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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19

without special privileges to any, great corporations being compelled to respect the law as well as small ones. The fighting and correction of wrongs practfced in violation of the Inter- State and antitrust laws of Congress would have had no disturbing effect upon investors. and the public mind. if properly viewed and 1t requires stretch of imagination to hold MT. Roosevelt even responsible for the S29, 100000 fine. the immediate cause of the disturbance in Wall Street that fol- lowed 1t.
 "Of one thing we may be sure, and that is that President Roosevelt will always stand firm in his policy of en- forcing the law against wrong doing by corporations. We heard this from Secretary Taft in his strong endorsed ment of that policy, and we heard 1t re-afirmed In the Presidents Province town speech. But the penalties should always be inflicted on the individual officers responsible for violations of law, and these, to be effectual, should involve Imprisonment, not fines against them or the corporations. That rem edy Is the only certain cure for the disease, If it again appears.
 While stocks were going down rap Idly. cotton advanced. thus showing that cotton Is still king in the South, although less powerful in its sway than before the war, owing to the South's new development of its other resources and it's more diversified fin ancial and commercial interests. It is fortunate in not having all its eggs in one basket.
 Prosperity in south.
 '"The continued materfSl prosperity of the South Is one of the best signs ne rA eft innate forward impulse to the whole country. Already the South is pro- gressing in actual agricultural and in- dustrial wealth. from year to year, and day to day, at a rate that would have seemed fabulous not very long ago; and the banker shares with the farmer this rapidly increasing prosperity, especial ly when cotton is selling at more than twelve cents pound 1t Is, therefore, to the bankers interest to cooperate with the farmer, for by so doing the benefit becomes mutual. You gentle men. as Southern bankers. are favored by Providence in being where you have such a wide and splendid field for do- ing good to others on a safe and con servative basis, at the same time that you are building up the South and doing good for yourselves in the time hon. ored business of banking.
 While the South Is increasing rap idly in actual and substantial wealth. 1t Is a good sign that this wealth Is not going into few hands, but being widely distributed among all grades of the population. The city. the town, the village. the factory and the farm give equal and abundant evidence that all are sharing this boon of material pros- perity, resulting from their own indus- try an the Southern country's legiti- mate development"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
COURSE APPROVED
OFFICERS or ASSOCIATED PRESS
 ARE COMMENDED.
Two Hundred and Fifty Newspaper Men Gather at WaIdOrf-Astoria
 for AnmuaH Meeting of
 Ams0efatlaM. e

New York, Sept. 1s.-lThe annual meeting of the members of the Asso- ciated Press was held at the Waldorf Astoria today. those in attendance numbering about 250. while probably 400 others were represented by proxy.
 The business transacted was of a purely routine nature except a change In the date of the annual meeting from the third Wednesday in September to the third Tuesday in April.
 A resolution approving the course of the officers of the Association in dealing with the strike of telegraphers was unanimously adopted. The fol- lowing directors, whose terms expired today, were reelected:
 Albert J. Barr, Pittesburg Post; Charles W. Knapp, St. Louis Republic; Frank B. Moves, Chicago Record-Her- aid; Clark Howell Atlanta COnstitu- tion, and M. H. De Young, San Fran cisco Chronicle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
ORDER IS IGNORED
NO ATTENTION PAID TO TEXAS
 RAIROAD COMPASSION.
Violations of short Line Mileage Orders Are Subject to Penalties Heavier Then Famous
 Standard Oil Fine.

Dallas, Texas. Sept. 1s-The short line mileage order issued by the Texas Railroad Commission last Saturday has been entirely ignored by State lines and because violations are subject to penalties which in this case (for each ticket sold since receiving the order yesterday the roads would be liable to an aggregate of more than the famous Landis.
 Commissioner CoIquitt today agreed to have the order held up for ten days, allowing time for a conference at Austin.
 The order issued requires roads to charge between any two State points by any route. on a basis of the short line rate. It was issued September IA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
Executive Will Act in
 Short Time. DATE HAS NOT BEEN
 DEFINITELY FIXED VIII Issue Call Either September 30
 or October !. Conner Declares He Will Name Neces- sity for Further Legislation to Govern Common Carriers
 other Matters can Be Taken Up.

