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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
FARMERs UNION METHOD.
Will Sell Products In Chicago Through
 Clearing House.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-Years of dreams in which farmers have seen themselves. thoroughly unionized, dealing with the consumer in Chicago through the agency of local unions without assis- tance from the arbitrary middle man. are to be realized within thirty days
 The plans for beginning the experi- ment here were practically completed by representatives of the American So- ciety of Equity of the Farmers Union, at yesterdays meeting of the Chicago Federation of Labor Under these plans the promoters of the scheme ex- pect to be in a position within a month to ship to Chicago hay, butter and eggs and such other farm products as are to be found in the country at this season of the year. the federation of labor acting as the clearing house for the farmers product.
 4 The executive committee of the fed seration and the farmers union repre- sentatives met last night and decided that tke Chicago clearing house should be in charge of a man appointed by each body. Several grocery stores in every quarter of the city will be se- lected as the representatives of the clearing house and they will be per- mitted to sell the products at profit of ten per cent. ,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
SITUATION IN LOUISVILLE.
News of Fall at Up-River Points Re-
 eeiyed Gratefully.

Louisville. Ky. Jan. 21.--The river continued to rise and this morning registered 40.1. which is twelve feet above the danger line.
 The Illinois Central is expected to suspend the, operation of trains into Seventh Street depot by noon and the Louisville and Nashville is making preparations to start their trains to Cincinnati from the East Louisville de- pot as the water is running foot deep over their tracks in the east end of the city, and preventing trains from reaching the union depot at Tenth and Broadway.
 The weather officials expect a fur ther rise of something over a foot and this will probably put the Seventh Street station out of commission. The cold weather has added to the misery of the homeless, who are existing Tn warehouses, school houses and other buildings.
 The river continued it's steady rise of an inch per hour during the morn ing. The cheering advices from above of a fall at points beyond Cincinnati led District Forecaster Walz to make the statement that the crest Of the flood will have passed Louisville in twenty -four hours. It is expected that stage of forty-two Feet Will De reached. About 240 city blocks are submerged in Louisville in the terri tory running from the Country Club at the extreme eastern end of the city to Parkland. There has been no loss of life. but suffering Is acute on ac- count of the cold
 The life saving service received more calls during the morning to rescue people from homes than at any time since the situation became serious sixty-five thousand bushels of coal in barges sank near the foot of Fourth Street during the night. The barges were torn loose from their mocrings at the upper end of the city. Fifteen empty barges were swept down stream by the current during the morning ana five of them striking the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge. went to the bottom The water entered the basement Of the Galt House at the corner or First ana Main Streets during the morning
 All railroads running into the city have suffered greatly. The Henderson route, which runs between Louisville and St. Louis today announced the suspension of all traffic as the river IS sweeping over its tracks at West Point, twenty miles below Louisville
 The Illinois Central Is running it's trains through water nearly foot deem at the same place. The South ern Railway is operating with difficult ty owing to water on the Indiana side and the Baltimore and Ohio Southwes- tern is combating practically tho same conditions.
 The Louisville and Nashville has sui fered a considerable loss in the vlcin- itv of East Louisville. The track IS under water in many places and trains are handled with difficulty. All trains over the Cincinnati division are rum ming behind time and the yards are congested with freight.
 The Pennsylvania Railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad are nav ing their share of trouble put nahase +n rim their trains within a few hours of scheduled time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
contagious diseases. The increas n diphtheria was considered alarming.
F1rGzERALD PLEADS GUILTY.
Admits Having Defrauded People With
 GeorgTa Colony Scheme.

Indianapolis, Jan. 21.-Philander H. Fitzgerald, a wealthy attorney of this city, who was indicted at the last ses- sion of the Federal grand jury on the charge of using the mails with intent to defraud. appeared before Judge A. B. Anderson today and entered plea of guilty He was fined $1.50o and costs.
 Two indictments had been brought against him by the grand jury: They related that the scheme was in connec- ton with the "1904 Colony" located in Georgia. It was related that this col- ony had been established at St George. Ga. that Mir. Fitzgerald had the town of St. George surveyed and plated and had sold h large number of lots. From the sales so made 1t was alleged. MT. Fitzrerald received sT0.O0O of which $s5,0 was not accoutned for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
CONDITION AT sHAwNEETowN.
Six Hundred Persons Have Fled From
 rThrenteucd Town.

