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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
A YQ NtI MAN KILLS GFFl(E ER Lutf fl Wallace Then Makes Escape. LEE ElDRDGE IS SLAIN He Was Prominent in the Odd
 Fellows.
  Drunken Man Surprised Deputies in Tennessee wben They Went te Arrest Him For Breaking
 Inte PestoRice.
LEE ElDRDGE IS SLAIN

E Chattanooga. Tenn, Dec. 25.-A spec ial to The Times from Bristol. Tenn, says:
 Luther Wallace. 20 years of age, of family and prominent in the order of odd Fellows. in Houston Valley. near the Virginia line. this afternoon, using shot gun.
 Wallace, while intoxicated, broke into the post office at Harris. Tenn, this morning and a warrant for his ar- rest was issued.
 Deputy Sheriff White deputized Eld- ridge to assist in making the arrest. Wallace surprised the two men when they approached him. and after shoot ing Eldridge down. made his escape, going into Virginia.
 The officers here were notified to- night and are on the alert. A reward will be offered for the capture of Wal lace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
in New York City was ushered in with

in New York. City was ushered in with two murders.
 Because he refused the price of a drink to passing stranger. John Sweeney wAs struck over the head with a black jack and died later at a hospital. The assault occurred on Tenth avenue and 18th street and John McKeiver. was arrested. accused of be- ing the assaiiant He was held without bail.
 Mariana Caeto was called to the door of his apartment in West 28th street and shot to death by an un- known man. John Frank. janitor of the building, pursued the murderer who fled up the stairway, but Frank stopped to arm himself with an iron bar and by the time he reached the roof the fugitive had disappeared. Although Caeto's wife said her hus- band had no quarrel with any one. the police believe the crime was the re- suit of vendetta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NEAL BANK SETTLEMENT.
Receiver Thinks DepositOrs VIII Get
 All Money.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 25.- Negotiations ror closing up the affairs of the Neal state Bank, for which receiver was appointed yesterday, were begun this afternoon when W. r. Marry. of the bank. and the officials of the Central Rank and Trust Corporation, the re- ceIver, held a conference
 President Candler. of the Centra Rank. in the course of a statement to- dnv said he saw no reason why the depositors in the Neal bank should not be paid dollar for dollar. but that final settlement might require a year.
 He declared it might be possible for a first division of 10 per cent within thirty days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
TRAGEDIES IN TENNESSEE.
Mountain People Celebrate Chris
 With Weapons.

mountntn FeOpie CeleDfute ChrtAtnoAB
 With Weapons.
 Knoxville Tenn. Dec. 25.-Christmas week has been a bloody one in East Tennessee. The casualties so far re- ported are: t@ At Newport. Tenn, today Robert Knowles. special policeman. tried to arrest William Allan, for drunkenness. Knowles shot Allen through the body. Allen lived two hours.
 Near Del Rio, Tenn. Isaac Murray and Luke Norton, brothers-in-law. shot each other to death using pistols and shot guns. Norton. 1t Is said. while drunk went to Murray's house and created a disturbance.
 Near Strahl, Tenn, Alex Wright who had returned from Missouri to visit his wife. who has been living with her parents near that place. called her from church and emptied his pistol in her body. She cannot live. Jealousy was the cause. Wright Is still at large. s 1. At Isabella. Polk county. John Hall it Is charged. shot and killed his broth- CT -in-iaw, William Crowders A womaR Is mixed up in the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
GEORGIA FARMER
 KILLED BY HIS SON

Cordele, Ga Dec. 25.-Duncan Shelf seId. a very prosperous farmer living at Winona, near here. was killed by his son last night.
 ' Details of the affair are meagre. but if ia said Sheffield and his son became involved in a quarrel about horse and buggy.
 AS vet the son has not been arrest ed and no warrant has been issued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
ITALIANS ABE FINED.
They are Believed to Be Members or
 Black Hand.

