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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
Arrangements for 0bse- quies Announced. VICE-PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS
 COULD NOT BE LOCATED. Sergeant-at-Arms of Senate Makes
 An Arrangements. Rrmains wiM Leave Hot Springs, N. C., At Neon Today And Will Reach old Home Early Tomorrow Morning-Win Rest Near
 Morgan.
 

Washington. D. C.. July 2s-(special) Colonel Dan Ransdall, Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate. as soon as he heard of the death of sena- tor Pettus communicated with the family of the deceased as to what arrangements had been ma!e for the funeral.
 It was late in the day before a reply came. Fri 'ly a message was re- ceived stating that the ceremony would take place Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at Selma.
 The remains will leave Hot Springs N. C., tomorrow at 12 o'clock m, and arrive the next morning at Selma
 Col. Ransdall wired far and wide through the day to Vice President Fairbanks to consult him as to naming a committee of Senators to attend the funeral. Mir. Fairbanks Is some where in the far West, and as he had not been heard from at s o'clock this even- ing, Col. Ransda.ll went ahead at his own responsibility with the details.
 He communicated by wire with Sena- tors residing in States near Washing ton and those in States contiguous to Alabama. Of number asked to serve he thinks enough will respond to have the Senate well represented at the obsequies on Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
WEATHER FORECAST. Washington, July 3S.-For Alabama, Partly cleudy MonAay and Tuesday, with eccastonal shswers, variable winds.

this afternoon but tho officers of the regiment believe that when he is found that he will order the regiment to stay in camp until after the funeral.
 The remains of the dead Senator will be laid to rest in Live Oak Cemetery by the side of those of his wife who preceded him to the grave about a year ago. In the same lot there rests the remains of his distinguished son and close by rests the remains of his life long friend John T. Morgan.
 Selma tomorrow morning early will begin to show evidence of her mourn ing and sorrow. The work of decorat. ing tho city will begin early and every business house will be draped in black Early tomorrow morning Mayor Atkins will issue proclamation asking that the business men show this respect to the dead Selmian.
 was held at s o'clock this afternoon at the Central City Club. When the meet ing convened T. B. Ellis stated thai 1t had been called for the purpose of perfecting all Necessary arrangements for the funereal of Senator Pettus.
 Judge J. w. Mabry was then elected chairman of the meeting and R. H. Mangum secretary. c. w. Cooper then moved that . large committee be ap- pointed which could be divided into sub-committees. This move was carried and the chairman appointed a commit tee of twenty-five members, with MT. Hooper as chairman. If necessary, oth- CTS will be added to the committee,
 Adtutant General Bibb Graves then addressed the meeting and said that he had been instructed by Governor Conner to tender a brigadier generals escort for the funeral. He stated that such an escort Is composed of a regi- ment of infantry. troop of cavalry and battery of artillery, and that if the of- fer was accepted the 2nd regiment, now in camp here would be held until af- ter the funeral and that the battery and cavalry troop of this city would be ordered out. This offer was accepted and the 2nd regiment will not call camp until Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Col. Bricken of the regiment said tonight that every man and off cer of the regiment would be held un- til after the funeral.
 While 1t has not been definitely de- cided it Is expected that the funeral of Senator Pettus will take place Tues day at 12 o'clock. The same hour as the services over Senator Morgan. They will be the simple ritual of the Pres byterian faith and no eulogies will De had. It Is believed that the remains will reach here Tuesday morning at 4:25 o'clock over the Southern railway
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
CONDITION OF COTTON CROP Progress Last WeekLess
 Rapid. HIGH TEMPERATURE CAUSE Little or No Damage Resulted
 However. Best Reports Come from Georgia end Carolinas, Where Expectations
 Approximate Those of
 the Past Year.

