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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Five Men Iniur.a

New York. April 2s.-Five men were injured, some of them fatally, by tho falling of an elevator from the sixth floor of the Parker building at Fourth Avenue and Nineteenth Street today Frederick Carbarini and Andrew Mos ley. the latter of whom was in charge of the elevator. was unconscious when removed to a hospital and may not re- cover
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
GORDON MONUMENT.
yelling of Statue of Georgia Soldier
 fo Re EInhOratelY ObserYed.

Unveiiink of Statue of Georgia Soldier
 to Be EIabOrately Observed.
 Atlanta, Ga, April 29.-Arrangements were completed today and a program adopted for the unveiling of the eques- trian bronze statue to be erected on the Capitol grounds here to the late John B. Gordon.
 The unveiling will be preceded by a military pageant composed of State troops with State Treasurer R. E. Park as chief marshal.
 The unveiling will be by Mrs. Frances Gordon Smith and Mrs. Caroline Lewis Brown, daughters of General Gordon. Among the speakers will be Governor Terrell. Gen. Stephen D. Lee. Gen. Glenn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
rwENTv-FouR HOURS.
Miners at JOhnstown Must Remain Im-
 prisoped Another Day.

Miners at Johnstown Must Remain Im-
 priao1ed Another Day.
 Johnstown, Pa. April 2s.--At 10 o'clock tonight the oficials of mine number s9. of the Berwind White Com pany operations. at Foustwell. where seven men have been imprisoned by water for the last seventy-two hours. stated that |. would take at least twen- ty-four hours to effect rescue.
 The first dip between the pit mouth and the imprisoned men has been drained and the pumps have been start cd on the second dip. 4 wall of water 400 feet through completely filiing the mine heading, now separates the un- fortunate men from the rescninE party. When this section of the mine has been clear the way will be clear and the seven miners can be brought out side. Today there was taken in the mine pump brought from Berwind mine number 30, at Windber. having a capacity of 1,5o0 gallons . minute and five times the size of any at work pre- viously. It is now believed that the men will be reached early tomorrow night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Jusserand Sees CorteIyou.

= Washington, April 29.-The French Ambassador. M. Jusserand. called at the treasury department today and held a conference with Secretary Cor telyou regarding the complaint made by the Limoges Pottery interests of France, in which exception is taken to the action of the customs authorities in New York in advancing the invoice price and cooperating duties on Limoges procelain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
MEET GENERAL KURokI.
eneral MacArthur And stan Omcers
 R~.ffla

General MacArthur And stan Omcers
 Reach Seattle.
 Seattle. Wash. April 2s.-Lieutenant General Macarthur, ranking oficer of the United States army, accompanied by stan officers, arrived here yesterday from San Francisco.
 General MacArthur is here to meet General Kuroki who will arrive May 9. The ranking general is the per- sonal representative of President Roosevelt and will accompany General Kuroki across the continent to James town where he will be the nations guest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
RELATIONS ARE STRAINED.

Disruption Between Mexican and Gua-
 temalan Governments May Occur.
 Washington. April 29.-Ambassador Creel tonight said that unless Guate- mala honors Mexico's request for the extradition of General Jose Lima, dip lomatic relations between the two countries will be suspended. He ex- pressed the hope that the trouble may be satisfactorily adjusted without re- sorting to force.
 No advices were received at the Qua temalan, legation today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
MURDERoUs TOURS.
Desperate Blacks sIay in Negro Ward
 of Norfolk

Norfolk, Va, April 29.-As the re- suit of a murderous tour In the Berkley Ward of Norfolk. on the op- posite side of the Elizabeth river Sun day, by two negro highwaymen, Charles W. Parks, aged 50. married. is dead. and Edward Cooper. aged 30 years. married. and Miles Newson ne- gros. are lying unconscious with fractured skulls. with little chance of recovery, and William Watkins, mar Tied. is less seriously hurt and will recover.
 Two negroes were captured by a Berkley policeman near the Ferry docks immediately following the as- saults and robbery, and one who gives his name as William Mcintosh has been identified. The second negro, who at first escaped after firing on the pursuing officers, WAS later arrested and gives his name as/ Starke Pyner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
RECOGNIZED NEGRO.
Father Pursued Brute who Entered
 Room of His Daughter.

