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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
ROCKEFELLER AT oNArA FARM.
Guards On Duty to Prevent Subpoena
 Being served.

New York, June 29.-Dispatches from Pittsheld Mass. report that Mrs F.. Palmee Prentice. who is at Onota Farm for the summer, Is entertaining her father. John D. Rockefeller. and the estate is under strong guard, presum- ably to prevent MT. Rockefeller being disturbed by process served.
 The dispatches state that the lake front of the property Is patrolled by launch and that a reporter who drove out to the place, which he found e,uarded at all sides was informed that he could not approach the house.
 Mir. Rockefeller arrived at Onota farm late Thursday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Martin, of Chattanooga, D
 RflRher.

Nashville. Tenn, June 29.--CampbeIl Pitcher. of Nashville. was defeated this morning in the invitation golf tourna- ment. He lost to Martin. of Chatta- nooga.
 Lindsay defeated Hill, of Atlanta. three up and two to play. Fall defeat ed J. .Craik, of Louisville, four up and three to play, and meets Tichenor, of Atlanta, this afternoon.
 Lurton won his match from Squires. of Chattanooga. three up and two to play, and Tackles the winner of the Cowden- -Galbraith match.
 Daly defeated H. c. Moore five up and four to play. and meets Ward. ot Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
No Informatton Glyen.

New York. June 29.--At the office of the Standard oil Company no informa- tion was obtainable today regarding the course to be pursued by John D. Rockefeller in the matter of the sub- poena directing him to appear before the United States Circuit Court in Chi- cago.
 ment. of the Standard said they were not acting for MT. Rockefeller in this case but 1t was said that service of subpoenas for the company's other of- ficers would be accepted by the cofn- pany's lawyers when presented.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
LODGES CHOOSE OFFICERS.
Decatur Juniors and Odd Fellows Hold
 EIeetfOuA

Decatur, June 29.-(Special) )-Win- ona Council. No. 3, Junior Order United American Mechanics, elected the fol- lowing officers last night:
 Councillor, c. D. Watson; Vice Chan cilor, William Masterson; Recording Secretary. John E. Moodey; Assistant Recording Secretary, M. A. Little; Con ductor, D. M. Johns; Warden, J. R. Butler; Inside Sentinel. B. M. Nelson; Outside Sentinel, S. M. Smith; Chap lain, W. D. Cobb; Trustee. S. G For lines.
 These newly elected officers will be installed Friday night, July 5th. at which time an ice cream supper will be served.
 Decatur Lodge, No. 52. Independent Order odd Fellows. has elected officers as follows.
 Noble Grand. James Crow; Vice Grand E. I. Hit; Permanent Secretary. Frank Pierce; Treasurer, John A. Thomson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
DENIES RAILROAD MERGER.
D. ID. Curran Says There Is no Truth
 In RumOF.

New Orleans. June 29.--D. n. Cur ran of the New Orleans and Northeast ern Railroad. today made an emphatic denial of the reports emanating from Chattanooga to the. effect that the New Orleans and Northeastern. Cincinnati. New Orleans and Texas Pacific. Ala bama Great Southern, Alabama and Vicksburg. Shreveport and Pacific Railroads, constituting what is famiI- iarly known as the Queen and Crescent Route, Is soon to be consolidated in re- ality under one head with headquarters at Cincinnati.
 Mir Curran said that similar reports had been put in circulation for the last four years and that the officials of the companies had grown weary denying them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
PATRIOTIC SPEECHES.
MOreheId Story and Burke COckran at
 fhe .JAmeatnNxn Eair


 Norfolk, Va, June 29.-MorefieId Story. of Boston, former President of the American Bar Association. and Con gressman Burke Cochran of New York, made a patriotic speech at the James, town Exposition today, incident to the celebration of Commonwealth Day" in observance of the 131st anniversary of the adoption of the bill of rights, as drawn by George Mason.
 Both speeches were In strong opposi- tion to any change in the Constitution of the United States. by which the rights of States might be abridged and more power centered in the Federal Government Mir. Cochran declared that the present Constitution of the United States is about as near perfect IaA might be gotten,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
Ternado at Tamnn.

Tampa, Fla, June 29.--A tornado of brief duration visited this city early today, causing much damage in It's pathway. The Methodist Tabernacle, residences of Hill and Roberts and a number of smaller houses were blown down. A tree was blown upon the roof of ahe residence of Charles Jef- ferson and the family narrowly es- caped Injury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
Not .t Eorex. u,,r.

