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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
E. E Johnstone & Co. Cotton Merchants and Exporters
 Cotton Boush m Alabama and Mississippi Branch Offices Troy and Do,h.u Ala and Jackson Miss
WORK ON soIL SURVEYS.
Goyernment Agents In Several Coun ties of Alabama. Fl

Goyernment Agents h Several Coun-
 ties of Alabama.
 Work on the son survey in Aiaba1fa $ progressing rapidly under the direc- ton of the United States Department of Agriculture.
 Five counties are being mapped sim taneousiy--Autauga, Baldwin, Lamar. Bibb and Hepfy. Field parties. made ~up of two men each, one 8 regular Government man and his assistant, aps pointed by the State, eare located .n these counties.
 G. B. Jones, assisted by E. s. Pace. located at Abbeviiies Henry County. and is about half through with his sheet. This survey differs from the regular geological survey In that 1t is confined to the county instead of be- Ing adjusted with reference to latitude and Longitude.
 Work in Alabama is somewhat re-; tarded because the surveyors must first make base map showing the accurate location of all roads. streams. houses and towns. This map serves as basis for all future work in the Agricuitu- ral Department. as well as for the topographic features shown by the United States Geological Survey.
 When complete, the soil map will be a valuable addition to the county rec ords as it will show the location of all roads, streams and railroads. Fhis feature alone will be of great value to those sections of the State where roads are opened with absolutely no regard for section lines. but with numerous lanes and by-paths branch off, in all directions from every towH and yil- lage. Besides this, the completed sheet will indicate the various kinds of soil found in the county, with an-accom- panyfng treatise on the kinds of crops best adapted to such soil, how these can best be raised, and the kinds of fertilizer which will produce the great est yield for the amount invested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
A GLOOMY VOYAGE.
Deafh and Disaster Fate of ships
 Crew.,

Crew.
 San Francisco. Dec. 25.1The Ameri- can ship Atlas dropped anchor here last night 275 days out from Balti- more. It ended a voyage made tragic by collision off Cape Horn, attended by the sinking of another vessel, the drowning of the fated crafts Captain and the captains wife. mutiny on it's own decks and death among It's crew.
 On June at D. m., the Atlas struck the Norwegian bark Viking, Captain Peterson, bound from Hamburg ito Callao. Both were badly damaged by the contact, but the bark fared worse In the terror of the night thirteen of the crew of the Norwegian bark board ed the American ship, crawling over tangled shrouds and dangling booms. But Captain Peterson and his wife were not among those who made the dan- gerous transit. It was too dark to render aid, although the Atlas stood by during the night and next morning the Viking had disappeared
 The Atlas put into Rio De Janeiro for repairs leaking badly. On the way to this port mutiny took place among the crew over some trouble with the mate, but it was easily quelled.
 Before the collision, three of the ships company met death. On May 23. J. Schumacher and Charles Nolan, seamen, fell from the jibboom and were drowned.
 In June, John Hook, a sailmaker, died and was buried at sea- When the ship arrived yesterday the capta in g son and the third officer were i'll and the vessel was ordered into quarah- tine.
 The Atlas had a cargo of coal for the United States government. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NaxaI Stored Revlew.

Savannah. Ga., Dec 25.--without a single pause to mark the downward sweep, the local spirits or tnrpentdine pdn {, continued the easing off tendency and for the seven days net loss of 1-2c per gallon was sustained.
 The week was opened last Wednes- day tDec. 1S, firm at 4S 1-2c. The trend was downward throughout the week and at the close yesterday the Ion or net 2 1-2c below the quotafion at the beginning of the week. And worst of all. there were no indications that the bottom had been reach ed, and Indeed 1t was the consensus of opinion that 4oc turpentine was in sight. So much for the outlook.
 The receipts for the week were 500 barrels of turpentine from Jack sonvilIe. The total arrivals for the week were 5,018 casks. In rosins the net receipts amounted to nearly 10000
 As was mentioned last week, the re- ceipts of naval stores at the port are unusually heavy for this time of the of the well-informed, by the stringency in financial circles. The producers are forced to realize for the requirements so much more than the usual volume of
 The receipts yesterday were 1.23s casks week. 5,0fS; month, 15,575; sea
 The exports were: Tuesday, s5 casks; week. S.631; foreign. S,150; month; ,I2.ss2; season: 151,s1S. Sales total S,1S2; stock; S7,471 casks.
 Rosins. while in demand. followed the trend of the turpentine market and in the seven days some rather substan- tial losses were sustained. At the call were posted: Water white $6; window glass. $6; N, s6; M. $5.75; K, S4.50: I. $3.50; H. $2.s5i G, $2sO; F, $2.9O; '. $2,75; CBA, $2.75.
 The receipts: Tuesday, s,579; week, 19.679; month. 61,722; season, 57S,737.
 The exports: Tuesday. 1.422: week, asiG is,ss4; month 6e.15s; ssssason. gSa. 5os,S4s. shipments. 14.200. Stock on hand, ll5.. 207.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
uoNTGOMERY CURRENT oUOTATONA -a-'5 N (CoRreetod Dally1