St. Louis, Jan. 21-A special to The Post Dispatch from Shawneetown' III says: ,,.,- ,.o,,i,,e in shawneetown. which is threatened with destruction by floods. was made by Mayor Kratz today. He stated that 600 persons have fled from the town including the members of his own family who have gone to Evans vile Ind ,....,,r
 Forty families. he said. are llvlng in tents. All residents whose homes are still tenable are occupying the sec ond stories and business is at a stand- still. ..o.o
 At 9 o'clock this morning the stage of Inc river reached forty eight feet.
 said Mayor Kratz. q believe the leyee which protects the city from the ohIo h River will hold until the stage reach = es Afty-tiree feet. If that figure IS recorded we cannot tell what will hap pen. It has not rained here since Sat urdav, bnt the river is steadily rising,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Mestern Ylew of the Capital.

IAantds NIIy JUuI H14.
 washington Is known as "Plughatvlle" among westerners. It has more plug hats per capita than any city fin the world. Matters estimate that every third man owns and wears a plug hat The poor as we'll as the rich wear them. Restau- rant funkies when logged out make Just as imposing an appearance ns some high snogul in the government uervice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
AGAINST PHoNEY STONES.
Wholesale Dealers In Precious Jewels
 Begin Camwasgu.


 New York, Jan. 21.-WhOlesale deal CTS in precious stones have opened campaign against the fraudulent sale of imitation precious stones and in- formation is being sent to retail jew elers throughout the country of a new method of distinguishing all glass imi- tations from genuine stones.
 Hitherto, dealers say, the sale of spurious gems has been facilitated by the fact that the real character of many of them could not be determined except by a man using a special ap- paratus. Now any person by simply dipping the stone, whether free or set into an acid. may learn at once if 1t is of glass.
 Hydrofuoric acid, which is commonly used in jewelry factories, in etching glass Is the only requisite. One min utes immersion will eat the polish off the hardest glass ever made. The acid, it is said, will not injure gold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Co0sa Crovver. Protest.

Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 21.--A complaint regarding the manner in which the cor fee convention was being enIorceu was made to the president Saturday by d committee of coffee growers They the ouotation of higher brands of cof- fee. while inferior ones remain With out sale The president replied that the law could only be modified by act of congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Art dives Way to Automobiles.

E8VauHaH, Nd-i NUNS.
 At first blush it would hardly that there was any connection between Hutomo- piles and high art, but there is, though it is of a negative sort. Art dealers have found since the automobile craze became acute that their sales have fallen off tre- znendously The man who owns an auto mobile hasn't any time for art, and very few men with a taste for art can afford to own an automobile. There are few very rich persons who can afford to m- A,,Igs both luxuries, but not many F..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
PENSION INTERPRETATION.
s13s,1Ss, 300 k Budget for old Soldiers
 fOr 1908.

Washington. Jan. 21.--The House Committee on Appropriations today re- ported the pension bill carrying an ap- propriation of $13s. .13S.500 for 1908. Tn the bill appropriation is made for only nine of the eighteen pension agenetes which now exist.
 ' The committee report is accompanied bv A letter from MT. Warner. Commis- sioner of ensions. recommending that nine agencies including KnoxvsIe. Ten, and Louisville, Ky. be discon- tinued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
southern Borroxn Money.

New York. Jan. 21.-The Southern Railway Company has arranged to is-
 sue. through J. P. Morgan & Co. $15.- GOO, 900 three-year per cent notes, ac- cording to an announcement made to- day. In consequence of vigorous at tacks now being made on the New York Cotton Exchange a meeting was held today with view to having the revision committee meet three times annually instead of emi-annually' as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
TO INACCURATE RAILROAD.
President Diaz To Participate In Csre
 monies.