Cleveland, O., June 29.-At Forest Hill. the home of John D. Rockefeller here, 1t was stated tonight that MT. Rockefeller Is not in this city and those in charge of the estate professed ig- norance of his whereabouts. Mrs. Rockefeller accompanied by her son. John D. Rockefeller, IT,. Is at Fora est Hill, having arrived there today. At that time 1t was understood that John D. Rockefeller would come later but the date of his arrival was indef- mite.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
Alabama RurnI Routen.

Washington. June 29.-(speciaI)- Rural free delivery route No. or dered established August 16 at James, Bullock County, serving 500 people and 1l6 families Wesley P. Kirkland has been appointed regular. Richard L. Grantham. substitute, rural free deIfv- erX carrier route Mo- 1, at Cottonwood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
uo,,.nd c,,rron blend. Gu,Itv

Atlanta, Ga, June 29-Holland Cur ran, indicted for running a bucket shop today entered a plea of guilty and was fined $500. Curran was indicted with c. N. Anderson and eight others last March Anderson was found guilty and fined $1,0O0. The court of appeals recently sustained this verdict. After Curran pleaded guilty today the other cases were dismissed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
Conference Held.

New York. June 29-Commissioner of Labor Neill returned to Washington this afternoon. The primary purpose of his visit here, was in connection with his duties as a member of the immigration commission, incidentally, however. he had the opportunity of ex- amining the situation in regard to the telegraph strike in San Francisco. MT. Neill conferred with Vice Chairman Konenkamp of the Photographers ar- ganization but did not see President Clowry of the Western Union, owing to the latter's absence from the city. The commissioner would make no state ment relative to the strike except to say that any interview or statements attributed to him would be put down as unauthorized
 It is understood that nothing definite has been accomplished beyond can wasting the position of both sides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
Tsnuen second Procesa.

Chicago, June 2s.--In order to fore. stall any attempt that John D. Rocke- feller might make to escape being served with subpoena in New York, 1t was decided by Judge Landis to is- sue second process for the oil mag nate as the original summons may be served only in the State of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
REV. T. T. EATON DIES.
Prominent Baptist Minister Stricken
 With ApOplexY.

Louisville, Ky. June 29-A dispatch from Grand Junction, Tenn. says:
 Rev. T. T. Eaton. pastor of the Wal nut street Baptist church. Louisville. was stricken with apoplexy this morn ing while enroute to Mississippi and died this afternoon
 Dr. Eaton was editor of the Western Record. q religious weely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
THAw WANTS A TRIAL.
Jerome Must Answer order in the Su-
 preme Court.

New York. June 29.-Counsel for Harry K. Thaw today procured an CT der directing District Attorney Jcr- ome to appear in the Supreme Court next Monday and show cause why he should not move the second trial of Thaw at the October term of couIt. Thaws first trial on the charge If killing Stanford White exteEded over three months
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
WIFE KILLs HUSBAND.
Cut His Throat With a Razor In

Cut His Throat With Razor In Self
 Defense,
 Memphis. Tenn. June 29.-A special to The News-Scimitar from Brinkley. Ark. says;
 J, M. Cole, a farmer living north of this city. while intoxicated attacked his wife last night with a razor Mrs. Cole secured the razor and cut his throat. Cole dying shortly afterwards. Cole had often abused his wife. her body showing many marks of former beatings.
 Mrs. Cole has not been arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
BINGHAM MADE MAYOR.

LOuisvlIIe's New Executive Has Been
 Sworn In.
 Louisville, Ky. June 29.-Robert W. Bingham was today sworn In as May or, succeeding Paul C. Earth, who was busted as a result of a decision by the Court of Appeals. Mayor Bingham said he would make no appointments today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
STRIKE UNCHANGED
BOTH OPERATORS AND OFFICIALS
 CLAIM VICTORY.
The Telegraph stEfRe situation in B'Etzeo wRa Practically the same YesteriaS es it Has
 Always Been.

