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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
MEN LAID OFF.
Rock Island Railroad Reduces Con-
 structiOm and Track Forces

Rock Island Railroad Reduces Cumm
 structiOn and Track Forces.
 Chicago, Oct. 31.--The Rock Island System yesterday laid off 2,500 men from its construction and track forces. [ Although the road centers in Chi cago the order did not affect any em- ploye in this city. The .eonstruction crews ir every Western State where the road goes. from Illinois to Texas, were reduced by the number mentlon- ed.
 President wfnchel1 said the order did not mean there was any trouble or that trafic or freight was any less this year. He admitted that the financial situation had something to do with 1t. as the cutting down of the force usu- ally does not come until the latter part of November.
 ''The men laid off were engaged in improvement work in the various states" said President Wincheli. ''and the number Is no larger than in other years. We are not touching the main- tenance of crews, There is no sign og a let up in that"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
Conference Teaay.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. si--The Governor and attorneys general of Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia. will meet here tomorrow for conference look ing toward concerted action in ths ad- justment of railroad rates In their res- pective states. Governor Glenn Of North Carolina arrived this afternoon and Governor Conner of Alabaina is ex- pected during the paght.
 While neither Governor Conner nor Governor Glenn has indicated what suggestions they would make. it ta un- 3erstood that Governor Smith will oe- fer compromise. providing for q flat two cents and a half a mile rate for all railroads: one thousand mile tickets to be sold as two sRd a quarter cents, and 2,000 mile tiekats ae tw'o cents.
 Tue conference will be held at tho Governors mansion and will be be- htnd closed doors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
BIG CHICAGO FIRE.
Several Bremen Overcome By Smoke
 While Fighting Flames.

Chicago, Oct. S1.-Several firemen were overcome by smoke and loss of $500. 900 was caused by fire early today in the five story building at State and Quincy streets, occupied by the Holden Shoe Company.
 The fire broke out on the top floor in the repair department and before the firemen arrived had spread to the floor below. The burning leather filled the building with a dense smoke and the firemen, unable to enter the struc- ture, were compelled to fight the flames from the roofs of adjoining buildings.
 The seven firemen. including Captain William M. McDonough. were on a fire escape at the time they were over come. D. M. Mcintosh, manager of the concern, said that the company car ried a stock of over $300,000, and that the entire stock was ruined. It is es- timateS that the building was damaged to the extent of S50O.O00.
 The ause of the fire is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
AoeUITTED oF BRIBERY.
Chatta nooEa's City 0alciaIs are Cleared

Chatta nooEa's City Officinls are Cleared
 of Charges Against Them.
 Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct. 31.-H. F.. Van Duhen. chairman of the Board of Public Works; w. D. Kelly, member of the Board of Public Works: A. J. Thomas, former chairman of the Board of Public Works. and T. P. McMahon. until two weeks ago superintendent of sidewalks and scavenger, and previous to that time a member of the Board of Aldermen, were today acquitted of the charge of bribery.
 The jury was out but seven minutes, taking only one ballot. This trial com- pletes the graft prosecutions in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
STILL COUNTING VOTES.
Final Stage of Russian Parliamentar.
 Election Progressing Slowly.

EkW8t St08e OI Htun3tAm EufnaHkE1taNS
 Election Progressing Slowly.
 St. Petersburg. Oct. 31--The count of the votes in the final stage of the par liamentary elections In St. Peters, burg is progressing very slowly.
 Among those elected are M. Bela- ieff, Octoberist, a rich exporter, and Prof. Milukofr, editor of the Rech, and leader of the Constitutional Democrats, and M. Roderich Is thought to have been elected.
 M Guishkoff of Moscow says the Conservatives intend to follow q con- ciliatory policy towards the Consti- tutional Democrats in the lower house, and will support a Constitutional Demo- crat for the vice presidency of the house. M. Rodzianko, of Ekatrinosty, is slated for the presidency. He is in high favor at court, where he holds a rank of chamberlain and has had ex- perience in the chair, having presid- ed over the Zemstvo Congress at Mos. COW last June.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
MAY NOT BE RETIRED.
Onicers Who Failed to Take Test Ride
 Summoned to Washington.