Pittsburg, Dec. 25.-The seventeen Italians arrested yesterday and alleged to he members of the Black Hand So- ciety. were tried today before Magis- trate Brady and sentenced to the workhouse from thirty to ninety days or fined amounts ranging from Slo to $100 each.
 The men were surprised in so- called Italian club in an alley base ment. A secret tunnel leads from the room to an exit on Webster Avenue. but the police had learned or this ana had 1t guarded. When the@first off- cers entered number of mysterious signs were exchanged by the inmates and for a short time there was snow of resistance.
 But the appearance of more police ment with drawn revolvers quickly ended this From the men interested, all manner of vicious weapons were secured. including many firearms and stiletoes.
 was the meeting place of Black Hand outlaws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
HELD FOR UXoRCIDE
CHARRED BODY or MRS. WATTS IS
 FOUND.
Coroner Orders Husband of Macon (Ga.) Woman Sent to Jail--May Have Burned After
 Death.

Macon, Ga. Dec. 25.-The body of Mrs. John Watts was found badly charred on the bank of the ocmuigee River today. She was the wife of John Watts, formerly impounding officer of Macon,
 The last seen of Mrs. Watts alive was when she left the house of friend whom she visited at o'clock ycster- day afternoon. It Is reported there was some trouble between Watts and his wife about another man.
 Watts was arrested and put in jail at noon today. The eoroner's jury de- cided the body had been burned after the woman's death and held Watts as an accessory to the ahomicide.s -t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
CHATTANOOGA WAS "DRY."
SaIoOnIxeepers Closed Voluntarily fO
 Christmas.

ChattanooGa. Tenn, Dec. 25.--This city today had its first experience with a dry" Christmas, and the result was very satisfactory.
 Up to a late hour tonight the police reported but nine arrests during the day against thirty last year. The sa- loonkeepers themselves were responsi- bIe for closing their doors, and their action Is generally commended.
 The only casualties here during the day were the accidental shooting of small boy and a negro woman and the attempted murder of negro. None was seriously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
rr,.ngul,r Chess Tourney.

2, New York. Dec. 25.--The chess ex-i perts of Cornell, Brown and the Uni-s versity of Pennsylvania assemble here tomorrow and begin their ninth annual tournament. The play will continue until next Tuesday. Of the seven tour
 naments that resulted decisively Cor neil has won four and Pennsylvania three. William H. Hughes, of Pennsyl- yania, and Omar R. Mccoy. of Brown. members of the two teams which tied for first place last year, are again ulaying for their respective universities in the present tournament.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Heroic Re.cue From Fire.

Chicago. Dec. 25.--The rescue or blind man by Captain Peter J: Vlsser. formerly of the Boer army. and anoth.
 CT thrilling rescue-that of a seventy
 year old invalid by Policeman Michael McGrath, were witnessed last night during a fire In an apartment building at 36O7 Indiana avenue. The blind man is W. A. Weinstock and the aged invalid is William Glayne. They had heen left behind tn. the. rush from the building when the fire was discovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
BATON ROUGE CASUALTIES.
One Burns to Death, Three shet and
 One Injured.

One Bufns to Death, Three Shot and
 One Injured.
 Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 25.--One burn ed to death. three shot and one fatal ly injureS in a railroad accident. was the record of Baton Rouge for Christi mas day.
 The shooting. which occurred this morning, resulted in the wounding of Gilbert Lockwood. Michael Pollard and Fred Kaufman. All three were shot by Officer Dan Flynn, who says the shooting was accidental. None of the men is seriously injured.
 Charles Reno of -Carbondale, H., a railroad man. was fatally injured. He was crushed between two cars of the Yazoo afsi Mississippi Valley railroad.
 Vernie Dorsey, a young negro girl. was burned to death, her dress acci- dentally catching fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
PLANS or AoKI.
Japanese Ambassador win sail Jan-
 nary q.

JaDanese Ambassador VIII SaH Jnn-
 uary 2.
 Washington, Dec. 25--Viscount Aoki, the Japanese Ambassador, will sail for homo on the steamer Manchuria leaving San Francisco on January z. He will be accompanied bv the Viscountess Aolxf.
 was to take the route from Seattle, but in deference to the wishes of his wife. and because of the latter's health. the plans were changed. The Ambassador will leave washing ton on the 80th instant. He goes home in response to e summons from his government for a discussion of condi- tions in America affecting the inter- ests of Japan. 'a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Colonel Bob,s Great Mace.

