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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
COTTON MILLS
 CUT OUTPUT New England spi/isrs Decide to Rede. THOUSANDS TO ,sE JOBS Production to : Decreased E
 Ps sent. Decision Reached At Meeting Held Yesterday in Boston and VIII
 Go Into Effect By March l.

Boston, Dec. 26.-The Arkwright Club. which represents the cotton mill interests of New England. at a meet ing here today formally voted to cur tail production 25 per cent between now and March in order to relieve conditions in the cloth markets of New York, Chicago. Boston and other large centers. It was stated several days ago that committee previously. appointed by the club to canvass the situation among the mills had found sufficient to insure the success of the curtaif- ment plan and that restriction of production was regarded as a certainty.
 The cotton mills of New England employ about 1S5,000 persons under normal conditions and 1t is expected that at least 15o.000 will be affected by the short time. The curtailment agreement became operative today, although numerous mills have been shut down since Tuesday night. The agreement will affect a large major ity of Fall River print cloth mills. the fine goods mills of New Bedford, the Amosk eag corporation of Manchester, employing 13,000 hands. and most of the other New Hampshire factories, the York corporation of Saco, Maine; Pepperill mills of New Bedford. the mills at Lewiston, Wateryille. Bruns- wick and other Maine points, those in LOWell, eEHpluytHS SotVvV, ASo WtOhScs Holyoke and Chicopee, Mass, and mills controlled by large Rhode Island sn- terests.
 The mills in Thornduke. Bondsville, Palmer, Ware and Warren, Mass. and Greenvilie and New Ipswich. N. H., controlled by Bliss, Fabyan and Com pany, of New York and Boston, adopt ed short time policy month ago as did the Monadnock mills of Clare mont N. H. These and other concerns will reach the end of their curtailment policy before the factories in the large centers.
 More than eighty per cent of the spindles in New England are repre- sented in the agreement. The major ity of the mills will run four days dur ing. January and February, closing Thursday nights, thus including sat urday, a short work day. in the shut down. Mills which have contracts call ing for delivery during the winter are at liberty to reduce their production 20 per cent partially before March and the remainder after that date. The method of reducing is left largely to the discretion of the managers. Ac- cording to some of the officers of the textile unions, the operatives prefer to work four days week rather than be continuously idle for period Of nearly three weeks.
 The curtailment movement origfnat- ed in New York commission houses which feared a congestion of goods and falling prices in the spring if the mills continued to operate In full all winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
NEGRO IS LYNCHED
YOUTH STRUNG TO TREE IN TEXAS
 TOWN.
Entered Room of Young Woman Christi mas M0rning-Just Before His Death, He Confessed To
 His Evil Intentions.

Marquez, Texas, Dec. 26-Anderson Galloway. a negro youth, was taken from the county jail here last night hy unknown persons and hanged to near by tree.
 Early Christmas morning the negro forced an entrance into the residence of w. ]. Dean, farmer, living two miles out of town. and made his way to the room usually occupied by Miss Bue- hanan. a granddaughter of Dean, but on this night occupied by neighbor's son. Tho negro's movements awaken. ed the boy, who recognized him. The negro fled, but was later arrested.
 Nc guard was placed at the jail building, as there was no evidence of violence. Last night he was taken from the prison, and after making, a full confession of hts intentions, was hanged to a nearby tree. The body is still hanging there tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
ENSLEY POLICE CHIEF
 SHOOTS A MACEDONIAN

Birmingham. Dec. 26--( Special )--Af- ter having his finger almost bitten of, Chief of Police Merriman. of Ensiey. late last night shot and fatally wounded Macedonian. employed in the steel plants at that place
 The chief went up to the man to arr rest him on a frivilous charge when the big foreigner resisted. The Macedonian got the chiefs finger in his mouth and began biting 1t. when the pistol was drawn and the shot was fired.
 Vandals early this morning discharsc- ed a stick of dynamite in the empty lot between the High School and the Knights of Pythias' hall at Pratt City. creating much eonsternation through out the town. Windows were broken out of buildings for a block around. causing damage to the amount of ssv- eral hundred dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
KNEW HE MUST DIE
ATTAINMENT LOCK JAW sPECIALTsT
 sUCCUMBs TO DISEASE.
Physician Diagnosed His Own Case and Gave it as His Opinion That
 He Could Not Re-