Washington. Oct. 31--None of the army officers who failed to take the test ride prescribed by the President will be retired if they are still phys ically fit to continue in the discharge of the military duties as at present performed. An order was issued by the war department today requiring an even dozen of these officers to appear before retiring board at the Wash ington barracks on Nov. 12.
 This retiring board, unlike the ordi- nary board, Is not to inquire into the physical fitness of the officers who ap- pear before 1t on any and all kinds of military duties. It will be instructed. however. to consider and report upon the ability of the officers to discharge the duties upon which they are at present engaged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
nrintnI snInonn CIoae.

Nashville, Oct. 31--A Bristol, Tenn. dispatch to The Banner says the last of the twenty-five saloons which Bristol had only a few months ago, were closed tonight when thirteen more establishments went out of existence. The saloons were voted out of Bristol a few months ago. All trains have been crowded with passengers from East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia and hundreds of people have carried away packages of whiskey. while daily shipments have crowded the express cars. 4 =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
NatIonal Purity Conrres..

Battle Creek, Mich, oct. 3f.--The National Purity Congress met here rlIis afternoon and will be in session for a week. President B. S. Steadweli rce4 commended all work against the white slave traffic and suggested the addf- tion of .a chapter of purity to public school physiolog!es. MT. Stead well also favored teaching children sexual knowledEe for self-protection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
SUICIDES IN JAIL.
E. J. McNair Hangs Himself to Bars of
 His Cell.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 3l.---E. J. McNair. recently convicted of wife murder at Beaumont, Tex, committed suicide by hanging himself to the bars of his cell in the county jail here today.
 McNair was being taken to the peni- tentiary at Huntsville to serve a life sentence and was placed in jail here. while en route. His crime was com mitted at Port Arthur. Tex, where he shot his wife to death, wounded his mother-in-law and then shot himself In an intellectual effort to commit sui- eide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
GIFT TO PRINCETON.
Ambasaador Brlee Presents University
 With Famous sun Dial.

Princeton, N. J.. Oct s1--Before the faculty and board of trustees and the undergraduates of Princeton Uni- versity Ambassador Brice of Great Britain today presented to the Univer- gity a replica of the famous TurnbuI1 sun dial at Corpus Christi College. liam Mather. M P
 MT. Brice was escorted from Nassau Hall by President Wilson and the fac- ulty in academinc costume to the base of the sun dial on the campus, where the ambassador made a short address. Mr. Mather was unable to be present. and the ambassador in presenting the sun dial brought a message of afeectfon from Mir. MRther. and spoke of the close relationship of Oxford University and Princeton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
JOINT DEMURRER FILED.
Nineteen Indicted LumbeFmeD Wit
 draw PIeam Of NOf Csvrfltv

St. Paul. Minn.. Oct. 31.-Attorney Louis K. Hull today appeared before Judge William Lochren of the United States District Court, and in behalf of the nineteen lumbermen indicted for the so-called black book" con spiracy. withdrew separately the pleas of not guilty entered by each of the group on october 10. and filed a joint demurrer on the part of all the de- fendants to the indictment.
 The demurrer states that the facts charged by the grand jury do not con- stitute an offense against the United States or any law of the United States. If this demurrer is sustained by Judge Lochren, this will end the lumber cases fin the Federal court. The argument, 1t is expected, will be made late in December.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
ALL SALOONS CLOSED
wHIsKEY SOLD CHEAP IN PENNIES
 SEE YESTERDAY.
Hundreds of People From East Ten- nessee And Virginia Crowded Into Bristol And Made
 Big Purchases.