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 25-Running on a perfect track and cheered by 10.- 900 people. Colonel Bob. a 2-year-nld. owned by Ed Alvey, ran fsix furlongs in 1:11 3-5, equalllng the worlds rec ord made by Ivy Roseben in 1906. Colo nel Bob was to 10 favorite. His victory was an easy one and he spread eagled his field the entire route.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
, TROUBLE WITH SAILORS.
Norfolk Police Interfere to PreveI RfOta.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 25.-Riotous scenes were precipitated tonight in the streets by marines from the navy yard and training stations. necessitating the calling out of the entire police reserve.
 The marines, who were celebrating Christmas in squads of from fifteen to thirty, had frequent collisions with negroes, who stood their ground at times. and rough and tumble fights occurred. The wide area the marines covered, handicapped the police until reinforced by the reserves.
 Recently the recruits at the training schools have had tilts with the negro servants. and tonight's demonstration is attributed to this fact
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Two Men Are Killed.

Missoula, Mont, Dec. 25--Two men were killed last night at railway con- struction camp near Lothrop. George Morris. an Australian, killed one of his countrymen in knife duel, the cause of the trouble being unknown. Morris then started to Lothrop and met Contractor Walter A. Arnold on the bridge, where he attacked Arnold with the knife, and Arnold drew a revolver and shot him dead. Arnold gave him self up. claiming that he acted in self defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Deputy Kills Negro.

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 25.--Deputy Sher- in W. c. Deas. late this afternoon, sho ot and killed Charles Strong. a negro. Strong was standing in front of police headquarters and when the deputy sheriff rode up. Strong threatened 10 shoot. Deputy Deas pulled his re- volver and fired three bullets into the negro's body, causing almost instant death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Dan O.Reiliy is III.

New York. Dec. 25.-Daniel o'Re;lly. personal counsel to Harry K. Thaw, is at a private santitorium suffering from pneumonia, which followed general weakened condition. The physicians in attendance said tonight that the pa tient was in no immediate danger. and that the chances of his ultimate recov- cry were excellent. Thaw's second tr:aI is to he called on January 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
lxnnnan Fruit (:rowere.

Topeka, Kas., Dec. 25.--The annual meeting of the Kansas Horticultural Society begins in Topeka tomorrax. with Edwin Taylor of Edwardsvtile presiding. A wide variety of sopicn of interest to the practical fruit grower will be discussed during the three days of the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
wAYLAID AND KILLED.
J. c. Campbell Victim of a silssissippi
 Feud.

Roxie. Miss. Dec. 25.-While return ing home near here last night, James Temple and C. Campbell were way laid and Campbell killed and Temple shot through the arm.
 Campbell was shot in the stomach and had hls head almost blown off. Campbell was out on bond, having killed a young man named Grover in May last. Tehple was his main wit ness in the case.
 Last nights shooting Is believed to be an incident in a feud which has come into existence since the killing of young Grover
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
MAY BE A RATE WAR.
Eastern Roads on Verge of Changing
 Pasaenger Tariffs.

Passenger Tariffs.
 Chicago, Dec, 25-Eastern roads are on the verge of what promises to be disastrous passenger rate war.
 Yesterday the Erie gave notice of . cancellation of all of its east bound passenger tariffs shown in the Chicago rate sheet. Notice was. also given by that road that after February 1. 1905, if would no longer abide by the dir ferential arbitration award of Presi- dent Lucius Futile. of the Boston and Maine. whereby the Michigan Central Road was accorded a rate of $19 be- tween Chicago and New York.
 It is expected that when the fnde- pendent Erie tariff is made public the first class rates to New York and all points east of Chicago will have sui. tered material reduction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Anger is Angry.

San Francisco. Dec. 25.-W. L. An ger a machinist on the armored crui- ha,red while in uniform from a place oS nubIic amusement in San Francisco. According to fingers story he was re- fused admittance last night to a danc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Portugal orders EIecti ,n..

Lisbon, Dec. 25.-FoIIoWIng the promises of the government to termi- nate the dictatorship and hold the elec- tions for the chamber of deputies at an early date If the calm in the polit- icaI atmosphere was maintained. a de- cree was issued today fixing the cleo tions for April 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
FIGHT IN MUsKoGEE.
Oscar Reeves Shot While With n
 Woman.