Memphis. July 2S.--The Commercial- Appeal will tomorrow print summary of the condition of cotton crop gath cred by its correspondents throughout the Southern States:
 Throughout the Central and Eastern cotton belt the crops progress was less rapid during the weeks than for sew eral weeks proceeding. This was due to excessively high temperatures and conditions approaching a drouth in sections. Little or no actual damage resulted, however. and the plant seems to have held up we'll under the condi- tions since 1t has been we'll cultivated in a few instances and the previous supply of moisture thereby well-con- served. Correspondents think that another week of such high tempera- lures without rain would work consid- erable harm.
 In Oklahoma and Texas. the condi- ditfons were altogether favorable and no complaint whatever Is heard. Of course the plant is still small and late. but is fruiting well. has been we'll worked and is being laid by clean, while the heat and dry weather percep- tibly decreased the activity of the boil weevil. Cotton Is opening verp rapidly in Southern Texas under the hot sun. In most parts of the belt the last tul- tivation leaves the cotton clean. The plant Is stocky and where fruiting has begun, 1t is being well done. Such rains as fell were local in character. seldom heavy and scattered over . wide area
 The best reports still come from Georgia and the Carolinas. where ex- pectations approximate those of last year. Elsewhere over the belt. while correspondents note the generI nm nrovement. expectations for the yield are still much below what is termed a good crop. Opinions are-sometimss by irregularity in size and age Of plants,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
Legislature to Adjourn
 for Funeral
BUSINESS BEFORE NOTIFICATION
Conceded That Johnston Will Be
 Chosen Successor.
Some, However, Would Choose Him only for Unexpired Term, and There is Talk of Other Aspi-
 rant Afterward.

When the Legislature meets today 1t will be with the full knowledge that it will have to adjourn for a period that will cover the funeral arrangements of the late Senator Pettus. The members are in a peculiar position and are really between love and duty.
 In the first place the Legislature is disposed to give to their late senato- rial representative all the respect and honor that is due such an illustrious statesman, but it also realizes that there are but few days remaining in which it can conduct business. the inn portance of which cannot be over looked.
 For this reason the official notice of come from the Governor, will not be made today until such time as the Legislature has had an opportunity to attend to some of the important busi- ness that is before 1t. When that an- nouncement comes the Legislature will recess until after the funeral at Selma. at which most of the members of the law making bodies will be present.
 While there has been no official ac- ton as 10 the recess of the Legisla- ture brought about by the death of Senator Pettus. it was tacitly under stood last evening that there would be a recess taken today that will last to Thursday.
 This recess will give to the members of the Legislature chance to attend the funeral services of the late Sena- tor. to be held at Selma tomorrow evening at o'clock. It is the present intention that the Legislature shall at tend those services as a body.
 When the Legislature -econvenes on Thursday it will remain in session until Friday night when another recess will be taken until the. following Tuesday morning
 On that day the election of ex-Gover- nor Johnston will be held. and on We'd nesday the Legislature will meet in joint session to formally declare his election. It will adjourn sine die that day
 This program may be subject to change, but in the opinion of leaders of the House and Senate it will be the rule that will be followed.
 Meanwhile the Legislature will be called upon to do that which is pecu- liar in the history of the United States, to elect a fourth Senator at the same session. There is no one who doubts that the successor to Senator Pettus will be former Governor Joseph F. Johnston, but there are some to see a question aS to the term for which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
KILLS SECOND MAN.
Methodist Preacher shoots Negro In
 Self Defen0e.

Methodist Preacher Shoots Negro In
 Self Defense.
 Chattanooga. Tenn, July 2s-For the second time within z. period of three months. Rev s. I. Crouch. a Methodist minister. this afternoon shot and in stantly killed a negro. The shooting three months ago was done in defense of his wife. while the killing Of Bud Wiley this afternoon was in defense of his own life and to prevent the negro from making his escape.
 Crouch. though a preacher. Is also. employed as watchman at large lumber mill and while making his rounds in the yards 1t was reported to him that two negro men had broken into store nearby. When alst seen they were running through the lumber yards. He made a search for them which resulted nthe capture of Wiley.
 After he was identified by Mrs. Robertson. Rev. Crouch started with his prisoner for the county jail. They had proceeded only A few steps when the negro struck his captor In the face and then attempted to break loose from him. w''"~ the latter fired. The bullet struck the negro in the head killing him instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
Awaits Homecoming of
 Beloved Son.
NEWS OF DEATH A SHOCK
Second Regiment Will Remain For
 Funeral Service.
Colonel Brick>n Tenders the Services of His Regiment to Adjutant General Graves for Duty
 During Obsequles.