Knoxville, Oct. 31--As a result of the application of the Pendleton law by which cities of Tennessee can re- incorporate without the saloon. over 100 saloons closed their doors in Knox vile tonight. The city was quiet and whiskies were sold at any price. The voters voted on the law by special legislative enactment last March.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
ENDORSES PROPOSED CANAL. Postmaster Harry EwnrdR Receives
 Letter From Roosevelt.

Macon. Ca. Oct, 3l.--Postmaster Harry Edwards has just received let fer from President Roosevelt. in which he endorses the proposed canal to con meet the Atlantic ocean with the Mis- sissippi River through the South Att lantic cotton belt and promised his &C., tive assistance in It's development.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
BUrs TOBACCO cRor.
English Concern Makes Bi@ Deal With
 Kentucky Planters.

Henderson. Kv.. Oct. 3i-By deal consummated here today the Imperial Tobacco Company purchased the entire 1907 tobacco crop pledged to the American Society of Equity, in Hem derson. Union. Webster. Hopkins and Crittenden Counties. The deal involves sixteen million pounds of tobacco and will bring one and a half million dol- lars of English money to the farmers of this section. The price paid was that demanded bv the farmers. and Is the highest rate paid here with the except. ion of the war price.
 The deal was consummated by Stocks Taylor. chairman of the Board of Directors of the Scanning District Tobacco Association. and Edward Hodge. manager of the Imperial Com pany. Negotiations have been on for more than q week. Equity factories and employees are taken over by the Imperial Company and will be contin. ued in service. Deliveries will begin as soon as the tobacco is in order. The gold will be shipped from England at once,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
SEARCHING FOR LEHMAN.
Prominent New Orlenus Dry Goods
 Merchant Is MIsninR

New Orleans. Oct. 31-The police were tonight asked to look for Gustave Leh- man, Sr,. head of A. Lehman and Com many one of the largest wholesale dry goods firms in the south. Mir. Lehman has not been seen by his family since yesterday and his relatives fear he has met with some misfortune through dis pondency due to family troubles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
A pECuLIAR ACCIDENT

Chicago. Oct. S1.--A dispatch to The Tribune from Elida, N. M, says: Riding a horse near . here yesterday, Ben Johnson, sixteen years @ld, ran the anil nal into a barbed wire fence and completely severed his own foot. but. carrying the severed - member he rode into the town, a mile, for treatment and did not faint.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
RETURN TO PRISON.
Emmett Dalton Goes Back To Prison
 When Parole Expires.

Topeka. Oct. S1--Emmett Dalton. the ex-bandit who has for four months been. out on parole. having his injured arm treated at a Topeka hospital, re- turned to Lansing this afternoon unas- eompanied. His parole expired Nov. and Gov. Hoch, who 1t was thought would pardon Dalton has not returned from Washington. It Is generally be- Iieyed that Dalton will be pardoned as soon as Governor Hoch returns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
siatrr of Mercr suloIden.

New York. Oct. 31--AIiss Josephine HIli, a teacher In the House of Mercy. charitable institution conducted by inc sisters of st. Mary, of the Protest ant Episcopal church. committed suf- eide today by shooting. She e said to have come from Kentueky.I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01

otta va, Ont, Oct, 31.-The postoF7se auth critics have decided to use slot machines for the sale of stamps in Cans han cities. As it Is Illegal to sell stamps at Canadian hotels on Sunday such an innovation Is needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
A FREAK OF NATURE.

Chicago. Oct, 31.--A dispatch to The Tribune from Parkers-. burg. W. Va. says: A remark able freak of nature is an in- fant of W. H. Banes. an empIoye of a factory at Matonaka. The babe which is named William is only eight months old and weighs 1f0 pounds. The child at birth was of normal weight but has Increased in size and Y weight steadily until 1t Is now weighing almost as much as it's mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
FOOT BALL REsuLTs.

