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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
MExIcANs ACCUSED.
UnIted states Files Complainta Against
 Four. ~

Los Angeles. Cal. Oct, 1s.--oscaI Iawier. United States district attorney filed a complaint charging Villareal Magon, Rivera and Delara, four Mexi- cans, who have been in jail here sev- eral weeks. with violation. of the neu- tra1ity laws.
 The Mexicans are accused of being revolutionists and instigatora of . movement to invade Mexico with armed forces to overthrow the republic.
 Mir. Lawler today asked the court foI an order of removal to the Jurisdiction of the United States district court ir Arizona where, it is said. a much stronger case against the four men can be made.
 The Mexican government has sent word to the United States authorities here countermanding the application for extradition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
Laauor sa Advapced.

price of spirits was advanced one cent a gallon here today The advance iG the basis of q proof of spirits up to sl.45 minus the revenue duty. The price is the highest since the civil war and is due to the phenomenally high price of corn and malt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
AmnUsnEn pY yAauaz.
Arss nemsn Az rsas ,rsa Pas Te

rhxee xvomen Ame Four EEen Fuk Xe
 Death.
 san Antonio. Texas. Oct., l6y-~-A spe- ciai to The Express from Ei Paso, Tex. says:
 Four men and three women. one cz the former being a government mall carrier. were ambushed and kiiiefl be- tween San Jose de Hile and La Colo rado. east of Hermosilli. in the Acwer Sonora country by Yaauia.
 The killing was discovered by a marty of American mining men who were, travelling over the trail " ith an escoft of Mexican soldiers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
cnneela nrldal Trip.

Wilmington, Del, Oct. 1s.--Alfred l.. Dupont, Vice-President of the DuPont Powder Company. who was married to Mrs. Alicia Bradford Maddox In New York yesterday. and. who. intended to take a long trip as his honeymoon, was informed of the explosion at Fon- tanet immediately after the wedding. 1.
 Mr. Du Pont at once cancelled his intended trip and wired s5,000 to Governor HanIy of Indiana for the in- mediate relief of the sufferers. He Authorized the Governor to use any amount in excess of the S5,o00 if he finds it necessary. Mir. DuPont left today for Fontanet to personally super wise the work there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
Nian CrawforA to wed.

New York, Oct. i6.--There ca me to New York by cable yesterday, an nouncement of the engagement If disa Eleanor A Crawford. eldest da ugnter of Marion Crawford. the novel sst to Pietro Rocca, an old friend of tn fam lily. The wedding is to take tiAce at Torenfo. where the Crawford's live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
AIabnma RuraI Carr,er..

Washington, Oct. -(SpeciaL)-- Rural routes were ordered established on January from Forest Home, But Ter County, Route No. 1. population 500. families 145; Jasper, Walker County, Route No. 4. population 500, families 113. George M. Thompson appointed regular, c. N. Thornton, substitute ru- raI carrier. Route 2. at Three Notch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
SINNERS AT MEMPHIS.
Have Been on q Tour of cotton Grow
 anE States.

Memphis Tenn. Oct. 16.--The party of European cotton spinners which haa been touring the cotton growing States arrived here today from Kansas and Texas on a special train.
 Committees from the local Cotton Exchange and other commercial bodies received them and the party was driven to the Cotton Exchange, where reception was held.
 Later drive about the city was had and luncheon was served
 The visitors left here ct 6 O'Clock tonight over the Illinois Central Rail- road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
nx unanimous vote.

Cleveland. O.. Oct 16-The triennial council sf the Congregational Church, in session here tonight. by unanimous vote. adopted the repcrt of the com mittee of twenty-eight on the subject of tri-church union.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
Professor Koch Returns

Berlin, Oct. I6.-Prof. Robert Koch. who went to Uganda in Africa. to study the sleeping disease there, has returned to Germany. His hospitals and his laboratories in Uganda have been taken over by the German authorities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
WEATHER FoHEcAsr.

washfnEtsn, Oct, 1es--For AIabamas Increaslnw c1oudiness Thursday, proba- ply rain fn ssufhwest portionsy Friday rain, fresh norfhenst winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
DESOLATI0N
 IN FONTANET' Indiana Town is Almost
 Wrecked. THE DEATH LIST CROWS Property Loss May Reach to
 $l,0O0,000. sixty-ave thousand Kegs of Powder Were Exploded and the MiIIs
 are Masses of
E DEATH LIST GROWS

