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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
THE BRIGHTON HANDICAP.
TOpweight Goes to Harry Payne Whit
 nevis Horse. BurgOmaster.

T0pweight Goes to Harry Payne Whit
 ney's Horse, BurgOmaster.
 New York, Jan. 23.-In his allotment of weights for the Brighton handicap, worth s25,0O0. the handlcapper places top weight. 127 pounds, on Burgomas- ter, Harry Payne Whitney's great A. year-old.
 This action was a surprise to local turfmen. as they had predicted Artful. who will be asked to carry 122 pounds. Burgomaster's stable mate would have that honor at this weight; however. Artful Is practically classed with Bur gomaster, for under the rules she re- ceives a fve-pound sex allowance.
 The handicaper places two pounds more upon Burgomaster chan Account ant and Salvidere heads the list with 12S Among the top weights are Oi- seau, 123; Go Between, 119; Sir Huon, Dr. Gardner, 11S; Dandelion, Tanya, Cottontown. Running Water, 1T; Dis habille, 116; Nealon, Whimsical. l15.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
HAD NARROW, ESCAPE.
Porto Rlcan Train Bearing Governor
 Winthrop stops at PrecipTce.

San Juan, P. R.. Jan. 23.-A spec ial train conveying Governor Win throp and a number of officials and citizens of San Juan to attend the American Railway Company's celebra- tion of the completion of the railroad connecting San Juan and Ponce was derailed today near Quebradila. The coach containing the governors party stopped within six inches of the edge of a precipice 100 feet high. The governor jumped from the coach and was not hurt. No one was injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
Secretary to Ireland.

London, Jan. e23 The appointments of Augustine Brill. president of the Board of Education. and liberal mem- Der of parliament for North Bristol to be chief secretary for Ireland in suc- cession to James Byce and of Regi- nald McKenna, one of the liberal whips, and member of parliament for North Monmouthshire, to be president of the board of education, were an- nounced this evening
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24

month by Attorney General Young and his assistant. R. A. Stone, to compel the railroad to recognize che State Rail- road and Warehouse Commission before issuing the stock. as the laws provide that before a railroad can issue an in- crease of its capital stock, 1t must mako application to the State Railroad and Warehouse Commission, and make showing of the necessity for such an issue.
 The Great Northern Railroad claimed under its original charter 1t could is- sue stock at will, and that the law granting this power to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission was unconsti- tutional. The court holds that Is not the case
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
bate. for Golf Contests.

New York. Jan. 23.-Dates for the three golf championships under the control of the United States Golf As- sociation have been selected by the executive committee. The amateur meet will be held July to 22 at the Euclid Country Club, Cleveland Ohio, the open, June 20 and 21 at the Phila- delphia Cricket Club and the womens, October to 12 at the Midlothian Country Club, Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
Cunnm Rr-EIected.

Springfield H., Jan. 22.-Shelby M. Cullom. who has been United States senator from Illinois continuously since 1888 was today reelected by a unani- nous vote of the 132 Republican mem bers of the Legislature A joint ses- sion tomorrow will ratify Senator Gull l0mS election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
MAY HAVE BEEN IN MOBILE.
Police Believe pr. Berry was in Gull
 Civ.

Mobile. Jan. 23.--(Special. )--The police department has learned that a man answering the description of the Dr.. Berry, wanted in Montgomery on a charge of forgery. was in the city on Monday night srd stopped for while at the St. Andrew. He did not remain in the city for any length of time. but took a train towards New Orleans and 1t is thought here that he went to that city to stay for a while.
 The department at Montgomery has been notified of what the Mobile po- lice have done in the matter, and what they have learned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24

present indications undergo . severe change. two reports will be presented by the Liquor Trafiic Committee of the Convention probably some time this week relative to the proposed law. The majority report will advocate local option and the mie nority report will insist on either a specific prohibition plank in the con- stftution or at least a separate sub mission of the proposition to the peo- pIe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
NEW BILL INTRODUCED.
Churches Will Not Have To Make De
 nla