U@GME htGVe& eB0t W mAAG ~
 Woman.
 Muskogee, Okla. Dec. 25.-Oscar Reeves, a real estate dealer was shot in the breast, Ollie Gr;ssom was shot through the back. and c. l.. Reid, bystander, was shot through the foot during a pistol fight that took place in the business district of this city late today.
 Reeves, in company with Miss Hetty Bryant. was just leaving theatre when Grissom fired at him from an alley way. the bullet striking Reeves in the breast and infiicting flesh wound.
 As Grissom turned and ran, Reeves fired three shots at him, one of the bullets hitting him in the back and another wounding Charles Reid. Gris- som returned the fire and also knock ed down Miss Bryant with a revolver He then fled.
 Reeves was recently divorced from Grissoms sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
The Toyxers Entertain.

Berlin, Dec. 25-Ambassador and Mrs. Tower gave q reception and a large Christmas party this afternoon. During the morning. Mrs. Tower and her young daughters entertained about one hundred poor persons. to each of whom a present was given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NEBRAsKAN IN TEXAS.
W. J. Bryan and Son Will Go Hunting
 for Ducks.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 25.-William Jennings Bryan and son arrived here today to be the guests of Col W. I. Moody for several days duck hunting on the preserves of the latter at Lake Surprise.
 which are Gov. Campbell and his son, and George A. Garden of Dallas. em- parked shortly before noon for the hunt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Eira in Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-The Burton build ing. 71-s1 Van Bureu Street, was dam aged by fire today. The structure was occupied by a number of small manu- featuring plants. The total loss is es- timatAA at $75,o0o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Q. .. shaver is Dead :.

Fresno, Cal. Dec 25.-C. s. Shaver President of the Fresno Plume and IT. rtgation Company. one of the largest lumber concerns of the Pacific coast. died today of diabetes. Before coming west lie was manager of large lum- herring concern in Michigan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
u,,,u.L.r. Nav strile.

New York. Dec. 25.-The wig makers of New York have organized the Human Hairworkers Union and threaten strike. It is stated that as soon as the organization Is completed de- mand will be made for shorter hours and more nay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, Dee. 26.--FOr Alabamai Fair ThuFsdayJ Friday increasing cIoudinessJ light southeast to south winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
A shinment of Parcel..

New York, Dec. 25.-It Is estimated that during the Christmas rush there have been 3.S40.000 parcels shipped out of the city by mail and express.
 Exact figures are unobtainable but the figures based on estimates made at the post office and the express offices are thought to be approximately cor rect. The NNue of the packages sent by express where values were given, is said to be about $7,400,000.
 The number of packages sent out of the city this year is about eighty per cent greater than last year, while 1t ia estimated that the value is fifteen ner cent less. This decrease in value is said to be due to the fact that goods are cheaper this year and that people are more careful in the expenditure of money.
 Christmas was celebrated in great style on board the steamers in the har- bor. The giant Mauretania was wreathed with Christmas greens from stem to stern, and a great feast was set for the crew at which each sailor or other employe had bottle of beer as an extra, more than 300 bottles of beer in all.
 Other steamers are decked with holi- day wreaths and other decorations.
 Begins With Murders.
 ASaur XorL nec 2b.-ChriStuaS day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
CHURCH IS BURNED.
Two Bremen are Injured at Memphis,
 Fire.

Memphis. Tenn. Dec. 25.--Two hre- men were injured. one of them. Capt. James Wray, seriously, during a fire tonight which destroyed the church building of the First Church of Christ. Christian Science. gutted one dwelling house and badly damaged another on Union avenue near DeSota street.
 The loss is estimated at $30,000, par tiaIly covered by insurance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

ing academy. shortly afterward sew
 erai of his companions were barred from the same place. It is said that
 the affair will be the subject of re- port to Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
worir nt Pnstomce.

New York, Dec. 25.-The Christmas rush at the New York postoffice was unprecedented. The business trans acted yesterday was almost twice thaa of Dec. 24. a year ago.
 Nearly 1O.O0O.0o0 postal cards were mailed during the day and whiie tne nieht force went to work at o'clock. their receipts for the postage stamps had run over $90,o0O.
 The postmaster arranged for wagons for carriers. and two deliveries were made this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Begins With Murders. New York, Dec, 25.-Christmas day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
,.,. couId,s Charity.