Selma. July 2s.-(SpeciaI )-With bowed head and with a sorrowing heart Selma again awaits the home coming of distinguished son-a son that was known and loved by every resident of the city and the news of whose death touched the hearts and caused sorrow to everyone.
 Just two short months ago Selma bowed her head in sorrow of the death of John T. Morgan. today she weeps for Edmund Winston Pettus.
 The critical condition of Senator Pet tus was learned with apprehension by every citizen yesterday. A few heard of his death last night but 1t was not generally learned until this morning.
 No resident of Selma was better known than was Senator Pettus. He was known by every man, woman and child in Central Alabama. He in turn knew nearly every one and could call them by name. He was closer to the hearts of Selmians than any one has ever been and could not walk few steps upon the streets but what he would be stopped and greeted by some friend.
 No one in Selma anticipated the death of Senator PettuS until the news of his illness was learned here Saturday. A few weeks ago when Senator Pettus left for Tate Spring, he appeared to be in better health stronger and more vigorous than he had been for some years. This splendid condition of Senator Pettus made the shock of his sudden death all the more shocking to his many friends and to the friends of the family.
 No arrangements concerning the fun eral of the Senator were announced here today. It is expected that his re- mains will reach here Monday night and that they will be taken to his late residence on Alabama Street and that the funeral services will take place from the Broad Street Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon. None of the relatives who were at his bedside at the time of his death was heard from this morning and it is not known what their wishes will be yet.
 Soon after the death of Senator Pet tus was generally known here this morning a movement was started to get Governor Conner to order the 2nd Infantry Regiment A. N. G., which is in camp here, to stay until after the funeral Colonel c. R. Bricken of the regiment rendered the services of the regiment and so notified Adjutant Gen. eral Bibb Graves.
 General Graves at once tried to get in communication with Governor Co., mer so that the commander in chief of the Alabama National Guards could issue the necessary order. Governor Conner had not been found at o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
THREATENS TO BOLT
NEGRO PREACHER WANTS EN-
 DORsEMENT OF FORAKER.
Fiery Washington Black Says If Fire Alarm Joe is Overlooked Re- publicans Will Lose the
 Next Election.

Washington, July 2s.-(Special)-D S. l.. Corrothe-r Is a fiery sort of a negro preacher, who has an intense antipathy for Booker T. Washington.
 Corrothers is Vice-P President of the American Council with headquar- ters here. This organization meddles a good deal in politics Corrothers says in a spicy interview that if Pres ident Roosevelt does not dispense with Booker T.'s advice he will certainly lose the confidence of the intelligent negroes of the country.
 T have received more than fifty let ters recently from leading colored men in different States" added Corrothers. "repudiating Washington as our lead CT and protesting against his interfer- ence with political matters pertaining to the race by giving advice to the President
 The doctor also asserts that if the Ohio Republican State Central Com mittee on Tuesday next indorses Sec retary Taft for the Presidency and does not endorse Senator Foraker for re- election, 1t means walloping for the Buckeye Republicans at the coming election. It will alienate the negro vote in about every state from the sup port of Taft if he should be the Presi- dential nominee next year.
 Force Taft upon us," shouts this preacher. and 100000 colored voters in Maryland, Delaware. West Virginia, New Jersey New York, Ohio. Illinois. Indiana, Missouri and Kansas will bolt the party and this will mean Republi- can defeat In the nation"
 Corrothers decleres. further. that the President will have to set himself right on the discharge of the battalion of the 25th Infantry if he wishes to re- gain the confidence of the intelligent negro voters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
WILLIAM D. HAYWOOD IS
 ACQUITTED BY IDAHO JURY