F0ntanet. Ind. Oct. 16--Thirty-e eight lives sunffed out. six hundred injur- ed, of which number fifty were serious 1y hurt. and a property loss of approx jmateiy s750.o00 is the latest estimate of the destruction wrought by the ex- plosion at the Dupont Powder Mills yesterday morning.
 From s workman employed in the glazing mill it was learned that a "hot box" which was caused by too much friction on the sfaftfng causing sparks to be transmitted to some loose pow der, was. in all probability, the cause of the catastrophe. The employe, whose name is WiIIiamh Sherrow, and who is dangerously hurt as the result of the explosion. said:
 "The explosion of yesterday in which so many lives were lost. was caused by a hot box on the shaft. The day before this terrible explosion happened. we had to throw water on 1t when tt became too hot. This time 1t got too hot and sent off the sparks that caused the exolosion
 Another company of State militia ar. rived here from Indianapolis this eve ming, and immediately went into camp The town is now under martial law, the two companies of State troops be, ing in full control.
 Coroner Leavitt. of vigo County spent the day Investigating the cause of the accident. The coroner declares that 1t is his opinion that not fii0rS than thirty men were at work at fhs time the explosion occurred. He saio that in an explosion of the intensity Of this one. 1t was probable that a mum ber of persons might be blown tc atoms and their bodies never recovered.
 The injured at this place and Terre Haute are getting along nicely and It is thought no more deaths will occur.
 Scene of Desofation.
 Fontanet. Ind, Oct. 1s--The resi- dents of this village of 1000 people, when they awoke this morning. en- countered a much different situation than they had been accustomed to Tn the past. Instead of quiet country town and pieasant scenery to greet their eyes. desolation was at hand.
 Soldiers of the Indiana Military were on hand and had stood guard all caused the terrible catastrophe of yes terday, when the Dupont Powder Mills blew up, killing probably thirty-five and injuring some six hundred per sons. were lacking. No one connected with the Powder Company could ascribe any reason for the explosion. Several rumors were current, one of the most probable circulated. was that the machinery in the glazing mill became overloaded from friction and set fire to some loose powder. The glazing mill was the one first to blow up. The other sections of the plant followed fin rapid succession.
 A number of the people of this place were able by patching up their houses to pass a fairly comfortable night The remainder were accommodated with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
BUrcnERED TWO.

Morgan City, La, oct. f6s-- News reached here today of a
 double murder near Franklin, St.
 Mary Parish, Last night, when persons supposed to have been 'Aburglars entered the home of Mir. ! and Mrs. Charles Seifred, an old
 couple, and butchered them with Y axes Thore Is no clue to the
 Identity of the nnurderers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
CLOSING THEATRES
 IN KANSAS CITY

A IN KANSAS CLTKs H Kansas City. Oct. 16.-A grand ( q iury in the Criminal Court , q here today returned nine Hteen indictments against man ( q agers og Kansas City theatres q for Keeping their places of amuse- q ment open on Sundays. The in- ( dictments had been asked by { q Judge William H. Wallace, who ( gave notice two weeks ago that ( q he intended enforcing the Sunday q closing law. The theatrical man q aRers had secured temporary q Injunction restraining the clos-
 q ing of their places. Warrants will
 . now be served and the managers . brought to trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
FIVE WE'RE DROWNED.
scovv Loaded With workmen Over
 turned at Joliet.

Chicago. Oct. 1e-Five men were drowned by the overturnine of scow in the Illinois and Michigan canal near Joliet, IiL, this afternoon. The mon were employed by the Channahan Pow CT Company. which is building an eisc tric power plant at the Junction or the Despladnee and Kankakee rivers. Twenty-three men were in the scow and many of these had narrow es- 5capes from drowning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
ChnIern in Rnaaia.