San Francisco. June 29-The tele- graph strike situation was practically unchanged today. Both the Western Union and Postal officials say they are accepting messages without serious delay. They assert that the business Is not seriously affected and that a satisfactory condition exists. The operators however, declare the re- verse Is the case ant express their de- termination not to yield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30

Washington. June 2s.--By an exeeu- tive order. the employees of the govs ernment printing office will be given half holiday on Saturdays during July. August and September the same as is granted Do the employees of goEs ernment deparkmenta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, June 28.--FOr Alabamai Fair Sunday and Monday light west winds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30

Augusta, Ga. June 2s.--As result of the belief that the state Legislature both branches of which are controlled by prohibitionists. will this sesstoT pass a prohibition bill. two of the lar est potterles in the State. whose pr9n- uct was confined almost exclusively to jugs for the liquor trade. tuday. -Slosed down here and since the Legislature convened orders for more than SS,Oo0 jugs have been cancelled, and wood- working establishment, having orders for bar fixtures worth $20,0OO, today received telegram cancelling the or~ der.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
PASS SERVICE
PENSION BILL.
House Did a Large Amount of
Business under Suspension
of Rules.
VOTE AID FOR JAMESTOWN.
Fnvors 81 100000 Lorp Secured by Lien
on Gross Observation-Disclosures Au-
thorizing Investigation Of Cot
ton Exchanges and Fluc-
tuation OF Prices,

Washington, Feb. 4--The House passed
Il number OF important bills day includ-
ing the McCumber service pension pill,
the omnibus light house bill and the
omnibus revenue cutter bill. Members
sought to carry out as much legislation az
possible under suspension of the rules.
BY vote OF 10 to So the House concurred
IL the Senate amendments to the urgent
Deficiency bill to lend the jamestown
exposition 100000 and safeguard the loan
by lien on the gross receipts.
Resolutions were adopted calling for an
invest cation by the secretary of com
mcrce and labor through it's bureau of
corporations of cotton exchanges and the
fluctuations in cotton prices; giving a
privileged status to the bill to codify and
consolidate the patent and copyright laws
directing a report by the secretary of
the interior on the number of existing
patents granted to officers and employees
of the United States.
Bills providing for the protection OF
game in Alaska and authorizing n refunj
of certain taxes collected under the wal
revenue act Of 1896 were passed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
THIRD MINE
EXPLOSION.
Reported That % or 80 Miners
Were Killed in the Disaster
at Elkins, w. Va.
RESCUERS SUFFOCATED
developed by Poisonous Flames before
They Could Bring Any of the Bodies
to the Surface--Mine Is Full Of
Dangerous After-Damp-
No Hope for Victims.
RESCUERS SUFFOCATED

Elkins, w Va, Feb. 4--rhe third mine
explosion in West Virginia within two
weeks occurred to-day at the Davis
Coal & Coke company's No. % at Thomas,
near here and twenty-five or thirty
miners are said to have been killed.
The disaster occurred this morning.
Late to-day the first rescuing party en-
tered the mine. The bodies of six foreign
ers and one American We're recovered but
wave of poisonous fumes developed the
rescung party which was composed OF
General Manager Oft. Mine Boss Daniel
Jones and others. Before the party could
reach the surface Jones died from suffoca-
ton.
Tonight efforts are being made 10 en-
ter the mine again but without success,
The air fans We're demolished by the ex-
plosion and the mine is full OF danger
Gus after-damp.
There is no possible hope that the men
still In the mine are alive. There are
pitiful scenes around the mouth Of the
mine tonight.
The mines are now the property OF the
Western Maryland railroad. The work OF
rescue will be resumed tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
$1,000, 1000 FROM MRS. SAGE.
The Troy Female Seminary 10 lie En-
tircIy RemodeIed As Result of Gift.

Troy. y. Y, Feb 1.-THE Troy female
emma Willard seminary trustees to-
day made a formal announcement of the
receipt of $1,000 go from Mrs. Russell
Sage. The money Will be used to de-
velop the institution, At present there
are several fine buildings located in the
center of the city These structures
will be taken down and the material re-
moved 10 a hill site on Troy's outskirts
where twenty-five acres will be utilized
1t Is a most slightly spot, commanding a
splendid view Of the Hudson and coun-
try for miles around.
There the buildings will be restored
and other structures will be added. 1t
Is the intention to make the Emma VIII
lard school, as il is generally known,
one of the largest and most important
in the country for an academic course.
The present location of the school is TO
be converted into an ornamental park
which will be open To the public under
proper restrictions. At the new site
there will be ample room for athletics
ana recreation.
Mrs, Sage graduated from the Emma
Willard school in lS47, Russell Sage a
number OF years ago built the present
Sage hall which is a part of the group
OF buildings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
BODY WAS NOT BURIED.
order pI,
Center woman Died Suddenly.