the trail and Sheriff Andrews gave up the chase. However. number of men. bent on the quest of their prey. proceeded and a late telephone mes- sage says they again struck the trail beyond Choctawhatchie river and dogs and men. amounting to over 10, are in hot pursuit. If he is caught short work may be made of him.
 Two years ago Davis Murray beat an old white man to death in Early County. Georgia. and there is a reward of $100 for him. The culprit is tall, spare made. black quick spoken and has a long scar on one side of his face made by a knife wound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
Body Of Senator Pettus Wiu z
 Be Inferred in Selma atN''iue
 O'Clock Tuesday Afternoon.
Gouernor Conner Expresses Sorrow
 As an Offcal and as q Citizen

Governor Conner. who spent the day in Birmingham, returning to Montgom- cry last evening" expressed the utmost regret at the unexpected death of Sem atOr Pettus.
 Tn common with the whole State" said the Governor last evening. "I feel the utmost sorrow, coupled with a sense of the loss that Alabama has sustained. Senator Pettus was a great man, and one who will be missed from the counsels of the State and Nation.
 But coupled with the sense of pub- lie loss is 8 feeling of personal. poig- nant sorrow. For Senator Pettus. in company with other distinguished at- torncys. way back in "A. befriended me and my friends and family in q manner that I cannot forget. It was q time when passions were running wild. and crimes were charged right and left.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
Successor to Pettus Pays
 Fitting Tribute to His Worth

in Montgomery in the Smith Lindsay controversy General Pettus was placed in charge and summoned me. with oth- CTS. from Selma to join him. I sup ported him with zeal when he became candidate for the Senate, and the first official act performed as Cover nor was in signing his commission.
 He was splendid soldier. a great lawyer. a true Democrat. an upright citizen and a faithful friend. Always cool in action. always wise in counsel. always fearless in execution. he had, and deserved, the confidence of his peo- pie and his name and fame will be cherished by those who honor worth and integrity and ability"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
DEAD FROM HEAT.
First Case From This Cause In History
 of Section.

opelousas. La, July 2S.-What is be- Heved to be the first death from heat in the history of this section of Louis ana occurred today when man named Clements, employed by a local lumber concern, was overcome and died few hours later Clements first name is not known. here, and efforts to ascer- tain where he formerly lived have proved fruitless. He Is supposed to have come here from Memphis, Tenn.
 The temperature today has been high, the mercury rang between 90 and 100 degrees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
,.,,RoAD STATION BURNED.
rtx Valued at $1OO,OOO Is Burned Tn The Ground.

puston. La, July 2S-FIre WhicH s+arted in the union railroad station here this afternoon burned that struc- tnre and spreading to adjoining nulld- ings destroyed property valued at aooo' s10o. 900 before finally suooueo-
 pasides the railroad station. build ,ngs occupied by Thompson and piichev. wholesale supply merchants, snd swift and Company. meat jackers ware destroyed The offices of the Southern and Wells Fargo Express Companies at the railroad station were also burned. The origin of the fire has not yet been determined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29

President Fairbanks to represent the Senate at the funeral are:
 Senators nkhead, Allison, Cullom. Daniel, Warren, Clay, Overman, Mo Emery Scott. Knox. William Alden Smith. Talliaferro. Mallory and Sim mons.
 Speaker Cannon has appointed the Alabama delegation to represent the House of Representatives. consisting of representatives "ay'c Wiley. Clay ton. Bowie. Heflin. burnett, Richard son and |JnLerwood and also Repre- sentatives Brownlow, Padgett. Thomas of North Carolina; Hay of Virginia and Finley of South Carolina.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
COTTON IMPORTATION.
Much Interest Among Financial Mag
 mates Is Aroused.