Kiev. Russia, Oct 16.--Six deaths from cholera and eighty eight fresh cases were reported today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17

Who would succeed him as chairman of the Committee offers wide room for speculation. but many believe that the honor would again fall to this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-17
FLOODS AGAIN
 BESET SPAIN Terrific Storm Raging Over Southern Europe. MILLIONS IN PROPERTY LOSS Much Damage is Done to War
 Vessels. Tomery, vinage in ssvoie, in Immin- ent Danger From TopplinE clin. Less of Life Cannot Be
 Estimated.
MILLIONS IN PROPERTY LOSS

Paris. Oct. 1s--The whole of South ern Europe is in the grasp of a tre- mendous storm accompanied by tor rential rains. This coming on the heels of unprecedented rainfalls and floods of the last few weeks. is causing very great distress. The storm area. extends from Moscow northward over Portugal. Spain. and Southern France
 warships off the African coast and the Spanish peninsula have been ob- liged to seek shelter. The French torpedo gunboat Cassini lost her pro- peller while making port during the gale.
 The village of olet. near Barcelona, Spain. was literally washed away by a cloud burst and the River Ilobregat. just south of Barcelona. is described as being a raging torrent and is con- stantly claiming new victims. The city of Saint Sebasttn. in the north of Spain, has been ravaged by a violent hurri- cane, which tore up trees and telegraph poles and blocked every railroad track. Photographic communication between Madrid and St. sebastin is interrupted.
 Rivers arc Rising.
 The recently flooded rivers in the south of France are again rising. and many houses. weakened by the prev ious foundations. were falling. In the Department Of Savoie. q great over hanging cliff of se0.0o0 cubic motors. is reported to be moving and in immin- ent danger of toppltng over and crush ing the villaGe of Tomery. 1000 feet below.
 A dispatch from Brest says that a tempest is raging off the coast. and that several fishing smacks have been capsized and their crews drowned
 The storm compelled a Portugese squadron to seek refuge in the harbor of Lisbon. and while making port the torpedo boat Iagon coliided with a sun boat, resulting In fatal injuries to the commander of the Lagon.
 Barcelona, Oct. 1s.--The total of the damage la this region resulting from | the floods isf estimated at &5e.00Q,0 1T ] the Manreaaf district alone seventy -ons 1 factories have been destroyed tnclud- inR a toss of SB.0D0. 600. The owners oi these factories have asked the govern ment to help them get q loan from the Bank. of Spain for the purpose of re construction.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Personal and Pertinent

The other day funny witnessed on the
Market street causeway and that serious results
did not good luck than good man
agement
Coming in the Of the city farmer Of the
bewhskered variety. snugly eusconced within buggy
which was probably in its prime sometime prior to the
War the Rebellion Attached to this conveyance was
horse equally ancient detected in appearance whose
sole ambition in life seemed be to combine ocomo-
ton with somno'ence.
This equpage proceeding peacefully along when
a mule with widely extending and full Of NOR
tai terror charging toward it at fearful rate of
speed, dragging behind it a box which had been
overturned and from beneath which emanated shrieks
and cries human being in distress, although after
ward when the dust had cleared away the farmer said
that he couldn't tell whether it what.
Prlcng up its the horse Of the farmer tried to
dodge the impending collision by ambng into the ditch
but was an instant late the box wagon colding with
the buggy with sufficient force hurl It side if
scrap Of paper blown by the wind
The lost by the mule, however, in recovering
from the force Of collision enabled stand
ing nearby and control IT, after which the driver
was released beneath the wagon under which
he had been dragged distance He proved be
negro whose natural enhanced by liberal
coating of with which he decorated from head
to foot while his malodorous breath and glarng
proclaimed that he had been indulgng with the
pale liquor
AT any rate the damage slight and the farmer
Of forgving spirit the negro allowed to his
way towards country with the mule while the old
horse sadly recommended his weary journey.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
PAY OF SCHOOL TEACHERS.