Randolph Center, FEB. 4.--The result Of
an autopsy being held on the body of
Mrs. Ellen Tobcy may not be known for
some days ana 1t is not expected that 1t
wu he announced then unless arrests
are made. The doctors who are per
forming the autopsy are DR.. r. II. stone
Of Burlington and Drs. clifford and Bal
ley of Randolph.
Mrs. Tobcy's funeral was held yester-
day but the body was not buried as an
investigation was instituted by the au-
thorites. She died suddenly Thursday
morning about i've o'clock having at
tended to her customary household
duties Wednesday and retired that night
in her usual health. Soon after mid
night Mrs. Tohcy was in considerable
pain and a doctor was summoned who
arrived at four o'clock
In the death certificate. DR.. G. j. Rum
rill the attending physician, gave the
cause Of death as abortion and blood
poisoning"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
SENATE ON IMPORTANT BILL
begins work 20 Enable the Govern
ment 20 Appeal In Criminal Cases.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE Senate to-day
began perfectng the House bill permit
ting the government to appeal on point
OF law in certain criminal cases. The
bill IS intended 70 reach cases similar
to that against the meat packers. The
bill was laid aside to permit further dis
cussion Of Senator Carter's resolution
aimed al tho recent order Of the score
tary of the interior tn prevent the is
suancc of land patents to entrymcn IN
til after an examination on the ground
by a special agent. Mr.. Hepburn CON
Guided the remarks he began several
days ago. and Senator ,,cwlans follow
cd in defense of the secretary.
Mr.. Racon made a brief statement to
show that Senator Bcvcridge was in err
ror in q part of his recent speech re-
garding the operation of the child labo,
law in Georgia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
PASTOR SUES CHURCH.
lhc Rev. ". \. jones Clnims SIOG on
SHIa-y Due Him.

Braulcboro, Feb. 4.-Tho Rev II. A.
Jones Of Wardsboro has brought suit
against his former parish in Chester
field, y. H., to recover slGo claimed to
be due him for preaching,In 1905 the Rev
Mr. Jones supplied two Methodist par
ishcs in Chesterfield. Ne claims that
each parish agreed to pay him sao0 and
tho parish al the "center" agreed also
to furnish him n parsonage, which Ii
did. The Sponord parish raised the 800,
but the other parish failed 70 pay him
the full amount which he claims IL agreed
to pay. In order to recover the balance
ne has sued the church and attached
funds owned by tho church in the YER
mont Savings bank and the Brattleboro
Savings bank.
The church claims that before tho Rev.
Mr.. Jones began preaching ii acquainted
him with it's method Of raising money.
and further. claims that there was no
positive agreement 10 pay any parti-
cular sum. Tho case will be heard in
BrattlehOro Thursday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
NO FALLING OFF.
Volume of Business Continues Good,
According to Bradstreet's.

Reports for the week to Bradstreets
show no falling off in volume of business
done by manufacturing interests The
demand. for labor continues heavy and
plants are working full time and some
overtime TO keep up with orders. The
month of January this year compares
very favorably with that OF a year ago.
While extreme Geld weather has affected
some lines OF business on the whole retail
merchants sneak well regarding trade.
The shortage of cars for transportation
which handicapped wholesalers and Job
berS during December also had its effect
in January. Particularly was this true in
granite ard lumber line. wholesalers now
report this is belong relieved to some ex-
tent and goods are moving well. Although
there is some complaint. Reports from
agricultural districts show prices received
for farm produce arc still high. The
demand for hay is large a good crop
was harvested in the State which will net
the farmer considerable profit. a sum
mary of failures for January this year
gives number six bankrupts, confined to
Rrocers and meat men, one company
placed in hands of a receiver asked for,
for another corporation. Fires that caused
damage to mercantile. interests number
welve for month entallinr an anproxi.
mate damage of $40 600 to $4,000. Three
now corporations were formed with an
agqrer,te authorized canita, of s2,5
600
Rur,i,gtor rataiI MERCHANTS renort
vear's business has onened vel, CON
.idering weather cordi,,,ns and sales
comnare vol, WIN corresnordlnr neriods
r,lra CLAY co,npany at Rutland is re-
ror,o1 &c doing largo businoss pererol,,
ororg tho vho,Asa1e firms sales have
hoa, good ana collections while n ,ittIe
claw. oro ;r,nroy,rg
E,,rr,turo and q,rment factories a+ c,
| ,,hors az, ,.uurire ,,,I tir,o ard con.
.i',o.at,o t,,sjroos ,s ,o,o,tod o,,o,, o,bo,
,o. rho nav, o,rr.r,, n,o,+ ovnacts "a
49, roody f,, business hv Hrst M Anil
| rupbor dealers M 81 Jcbnshurv and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07