Paris, Jan. 22-The cabinet ministers. at a meeting today, approved the terms of the bill expressing the for mality of declaration before holding public meeting as required by the law of 1881. thus creating modus vi vendi under which churches may re- main open for public worship and con- tinue so even though the Vatican au- thorities persevere in their present at- titude.
 By making 8 declagltion. however. the clergy may enjoy the benefits of the supplementary church and State separ. alton law. but failure to make declar- ation will not be construed as forfeit ing the allowances made to the clergy.
 The new bill was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
NEW YORK HoNORs LEE.
Veterans Give Dinner to Commemorate
 Anniversary.

VeteFNng GIve DInner to CUnhmeNhOFUIe
 Anniversary.
 New York, Jan. 23.-In commemora- ton of the tooth anniversary of the birth of General Robert D. Lee, the Confederate Veterans Camp of New York tonight gave dinner which was attended by 300 members of the camp with their wives, daughters and sisters at the Hotel Astor.
 Commander Edward Owen presided, The memory of Lee" was responded to by Judge Charles V. Moore of Brook lyn; former Assistant District Attor- ney James W. Osborne discuss d The Union of the States" and General Ho- ratio c. King of Brooklyn, a promi- nent member of the G. A. R. told of Camp Fire "Reminiscences"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
PRINCE wHIrEsTONE WINS.
Setter Dog Declared Winner at FIeIt
 Trials.

Setter DOS OecAaEcu WhAhcE dN FIeIu
 Trials.
 Grand Junction Tenn, Jan. 23-T T. Paco's setter dog, Prince Whitestone was today declared the winner of the national championship stake of the United States field trials. the conclud- Ing event of the trials which have been in progress here for the past week Lamark lad was awarded second hon. ors.
 the annual meeting of the club was held and the following officers elect ed President H. B. Duryea, Secretary treasurer. w, E. Stafford, Tennessee,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
MATTER DISMISSED.

President Not Worrying Himself
 About Swettenham Incident.
 Washington. Jan. 23.-The president has finally dismissed the incident con- nected with the refusal by Governor Swettenham of Jamaica of aid from Admiral Davis as is shown in the fol- lowing letter made public at the State Department today addressed by Act ing Secretary Bacon to Charge How ard:
 State Department,
 Washington, Jan. 22. Mir. Esme Howard, Charge d'Affaires ad interim, The British Embassy, Washington, D. C.:
 "Sir-I have the honor to ackn owl edge the receipt of your note of yes tetrday's date by which you commu- nicate the. substance of the instruc- tions received Jby you from Sir Ed ward Grey in reference to the Ja- malcan incident.
 T hasten to assure you on behalf of the president that this, government will pay no heed whatever to the matter and very much appreciates the frank and ready courtesy and consid- eration shown in this despatch by Sir Edward Grey.
 "I can only request to you in this more formal way what said to you personally last evening assuring you of the presidents sincere apprecia- ton of the cordial spirit shown by your government. It is especially gratifying to the president to feel that it has been possible for this counz try to show in any practical way, however small, it's friendship to a community of your people in a time of such suffering and need.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
To Re Represented at Bor5eaux

Washington. Jan. 23.-President Roosevelt today sent a special message to the Senate recommending an appro- priation to permit the United States to be represented at the international maritime exposition to be held at Bor- deaux, from May 1 to October 3l of this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
VICTORY FOR STATE.
Minnesota Gets First Blood In Fight
 With Northwestern.
W M. Blakey Attorney.