City of Mexico. Jan. zl-Today five spcial trains left this capital carry ing those who will participate in the inaugural ceremonies Of the Tehaunts' pee National Railroad.
 They will carry President Diaz, his cabinet, representatives of the press, the diplomatic corps. members of Con gress, State Governors and many prom inent men in official and business life fo the republic.
 The hrst formal exercises Tn the lh- auguration of the road will be held on inc Pacific coast at the port of Sallna Cruz. where the unloading Of the steamer Oregon will be watched by the throng of invited guests. The special trial will then follow the freight across the isthmus, where it will be agalp transferred at the port or CoatIacoaA' cos the Atlantic terminal.
 The party will return to this capital on January 2T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
SHERIFF sHIPP's CASE.
Twenty-EIght Defendants Ordered To
 Appear Before Court.

Washington. Jan. 2lIIn lhe CUH- tempt case of sberiff Shipp and others charged with complicity in the lynching of the negro Ed Johnson at Chatta- nooga. Tenn, the Supreme Court or the United States today entered an orGer dirnrtinr each of the twenty-eight de- fendants to appear before the District Court for the Eastern District of Ten nessce and enter into personal recog- nizance for hls personaf appearance The testimony in the case will be taken by commissionr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
INSPECTED LEVEEs.
Cautain Hoffman Says EmbanI<ment'
 Are In Good Condition.

Are In Good Condition.
 Vicksburg, Miss, Jan. 2l.-Captain George M. Hoffman, government en- 1ineer in charge of the third levee dis trict of the Mississippi river, has re- turned from an inspection of the levees of his district and today expressed con fadence that they would be able to hold the water coming down the river.
 Captain Hoffman's trip covered his whole district, which extends on both sides of the Mississippi from the White river to a point about ten miles south of Vicksburg. He is of the opinion that the levees in that district will be able to take care of at least two feet more of water than in 1903.
 People are coming into the city from the swamps and low places on account of the threatening stage of the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
ContnEIon In ch:eaEo.

Chlcago, Jan. 21.-All epidemic re- cords for period of twenty-four hours as far back as the typhoid plague of 1893 were yesterday when 100 cases Of scarlet fever and forty-five cases or diphtheria. a total of 145, were reported to the health department. Besloe tnese
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
GOVERNOR LITTLE ILL.
Recently InauRurated Executive {
 ArkamSas Has Collapse.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. Ex-Governor John s. Little. whose inauguration oc- cured Friday last. suffered a physical collapse this morning at S:30 o'clock as he stepped from car in front of the State House to enter on the du- ties of the day.
 He was removed by friends to a couch in his private office where stim- ulants were given him. An hour later he had recovered sufficiently to be re- moved to his home. Attending physi- clans have, given orders that he must not undertake the duties of bis office again for several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
c..o..I H,tcbcoclx,n order

Washington, Jan. 21.-Colonel ROD ert l.. Owen today presented to tne President memorial from the okla- homa Constitutional Convention urging the President to cancel the forest re- serve order of Secretary Hitchcock ana to remove certain restrictions as 10 forest reservations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Another Ra,Iroad Tragedy.

Blissfieid. Mich.. Jan. 21.-Ward Gregg, of Manchester. Mich. was Kill ed and twenty passengers were injured when an eastbound Lake Shore Rail- road passenger train ran into an open switch late last night at Riga and cor lided with 8 freight train. derailine and overturninG ali the coaches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Planters Moving s.ocl.

Natchez. Miss, Jan. 21.-The river gauge here indicated a stage of 42.S at o'clock this morning, which Is IS below the danger line. Planters in the lowlands are moving stock and other property to high ground. It Is con- fidently expected that the river here will rach the highest stage ever known. but the levees ar strong and In first class condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
necrce Agaln.t Gnmbling.

Paris. Jan. 21.-The government de- cree regarding gambling has caused much agitation on the Riverira. Work on several new gaming places in Monte Carlo, however. Is being continued. If the decree is enforced enormous finan- ciai losses will result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
NIi.sI.sIppI LeveeH Safe.

