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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
HOLD UP A TRAIN
ROBBERS SECURE coon HAUL
 FROM PAssENGERs.
At Point of Pistol Hixhwaymen Re- lHeves Victims s& ss00 and Jew-
 efry, shoot ConAuetor and

Richmond. Va. Dec. s1.--Near Ia Crosse, Va, on the Seaboard Air Line at 2:20 o'clock this morning, the pas- sengers in the sleeper of train Number s1 out of Richmond, were held up and robbed out of about $500 besides jew elry-
 The robbers, two in number. got on as passengers. and one remained in a day coach while the other went through the sleeper. Pullman Conductor c. A. Eberhart. while attempting to arrest the man robbing his passengers. was shot through the arm. The man then pulled the emergency brake cord. stop ped the train and with his confederate escaped to the woods
 The two men who held up the Sea- board train are known to the local au- thorities. They had been shadowed here for four days but gave the police the slip. It is expected they will soon be captured. The robbers boarded the train at Acca Station. north of this city and passed through Richmond on it, A Petersburg special says they were heavily armed and had the pas- sengers at their mercy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
Rockefeller Increases the
 Wealth of Chicago
HAS GIVEN OVER $19,ooO,Ooo
Latest Gift Amounts to Three
 Millions.
The University Endowment Fuad Is Now Over Tea Million DoI-
 Iars-Joh. ID. IT,, Announced
 the Gift. t

Chicago, Dec. 31.--A new years gift of nearly $3.0oo.000 was presented by John D. Rockefeller to the University of Chicago today. This brings MT. Rockefellers gifts to the University up to a total of $19,416.922. Announce ment of the latest donation was con tained in letter from John D. Rocke- feller. Jr,. to Acting President Harry Pratt Judson.
 The major portion of the new years gift Is to go to the permanent endow- ment fund of the university and for this purpose securities with a market value of s2.7o0,ooo are provided
 The remainder of the gift $2l7.000 is to make up the deficit to provide for an increase in the salaries of instructors and to allow appropria- tions for various purposes.
 The $2,700,000 addition to the en- dowment brings this fund to s10.452.- 5l6.
 MT. Rockefeller's provisions for an annual increase of s40,ooo in the sal aries of instructors enables the trus- tees to proceed along more liberal lines.
 This latest gift of MT. Rockefeller fol- lows the visit made to New York few days ago by Acting President Judson. President Martin A. Ryers and Treas- urer c. I. Hutchinson, of the board of trustees, and Business Manager Wal lace Hickman. when, they went over the budget with Mir Rockefeller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
WiII Carry SupplIes Free.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The offer of E. H Hartman to President Roosevelt to transport on his Steamship lines all supplies delivered at San Francesca ard intended to relieve famine suffers in China has opened the way for ;he American Red Cross to make an appeal to the farmers of the country to pro- vide corn and wheat. The appeal for money contributions has been effective but it is believed the greater good would come from gifts of araln now that the transportation dusst,cn mas been met. Already the Red Cross offi- cials in this city have suggested to Governor Cummins of Iowa that he ask the farmers of that State to make grain contributions. The call on the Cover nor has not been made general for the reason that the Red Cross officers were waiting to see whether 1t would be decided to use the army transport ser vice to convey grain to the Orient.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
sIssrmishe. In Poland.

Iodz. Russian Poland, Dec. sf.--skir- mishes. resulting in occasional fataii- ties. continue to take place between. the socialist and nationalist factions During the night six persons were kill ed or wounded.
 A funeral procession which was es- corting the bodies of four of the mur- dered nationalists to the cemetery to- day was attacked by a socialist. who shot and killed one mourner. wounded two others and dispersed the cortege.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
GUGGENHEIM IS SLATED.
Colorado Millionaire Will Be Chosen
 for the Senate.


 Denver Col. Dec. s1,-simon Guggen- heim's election as United States Sena- tor to succeed Thomas M. Patterson. Is assured by tho action of the Republi- can members of the General Assembly in caucus this afternoon..Mr Guggen- helms candidacy was endorsed by a vote of ss to 1. Seventy of the 100 members of the Legislature are Repub- licans and all but one of them partici- pated in the caucus.
 Mir. Guggenheim is 39 years of age. and is a son of the late Meyer Guggen- helm of New York. He is very wealthy and Is a member of the executive com mittee of the American Smelling and Refining Company. In an interview today, MT. Guggenheim said:
 If go to the Senate. 1t will not be to represent the smelting company or any other company or any interest. will go as Simon Guggenheim to rep resent Colorado An honorable ambi- ton IS permitted to every man, even to the wealthiest. and 1t Is my ambition to serve my country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
To snxe Mra. Meyers.