Columbia. s. C.. Oct. 31-Clemson College, l6; University of North Caro- lima C. <
 Starkville. Miss oct. sl--Mlssissippi A. and M, 6; Drury University of Mis- souri. O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01

where he was employed to guard pri- vate residences.
 As there'was nothing to indicate that a burglary had been attempted In the neighborhood. detectives arc somewhat at a loss for clue and are now work ing on the theory that Wash was killed as result of some personal grudge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
AMERICAN IS ARRESTED.
State Department May Intervene
 Honduras Affair.

HUMuUFu8 AWuIFs
 Washington, Oct. 31--The State De- partment has been advised by the consul general at Teguicigalpa of the Pedro, HondufAa, ef An Atherio3n cit | izen. Dr. c. B. Hunter. on charges os a trivial nature connected with the transfer of a piece of property.
 The consul general has been instruct ed to report all the facts in the case to the state department and upon their presentation instructions will be given to the American minister at Honduras to intervene in the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
Watchman Found bond.

New Orleans, Oct. 31.--John J. Walsh, teotive agency, was found dead with several bullet wounds in the body early today, at Coliseum and Eighth Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
All Ranlxa 0neu

San Francisco. Oct. 9t.--The banks ,ftere opened for business today es u .t.f in spite of the fact that Governor Gil- lette has declared 8 legal holiday. police officer, was stationed at each bank, but there was no excitement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
sI5,ooo, 900 IN DOUBLE <
 EAEU.Es rft Rw 45. 4NEn


 Philadelphia, Oct. 3i--Orders from Washington for the immediate coining of $15.o00. 900 in double eagles in order to help relieve the money stringency. finds the Philadelphia mint prepared for the task.
 It Is expected that employees at the mint will have to work over time h order to get the gold coin out quickly. Fortunately. the silver coinage for the year is well out of the way, enough subidiary silver coin has been already turned out in anticipation of the usual demand for 1t during the Christmas holidays. The coinage of s15,0oo. .00o of gold will consume about three fifths of the bullion now at the mint
 Orders have been given to the superintendent of the mint at Phila- deiphia, to begin to pay out half eagles today. There are several mil- lion of dollars of this denomination already coined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
nnnI1n Tn Reopen.

Guthrie, Ok, oct. 31-Four hundred bankers representing the Oklahoma and Indian Territory banking associa- tion tonight agreed on plan to re- open all banks early next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
OPENS NEGOTIATIONS.
limited states Trying to ERect New
 Treaty With Russia.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 3I--The Ameri- can charge d'anaires. Montgomery J.. Schuyler, has opened negotiations with the foreign office for a treaty reeipro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

washtngf0n. Oct. 3I.--fror AIabsmas Partly cloudy Fridays possibly show CTS saturdsyy Ilght to fresh cast to southeast winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
OUT ON RAIL.

Dr, Gillette Has Not Yet Begun That
 Six MOnths' Sentence.
 New York. Oct. 31-Dr. Walter R. Gillette. former vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, who was sentenced to six months imprison- ment for perjury before a grand jury, was released on bail this afternoon. Justice Bowling today granted a certi- fieate of reasonable doubt. which per mits an appeal to be made to a higher court for a new trial. Pending this appeal bail was fixed at $15.o00S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
stim Doing lsusiness.

Portland, Ore. Oct 3I.--All the banks in Portland, with the exception of the Title Guarantee and Trust Com pafy, are doing business today with no evidence of excitement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01

essners. were given their mouy z demand. The matter caused no ei est in financial circIes.s %r !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
Rank Run started.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Oct. 31.--Many persons of foreign birth. who live and work in this city and have deposits in the Mechanics and Farmers Bank and City Savings Bank. started run on these two banks today. It is believed that the shutting down of many large factories in, the city several days of the week, and the excitement in New York. prompted the depositors to take out their money.
 Unless the run of the savings banks Is continued with great zeal, neither bank. 1t was stated this afternoon, would take advantage of the ninety- day clause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-01
Texa. Bank suspend..