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Dr Joseph Piesen died tonight of lock jaw resulting from fracture of the nose. Dr. Piesen recently fell down a stairway and the skin over the nose was brok- en. the wound becoming infected with tetanus germs.
 On Christmas evening the physician was suddenly stricken with lock jaw. He diagnosed his own case and direct ed his family to send him to a hospital He then sent for a lawyer and made his will, During his Illness he con- stantly joined with the hospital physi- clans in their consultations and gave it as his opinion several days ago that he could not recover.
 The immediate cause of death was said to be heart failure following 8 convulsion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27

months season with Puccinrs Ia Tosca.
 Many Northern visitors to the city witnessed the opening, which In respect to the large humber of foreign speak ing and musica1ly we'll educated spec tators from paid callings. was perhaps not to be dpuicated in this country.
 This years opening differed from for- mer years in that travelling company began the season. Usually the opera company has been made up in New Orleans. After the season here the Milan Company will go to Guatemala. Central America and then to Lima. Peru.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
KILLING IN RUSSELL
ROSCOE GENTRY SLAYS HEN ED-
 WARDS WHILE RIDING.
Farmer. of Marvyn, Shoots Merchant, of Uchee-Rep0rted They Were Drinking-They Had Been
 Warm Friends.

Columbus, Ga. Dec. 26.-(Special.) Ben Edwards. Russell county. Ala bama merchant. was shot and killed by Roscoe Gentry, farmer. of that county last night at Uchee. Ala. Ed wards was shot through the heart
 There were no witnesses to the tragedy and the cause can only be conjectured. It is claimed that Ed wards was advancing on Gentry with a cheese knife and that the latter fired in self defense.
 Edwards was resident of Uchee, Ala, and was unmarried.
 Gentry who lives at Marvyn, Ala, is a married man.
 Both men had been very close friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
INSURANCE COMPANY OUT.
Tennessee OniciaI Refuses to Renew
 License of Corporation.


 Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 26.-Insurance Commissioner Folk today refused to renew the license of the State Mutual Insurance Company of Georgia to op- crate in Tennessee. M
 Mir. Folk. construing Tennessee statute. recently held that the oner of special privileges to policyholders ss a n inducement to business was unfair It was alleged that the company had adopted this method In some other States. Tennessee policyholders could not participate in such benefits because of proh ibitory legislation.
 Following this, the company secured A temporary restraining order rere from Judgc Lurton of the United States Circuit Court. and 1t was made per manent by United States District Judge Clark after a hearing in chambers at Chattanooga. In his opinion, Judge Clark called attention to the power or MT, Folk to exercise his own discre- tton in granting licenses to insurance companies now. with the time for re- newal at hand. the commissioner Is acting along the line pointed out by the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27

like every line officer. he believed that no matter how low in grade. to a stan officer on ship board. was better policy and subyersive of naval discipline. But stronger objection in his mind was that the proposed action was clearly Illegal inasnuch as 1t is for bidden by law or naval regulation to assign stan officer to command . ship. It is only fair to fie stan side to state that this Is debatable ground and that 1t would not be difficult to construe the naval laws and regula- tions in either way. So 1t is not to be doubted that when the subject comes before Congress for consideration the lawyers in the body will And material to support either contention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
BOYS BODY IS TORN
TOOK DYNAMITE TO A PARTY AND
 IS DEAD.
Explosion Threw Htm Through a Win dew Into n Merry Throng. Terrible Accident at
 Pratt City

Birmingham, Dec. 96--Dan Bradley. 16 years old, son of widow at Pratt City, died this morning as result of being blown up with dynamite at a Christmas party given at Mike Dugan's house Wednesday night.
 The boy carried a piece of dynamite in his coat pocket. While on the porch he was jared and the dynamite ex- ploded. The boys right leg was torn off and his body was thrown violently through a window into the parlor where the guests were assembled.
 Several boys and girls were knocked down and others were badly shocked by the explosion and by the boy strik- ing them. The house was badly wrecked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
MUST co TO JURY.
Judge Wood Denies Pettlbene's Motion
 For An AcuuiffaI