Kansas City. Dec. 31.-Arguments were begun hero today before Judge Phillips in the United States District Court in the habeas corpus proceedings instituted by the attorneys of Mrs. Az gie Meyers, under sentence to hang January 10 for the murder of her hus- band. Mrs. Meyers was not brought into court.
 Attorney General Herbert S. Hawley conducted the case for the state. At the end of the arguments, Judge Phil lips announced that he would take the case under advisement until Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
ARREST MANY SOCIALISTS
Traitor Gives Russian Into Hands of
 the Police.

St. Petersburg. Dec. s1-Acting on in- formation furnished by traitor, the police, dur.ns the last few days. have captured more than . hundred leaders and members of the St. Petersburg or- eanization of the Social Democrats. who were conducting propaganda In the army and navy. Among those ta- ken into custody was the editor Of . secretly published paper, entitled The Rarracks.'- twenty five soldiers and sew eral women.
 2 The police also arrested many mem be9ss efs afr isaportant group of terror ,istic social revolutionists, and captured. according to report, list of twenty seven high officials who had been sen- tenced to death Finally, 1t is assert ed that the police accidentally obtain ed information which frustrated plot to blow up a number of persons at Q conference that was to be held in the near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
SHOOT AT WOMAN
NEGRO SERVANTS SUSPECTED OF
 PLOTS TO KILL.
Attempts to Assassinate Mrs. McGregor and to Poison Hume Family
 Terr0rfxe Householders,
 Who Discharge Help.

Houston, Texas. Dec. 31.--A-supposed attempt to assassinate Mrs. T. H. Mo Gregor, the wife of Representative elect McGregor, and the announcement that members of the family of F. Charles Hume had been poisoned, has led many Houston householders to dis charge their negro servants.
 A negro man. who was a servant In the McGregor home, Is under arrest. charged with shooting into the dining room of the McGregor home. The bull let narrowly missed Mrs. McGr' 'r's head. The shooting followed a rebuke to the negro's wife, who was employed as cook for the McGregors.
 The police are now investie atting tho alleged poisoning of the Hume family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
FEARS HE IS SUICIDE.
Texas Broker Loses All Ills Money
 Playing the Market,

New York. Dec. 31.-Gustave A. Maier, said to have been a ship broker of Galveston. Texas, Is missing from this city and his wife fears that he has committd suicide by jumping fEOm n Hoboken ferry boat.
 Mrs. Maier informed the police today of the disappearance of her husband and said she was without sufficient funds to return to Galveston. She said her husband lost his last $50 in stock speculation last week. and Friday she received note from him saying he was going to jump overheard from a ferry boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
DISCUSS EXCL LUSlC)N
CHINEsE PAss REsoLuTroNs IF zgR- TALIAT1ON, ..s ss' ' -.
Would Revive Boycott A6ainst Ameri- can Goods, Keep Lahorers from
 Panama, and Ask ModiAca- ton of Act,

Hong Kong. Dec. a1.--Dispatches re- ceived from Canton report that more than 1000 persons were present at a meeting held to discuss the American Chinese exclusion act.
 The following resolutions were adop- ted at the meeting.
 First. to revive a boycott against American goods.
 Second, that newspapers shall not advertise American manufacturers.
 Third, to dissuade laborers from pro- ceeding to Panama.
 Fourth, to petition the viceroy ask ing the imperial government to nego- tiate with America for a modification of the exclusion act, and, lastly, that these resolutions be placarded through out the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
RAILROADS TAKE APPEAL.
Go To Supreme Court In Lumber Tarin
 CQae.

New Orleans, La. Dec. 31-It was an- nounced today that the Southern Rail way and other roads involved, have ap- peaIed to the United States Supreme Court the case of II. H. rift, ct al. A Georgia lumberman. in the famous two cents increase on lumber shipped from the South to points north of the Ohio River. s{-.,..,. a..- . s.-
 This case Is the first of a number of similar cases to be taken to the Su- preme Court. Every railroad in the South and nearly every big lumber dealer, directly involved. are in the suits. which grew out of a two cents raise In rates in 1903, and subse- ouent decision of tho Interstate Com mmerce Commission ordering the in- crease taken off. This the roads re- fused to do. and the lumbermen appeal cd to courts, the rift case having been before the United States Court of Ap- heals here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
saoo, 900, 900 IN DIVIDENDS.
New York Sends Out Record Premiums
 To Stockholders.