New Orleans. La. Jan. 2l.-The cold weather in the Ohio Valley has les sened the apprehension over the threat ened high water in the Mississippi riv- CT in this State and Mississippi. The State Board of Engineers, having In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
nr Mcf,Iaunhlln to High Place.

Lacrosse, Wis, Jan. zI-heV. w. P. McGlaughlin of Minheapons, Nortbwestern superintendent of the rrniversalist Church. has been elected General Superintendent, the hfgnest position in the Universalist denomina- ton in the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
c..t Revolutionary Literature.

Warsaw, Jan. 21.--In anticipation or tbe general strike proclaimed by the socialists for January P in commem- oration of "Red Sunday" the police of Warsaw today made an extensive search of the city and discoveSed a mass of forbidden literature and large quantities of arms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
N.~ro Ch,Idren Burned.

Columbus, Ga. Jan. 1.-Two young negro children were burned to death aS in their home by their mother who Jeff earlier for her work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
yerdlRres River Up.

Coffeyville. Kas.. Jan. 21.-The verdi- gres River here at 10 o'clock this morning was only three feet below the high water mark of the flood of 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22

towel saturated with chloroform over her face. Dependency over the death of her husband which occurred three months ago is the alleged cause Tor the act.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Two Rtver- o, noop,.

Arkansas City, Kas., Jan. 21.-Both the Arkansas and Walnut rivers began rising again during the night and threatened further damage. The Ar kansas is flooding the lower part Of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
AUDITORIUN RINK.

Mile sOmmerviIle and Columbus, the greatest High school and Trick Horse In the world. Every afternoon and night. Admission, 1Oc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
,,,,,.,,l,ee sentInel.

We are given to understanS that hereafter the special message will be reserved for a special occasion. The subject of tariff revision might well elicit one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
Pos,,n.,ter Hurs wife Suicides.

Hot Springs, Ark, Ian' EI'--MFs' Nancy Hnl, wife of the former post. master. Andrew J: Hill. committed suicide here this morning by tying a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22
.-TDTTouYuM MINK.

NE,VIe sommerville and Cciumbus. the vreatesf High school and Trick Horse m fine world. Every afternoon ana night. Admission, 1Oc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-22

charge the levee system, say that the lower Mississippi will probably not rise to it's previous high record when the present Ohio River flood reaches here.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-02-09

Congressman Humphreys bill to aid the big packing corporations to estah- fish private hatcheries in Alaska was reported back rom committee a week after it was introduced in the house, while the territorial judiciary bill is still SlumbeUing in committee after many weeks On the surface there appears to be nothing objectionable in the hatchery bin but why does acorpor- ation boost always give a measure the right of way in congress?
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-02-09
MUST RELY ON MERIT

The special freight on Alaska ship mentS which the Northern Pacific gave Portland in the hope that steam ship companies would absorb it and give Portland an even chance with Seattle at Alaska trade has been with drawn because it was 8 light that failed. It was an attempt to give a fictitious advantage, on the same prin- ciple as railroad rebates, and as such was abhorrent to the growing senti- ment in favor of the square deal.
 The effort failed for the obvious req son that all the Alaska steamship com panies are controlled in Seattle and dared not if they wished, give Port land such an advantage. Seattle does not give anybody even square deal; therefore it could hardly be expected to give it's most hated rival the best of 10 in competition. Alaska shipments from other cities are sequestered for weeks and months in Seattle dock warehouses.
 Portland has devised better plan Tor getting Alaska trade, that oi putting on her own line of steamers. Meanwhile Tacoma, the one city which could compete with Seattle on even erms, sleeps peacefully on Ter oppor- UUlIeS.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-02-09
AooRIEVED AT CRITICISM