rhess prices are at wholesale and not to stspehmcorn peS solee. standard goods. pearl SHc: gloss jump ic; nickel goods ,:. Lard--Leaf loc; compound shc' basis Ries-Extra fancy head sHe; fancy head saIt-Iiverpooi q: virxinia soc. .Sies: Sffe:sssn cssie. iI@S sI@iss fancy SsoisHe
 csasksr.-xxx soda sHe: xxx ainssr serdinss--American mustard sa.sS; h-oii cnssse-ruli cream daisies i7c: singles
 Grits--Per bbl st.io; per sack ss.es.
 Grain and Hay-SBrsn q 5s shorts si .ss; see sGen sSiss ssGss f' Ss sss mo.Ss "A Meai"standard ases Wstersrosnd isci
 Fruit and Produce--Fancy apples. Fancy Baldwin s5. 26; No. 1 Baldwin 4.6o; Brazil asss rT. iM medium IS ssf' ,snsg sas,l lemons ssos per box ss.75; Irish potatoes per bu. s1: onions red globes per bu, $1; cabbage lhc pound; RutaSasaS, lna % per c bag q Raisins s1 box; cocoanuts s4.5o; fancy BP. peanuts To ib.; choice Florida oranges assorted sizes ss.oo; Cape Cod cranherry.
 Hides-pry Hints s01oc: dry saltsd SC 7c; green hides s@4c; green saited 4@4he.
 Wool~clear zoe; bury io01amc;. wash cd 20@25c.
 Molasses-Georgia cane bbl, 3Sc; gallon; cases. xallons S2 50 per ease; maple syrup, Log Cabin Brand. gallons s14; h gallons CT 50; quarts q. 2S per dog.
 Chicksns-Hens 36@40c: fryers 20 Q 26e; broilers zoe; ducks 25c: turkeys 10@11c.
 Eugar-Granulated 5Kc: FIG. 6c.
 Eggs-22hc.
 Country Butter-1sc per h.; Jersey butter soc.
 Baggins-New jute 50 yd. pieces. h. JlMc; new sugar sack kA ID. Sc: ID. ekc; second hand sugar sacks 7M 0shc.
 Ties New Arrow s1 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
DUTCH CABINET OUT
NINE MEMBERS TENDER THEIR
 RESERVATIONS.
Dispute Arises over IneHiciency ef the Army and . Dissolution of the
 Parliament May Follow.

The Hague. Dec. 25.-The Dutch cabinet or council of ministers. com prising nine members, by whom the executive authority of the government is administered. today presented it's resignation.
 It Is thought that the dissolution of the parliament Is likely to follow. The resignation of the cabinet is due to the defeat of the army estimates. In the second chamber of parliament The op- position in the discussion of these es- inmates contendef that the efficiency of the Dutch army was not proportionate to the country.
 The Clerica1s. who are opposed to the governments plan for universal suffrage, are pleased .over the situa- tion created by the cabinets resigna- tion as they prefer that the expected general election which is to follow should be fought out on the military issue rather than on universal suf- frage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
TRIAL OF POWERS
rEsTfNONY IS TAKEN ON CHRIST
 MAS DAY.
Depositios of Late Adjutsnt General Collier is Read-Judge Martin
 Tells of Scene in Court