New York, Dec, 31-There will be dis tributed during the first month of the New Year, in New York City, interest and dividends aggregating over s200,- 900, 900. This Is the largest sum that will ever have been paid out to stock and bondholders in the history of Wall street, and will mark the end of one of the most prosperous years in the his tory of the country.
 While the first half of 1906 was not able for increased distributions to cor porate stockholders. through increas- ed or extra dividends. resumption of dividends or beginning of dividends. the second half of the year was even more conspicuous in these respects. ConserVa- tism has been the rule in most of the dividend increases. In the majority of cases the increases have been within inc large surplus and shown after the payment of fixed charges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
s,on Rehnte. in EnRlnna.

London, Dec. 31.--Under the agree ment which becomes operative January all private rebates to shippers by all the railroads In the United Kingdom will he stopped This agreement has been signed by all the chairmen. and under Its provisions any company giv- ing rebates to secure the traffic is lia- bIe to heavy fine. payable to the rail- way clearing house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
WILL ATTEND TRIAL.
Evelyn Nesbit's Mother IViil Re Present
 for Thnyv.

Pittsburg. Dec. 31-According to the statement of Charles J. Holman whose wife Is the mother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, 1t will not he necessity for Dis trict Attorney Jerome, of New York to send to Pitsburg for Mrs. Holman's de- position for use in the trial of Harry K. Thaw. MT. Holman announced to- day that his wife, theil son Howard, and himself would be in attendance at the trial ready to give any Information desired.
 "I have certain letters airing on the case locked up In a safe deposit vault said MT. Holman 'The nature of these letters" he continued, cannot be dis closed at this time except to say that the contents are highly important
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
cnnfessen Ills Horgeries.

New Orleans. Dec. S1-Alfred Burg, who said he is the son of the post master of Livingston. Mont. surrender ed voluntarily today saying that he had forged and cashed small post office money orders in San Francisco and Salt Lake City. He~said he had ohtained the blanks from his fathers office. Postal authorities have been searching for a month for clues to the forgeries Burg confesses to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
s4s.ooo,ooo for Diamonds.

New York Dec. ;1.-Upward of $i3 . 00o, ,000 mas been paid for diamonds and other precious stones imported at New Yora in the present year, as shown by figures compiled by the customs au- thorities preliminary report 10 be sent to Washington. This exceeds that of the last calendar year by S6.O00 00o..
 Since 1868, when the first gem was exported from tho Cape of Good Hope. the United States has paid. according to figures just compiled about $S25. nnn-e00i for diamonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
street Car Crushed In.

New Orleans, Dec. 3l-Two heavy timber piles crushed the side of ru- lane street cAr today. killing William Grant, and slightly injurtng half doz- en passengers. The piles were loaded on a wagon with which the car collid- ed on a dark street. The motorpian and wagon driver were arrested
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
CnId in eGrnanY.

Berlin, Dec 3l.-Unusually cold wea- ther continues to prevail throughout Germany. the temperature registering 5 to 10 degrees below zero. Five per- sons have been frozen to death in the vicinity of Thorn. West Prussia and other deaths are reported from varfous parts of the country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
Cola for Englnnd,s Bank,

London, Dec. 31.-Bullion amounting to 22l, ,0O0 pounds was taken into the Rank of England on balance today. The Bank of England secured s4.5O9.OO0 of the $5,000,O0 in gold available in the market. The rest was taken for India.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
RecsntIon to Briher.

Eureka Springs. Ark. Dec. 31,-Ex- State Senator F. C. Butt. of this state was given a farewell reception by the citizens of Eureka Springs just prior to his departure for LittleRock yester- day to surrender himself to the author ities and begin his prison sentence of two years for bribery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
ASBESTOS PLANT BURNS.
MiIlwright Fatally Injured in CincIn-
 natl COnflaRratiOn.

Cincinati, Dec. 31.--The main build ing of the Philip Carey Manufacturing Companys asbestos plant at Lockland a suburb of this city. was completely destroyed by fire late this afternoon. The loss Is estimated at 35,000. Bruce Van Zant. a millwright was fatally burned. Spontaneous combustion Is said to have been the cause of the fire
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
1l.yeInua is Imuroyinx.