MOT only in this city and State is the move
Y ment to increase the salaries OF the public
school teachers creating interest, but the same
agitation is making in many other sections.
In the past few years there has been material
increase in the cost OF living, and the time has
come when many teachers must either be paid
more salary or seek employment in other lines OF
effort. with the inevitable result that the school
systems will suffer deterioration and the children
who attend them will be taught by those who may
be incompetent
Where the salaries are small, it is difficult to
induce men and women teachers who possess
talent for the work to devote their lives to the
occupation, as in other fields the rewards for
faithful service are much greater and the dis
couragements and difficulties met with fewer.
TO be progressive, the teachers must continu-
ally improve themselves in every possible way,
this necessitating an extensive acquaintance with
the works of the best authorities the possession
of which entails an expense beyond the meagre
salaries now allowed. Travel is another thing
necessary to broaden the mind OF those who seek
to teach the young, and this, also means an adj
dtional expense. The avocation also requires
healthy body, this in turn calling for the expendi
ture OF still more by the already overburdened
teacher who now receives just about enough TO
pay her board, without making provision against
old age or other necessary expenses
If salaries commensurate with real ability can
not be paid. the ranks of the teachers will be
depleted. That it is possible for a woman to
make more as a domestic than as an instructor Of
the young. will always be reflection on any
State where such a system is in vogue.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
FARES TO SHORE

Owing to the approaching Easter rush
to Atlantic city and other shore points.
the public in geenral is discussing the
failure OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company to make its promised reduction
in the schedule Of fares on the electric
line extended from Camden to the sea.
over which all passengers from this sec
tion Of the country must pass when en-
route for their spring or summer vaca-
tions.
All during the summer riders upon this
electric road will have 10 pay $3.50 for a
round trip ticket upon the electric road.
although the time for the trip is nearly
double that taken on the steam road. Net
only that. but the service is of an infer
ior quality. There are no smoking cars
and several other necessary oonvenlences
found on the steam road are not on the
electric system. The fare on the steam
road is S.75 a round trip.
No objection would be made TO this
it the passengers had the opportunity
Of choosing between the stem and cleo
trio service. but they are denied this priv
ilege on account Of the arrangement Of
schedules.
Another thing which the Pennsylvania
Railroad Is said 10 have decided to do is
TO use cho electric railroad for all the 81
excursions run during the summer. re-
serving the steam road for passengers
who pay the sl.75 rate.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Tuesday, March 90, 1907.
REVIVAL OF JUDGE GRAY GOSSIP.

q IIE many kindly expressions concerning
- Judge George Grayyof Delaware IN CON
nection with the Democratic nomination Tor
President next year are gratifying to the host OF
friends Of the distinguished jurist OF Delaware
When Judge Pennewill was so strongly urged
for United States senator from Delaware, during
the session of the recent Legislature, the sugges-
ton brought forth a flood of commentator and
the many expressions of esteem and confidence
expressed for him are treasured by the Judge as
precious tokens of which any man might well teel
proud For, indeed, nothing could be more graft
fving than the good will and regard OF ones iel-
lows
SO. too. with the revival Of the gossip concern
ING Judge Gray as a presidential possibility No
man in public life is held in higher esteem, even
bv his political opponents, as is evidenced by the
comments of the Baltimore American, the lead
inc Republican newspaper of Maryland
We do not fancy that Judge Gray will consider
seriously. the effort that is making TO draw him
into the political arena presidential candi-
date. Had Judge Gray been what is termed
candidate for the Democratic nomination III 1904
he would doubtless have secured that honor. lie
was acceptable to Bryan while Parker was not.
Judge Gray could have held larger following
than any other candidate for the Democratic
nomination could have obtained The disinclina-
ton of Judge Gray himself to accept Presiden-
tial nomination really checked the movement that
would certainly have resulted in his selection by
the convention
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
SCHOOL BOARDS
BRIEF SESSION

Members of tho Board Of Education
held a short meeting last evening, al
which the discussion OF financial questions
took up nearly all the time. Treasure,
Blaine reported the balance at present N
bank to be s6l93o6; special fund, S562.esi
total. s6.755.94.
The sense Of the meeting was that dur
ing the coming year there was but little
t. be hoped for by the schools in the way
Of improvements. owing to the small ball
ance now on hand and the fact ;hat the
board will have 70 depend principally or
appropriations made by CITY Council
Various communications were received
and fled. including request for 100 diplo-
mas. made by Principal Berlin on account
OF the approach OF the graduation season.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
WOMEN AS cAMPAIeNERs.

z ANSAS CITY is in the throes of munich
Ii pal election, and the fairer sex is taking
an interesting part in it. Their campaign is
unique in many respects. Miss Tiera Farrow is
the Republican candidate for city treasurer, and
Miss Avis Chanborn is ehe nominee of the
Democratic party. They net the other day in
neighboring drug store and signed an agreement
concerning their efforts to win the voters. The
resolution that both approved is as follows
"W@nereby affirm. and assert that we will
buy but one hat, one dress and one pair of
shoes while caupaigning for the office of
city treasurer
This agreement will be kept to the letter. 1t
shows the heroic mould Of these young women
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
New Boat in Service.