Fairburn. Ga. April 29.-Stella Wade, the 17-year- daughter of Alex Wade, was awakened about midnight last room.
 Her screams frightened him away but he soon returned and threatened to kill her. The girl managed to escape and gave the alarm. Her father gave chase. located the negro and com menced firing, but the negro, who was recognized as Charles Reese, 30 years old. got away. The sheriff with a posse is in pursuit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
REFUSED TO TESTIFY.
President Ahern of Manhattan is sun,-
 mOuea for C0utemuk

President Ahern Of Manhattan 70 Sum.
 moned for Contempt.
 New York. April 2e.-John F. Ahearn President of the Borough of Manhattan, was directed by Justice, >Bizhoff today to appear in the Supreme Court tomor- row and show cause why he should not be declared in contempt of court.
 This action was taken following the refusal of President Ahearn to testify before a Commission which is making an investigation into the conduct of hia department. He refused to testify by advice of counsel. taking the ground that the Commission has not the power to compel him to testify
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
INVESTIGATES CHARGES.
Looking Into Alleged FOrEeries in Life
 Insurance Elections.

New York. April 29-Assistant Dis trict Attorney Smith today resumed the investigation of the charges of forg cry which have been made in connec- ton with the recent elections of the New York Life Insurance Company and Mutual Life Insurance Company.
 MT. Smith, with Deputy Assistant Att torney Howe, went to the offices of the New York Lifo Insurance Company. where they examined about 500 of the alleged forged ballots. Jacob Frank, an agent of the New York Life. whose name appears as a witness on many of the ballots, will appear at the Distvict Attorneys office tomorrow, according to MT, smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
RIVER IS DAMNED.
gCaused by Collapse of Bridge over Lit
 tle Otter.

tie Otter.
 Roanoke, Va, April 29.-The new concrete bridge across Little Otter Riv- CT between Roanoke and Lynchburg which collapsed Sunday night and fell into the stream, carrying with 1t many hundreds of tons of concrete and dirt has completely damned the river
 Tonight, 1t is said, the water is back ed up for a distance of several miles. Engineers and a large force of labor CTS on the scene have not been able to relieve the dam. The old bridge which crosses the stream just below the new bride Is 110 feet high and if the dam breaks this bridge will be destroyed and the country for miles below will be swept by the flood
 The loss is now estimated at half million dollars
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Alabama at Capital.

Washington. April 2s.-( Special. )--- George M. Barrow has been appointed postmaster at Cohssset. Coneeaks County.
 Rural free delivery route No. 3 has been ordered established June 17th at Grove Oak, DeKalb County. serving 54s people and ninety families
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
STRIKE BREAKERS ARRIVE.
Will go to Work for Gufrey Compan
 at Beaumont.

Beaumont. Texas. April 2s.-Fifty strike breakers arrived today from New Orleans to work in the oil fields for the Guffey Company.
 All pumping plants and pipe lines are working today and the company claims that they have plenty of men Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor. has sent a special organizer here to take charge of the strike.
 The Guffey Company is employing a large number of men to act as guards These are given authority of deputy sheriffs and are stationed about the property. No trouble has occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE.
Will Establish Number of Normal
 Schools in Chino.

Shanghai, April 29.--At today's ses- sions of the missionary conference resolutions favoring the establishment of eighteen Union normal colleges for industrial education. several Union col leges and one Union University to meet the demand for western learning were adopted.
 In the evening there was an ad- dress on Robert Morrison. the Eng fish missionary, the centennial of whose landing at Canton is now being celebrated.
 The Rev. J. E. Kittredge of Koch ester, N. Y.; the Rev. H. c. Mabrie of Boston, and F. I. Bosworth of Oberlin, Ohio, preached yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
state Department Not Advi.ed.

Washington, April 2s.-NothinR has been head at the State Department or at the Mexican embassy concerning the stoning of the American and Next can legations at Guatemala City, Qua tamala. Ambassador Creel has tele- graphed the government for any in- formation which may have been re- ceived at Mexico City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
DEMANDS OF CAR MEN.
Chicago Motormen and Conductors
 Want New Wage Scale.