the winter. The hail was prettily deco
rated with flowers and palms and about
eco members OF the club and their gentle
men guests were in attendance. The visi-
tors were received by the president of the
club Mrs T. f. Hazcn, the second vice
president, Mrs Charles A. Stanley, AMI
the chairman OF the social committee.
Mrs. Harry NJ. Scott. the husbands of
thcse ladies also being in the receiving
line.
The social committee had provided a
most enjoyable entertainment, the artists
being Miss Luva Il. Mann, Woodsvillc
reader; Miss Adine u. Hale, Wells River
solost; Miss Isabel NJ. Paddock, ST.
Johnsbury, accompanist. After the en-
tertainmcnt refreshments were served
and n delightful hour ended the annual
gathering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
MILESTONE CRUSHED FOOT.
Accident to Foreman at Milton May
Necessitate Amputntiop.

Milton, Feb. i.-ErVlng O. Weston. fore
man in the grist mill Of H. L. Powell,
suffered a severe injury this afternoon at
2:30 O'Clock which may neccesitat. tho
amputation of his foot. A huge milestone,
which they had been dressing and were
about to turn over, slipped when both
points Of the iron tongs which held it
broke off and the great stone fell upor.
Woston's foot, cutting 1t from the instep
to the toes. He was hurried home and
Drs. Holcombe aud Coburn called to dress
tho wound. Mr.. Weston is a young man.
S 5rdF %epF a c "P hdre eo two ! Teaps cam
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
HIS WIFE SAVED HOUSE.
DoctOr'E Valuable Electrical Apparatus.
However,, Ruined by Fire.

Brattleboro. Feb. A fire, which
promised to be disastrous. started In
the Office of Or. George X. Roberts In
his house on Main street this morning
at II 80 and was only averted by the
prompt action Of the doctors wife
Mrs. Roberts smelt smoke and started
out to investigate. She attempted to
enter the Office hut was driven back by
the dense smoke The telephone was
in the office and Mrs. Roberts rushed
to neighbors and summoned the fire
department which responded with the
chemical in quick timc.
IA stream Of the chemical soon check
ed the fire which had started from a
fireplace and had ignited the mantel
piece. The walls and ceiling of the
room were badly damaged. Thousands
of dollars worth of electrical appara-
tus used by the doctor was ruined.
There was an insurance OF $4,000 on
the apparatus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
The Cold weather Poultry Food

Fowls have natural craving for ami
NAL Food especially when the weather is
cold. All kinds of grains are good, but to
produce lots OF eggs, an occasional ration
Of green cut bone and meat is absolutely
essential. This product can be obtained of
Carroll s. Page. Hyde Park, VT He will
ship a 20O-lb. barrel to any address on re-
ceipt of $3.50 and at this price pays tho
freight to any railroad station in New
England or the Middle States. Money may
be sent at his risk by registered letter,
postal money order check or express
money order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
WAS NATIVE OF VERMONT.
+. A. Brown, Prominent Produce Dealer
in Providence Is Dead

Providence. r., l., Feb 4.--Frederick
A. Brown, native or Pittsford, VT.
and for many years at the head of
large wholesale firm dealing in farm
produce, died here early this morning.
He was 76 years old and is survived
by two married daughters in this city
his wife dying a few months ago. The
body will be taken to Pittsford We'd
nesday for burial.
ORANGE COUNTY GAME WARDENS
Stowe, Feb, 4.-state Fish and Game
Commissioner II. G. Thomas to-day APP
pointed these deputy warden in Orange
county: T.. II. Ketchum, Randolph; NJ.
Il. Morse. Corinth~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-07
WANT NEW FIRE ENGINE.
krgc Property Owners Dissatisfied
with OId-Fear Higher Rates.

Rutland, Feb. About rs business
In tonight petitioned the board OF
|lermen to buy n new fire engine
|sing their argument upon the belief
|at Rutland is to have a 10 per cent.
Use in fire insurance rates because
inadequate protection. A special
knmittee in whose hands the matter
BIS left has sent the old engine away
i repairs but the large property
Eners have lost faith In the 40-year-
steamer.
3rOULD BOND FOR NEW SCHOOL
At a meeting Of the board Of educa-
n tonight 1t was decided to put 4
.pposition before the voters next
Lrch to bond the city for $4,000 to
| lid a new graded school. The city
FOOLS are badly crowded and the city
" pays $1,000 to rent an extra build