St. Paul. Minn.. Jan. 23-In the Ram sey County District Court today, Judge Oscar Hallam signed an order enjoln- ing the officials of the Great Northern Railway Company from making the proposed increase of $60.000,00O worth of additional stock of that company or issuing the same or any part thereof
 during the pending litigation, without first making apllcation in writ ing therefor to the Minnesota Railrod and Warehouse Comis- sion, and securing its ap- prova1 thereof, as provided by the re- yised laws of 1905. of the State of Min
 This Is a victory for the State of Minnesota in the action brought last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
LAPS TURNED BACK.
Two Hundred LabOrers Not Allowed
 Aa. a.A

Two Hundred LnbOreFB Not Allowed
 to band at Frisco.
 San Francisc, Jan. 22.-The steamer Alameda arrived today from Honolulu with about 200 Japanese laborers aboard
 These were refused landing by Inn migration Commissioner North under instructions fromWashington It Is pre- sumed that the Japanese came to Hon. olulu under contract and after serving a short term of employment sin tho Hawaiian Islands, were sent to Fa- efo coast points under contract
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
Fire at TchuIa, MississIppi.

Jackson Miss, Jan. 2S.-A special from Tchula says that the business portion of that town was wiped out by fire which started at o'clock this morning. The loss will be about $40.- GOO, with insurance to about h~lf this amount The fire was controlled about 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
srlananrana in r.itx

Dr. George A. Hlll. Ex-Mayor John- son, and Mayor Mcdonald, of Sylacau- ga, are in the city ip the interest of for the Marble City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24

community have lost confidence in his power of guidance and are indignant at his autocracy, bullying and insulting manner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24

Theodore Hallam. one of the most celebrated of legal practitioners. once defended a burglar; and the case gave him a story that he never tired of telling. The prosecuting attorney was fighting vigorously and Mad the de- fendant's wife on the stand.
 You are the wife of the prisoner?' he asked her.
 'Yes.' she replied.
 Did you know his mode of life when you married him?'
 T did. sir
 will you tell us, then" went on the prosecutor surprised by this admission, ''how you came to contract an alli- ance with one of his kind?''
 We'll" she answered ingeniously, q was getting on, the other girls had all been married. and I at last had no who was courting h."--St. Louis choice but between him and lawyer Post -Ditspatch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
CHOICE STORIES.

A Texas Judge was robbed of a horse not long ago. and the thief. being arr rested, was brought before him for trial. The Judge eyed the prisoner with deep satisfaction for a minute or so, and then delivered himself of the fol- lowing:
 Owing to a personal prejudice, the Court will not hear this case. It will be tried. by the bailiff. who will find a verdict in accordance with the facts. In the meantime," he added. impress iveiy. the Court will go outside and find rope and pick out a good tree."- Tit-Bits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24
swETTENHAM IS SCORED.

Archbishop NuttaII of West Indies De-
 plOreE His Conduct.
 Kingston, Jan 23--The Most Rev. pr. Enos NuttaIl, Lord Archbishop of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24

Liquor in oklahoma Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 23.-Unless theJ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-24

and permanently cures this pail ment for Rheumatism, because
 any form to damage the system advice desired sent free REAE {
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Antonio Davanno strike breaker working at
Esd street and North River. who fired several shots
from a revolver when attacked last Thursday by n
gang Of strikers. held in $1,000 bail for trial
Yesterday, charged with attempted assault on Will
lam Bannister. conductor OF Il 23d street car vvIo
alleged DaVdnno aimed one OF the shots at him
Still cutching in his hand letter from his blind
sweetheart James Barr. middle aged blind
musician. found dead In the hallway of M
lt2 East tOth street early yesterday morning The
cause OF MS death has not yet been determined
At the work horse parade on Memorial Dav
nine special medals offered by Mrs. James Spever
treasurer of the Womans Auxiliary OF the Ameri-
can Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Ant
mails. for the best cared for and most fslthfrI
horses IN the service OF the city will be presented
TO the winners In the separate classes
Dr. Robert s. Macarthur. pastor OF Calvary
Baptist Chapel, West 9th street. and the Rev G
y. MacGregor. assistant pastor. will deliver adj
dresses Robert Burns and the Songs OF SCOT
land Mt the Calvary Baptist Chapel Tomorrow
evening.
street preacher who said his name was Thomas
j. Donnelly. was fined $40 yesterday In the Nor
rlsania court for fighting at ST. AIMS avenue ana
lS6th street on Monday night
The jury In the suit brought by Spiro Coundour,s
Greek, 10 recover $4,000 from DR. A r Robin
son for burns on his back alleged 70 have been
made by an N-ray machine. reported Yesterday
morning they were unable TO agree
Henry s Herman. president of the Union E,
change Bank; Mrs Herman and her son sydney
h Herman, viii sail for Naples next Sati,rday
ao the hoenig Albert '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
AMENDING FRANCHISE TAX BILL.
Phillips Measure Requiring Payments Before
Seeking Relief in Court Passes Assembly.