Chicago. April 29.-Motormen and conductors on the lines of the Chicago Union Traction Company decided at meeting tonight to demand wage scale of 33 1-3 cents an hour with a nine hour work day. The increase Is 3s per cent. over the present scale be- sides a reduction of 10 per cent. in the hours of labor.
 The men on the Chicago City Rail- way are preparing a similar scale. Both companies and the labor organi- zation are pledged to arbitrate differ- ences, so that there Is little probabil- ity of A strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
REMAINED IN TREES.
reople Near >okl.hom. c:.y oompell

FeORIe Neor OkianOma C-4y COmpeIie0
 to Leave HOuses.
 Oklahoma City. Okla, April 29.--With Lightning Creek out of its banks. and the Canadian River rising steadily, the people in the lowlands on Capitol Hill. a suburb of Oklahoma City, are facing situation that will become critical If the heavy rains of the last twenty four hours continue.
 Crops have been ruined and much stock drowned. Residents of the bot toms were forced to leave their homes Sunday and several persons were forced to remain in trees all night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Dropped Dead From Frirht

Philadelphia April 29. --Frightened by police who entered her home to ar- rest her husband, Mrs. Josephine Hess. aged 46 years, dropped dead to- day. Anthony Hess. the husband, ran over boy with a wagon on satur- day. The husbands arrest has been deferred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
EMPEROR LEAVES PRAGUE.
Makes Earnest Appeal For Tranquilft,
 At ROhemtau CauftaI.

AI bOhFEHTHH NHPHt"H' Prague. Bohemia, April 29.-Emperor Francis Joseph left Prague for vienna today after a fortnight's stay at the Bohemiant capital.
 His majesty signalized his departure by addressing the governor of the province earnestly appealing for con ciliation between the Czaritch and Ger man nationalities. He pointed out that a start had been made in this di-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
ROAST FOR PRESIDENT.
Denver Trades Council Resents Atti-
 tude Of ROOseYelt.

DenVer 1rndeS S"unch Hesents Ath-
 tude of Roosevelt.
 Denver, Colorado, April 29.-The Denver Trades Council and Assembly yesterday issued resolutions regretting the attitude taken by President Roose- welt against Mover and Haywood, West ern Federation of Labor officers now awaiting trial at Boise. Idaho. on the charge of complicity in the assassina- tion of former Governor Steunenberg. A communication suggesting that the body form itself into a permanent Mover Haywood protest committee was ordered placed on file.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
IS AWAITING ORDERS.
WRtts win Succeed MT. Roosevelt
 Berlin POst

WRtts VIII Succeed MT. H0ODeVeIf nf
 Berlin Post.
 St., Petersburg. April 29.-Herbert Watts, the American consul general, Is awaiting the arrival of instructions from the State Department before de- parting to his new post at Brussels. where he will succeed the late George W. Roosevelt as consul general. r Nelson Harney, ex-third secretary of the American embassy of Berlin and recently appointed secretary of the embassy here, has relinquished the latter appointment to accept a s,mi- lar post at Vienna
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
KILLED BY PHYSICIAN.
pr. Buslkin Shoots George Woods
 MfsafasIpDf.

Columbia, Miss, April 29.-Dr. c. l.. Buskln, a prominent physician here. to- day shot and killed George Woods, young man.
 Woodss father had been knocked down by Dr. Buskin during a quarrel between the two. The son. going to down by pr. Ruskin during a quarrel a dead man before sundown," and made a motion as If to draw a revolver Dr. Buskin shot him instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
J. W. GAINES ELECTED.
Will Succeed Moncrief as President of
 Cox College.

Atlanta, Ga, April 29.-Announce- ment is made today of the election of Prof. J. W. Gaines as President of Cox College. Atlanta, ito succeed Rev A, J. Moncrief, who resigned several months ago
 Prof. Gaines has been for the past ten years, principal of the Welsh Neck High School at Hartsville. S. C., one of the best known preparatory schools in the South. He will assume the po- sition at the coming commencement of Cox College in May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Chair Factorx Turned.