For An AcquittaI.
 Boise. Idaho. Dec. 26--Judge Wood today denied the motions filed by the defense in the Pettibone trial that verdict of acquittal be advised by the court.
 In considering the motoin to advise acquittal for want of sufficient cor roborativc evidence. Judge Wood re- viewed the independent testimony on each crime confessed by Orchard and stated that in his opinion there were sufficient corroboration of each of them to require the submission thereof to the jury. Concluding. Judge Wood said.
 T think the facts already in evil dence tend to show conspiracy as contended for by the prosecution and I think that the independent testimony sufficiently tends to connect the defen- dant Pettibone herewith to require the submission thereof to the jury
 Judge Wood stated that there was no independent testimony connecting the defendant with the killing of Steunenburg except that which tended to show his connection with the con- spiracy. but this he considered was sufficient to submit the case to the jury
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
RALEIGH GOES DRY
NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL SHUTS
 OUT DEMON RUM.
After Four Years or Dispensary Liquor Is Voted From CIty-The Major
 ity For Prohibition Was EA7

Raleigh. N. C., Dec. 2s.--By a ma jority of 547. Raleigh today voted out its liquor dispensary and becomes at noon tomorrow a prohibition city. In the city there were 928 votes for pro- hibition against SS1 for dispensary and two for saloons.
 The dispensary has been in operation here for four years, .twenty-four sa- looms having been voted out in favor of the dispensary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
WARRANT FOR BOWELS.
Man and Former sennt

Newspaper Man and Former senntof
 In Fight.
 Denver. Colo, Dec. 26.-A warrant was sworn out tonight for the arrest or Fred c. Bonfils. one of the proprie- tors of The Denver Post.
 The warrant was sworn to bv ex- united States Senator Thomas M Pat terson as the result of an encounter between the two men at an early hour this morning. when Senator Patterson was knocked down and painfully in-. jured. The encounter was the continuation or newspaper logomachy. which has been going on for some years between the proprietors of The Post and sena- tor Patterson, who Is the principal stockholder of The News-Times Pub fishing Commpany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
WOMAN KILLS SELF.
Left e Note to Friends Saying She Was
 neannndenf.

Mobile, Dec. Especial. )-Carrie Rothschilds. known here as Louisa Call houn, took an overdose of laudanum tonight at 8 o'clock, and died an hour later at the City Hospital.
 The woman came to this city from Chattanooga some time ago. She left note to female acquaintances telling them that she committed the act be- cause she was Respondent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
A Rir railur..

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 26--Newman Baum today filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. The liabilities amount to $100.000 with assets of $35, 900. Two hundred and sixty-one creditors are in- volved. the greater portion being To- cated in New York, but every State east
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
MORE BODIES TAKEN OUT.
Work of Rescue Continues at Darr Mines.

Jacobs Creek, Pa.. Dec. -26.-Rapid progress is being made in the removal of bodies from the Darr Mine. All of the entries. except No. 27, have been cleared and total of 124 bodies brought from the mine. A number of other bodies have been located, and 1t Is expected that they will be brought to the surface during the night.
 Preparations have been made to re- sume rescue work in entry No. 27 early tomorrow. and it is expected abort 100 bodies will be found there. as indica- tions are that the explosion occurred In this working. All the bodies recov- cred today were decomposed and terri- ply mutilated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
CRESCENT OPERA OPENS.
Great Annual Amusement of New Ol
 leans Is in Full Swing.

New Orleans. La, Dec. 26.-The win ter opera which for more than one hundred years has been the opener, of the carnival season in New Orleans. be- gan tonight. At th~ French Opera House, now fifty-eight years old, troupe of Italian singers, the Milan Grand Opera Company. began a two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
Goveruor Hughes ImpIroved.

Albany. N. F., Dec. Ex-Governor Hughes. who has been at the executive mansion several days suffering from an attack of the grippe. was reported today as much improved. The governor may take up his duties at the executive chamber tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
CONFIDENCE RESTORED.
Yesterday Was Withdrawal Date Buf
 Few nenanifnrn f,nIIAA

New York, Dec. 26.--Today was the date of the expiration of most of the sixty day withdrawals required by the savings banks at the height of the panic of October but scarcely a depo- sitor called for his money.
 The banks expected few demands as they were convinced the feeling of the financial unrest was practically over. In most cases today's withdraw. als were more than offset by deposits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
Mothers. Denial.

Omaha, Neb., Dec 26--vice President and General Manager A. |. Mohier. of the Union Pacific Railroad Company. today denied positively a statement tnat ne IS 10 leave the Union Pacific to become General Manager of the South. ern Pacific.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
STATE FUNDS TRANSFERRED.
Louisiana Money Taken from Depressed
 Bank at New Orleans.

Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 26.-State Treasurer Smith announced tonight that he has transferred approximately $360, 900 of State money from the State National Bank to other institutions. No State funds remain in the bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
EximsnIch \ Rnnkrunf.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 26.--Henry O. Kimmich. broker, late today. filed Il petition in voluntary bankruptcy in the United States District Court. LiabiIl- ties $2S7.aos. assets ss7.4s9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
SALE OF RAILWAY PROPERTY. Extensive Systems Ordered to Be Sold
 on January 2S.

Chicago. Dec. 26.--A sale of the properties of the North Chicago Street Railway. the West Chicago Street Rail- road Company and Chicago Union Trac- tion Company, under a decree of fore closure. was ordered today by Federal Judge Peter S. Grosscup. The sale is to take place at noon on January 25, 1905 at the south main entrance of the county court house under the di- rection of H. W. Bishop. who was ap- pointed 8 special commissioner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
JOURNALIST IS SHOT.
B. w. Atkins Injured for Attempting to
 EIOne With DaniaeI

Leesburg. Ga, Dec. 26-B. W. Atkins of The Lee County Journal was shot last night by Deputy Clerk J. W. Nor gan.I The wounded man will recover
 The cause was the result of an at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
WEATHER roREcAsT.

Washington, Dee. 26.-For Alabamas Fair and warmer Friday Saturday in- creasing cloudineesg fresh south, shift lnG to west, winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
Big Fire ia Pnt nuf.

Pittsburg, Dec. 26.--The fire in the Schoenberger coal mine at Bard Sta ton, near here, which suddenly broke out last Sunday. endangering the lives og 100 miners, was extinguished today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
Neunen Taken His Llfe.

Nashville. Dec. 26.--After firing one shot at his wife Charles Kennon, Louisville and Nashville switchman. here. killed himself by firing a bullet through his head. He was out of work and Respondent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
FALL RIVER TO DECREASE.

Curtailment Though W1ll Hardly Be
 Felt By Operatives.
 Fall River. Mass, Dec. 26.--The plan for a general curtailment In cotton cloth production through New England for one-fourth of the time between December 25 and March 1, is believed here to be assured. Mills unable to curtail during this period are at lib- erty to reduce their production when ever convenient, and 1t is expected that the effect of the reducd time will hardly be felt by the operatives and storekeepers here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27

tempt on the part of Atkins to elope with the sister of Morgan. No arrest has been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
ECHOES OF IxNICkERBockER.
Dep0sitOr's Account in Big Baayz
 BrinEa co Cents on naIIar

Brings 60 Cents on Dollar.
 New York. Dec. 26.-A depositor's account of s1.14S in the Knickerbocker Trust Company. which suspended dur ing the recent financial depression, was sold at auction today for s6Ss. sixty cents on the dollar.
 The sale was made at a weekly auc- tion of stocks and bonds. Last week an account of s10.0OO was bid in by the owner at 66 cents on the dollar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
LOWELL IN LINE
Understood Mills There VIII Cut Down
 Time of EmpIOyes.

Time or EnpIOyeH.
 Lowell. Mass, Dec. 26-The agree ment made by New England cotton manufacturer In Boston today to cur- tall production twenty-five per cent of the working time between January and March, had been expected here. It Is understood that all the Lowell mills, employing about 20,0oe operatives. will follow this plan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
NEW BEDFORD NOT AFFECTED.

Spinner of That City Thinks Local
 Mills will Not Curtnil. New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 26--Otis N Pierce, president of the New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers Association, in an interview today, said that in his opinion, New Bedford would not be af- fected by the twenty-five per cent cur. tailment in production fnaugurated hv the manufacturers of New England
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-27
SHUT DOWN IN MANCHESTER.
Mills Closed Since Tuesday, Hut VII
 Re-Ooen Monday.

Manchester, N. H.. Dec. 26-There is no change in the local situation with reference to a curtailment in the pro- duction of cotton products. The mills have been shut down since Tuesday night, but will start up Monday and so far as the heads of departments havc any knowledge, no plans have been made for any further suspension of work
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-10
RUSSELL.