Georgetown Ky. Dec. 25.-Christ- mas day in the Caleb Powers trial was dull. the morning being taken up with the testimony of W. R. Day. ex-state treasurer and the reading of the de- position of Charles Finley. followed by the former testimony of Gen. Dan R. Collier deceased.
 The defense expects to close tomor- row and 1t Is said the commonwealth is prepared to so ton with its rebuttal testimony. It is also said that Henry Youtsey will be brought back to con. tradict Powers testimony.
 The testimony. of the late Adjutant General. Dan R. Collier. was read. In 1t Collier denies knowing the location of Goebeis room at the Capital Hotel and stated that the mountain men were, peaceable and quieA General Golfers testimony as read admitted a secret arrangement with Colonel Gray gram should be sent notifying Colonel Gray that .The hour of action has ar- rived"
 General Collier did not remember re- reiving a letter from Caleb Powers relative to Sniiftary matters
 Judge Jere R. Morton of Lexington, formerly counsel in the Powers case, testified that he was in the court of Appeals room when the shot was fired that killed Goebel. Motions were being beard at the time and Colonel w. .. F. Breckenridge was called Just as he took the floor Judge Morton said he heard one sharp shot and number of dull shots followed. Judge Nor tons case was called and Charles Kerr. nf Lexington. who represented the oth- CT side had made some remarks when an officer of the court came in the court room and hurriedly went to the Chief Justice and made communication. The Chief Justice then announced that Senator Goebel had been shot and the Associate Judges immediately left the bench
 Judge Morton described whom he saw as he looked from the window. He told of the chatter of troops which he said came several plinutes after and from the window saw body of men with Captain Sharp pass by. He saw one man with thin whiskers and a second man whose expression he could not define.
 He said he was certain 1t was not Youtsey. He says he knows Iemes B. Howard and while the man had some striking resemblance to Howard, 1t was not he. in Judge Morton's opinion.
 Charles Kerr testified to about the same in substance, saying also that the man he saw he would not identify as Howard.
 John G. White, of Winchester, who was mentioned by Howard in his tes- timony testified that Howard was with him on the night before Goebel was shot and that Howard had no nous tache.
 w. J. wagers testified that Howard had no moustache when he got off the train at Frankfort the day Goebel was shot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
FINDS RARE DOCUMENTS.
Papers Taken From Lieutenant Zebu- Ion pike in 1908,

Mexico City. Dec. 25--What Is con sidered the most important historicai discovery ever made in Mexico, has re- suited from the efforts of Dr. Herbert E. Belton, the American historian, who Is here engaged in research work under the auspices of the Carnegie Ih- stitute of Washington.
 The discovery consists in the un- earthing in this city of eighteen or twenty -one documents taken from the person of Lieutenant Zebulon M. Pike of the United States Army by spanish soldiers In 1906 when he was captured while making his famous trip up the Arkansas and Missouri rivers, visiting the Osage and Comanche Indians. at the instance of Gen. James Wilkin- son. then governor of Louisiana.
 The whereabouts of the other three documents cannot be learned
 So important is the discovery conr sidered In the United States that Secre- tary Root has just wired pr. Belton his congratulations.
 Secretary Root has been very much interested in the search for these papers and when fe was here last fall he had a conference with pr. Belton in which he gave the historian every encouragement possible
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
BANKER IS ARRESTED.
DepOsitOr Swears Out Warrant for
 President McC0nnslI


 Durango, Colo, Dec. 425.--Charles EJ Mcconnell. President of the Shelter City Bank. which closed Its doors De- cember IT, was tonight placed under arrest
 The warrant upon which he was ar- rested was sworn out by Henry Jack son. depositor of the hank. who had $3.40O on deposit when tffe institution closed it's doors.
 The committee which has been ex- amining the bank today found that on December 12 MT. Mcconnell had bor- rowed S10.000 in cash from the First National Bank of Durango and had given securities from his bank for the money, but the books of the Shelter City Bank Ndid not show that $10 ,O00 had been placed on deposit there. The committee sent for Mcconnell and questioned him for several hours. After the conference, MT. Mcconnell was placed under arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
ANIMALS FLOATING
 IN NEW YORK BAY

New York. Dec. 24--Nearly 300 cattle and 1000 sheep are floating around New York Bay and out in the Atlantic Ocean.
 A cattle float loaded with 365 head of cattle and 1,600 sheen on the way from Jersey City to Brooklyn, sprang leak and sank soon after 1t reached the dock. In the meantime, .000 of the sheep and all the but ninety-two of the cattle. had either been washed from the sinking vessel, or were drowned in the hole of if filled with water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
TROY TRIAL IN FLORIDA.
state Has Rested It's Case al 52ssa Miami. :


 Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 25.--tSpecial.) The State has rested it's case in the trial of Thomas w Troy at Miami. charged with the murder of George W. Newcomb at West Palm Beach, and the court allowed attorneys for the de- fense time to consult and prepare for their line of defense. which, 1t is said. will be rather surprising.
 The general opinion of those who have attended the court regularly Is that the State has not made out a very strong case.
 Among the last witnesses were T. L. Gefger of West Palm Beach, who testi-- fed in regard to the openinB of an automatic revolver; Sheriff Frohock of Dade County, A. P. Gore, Henry Nor ris and D. w. Ketchum. Otto voss was called in an attempt to break down the testimony of MT. Wellington. wh o testified that the hand that held the revolver did not move from the time the light commenced until 1t ceased.
 The case will probably be completed Saturday night, or, at least. will be ready for the arguments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
MEN LOSES PLACES. Railroad Employees Suffer During the
 HaIiAava

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 25.-The act ion of the TranscontinentaI railroads in discharging hundreds of men dur ing the week of Christmas has caused considerable suffering among the fami- lies of the discharged men.
 It is estimated that about 800 men in all were let out. Most of them have families and nearly all were without money when discharged. An effort will be made to charter a fast train and send to. Mexico as many of them as desire to go. The remainder will have to be looked after by the local charities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
wooDBURY IS ANXIOUS.
Army Officer Says Pacific Coast Is Not
 profRefed

Seattle, Wash, Dec, 25-ColoHel T. c. Woodbury. acting commander of the department of the Columbia. U. S A., in statement today said that the whole Pacific Coast would be helpless in case the navy should prove unable to prevent the landing of force of 10000 Japanese or other foreign army at any of the numerous unprotected bays along the coast. He said there are 1000 regulars on the coast to resist an attack by land. while 15.000 infan- trymen are needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NEGRO DESPERAD0
 SHOT AND KILLED

York, Dec. 25.--(Speciai.) )--For some time Doc Hobson, negro has been terrorizinE this section intimidating whites and blacks. Today he went into negro restau- rant and at the point of q pistol order cd an aged nc ress to deliver up the goods. Not responding quickly he fir cd several shots into the restaurant, walked in and helpud himself.
 Tonight as he walked across the bridge near the outskirts of the town he shot at several negroes, one of whom. Jesse Jones. in fear of his life, returned the fire. killing Hobson in- stnntly. The corones jury rendered a verdict of justifiabie homicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
TO REMOVE COMMISSIONERS. Mayor Mcclellan Not Pleased With .
 Contract.

New York. Dec. 25.--As a result of the investigation made by the com missioners of accounts into the award of the contract for the erection of Ashokan dam. party of the city's new water supply system, the board of water commissioners wils be repoved by Mayor Mcclellan unless his action is forestalled by theirs resignations.
 This was made plain today following the receipt by the mayor of the report of the commissioners of accounts, John P. Mitchell and Philip B. Gaynor.
 The water commissioners. Edward Simmons, Charles N. Chadwick ana Charles N. Shaw, awarded the Ashokan contract to Macarthur Brothers Com pany. whose bid for $12.669,775, against $10,s15.530 bid for the work by the John Pierce Company. Protests were immediately filed and an inquiry was ordered by the mayor. Charges of in competency and misconduct based upon an alleged waste of public funds will be preferred against the members of the water board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
PEOPLE ARE TIRED
 OF THE TEDDY BEARS

New York. Dec. 25.-The Teddy bear craze is dying out. according to the toy dealers in New York. When the stores closed late last night most of the toy departments were pretty well cleared out, except for Teddy bears.
 During the holiday rush just past thousands of dogs elephants. monkeys and rabbits made of furry cloth and stuffed as Teddy bears, were sold but very few of the great numbers of bears that went into the toy shops early in the season have left their shelves Last season dealers could not get enough of them; this year they are a drug on the market
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
HESCUB WUxM AT MANNS.
  seventy-six Bodies Taken Out Up f' Date.