The Juneau Record-Miner afirms that the Gateway has joined in the "campaigu of vilifcation" against Gov. UOggatt because of the govern or's opposition to territorial organiza- tion. The Gateway iS not aware of having called the governor any hard names and it is prepared at all times to reaSScrt any purported statement, Of fact it has printed in the territorial controversy.
 The governor asserted that territor- ial government is mainly advocated by saloon men and agjtatorS. The Gateway demed that assertion and re- afirmS the denial, claiming that saloon men, as such, are taking no in terest in the controversy. while a very large majority of the men engaged in trade and mining are in favor of self government. In this assertion it is upheld by three-fourthS of the news papers ot the territory. The Gateway also charged that opposition to terri torial government comes almost who'll ly from a small coterie of corporate influences for which Gov. Hoggatt is acting as political agent. It reahirms ,he charge.
 1T that be yjlifcation make the most ot it, dear brother.
 The Record Miner complains also ,bat the Gateway had little to say about territorial government until the recent acrimonious discussion arose, which is true, but the Gateway had more than once stated that it was favorable to territorial organization. This was in the belief that the result would Scou come by natural political evolution and that there was no need Go maintain persistent agitation of the subject This was apparently the attitude of a majority of the news papers of the territory.
 Recently it became apparent that certain influences had organized to postpone territorial government as long as possible and were seeking by insidiouS methods Co enlist all the national political influence they could obtain. At once the great majority Of the people of the territory, whose atti- tude toward Seli-government had been that of qujeScent approval were reused to fighting mood. The fight is on and will be continued actively until territorial government wins, whether it be two years or twenty.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-02-09
Notice to Co-owners

To J. Nj. Cummings, Jay Hoover J. Carson, r, A.. SilverStOne, c. Beyer, Otto Langel, J. L Reed. their heirs and assigns, and all persons having or claiming an interest in the acer mining claims hereinafter described, and Go all whom it may concern:
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned, Charles Tecklenburg. co- owner with said J M. Cummings, Jay Hoover, r. A. SilverStOne c. Beyer, Otto Langel and J. l., Reed in eight certain placer mining claims situated near the mouth of knik river, in Cook Inlet precinct, Territory of Alaska, to-wit,- the Gravel Group, Northern Group Montana Group. Cottonwood Group. Southern Group, A. C. Group, Gold Dust claim and Fine Gold claim, located October 18th, 1905 by and for the parties herein named,-haS during the year 1906 expended the sum Of eight hundred dollars (SSOO m work and labor for the development of said placer claims:
 That of the proportion of each of you in said expenditure, tOwlt, the sum or one hundred dollars (SlOO) there remains unpaid and uncon- tributed the sum of one hundred dollars (SlOO) each: or seven hundred dollars G7OO) due from all of you for work and labor expended upon said eight placer mining claims:
 And you and each of you are hereby further notified that if within ninety days after publl- cation of this notice by publication any one of you shall fail to contribute his proportion or said expenditure for annual work and labor upon said eight placer mining claims. to-wlt the sum of one hundred dollars lflVO), eXpend' ed by the undersigned as herenoefore stated the interest in said claims Of said co-owner so failing tO contribute will be forfeited to and become the property Of the undersigned Charles Tecklenburg, CO-Owner; according Co the pro- visions Of Section Twenty hundred and twenty-four (2S2i) of the Revised Statutes Of the United States.
 Dated at seward, Alaska, February 2nd, l9O7
 CHARLES TECKLENBURG
 CO-Owner aS aforesaid Address. Seward, Alaska.
 Date of first publication, February 9th, 1907. Date of last publication, May llth. 1907.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-02-09
Great Copper Lodes

Mir. Hubbard entertains the con- monly accepted optimistic view of Prince William sound copper. He says Knight island is permeated with copper throughout its area. The same is true of Latouche island and he thinks it probable that the mainland is equal to either, taking the Ellamar mine and the discoveries at Boulder bay and Landlock bay as indications.
 The Hubbud-Elliott interests on Knight island, known as the Knights Island copper company will be devel- oped as rapidly as possible and Mir. Hubbard expects to begin shipping by June of this year Tbe Portland landed machinery for mining work and material for a dock. The vein which has been developed to the mining point iS a 5O-foot lode and the ore runs from 5 to 20 per cent copper. It is about 5000 feet from tide water and .he ore will be carried to the dock Oy a tram. Other mines will be developed later and trans installed leading to all of them.