Albany May u SPECIALIZATION sharp debate
the Phillips BILL amending the tax law in relation
&c asoertaining values OF special franchises and
equalization thereof and the review Of assess
rnents and collection of taxes passed by the
Assembly to-day. unamended. Assemblyman Phil
lips aided by AssemblyTnan Schoeneck, led the
fight for the bill They had their hands full Fe-
pelling the sharp attacks Of Assemblymen Prentins
and O'Brisn, who made desperate night 10 nave
II amended defeat IL entirely.
The debate at times exceedingly sharp MT
OBrian, Of Buffalo, made struggle for his amend
1nents against the State Board Of Tax Commission
for Il Speaker wadswortn also supported IL and
used all the influence al his command TO have IL
passed unamended, while, as usual, Assemblyman
Morelaad. the majority leader, backed up the
Speaker.
With this opposition arrayed against him Mr.
oBrian swung the votes Of forty nine members.
and his amendments were lost 70 10 49. Mr. O'Brian
wished the bill amended to do away with
the power of equalization Of special franchises.
and other minor changes made in IL.
Assenblyman Prentice opposed the bill the
ground that the State Board OF Tax Commissioners
should not have the power 10 go into New York
City and assess franchises there when the local
authorities had the right TO make such assess
naents.
Assemblyrnan Schoeneck asserted that Mr. Prem
tice was mistaken in his reasoning, that the bill
did not take power away from any local authorities
for the local authorities did have such power
AseeHfbiyman Phillips said that the passage of
The BIT would DO away with the disgraceful state
OF affairs existing in New York City to-day where
over si9.oO.0o owed 10 the city by corpora
tons because Of their failure to pay franchise
taxes, since this measure would compel them TO
pay their taxes before having right enter
court 10 seek reduction on their assessments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
HOUNDED TO BLOODY END
Black Hand Tracks Vicfim to Ifaly
and Carries ont Threat.

The Black Hand got Vincenzo BuHardo at
last. as II said Il would. BufIardo thought he
might escape by leaving Brooklyn, where he had
amassed a comfortable fortune IN n little bak-
cry. But the agents OF the organization tracked
him 20 Newark and kept sending him many
threatening letters that at last no decided 10
take refuge In his native Italian village. just
out OF Genoa
The fruits Of Bunardo's industry first at
tracted the attention Of the Black Hand when
he living In Brooklyn. Then he stole away
one night with his wife and sister. and started
a bakery at No. ISL Chestnut street, Newark.
But they tracked him. and last February he
ceiYed Il letter signed by the Black Hand. IN
which he permitted TO choose between sep
arating himself from 5000 or being shot in tho
back and having his throat Instead OF
meeting the agents OF the society with the 81 900
he turned the letter over 10 the Newark police.
in constant terror that the Black Hand would
ago a fourth letter reached him. he could stand
II no longer. He sold his house. gathered to-
gether all the money he could and stole away
with his wife and sister TO the steamer which
took them back to Italy.
His precautions did not avail him, however,
for letter received in Newark yesterday from
his wife told that Buffardo had been In his old
village only few days when the Black Hand
fastened upon him. Mrs. Buffardo left her hus-
band and stepped inside their little house for
few minutes. When she came out again. he lay
dead with bullet wound I'm the back and blood
streaming from cruel cash In the throat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
GRANT OF S7,4OO,OOO.
Board of aldermen Approres Ap-
propriation for Docks and Ferries.