Tho new lighthouse tender Sunnowcr.
which has been 81 course OF construction
at the ship yards Of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation for the gove-n.
ment was completed on Saturday after-
noon and left this city for Edge aicor
where It viii be stationed. It win be
az the command OF Major Flagler. vino
is m charge Of the local lighthouse dis
tr.ct. The Sunho~er viii take tire place
on the Zizania, which Is old and viii prob
ably be sold by the government
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
COMPANY President Resians.

A specill meeting OF the Riverview
Cemetery Company was held last night
when the president, Joshua b. Car2en-
ter. rendered his resianation. Mr..
Carpenter has been appointed manager
CT foundry in Brooklyn. He has
been connected with tire Pusey and
Jones Company fer several years. -For
the past two years he has held the
cffce of president in the cemetery
company.
After the formal res-gnation had been
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Edward vernon locates In west.

Edward r. Vernon, who, with his fam
iiy mas resided Tor several years at MS
beautiful home High View" on the Lam
caster pike, left this city yesterday NOM
ing for Fresno. south Dakota. where thcy
vim permanently locate. A. b. Vernon
aud family, OF the Kennett pike, near
Greenhill avenue. also made the trip.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Jests and Jin9Ies
Music. or embroidery,
or both? A question moot,
Till she hnde she cannot work the cap.
And subtly plays the lieut.

"You admire his high note" said the musical
thusiast.
Not much his high salary answered the rival
tenor--washngton star.
Old Friend-Young don't you know it's not
proper to eat with your fingers? You should have a
fork
The Kid-wen, you heard that it was
seven years hard luck II dropped fork and 1
going 10 chance it-Iilustrated Bits.
compete here. eh?"
seems be. But sayi"
''yEeuf"
'wsSzSs the complaint desST=--ss.tsburs Post
Evening journal., 1907-03-26

and the courage that must possess them. lmag-
inc two handsome young women, and they must
be such or they would not be on the ticket de-
priving themselves of an assortment of hats and
gowns during this Easter season The Kansas
City shops must be dull indeed, for these two
girls could not walk through the business streets
Of Wilmington and see the stores advertised in
THE JOURNAL with their fine Easter displays
without being tempted to smash that resolution.
The fair candidates evidently consider that
their gowns and hats make an impression upon
the voters Their hearers are the fair sex them
selves, and a certain lot of impressionable men.
This may include all the male voters, for It is
strange man that won't look at a good gown and
a fine hat or pair of petite shoes. If these
women can keep their resolution. both of them
ought to be elected and split the honors.
Fasteners are inclined to jest at the resolution
of the women. And yet the latter were merely
borrowing some OF the customs of the men. In
many State plug hat and fitting attire are con-
sidered proper requisites for senator other
high position. We all remember how in the hot
test summer days, the Hon. John Hum, when
Governor swetering in the raiment conducive Of
craftsmanship, and Mr. Addicks in the days of
his political glory added fur coat to the high
hat, and this of itself caused the Dover boys to
trail after him.
But the women have gone the men one better
They value attire higher. No men ever signed
an agreement not to buy more than one hat in a
campaign. 1t would not be necessary. There
ought to be no general objection to the limit on
the hat and gown, but let the candidates have
more than one pair OF shoes, at least.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26

The Wilmington players of the Tri-State
League team will depart for the South for their
preliminary practice tomorrow. The best wishes
Of THE EVENING JOURNAL go with Man
ager Connolly and his men. Their stay in Vir-
gna should put them in fine fettle for the open
ing of the season. Wilmington expects a good
article of ball from the aggregation that the
owner has gotten together, and the fans should
not be disappointed. We do not believe they will
have their high hopes shattered.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26

accepted speeches were made comph-
montary TO the administration and the
services performed by Mr. Carpenter.
Under the liws CT the Organization q
successor cannot be elected FOR thirty
days.