 New York, Dec. 25.-In almost every known tongue, 1.S0O immigrants Wisn- ed a merry Christmas to MISS heieh Gould at Ellis Island. ., ..stiv,-
 Miss Gould presided at the 1est,si- ' t,es which followed a bounteous din- iner served to the prospective ci.lzens who happened to be held at the ithiii'- grant station on the island.
 There were several big beautiiuliy- decorated Christmas trees ana eaeh man woman and child received a car nation from Miss Gould, while all the children were given toys and candy.
 From the smiles and the laughter that filled the b:g buildings the nrss Christmas in America was appreclateu hv all of those who have been tempo rsrily halted on the boundary or the land of their choice.
 All the interpreters on the island were called into service to. translate inc words of greeting which. passed hatween Miss Gould and her guests ana onIv one. a boy from Thibet, WIS not understood. Not one of the .ntero, et- srs could tell what he said. ont Miss GouId understood the smile with which he greeted her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
CHRISTMAS
 IN NEW YORK Big City Did Not Feel
 Depression, MONEY WAS FREE AND EASY Eyen Wall Street Brokers Were
 Liberal. Charitable Organizations Were Active And Poor Persons Felt Warmth Of Thousands Of Generous
 Hearts.
MONEY WAS FREE AND EASY

New fork, Dec. zotv-Ihere "as nv spirit of depression in this city Christi mas Day.
 From the Bronx to the Battery and over into Brooklyn. to the point where Coney Island points It's nose into the sea, there was merrymahing that must have satisfied the joiliest soul and those who had no cheer 5f tnefr own were bountffully supplied by those who had enough and to spare.
 Those in position to know say that never before have the good things been distributed with so lavish hand or 50 many of the icss fortunate made happy with gratuities.
 The SaIvationists. Volunteers. Young Mems Christian Association and hun dred other organizations vied with each other in supplying to all who. could accept, bountiful -epnsts. gffts of clothing tLd toys, with music and bright lights and well wishes thrown in.
 Tn fact tho good chcer could not be dispensed with in the traditional twen- ty-fo,ir hours. and beginning at noon yesterday Christmas festivities were in full swing Even at the stock ex- chare the scene of recent financial dis- aster for many, the walls were huhs with holly, mistletoe and the brokers proved that they were not broke py making a rool of $12,oo0 for the three
 Nearly every public school had It's CT ri.ttnas program enc the old oid story was sung oesin just as tnousn there had never been such an aoo over sectarian differences.
 Nothinr of the sort troubled the children aud tie cutest Santa on tne East Side. it is st t': was propetps gotten up little Hebrew girl
 Christmas Eve filled the restaurants .nd cafea as always. but it also nlied every available hati in the city wnere inc thyunes were rads up or every ejaroent found in the metropolis. bapo concerts. chorus singing, Christnass M 2 trees and vaudeville turns mace up tne program. .s .,..a
 The opera houses and high class .heatrea were crowded as usual on . haStdav hut a score of places were siv- an m to free entertainments TOT tns or,nnied children the nawsboys anu thousands of others without he price" ,,,+hout snow. was beautiful and the sentiment ss sngendered. Clear crisp and cooi; the weather filled the parks ana ihvi'eI T,s,h ever spectacular paraoe oh
 avenue. no .r,,1rarts in
 SahoI oT tongues thanked Miss Heien aamld ' for their first merry Christmas in America. .. ,.,,asad the
 na, .nstitutions where real home S,aners were served. It found its way into the Tombs. where Harry k' Inaw furnished cigars for the Keepers. .anas na ,,arnhiaYs for the matrons and smokes and chocolates for his fellow prisoh- ars It blocked the streets at q nun dred noints where leftover stocks or rI.ery and toys were given away.
Smyrna times., 1907-03-06
Neignbors Got Pooled.

ST was literally coughing myself to
death, and had become too weak to
leave my bed, and neighbors predicted
that / would never leave it alive; but
they got fooled, for thanks be to God, I
was induced to try DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery. 1t took just four one dollar
bottles to completely cure the cough
and restore me to good sound health"
writes Mrs. Eva Uncapher, of Grover
town, Stark Co., Ind. This King of
Dough and cold cures, and healer of
throat and lungs, is guaranteed by
Benton N. Weldon, Druggist. soc.
and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Broke the Ice.
"Sir," exclaimed the indignant Bos-
ton girl after the kiss had been stolen,
"how dare you'll No man ever kissed
me beforep'
"Oh, that's all rightv replied the
nervy youth. Somebody had to break
the ice."-Chicago News.