Corey, Pa, April 29.-Fire tonight destroyed the Union City Chair Com pany at Union City, nine miles west of here and damaged the Union City Elec- tric light plant causing a monetary loss estimated at $300, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
GOVERNMENT OF MEMPHIS.
Arguments Heard on Injunction Against
 the Municipal Communication.

the Municipal Commission.
 Memphis, April 29.-Arguments were cellor Heiskell, in the application for a permanent injunction to restrain the recently appointed municipal commits sion assuming control of the affairs of the city, the compliments contesting the constitutionality of the legislative enactment amending the city charter and providing for he commission to re- place the present city administration.
 No matter in whose favor the issue Is decided by the Chancellor, an appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30

rection by the introduction. of univer- sal suffrage and concluded
 T would consider it the greatest happiness If I would have shared all the sorrows and struggles should now at least share the soys of peace"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Path Finder neah

Denver. Colo. April 29.-David J. Cook. a noted path finder and detec- tive. died suddenly here today of heart disease, aged 60 years. He was born in Labote county, Indiana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
SNOW STORM IN IOWA.

Unprecedented Weather Accompanied
 By Freexfng Temperature.
 Oskalhoosa Iowa, April 29.--An al- most unprecedented snow storm pre- vailed here today with the temperature near freezing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30

ent A. Evans and Rev. J. William Jones of Richmond. Va, and music will be rendered by chorus of 100 young la dies assisted by pupils of the Girls High School. M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
Salt Lake strike settled.

Salt Lake, Utah. April 29.-It was announced at 12:3o this morning that through the efforts of the citizens the street car strike had been settled. the demands of the men having been grant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
EmUeror R..cbe. vienna.

Vienna, April 29.-Emperor Francis Joseph arrived here today from Prague where he spent two weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
KILLED JOHN HICKS.

shot Young Man Tn Presence of Young
 Lady.
 washington, Ga. April 29-Frank Kane was brought here from Fickiin last night and placed in jail. charged with having killed John Hicks. Sunday. It is said Hicks had just walked home with a young lady and while talking to ner, Kane came up and threatened to kill him If he did not leave immediately. Without waiting for reply, Y Is claim ed. Kane shot and killed Hicks. Tie young woman was the only itness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-30
WEATHER FoREcAsr.

WEATHER FORECAST.
 Washington, April 20.-Alabama fair except showers and colder in northern portion Tuesday. "wednesday showers colder is central and south portions, light to fresh south winds becominE brisk.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-30
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)T officially; | don't pre-
tend to say that. You
might travel the West
End from fresh water
to salt-and we dip into
both-without ever locat-
ing the Spider water
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23
ARRAIGNED ON LIBEL CHARGE
Two of Five Defendants Appear to
Answer Complaint of Father
Kranjec.

John Karka and Jacob Tysal, con-
nected with Croatian paper pub
lished at $50 Loomis street, We're ar
raigned in the South Chicago city court
this morning on complaint of Father
John Krajec on a charge of criminal
libel. The case was continued to per-
nit three other defendants, Joseph and
Anton Butler and Martin Honda, to be
surrendered by their attorney, ]. Bar
rett
All five men are connected with a
Croatian socialist newspaper which is
alleged to have libeled Father Kranjec
and two other Croatian priests, Father
Francis Susteric and Father Kloplice.
The warrants were sworn out by Frank
Foster, attorney for Father Kran1ec,
who has been for several years past
rector of st. Georges church, Ninety
fifth street and Ewing avenue. The
publication of the alleged libel is said
to have created widespread indigna-
ton among the Croatian residents OF
South Chicago who are attendants at
St. Georges church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING.
Plans to Clean Up South Chicago To
Be Taken Up and Discussed.

The South Chicago Business Mems
association will meet in their rooms,
9206 Commercial avenue, tomorrow
night. The special order of business
will be a discussion of ways and means
to make South Chicago rival of the
fabulous "Spotless Town" w. j. CALI
gan, superintendent of streets for the
eigth ward, will outline plans for the
cleaning up of the streets and alleys of
South Chicago and their maintenance
in clean condition. 1t is expected that
Alderman Monyhan will be present and
explain what is possible to be done in
the city council to attain the end
sought, and John ]. Hanberg, the new
ly appointed street commissioner, will
also address the meeting. Routine
business will be transacted before the
special order is taken up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23
Days GriSt in
South Chicago
GAMBLERS LET
OFF WITH COSTS
Five Men Arrested in Raid
Get Light Fines Other
Court Notes.