 New Orleans July 28.-Much interest is attached to the arrival here today of the British steamer Custodian from Liverpool which brings back to this port 2,O0O bales of American cotton, shipped by Alexander, Eccles and Com pany of Liverpool and consigned to their agents here.
 Representatives of the British firm are at present out of the city, Among members of inc trade there has been considerable speculation as to the probable disposition of this cotton. as such shipments are unique in that as a rule they have been made during bull campaigns when the features govern ing the market made such transactions profitable.
 It is reported that the 2,o00 bales in question are en route from Liverpool to some Carolina cotton mills and were originally ordered to be shipped via New Orleans because 1t was believed that in the event of a midsummer cor ner of magnitude holding sway at tho time of its arrival it might be tempo rarily diverted and utilized to advan- tage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29

Former Governor Joseph F. John ston, who will be elected by the Leg islature to succeed the late Edmund w. Pettus as United States Senator from Alabama. arrived in Montgomery last evening from his home at Birmingham, en route to Selma to attend the funeral services of the distinguished states man.
 Governor Johnston last evening gave out the following in connection with the death of the Senator:
 The State has suffered permanent loss in the death of Senator Pettus.
 T have known him since 1866 and we have been friends since that When there was apprehension of trouble here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29

'Nyself and two brothers were in- dicted for an offense in those days. and our bonds were way up in tho thousands of dollars. And in that time of trouble. Edmund w. Pettus. with one other attorney. volunteered his ser vices. and assisted us In getinE out of the trouble. He did this not only for us. but for many others who wore charged with crimes. There were sew enteen in our own precinct whom he thus helped.
 T cannot but feel. with the respect I have for the grea tability and the efficient services Senator Pettus render ed his State, that a great loss has been sustained. And coupled with this ia my personal sorrow. It Is both as Governor of tho State and as a private citizen that my sympathy goes out to the stricken family. and to the people of the bereaved State"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29

night will occur at Selma Alabama. Tuesday afternoon.
 The body will be taken aboard a train on the Southern railway leaving Hot Springs fo. Selma at noon tomor- row.. The funeral party consisting of representatives of both Houses of Con- gress and members of the late Senator's family, will arrive at Selma Tuesday morning and the funeral exercises will occur at o'clock the same after noon The late Senator's grand daughter, Miss Bessie Robe -ts, and his grandson. Edmund W. Pettus. Jr., will accompany the body to its resting place.
 The committee appointed by Vice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
To Enlist Negroes.

Houston, Tex. July 2s.-The recruit ing office here of the regular army to- day received instructions to enlist for the colored cavalry exceptionally de- sirable negroes. the first enlistment of negroes since the Brownsville affair. The four negro regiments in the regu- lar army are now in the Philippines, and those now enlisted will be sent to the Orient to join these regiments, In structions are to accept only young negro men who can read and write mepded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
Stricken with ApopIexy.

Chattanooga, Tenn.. July 2s.--A spe- cial to The Times from Knoxville says:
 Rev. W. Smith. a Presbyterian min ister. was stricken with apoplexy while delivering a sermon at Sweet water this morning. He had just ut tered the words. "I may never speak to you again" when he reeled and fell. His death Is momentarily expected. Rev. Smith is a Past Grand Master of Tennessee Masons. and is 65 years old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
ARRIVE SAFELY.
Automobile Trip From Birmingham ft
 washington without Mishap.

Washington, July 28-(Specia)-Mr a,d Mrs Breck J. Saunders and son of Birmingham are here having made the trip 'om the Alabama city via New York to Washington In an auto mobile The journey was free from accident and discomfort.
 Other Alabama arrivals are; Wm IT Mo, tgomary, of Gadsden: R. A. Christian and F.. F. Ladd, Mobile; O. R. Burney. Ensley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-29
COMMITTEES NAMED.

Many Distinguished Men To Accompany
 The Remains To Alabama.
 Washington, July 2S-According to present arrangements, the funeral of the late Senator Pettus of Alabama, who died at Hot Springs N. C., last