New York. Dec. 31.-Former Presi- dent Grover Cleveland. who has been i'll for a week at his homeSn Princeton, is improving slowly. His physician, pr. John N Carnochan. however, entertains hopes of the former Presidents recov- cry within a week or so. if no unfavor- able symptoms develop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
Alexander Munkittrick Dies.

New York. Dec. 3I.--word was re- ceived yesterday of the death of Alex ander Munkittrick. associate manager of the British branch of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, at bis home in London, England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
PRESIDENT RETURNS.
Roosevelt Party Reaches Washington
 After short Holiday.

Washington. Dec. 3i.--President and here tonight at 9 o'clock after their short sojourn at Pine Knot. Mrs. Roose- velt's country place. The special train on which they travelled was half an hour ahead of schedule time. One of the Presidents aides met him at the depot Mir. and Mrs Roosevelt and children entered their carriages and we're driven immediately to the White House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
DISCUSS APPROPRIATIONS.
Rivers and Harbors Committee Hold
 Holiday Sessions.

Holiday Sessions.
 Washington, Dec. 31.--The various sub committees of the House committee on rivers and harbors have been en- gagged during the. Christmas recess in considering the proposed river and har- bor bill, and Chairman Burton is now occupied in considering their recom- mendatons. It is his opinion that the bill will be in position to be reported to the House by the middle of January. but so far no summary of its contents is possible. It Is quite certain that liberal supplies for the Mississippi river will be voted. There is an effort on foot to increase the annual appro- priation for the Mississippi river to S3,OOO, 900 and 1t may succeed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
Eineer; lFa yAk T, HoG-
 Ruttt- braGes Norrie. sbAGGaIA

Aa se was arrested EngiSeer Hik- dek. made statement to Ape Az sociat 4 Press in which he decAaSF that If the danger stgnal light was displayed at Takoma he failed to see It on account of the dense fog.
 Milton w. Phillips. the operator. who is also prisoner, says the equipment t1&in ran past the danger signal at . speed of from fifty to sixty miles an houf. Hsz sAys there yas . hsaxy tor but s not eneasn tc. nad: | sse Mfnt: ,e :: the operator Ii Un1v1rsfty etktton, that fife train had tmIken tiles hlock &gaintf orders. His stAtstpeht is sc0rroeorAten by the Unfvcrstty station operator. who says he received the sn1esage. Pnlico- man J, T Kennedy. ktAttoned at Ta- kon1a Park. will teStify that he saw the signal light n IF proper piace ;.. and x Fredsrick Lsndkrn. rate keeper at Ia Roma. makes . simiier statsment.
 ThorouGh Investfgal1en.
 ~ C.. W. Galloway general Guportntend- .ent 1f the transportation for the Balti- more and Ohio for this dlvislcn. with .headquarfers in altimore, ts In wash 0h into the " eanses s of sasass tSs wrss Hs % sx. onerated the compaky from Ala blame and put the responsibility on the engi. neer Of the equipment train or the ( D. orator at Takonla block.
 If the coroner's Jury fails to hold the engineer or the block operator" he said. i've shall not consider the mat ter settled. We shall go to the bot tom of the wreck. This horrible catas- trophe could have been averted.v
 Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission tonight said to the Associated Press that the ComniE- sion today considered the advisability of making special investigation into the causes of the wreck, No decision has been reached, he says. as to whom this investigation will be made
 As a manifestation of sorrow and sympathy for all afflicted by tho dis aster. the District Commissioners to- day ordered that nags on all public buildings in the District be displayed at half mast until after the funerals of the, victims The Washington Stock Exchange held no session today. The funeral of many of the victims who resided in Washington and suburbs will be held tomorrow. Ths railroad company is sparing no expenses in pro- viding for all the injured at the hos pitfalls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
WILL ISSUE BONDS.
Gad.den's Election Is Favorable to
 Nan.nro hx Large MaiOEitN.

Gadsden, Ala, Dec, 3l.-(Special.)- An election was held today for the pur- pose of issuing S2o.000 worth of school bonds. There were 195 votes cast for the measure and ten against it. The money will be used in building a new school. Sterner Brothers. bankers, of Birmingham have already contracted for the bond issue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
world,s Grain suuDIy.