The saloon Of Otto Strand, 81 Eighty
eighth street, was raided by four Off
GERS from the South Chicago police
station last night as the result of a
complaint by Mrs. Edward Erickson.
whose husband, a bartender out of
work, is said TO have spent his time
playing poker in the place.
The raid resulted in the arrest of
Edward Erickson, John Larson, Fred
Jacobson, John Pearson, Leonard Nell
son and Frank Lind, who were booked
on charges of gambling. The men
were released on bail shortly after be-
ing taken to the station, and this
morning they were arraigned before
Judge Girten, who after hearing the
testimony of officer Gavigan. one of
the men who conducted the raid, dis
missed the charge against John Larson
and fined the other defendants the
costs His honor severely lectured the
men, all of whom We're we'll dressed
and apparently honest working men.
and warned them that another appear
ance before him on a similar charge
would result in the imposition of
heavy fines.
The case against Alex Wisniewski
late candidate for drainage trustee on
the democratic ticket, charged with as
sauIting Joseph Zolkowski on the Sun
day following election day in big
Mike" Ciecielskis saloon. $3.50 Com
mercial avenue, in a quarrel growing
out of the election, was a nolle IVossed
Wisniewoski paying the costs Of the
proceedings.
Judge Girten continued the cases
against Policemen Daniel P. Collins and
Harry Burns. who were tried on the
charge of assaulting Stefan Chorek, a
South Deering saloOnkeeper. some
weeks ago, with a deadly weapon, to
May 3. A decision on the case will be
rendered on that date.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23
NOT JUST AT THAT TIME.
Editor Thought He Could Get AIonS
Without Article.

The story is told of q writer who,
through boldness in attacking the es-
tablished order of things, had consid-
cradle vogue for a short time In the
midst Of his notoriety he decided that
he would contribute to a certain we'll
known magazine, in whose pages he
had not yet been represented He
waited on the editor, and found him
immersed in some hurried writing
"Ah, Mr. Blank" said the author, with
that immunity from modesty which
distinguished him, you want an arti-
Gle from me-" 'Indeed?" queried the
editor, going on with his writing.
"Indeed?" "One article to begin with, .
pursued the author And / am will
ing to do it for you in spite of much
work. 'Indeed?" said the editor, as
before. Il should say" followed up
the author, that for such an article
as 1 have in mind, startling and orr
ginal, 1 will close with you for $1,000. "
The editors pen drove on. Close with
mel" he murmured. Close! Will
you kindly close the door as you go
out?"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23

O. c. Borman was In Hobart yester-
day on business.
The little daughter of o. c. Borman
is on the sick list.
Ernest Traptow transacted business
in Hammond yesterday.
Contractors Gallagher and Williams
are very busy with their numerous
contracts.
The special meeting of the town
board was we'll attended last Satur-
day night. 1t is expected the board
will have it's troubles in widening
Second street. 1t knows how the
law is and will act accordingly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23
Hurt at Harvester Works.

Ethan Reed. 1918 Hoxie avenue. was
severely injured about o'clock this
morning while working on a crane in
the plant of the international Har-
vester company. He was caught in
the chain that supports the lower block
of the crane and lost his right thumb.
His collar bone and one rib were
broken, and he suffered painful bruises
The man was removed in the police
ambulance to the South Chicago hospi-
tai after being attended by DR.. Nc
Leod Reed is Is years old and mar
ried.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-23
HESSVILLE NEWS

Miss Pearl Reich spent last evening
in Hammond.
Mrs. Otto of Chicago will make her
future home here.
Mrs. Ben Lohse is the guest Of friends
In Hammond today.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Eversole are visit
ing friends in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Johnson were Ham
mond visitors yesterday.
Kennedy Brenock of Chicago is visit
ing Hessville friends today.
The Nickel Plate railroad is now
running trains on it's new tracks.
The Silver Leaf Aarletic club will
give a dance in Germans hall April 81.
C. T. Schoon of Munster was attend
ing to his duties as assessor yester-
day.
Miss Tillie Burkhardt and Fred Dede-
low were the guests of Hammond
friends yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Dedelow, Fred
Mueller and Mr.. Mucket were Ham
mond visitors Monday.
Eddie, the little son of John Pinola,
suffered the misfortune of a broken
arm while playing yesterday.
Mrs. Hopp has as her guest today
her sisters, Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Sloan
of Chicago. Mrs. Sloan leaves this
month for a trip in Germany.