Jacobs Creek. Pa-, Dec. 25.--Littie progress was, made today in the search for bodies of victims of last Thursdays explosion at Darr Mine.
 The last faint hope of finding any one alive in the mine having passed away several days ago. the desire of the men to spend the holiday with their families tended to depiete the rescuing parties.
 Twenty bodies were brought out dur ing the day and remain unidentified. No attempt was made to bring out the large number of bodies found in Entry 27 among great heaps Of debris. but the men worked beyond to entries No. 2S and 2s. A few more hours of work, 1t is believed, will result fn the un- covering of all in these three workings and the finding of a majority of bodies still missing.
 Up to tonight a total of seventy-s'x bodies had been brought out. In def- erence to the day. no funerals were held. Many will be buried tosaorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
WOOL GROWERS TO MEET.
Many Notable Men Wnl Visit Helena,
 Montana.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 25.--All arrange ments have been made for the forty fourth annual meeting of the national Wool Growers Association in this city January 14. I5 and Is.
 Advices have been received indicat- ing that upwards of 2,000 persons will be present. Simultaneously a sheep showIwiil be held at which the leading wool and sheep interests of the coun- try have stated that they win mak c exhibits.
 The twenty -eight hour law relative to live stock shipments will also be considered. as well as number of minor questions pertaining to the in- dustry. James R. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior, will be present, while Messrs. Pinchot and Melvin, at the head of the forest and animal industry divisons of the Agricultural Depart ment, will be here with Senator War ren, Senator Carter and other national characters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Paris, Dec. 25.--oficial advices re- ceived from General Liatuey, com mander of the troops in Algeria, to- day states that the two French col umns which have been making an armed demonstration along the dis turhed frontier hnve formed d junc- tion. The commanders of the two col umns report that the turbuls snt tribes have been greatly impressed by this display of force and that even the fierce Benis Nasseny tribesmen are be- ginning to pay indemnfties imposed upon them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
noBBIN Is CArTURED.
Negro Who fs Wanted In knoxvill'
 Teuu. for Murder.

Negro Who fs Wanted In Knoxville
 Tenn, for Murder.
 Detroit Mich. Dec. 25.--George Rob- bin, a negro, arrested here Sunday night. is wanted by the police os Knoxville.t Tenn. to answer to charge of murder there.
 The local police have received teie- gram from the Knoxville officials whom they notified of his arrest. asking 1T he had certain scars on his stomach. An examination showed scars as de- scribed and when asked if he would return tos Knoxville without extradftion paper proceedings, Robbin replied: T should say not"
 A letter found on his person when he was searched by the police, gave them the clue to the charge against him at Knoxville. 1t was from wo- man there advising him to Hay low as there was $l00 reward for his ar rest. It is stated that Robbin killed white man in quarrel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
n,vorce Record. Rrok.r

New York, Dec. 25.--The divorce court record in New York was broken again yesterday. when Judge New burger called the last of 1S0 cases which was on the calendar when 1t was called Monday morning. Only forty seven cases were ready for hearing and these were heard during the two days The others have gone over until next term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
ROAD MOVES TRAINS.
statement That There Is Tie-Up Is Refuted.

New Orleans. La. Dec. 25.--In refu- tation of the report that the line was tied up by general strike. the Louis jana Railway and Navigation Company today sent westward its morning pas senger train for Shreveport. and an- nounced that the train from Shreve- port would arrive here on time this evening
 The strike has so far been confined to a score or more of clerks in the freight office here. who struck because they declared a 10 per cent cut in wages had been made
 The company announced today that it would make an effort to move its freight out of New Orleans tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
r.ctlon. May Cause Trouble.

KnOxvilIe, Tenn, Dec. 25. "A Special to The Sentinel from Sergent. Ky, says. As result of a Christmas ca- rousar in the Pound Gap section above here, in which both parties were intox- icated, Morgan Hughes. aged 24 years, shot and fatally wounded Washington Policy. aged 80, of Villas, Ky. It is said both factions are arming themselves. The Hughes adherents are wrought up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
GENERAL SMITH WILL. RETIRE. Army Ofieer Who Has Reached Age
 Limit

Washington, Dec. 25-Brigadier Gen eral Charles E. Smith, on special duty at the proving grounds at sandy Hook. N. J., will be placed on the retired list of the army tomorrow by operation of law on account of age.
 General Smith is the junior general. only having been appointed to that grade October last. He is native of Vermont, but was appointed to the Mill itary Academy in July, 1862. from H. linois.
 At the time of his promotion to tho grade of Brigadier General. he was in command of the Sandy Hook proving grounds. with which station he has been identified for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Takes Acid in the Street.

St. Louis, Dec. 25-On a crowded street corner and in the midst of a merry party of students celebrating Christmas, James Hornish, deserted by his wife and doubly miserable at the sight of the joy around him. quieted the merry makers by ending his life with carbolic acid this morning. A pint of milk. hurriedIy procured. was fore ed between his lips, but 1t was unavaiI- able.- His only word. several times repeated, was mother" Hernish was 26 years old.