New York. Dec 3t.--The available supply of grain Saturday December 29, as compiled by the New York Produce Exchange, was as follows: Wheat, A. .000 bushels; increased. s91. .00o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
RETUltNs DELAYED.

Insur0mce 011clNl1 Hny N0t Be NR1Wn
 Defere H1arc1s \ \
 New York. Dec. 3l. AceordinGtp the staten1ent which one of the Mutual Life Insurance Inspectors smasle yesterday. the aotnai result of the eiections n the company mili not be forfhconlknK un- III the end of Febrnrary.
 The t1iSpector estimated the force of clerks would only be able to canvass from seven thousand to ten thousand votes daily
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01
nnron sedem Awnolnse.I.

vienna. Dec. 31.--RarOn Eudswg ds Seden has been appointed first seore- tary of the Hungarian embassy Af WashinKtoR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01

Nvlx xz4leR ToAn,CAsf. .iIx19 dlS166oyy wsan<a16y lsereasane si6 nSls, psssfBly saint sresA sossh-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-01

Corn. 4.slSlooo: increase. 1i4.ooo. Oats. 1s.bl2. 2.o0oG increase. 46,o0o. Rye, 1.- 762.o0o: Increase. 1000. Barley, a.475.- 900; decfease, 5000
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-02-01
Our idea of good citizen, and

Our idea of a good citizen, and we are glad there are many in this community, is one always ready to give according to bis means to community enterprises. He takes stock in them all, and doesn't lose his faith if an oc- casional venture proves bad. He is not afraid to buy real estate and to pay what it is worth, He talks up his town at home and a broad, thinks it is the healthiest place on earth, believing it to be destined to be the biggest city in this section and wants to be buried here when he dies. And he's worth a whole regiment of of the lukewarm kind.
 The Green Forest Produce Company is in the market for we'll assorted, merchantable irish potatoes and onions. Will pay the highest market price.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-02-01
In tie Wrong Place.

Booker Washington recently told the story of a devout colord sister who found herself in the gallery of a certain fashionable church. She was agreeably af- fected by the service and touched by the sermon to such an extent that she began wringing her hands, calling out, "Amen Glory! Glory!" and whatever of the kind came to her.
 One of the u shers, leaning over, asked:
 "What is the matter with you: You must keep still or go out"
 ''Is gitting 'ligion, boss, I's gittin 'ligion! Glory Hallelujah!' P she exclaimed.
 ''Keep still!'' muttered the usher. "Don't you know any better than that? Iris is nc place to get religion"
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-02-01
Just Jokes.

Tommy: "Pa what is the Isth- mus of Panama?" Pa: "The Isthmus of Panama, Tommy, is narrow strip of land connecting Central America with the United States Treasury"
 A Missouri editor tells the story of a young bachelor sheriff who was called upon to serve an attachment on a handsome wid- ow. He called and said ,"Madam, 1 have an attachment for you" She blushed and said the attach ment was reciprocated. "You misunderstood" he said. You must proceed to court" She told him she knew it was leap year, but she would rather he would do the courting. "Mad- am," he continued, "this is no time for trifling. The justice is waiting.'' '' "Oh, I prefer a min ister," she said. "A squire mar ried me the first time and 1 had bad luck.
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-02-01


 Senator, with a smile, ''it would be very unbecomming in me to say anything about my friend who was here yesterday, but you all know what an eloquent speak CT he is, and what an extremely loud voice he possesses. It re- minds me of a couple of girls 1 heard talking in Kala mazoo the other day, the conversation run ming thus:
 "Porely, Miss quite porely. He's got another dose O at ere exclamatory rheumatism. "
 You mean inflammatory rheu- matism, Martha. Exclamatory means to cry out.'
 "Dat's it, mum, dat's it pre- zactly. He don't do nothin' 'cept holler.''
The Green Forest tribune., 1907-02-01

A janitor in a neighbofing school threw up his job the oth CT day. When asked what was the t r ub | e, he said, "I'm honest and l won't stand being slurred. If l find a pencil or a handkerchief bout the school hang it up. Every little while the teacher or some one that is too eowardly to face me. gives ne a slur." .'In what way?" asked the officer. Why little while ago 1 saw written on the board, find the common multi ple.' Well, looked from cellar to garret, and I wouldn't know know the thing if I meet it on the street. What made me quit my job? Last night in big writtin on the blackboard, it said, find tue greatest common divisor., We'll says to myself, both of them darn things are lost now, and I'll be blamed for swipin' lem, so I'll quit