San Antonio, Texas. Oct. 31.-The West Texas Bank and Trust Company of this city. closed its doors under tenn porary suspension of business today, and is in the hands of the State Com missioner Of insurance and Banking, The cause of the suspension is attrib- uted to the tightness of the money market and the refusal of Northern and Eastern banks to ship cash. The West Texas Bank and Trust Company Is one of the principal banking institutions of San Antonio.
 T. P. Love. State Commissioner of Insurance and Banking, arrived here tonight from Austin, and will begin an investigation tomorrow.
 5 According to c B. Moore. President, the West Texas Bank and Trust Com- pany will soon be in condition to re- sume business. The last official state- .ment of bank show loans and discounts to be $1.401,S59; cash and exchange. $449,s65.27; capital stock. $200.000; de- posts, $1.625.24o.2s.
 President Moore said tonight:
 wing to the shortage of cash and q desire to preserve our collateral in- tact. it was decided to suspend pay ment temporarily. The bank has ann pie securities to meet all obligations and will resume business soon."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
IN THE POLICE COURT

Considering that Yesterday was
Christmas, business in Judge Grigs-
by's temple Of justice was very light.
A few fights, none Of which were Sc
rious. is about all the docket had to
show. The leading fistic argument
took place at the banks corner between
Horace Ellis and Dick Estes. in which
the latter hit too hard and badly
bruised his hand.
The records Of the police court show
shat Chickasha experienced a very
orderly Christmas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
LYNcHING AT HENRIETTA.

Christmas Eve in Henrietta, coal
mining town forty miles southwest
Of Muskogee, was marred by tae first
'ynching in the state Of Oklahoma.
and the body Of James Garden, rid
died with bullets, is hanging to a tele.
graph pole in the heart Of the town, a
mute testimony % the wrath Of tho
citizens against the negro who this
afternoon shot and killed Albert Bate
white liveryman who refused 70 LET
Garden nave a livery rig
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
KILLED BY HIS BROTHER,

Henry Godbehere was accidentally
killed by his brother Tuesday evening
near the home Of the boys three miles
south Of Rush Springs. 1t seems that
the younger brother was handling a
l2-guage shot gun, which was acci-
dentalIy discharged, the shot taking
effect in the face Of the young man,
killing him instantly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26

About twenty-five couples enjoyed
the dance at the Elks' hall very much
last evening. Music was furnished
by four piece orchestra, whose en-
thusiasm did not lag until the closing
piece, and all present declared the
evening a happy conclusion Of their
Christmas pleasures.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
DIED AT vERDEN.

". H. Cook, aged Il, died Thursday
evening at his home IL Yerden. The
funeral took place in this city yes
terday afternoon under bhe auspices
Of the Masons, with services at the
], 0. 0. F. cemetery. The deceased
comes from Tennessee and has been
in this city only three weeks. He is
survived by father, two brothers
and a sister.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26

Misses Theo Ramey, Kate Robin
son, Goldie Baker and Lille Mille-;
and Messrs. Wallace Bentley, Fran
els Heron and Brasnear went to Ell
Reno yesterday to spend the evening
with friends.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26

A report that Miss Jo Hermes had
resigned her position as stenographer
at the Citizens National bank is en-
tirely without foundation Miss
Hermes will be found at her accus-
toned post Of duty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26

Bee H. Gray, the worlds greatest
trick lariat spinner and roper, will
give a free exhibition Of trick rope
spinning and riding at the corner Of
3rd street and Chickasha avenue at
2 p. m. on Monday, Dec. 80.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-26
ONE YEAR FREE

A thousand acre lease to run two
years from January next; 4 houses;
500 acres broken; all fenced. Can get
this for what one years rent is worth.
Jonas Cook, Real Estate, 12-24-S