilled tn MsmnhIs.

St. Louis. Jan. 5.-ARev. Dr. J. R. Winchester. rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, one of the largest of chat denomrnation in the city, has received a call from the Cal vary Church, Memphis. Dr. Winchester said tonight that he has not decided whether he would accept.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
Rrrnn f.irna n prIrc-

Brunswick, Me. Jan. 5.-It was an- nounced today that William J. Bryan has given a prize to Bowdoin College for the best essay discussing the prin- cipIes of free government. It Is called the Philo sherman Bennett prize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
r,t, Copfers WIth uI. vvls.

Sioux Falls & D., Jan. 5.-Robert Fytzsimmons arrived here tonight and had prolonged conference with his wife. At midnight 1t was announced that his efforts to effect q raoociliation with her had resulted unsuecessfuily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
The Chicago at san Frane,.eo.

San Francisco, Jan. 5.--The cruise Chicago. flagship of the Pacific squad ron arrived in port yesterday after a cruise to the Hawaiian islands. The war ship will stay here until about January Is, when 1t Is expected she will cruise to Santa Barbara
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
FINANCIAL.

MONET TO LoAN--On WateheA dIamondA JeWelry guns and pistolS; don't worry your 10 uB; our business ls strtctiy conIIdentIaL Montgomery Loan Co. #
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06

persons were injured during the excite ment attending the rescue of the re- of the crew.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
AMI.sEMENrs.

year-old son succumbed to the same disease. and tonight at o'clock John, the last child. died of typhoid fever. The funeral of the three children will be conducted at the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
IRON SAFES.

CHROME and Pateen Steel screw-door Bank Safes; fire and burglar proof safes boueht, sold and exchanged; all kinds and makes. c. J. Thrasher. Basement Moses Building. phone 129 If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06

Kansas City, Jan. 5.--At 1 o'clock this morning there Is little hope of saving the National Bank of Commerce bulld- ing. Cashier Rule of the hank says three million dollars of currency in tho vaults of the bank Is safe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06

VICTOR MANGANESE and Chrome steel Borsw Door Bank Safes and cafes of ali
 kinds. bought, sold aud exchanged Ellis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
LOST.
HALLWOOOD CASH REGISTERS.

START THE NEW YEAR right; have sys- tenn: protect your cush; save S2?0 on your register purchase The "Hailweod Leader has Sl00 worth of improvements over the s350 trust register. and will last swics as long. Price SIPS, on monthly payments If you live anywhere in the South your credit is good Write for interesting reading on the subject. Southern Cash Register Company, 94 South Broad Street Atlanta Go-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-06
Last Left of Family.

BIJOU MATINEE TODAY, p. m. Barlow and Wilson Mlnstrels.