Russell-Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Nc
Kinley left on No. Monday for a
visit at Pittsburg. Kas.
A. ]. Woodman and wife left Tues.
day evening for pleasure trip in the
east, taking in the sights at Washing
ton, D. G., the Jamestown Exposition.
Niagara Falls and other points Of in.
terest They expect to be gone about
a month.
A. Dyer of Wayne county left Mon.
day for Alexandria, Neb.. for a visl.
with relatives.
]. ]. Jackley returned to his home
at Pierre, S. D.. after two weeks
visit with his mother and other rela
tives.
Mrs. Nellie Mines and baby OF
Charlton visited over Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Ella Wiltsey
Scott Wiltsey of Des Moines visited
few days the first Of the week with
his mother, Mrs. Ella Wiltsey.
Miss Eva Bowers left Sunday TO,
Wayne county, where she will teach
school.
Mrs. H. Jackley left Tuesday morn
ing for Wayne county to take care o.
Mrs. q Lewis, who is quite i'll.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-10
TWO DAYS MEETING
Sunday School Workers Of Jefferson
County at Pleasant Plain
Chnuention

Fairfield, Sept. 9.-Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week the forty
first annual convention of the Jeffer-
son County Sunday School association
will be held in the Friends church at
Pleasant Plain. The program is:
Tuesday Afternoon.
1:30-Devotionals, VIM. Hendricks.
Opening address,. J. Hanson.
Presidents Message. T Moors.
Reports of County Oficeds.
General discussion-Some ways of
building up the Sunday school. Open
ed by G. D. MCPHERSON
Business session-Appointm of
committees.
7:30-Devotiona service.
Township roll call-Response by
president of his chosen substitute
Walnut, J. N. Corey Penn; o. c.
Spaulding, Blackhawk; j. H. Knight
Polk; Mrs. J. G. Oliver, Locust Grove
c. l.. Brawner, Center; G. D. McPher.
son. Fairfield; G. M. Glass. Buchanan
C. w. Clark, Lockridge; ]. D. Bates
Round Prairie Rev G. R. Workman
Cedar; W. o. Meredith, Liberty;
Thoronton Fordyce, Des Moines;
Zane Eyestone.
Wednesday Morning.
9:00-Morning devotions, VIM. Nc
Crackin.
Teachers qualifications and ability
Bessie Buchanan, Mrs. Carl Davis.
Normal graduating exercises.
Afternoon Session.
1:30-Song and Prayer service. /.
Report of committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-10
chioauo Live Stock.

Chicago. Sept. 9.-Cattle were steady
on the best stuff but weak to 10c low
err on other kinds. butcher cattle being
weakest. Offerings were generally of
poor quality.
Hogs-Heavy receipts caused a de-
cline Of from 10c to 15c on all classes.
Buyers We're slow to take hold, scalp
ers being about the only buyers.
Sheep opened at 10c to 15c lower, but
closed strong to 10c higher. Lambs
were weak.
Liverpool Cables.
Liverpool, Eng. Sept 9.-Wheas-
Quiet; Dec, Is 105sd.
Corn-Spot, firm at IS 4d; Oct, IS
6%d.
Chicago Butter and Eas Market.
Chicago, Sept. .-Butter-Strong-
Creameries, 21@27; diaries, 20@25
Eggs-Steady at AN @171s
New York Stock Exchange.
Chicago, Sept. 9.-Stocks on New
York exchange. 10 discount.
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Sept. a.-Wheat-Decem :
Der opened, s1.0O1A 0100&; highest
s101A lowest, 9sA; closing, 99&
May. s105% @1.05A.
Corn-December, opeend. slk g
615s: lowest, SOS: closing, sos q
soy /; May, 61A.
oats-Dec.. opened, 53a @537s high
est, 53%: lowest. 51M: closing, 51%;
May, 631s.
PorkAoot, 1855
Lard-s9.t0.
Ribs-sS.65.
Rye Cash. s7@sa
Rnr1ar--2n@na
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-10

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OBITUARY.
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Isaac A. Morrison.

Isaac A. Morrison was born at
Ipswich, Mass, on the twenty-fifth
day Of February, 1874, and died at
his home near Batavia. August %,
1907. He came to Iowa from his
Massachusetts home in 1861 and set
tied with his parents in Van Buren,
county Here he was married March
30, 1858 to Miss Sarah Jane Burt
and with his wife came to Wapello
county two years later locating near
Batavia, where he made his home up
to the time OF his death. OF seven
children, five are left to mourn his
loss. They are Mrs. Eva Shoemaker
Of Des Moines, Mrs. Laura Alfred Of
Ottumwa, Clarence Morrison Of Mon
tana, Frank and Charles Morrison 0t
Batavia.