The Committee on Finance OF the Board OF Alder
men reported favoraby AT yesterdays meeting on
the appropriation OF $4,000 for the uses OF the
Department OF Docks and Ferries. and tHe boTd
adopted the report. Similar action was taken wl'h
reference 20 an appropriation OF S5co Tor repairs
OF floating baths. and another OF $1,000 for the
ACQUISITION OF property for the Street Cleaning De
paTtmeut . -. -
The COMMITTEES reported favOrably on the propo-
sition To expeud Sl.610u0 for bridge over mo
Harlem River at Madison avenue. Alderman Aley-
ers wanted 10 know why the bridge was needed
at this time, when the CrediC OF the clty was
strained. Borough President Hanen replied that
the present bridge Disgrace anu inc new
needed FOR the fast growing secloh OF
The Bronx. The resolution was adopted
The Committee Salaries and OtnCes orered q
resolution recommending increases OF the salary or
tho First Deputy Police COMMISSIONS 10 So ~
that OF the assistant boOkkecper In the ponce De
partment from f2T00 and that OF the stem
ographer and typewriter in the same department.
from $40 $500.
The new places OF law clerk, at 200 20 assist
the deputy In charge of trials. and or typewritins
copyist. at 5000 10 take tho place OF S,+O pa
tr6lman now DOING the work. Were created. The
resolution adopted
Alderman Bowling offered q resolution 70 have
the city OF New York stand tho expense OF pas
teurzlnE the milk for city and that tho city
20 next weeks meeting.
Mayor Mcclellan sent a communication to tho
board regarding the death OF Charles Haynes Has
we'll. one OF the engineers Of the Board OF Esti
mate. \ resolution of coincidence 10 the family
passed..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
SCHURM4N PRAISES BILL.
Pro0ides Wise and EfectiUe Method
for SoIuing Great Problem.

Ithaca, ~. Y, May 14.-President j. G. SchnrIlah
OF Cornell addressed the Cornell Civic Club tonight
the public utilities bill, which he heartly IN
dorsed- He said IN part:
There is no provision in the bill for a general
court review of the orders OF the commission me
constitution guarantees properly EgmIS t; @rIe
wherever property rights are affected coIpo[auQnHs
already have the right to appeal HAD lhe pi ii
also provided for s. general court review OF an
the orders OF the commission mere
orders not IN the remote6t way involving properly
rights would have been subject to appeal. and the
corporations affected by the orders OF me coiIs
sion would undoubtedly have practised oostructon-
list tactics and made the work OF the commission IN
effective. - ,,..-,.. .,otr.oa o,,,
most eloquently and impressVely In MS speech al
Utica II all orders OF the commission were 81 pJect
come merely an advisory body and the courts
themselves the final authority Inc courts, now
ever, judicial tribunals, not aolhlhs xe On
missions They enjoy the commence ana even ne
reverence OF people because OF their JuaiClai
character If they lost this character and TOOK on
administrative functions they would pc uTa"I mo
Ire whirlpool of politics, and the public would no
longer think OF them as solemn ana Elayes1ttc
oracss OF Justice Both. therefore, in the interests
~ the courts and in the interests OF the admins
tratlye service OF the state, II is adFisable thet
there should not be any general court reVe" OF le
orders of the commission.
snaTt from the Governor himself. the state COM
missions and especially the commission tor the
portant administrative agencies OF the conlInoL-
wealth. They have the right TO cay when rates
are unjust. unreasonable or discriminatory ana
10 determine just and reasonable rates
Everybody knows that good government depends
less on laws than the men who administer them
It Is high tribute TO the character OF Goyern99r
have complete confidence that he will select men
Of highest ability, character and efficiency Tor
law Is passed and the commissions are in opera
ton believe the other states of the Union VIII
effective method of solving the great problem
which confrOntS to-day