What pressure might have been brought to bear on Governor Conner to dissuade him from calling an extra ses- sion of the Legislature will have no effect on the determination of the Chief Executive to carry out the plans he made and the decision he reached when the railorads first displayed disposition to Ignore the rate bills passed at the last session.
 He stated positively yesterday after noon that he would issue the call for the extra session. unless conditions chsage, either September 30 or October [, when he returns from the Inland Waterways Convention. which will be held st St Louis, Cairo and Memphis.
 The Governor has accepted an tnvi- tation to attend these conventions. and will make speech at St. Louis on oc- tober i. He will probably remain through these proceedings, as he IS very much interested in the revival or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
MUNICIPALITY LEAGUE
 IN ANNUAL SESSION

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 1s.-The eleventh annual convention of the American League of Municipalities opened hers today for a session of four days, witt an attendance of upwards of 200. in. cluding delegates from several of the larger Canadian cities that have re. gently become members of the league. Judge Edward F. Dunne. the former municipal ownership" Mayor of Chi cago. presided.
 The convention was opened with ad- dresses of welcome by J. Taylor El- lison. Lieutenant-G Governor of Virginia, and Mayor Riddick of Norfolk.
 President Dunne reviewing the re- port of the American Civic Federa- tion's special investigation committee, said that the report was encouraging to the advocates of municipal owner ship.
 An address on Low Rates for Pub lie Service Versus Franchise Tanation.' by Allan Ripley Foote of Coiumbus. O.. followed.
 The address of Mayor W. W. Todd of Uackson. Mich. was read by secras tarx MGvlear. ----ss ssss |
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
BOOKS SCRUTNIZED
PLANT EXPLAINS
 VARIOUS ITEMS.
Southern Railroads Private Books Are Opened For Inspection by AttOr- neys Representing State of
 North Carolina.

Washington. Sept. 1S-The books of the Southern Railway were scrutinized today by attorneys representing tho State in the North Carolina case. The examination was made in the presence of Judge Montgomery, who was ap- pointed standing master by Judge Prit- chard of the United States Circuit Court. for the purpose of taking evil dence.
 Comptroller Plant. of the Southern Railway. explained the various items The railroad accountants have been instructed by the general counsel of the Southern to give full information concerning any matter specifically set forth but not permit a drag net" in- vestigation.
 Counsel today endeavored to acquaint themselves with the method of book keeping employed. They were assisted in this by Secretary Brown of the North Carolina corporation commis- sion. Certain items, relating to the North Carolina railroad having to do with switching charges at terminals were inquired into and former Con- gressman Woodward desired to examino the vouchers for the period of two years ended July last, amounting to about 1900 a month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
OFFICERs ARE ELECTED.
reuxo B. IOcIhardt Heads Knights
 .-z WuAaam oR EEamOP.

T,orenEO B. LOcIkhardt Heads Knights
 and Ladies of Honor.
 Indianapolis. Ind, Sept. 17-The Su- preme Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, today elected these officers:
 Supreme Protector, Lorenzo B. Lock- hardt; Vice Protector, S. B. Watts, Alp erdeen, Miss; Secretary, George ID. Tait, Indianapolis; Treasurer, George A. Byrd, Indianapolis; Chaplain, Mrs. Lil- ian Harding, Somerville, Mass.
 The Credentials Committee announc- ed if was not ready to report on the seating of the Missouri delegation. The Supreme Protectors report showed 267 new lodges and 40,46S new members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
A DARING ROBBERY
TWO RUSSIANS KILL CASHIER AND
 SEIZE CASH BOX.
A Crowd of People Gave Chase and Eour of Them Were Wounded Re- fore Robbers Were
 Captured,

Montreux, Switzerland. Sept. 1s-Two Russians, whose identity has not been established. made daring attempt in broad daylight today, to rob the local bank. They entered the building. shot and killed the cashier, seized the cash box, and fled.
 A crowd of people gave chase to the robbers, who fired at and wounded four of their pursuers, before they were cap tured. v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
TO HEAR ANSWER.
Southern Railway Rate Case Will Be
 Argued Today.

Asheville, N. C.. Sept, 1s-Judge Pritchard, in the United States Circuit Court, will tomorrow hear the answer of Attorney Jacob A. Long and his clients, to the rule issued against them to show cause why they should not be enjoined from prosecuting the suits which they have brought against the Southern Railway Company and the North Carolina Railway Company, to recover penalties because of the failure of those companies to put into effect the new passenger rate on the first of July last.
 The answer of the defendants has been filed, but the sensations expected did not develop. the wording of the answer being very mild.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
THREE MILLIONAIRES ARE
 INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY

Boise, Idaho. Sept. 1s.-A warrant was today issued for the arrest of Summer C. Moon and James L. Bar Der of Euclaire. Wis, millionaire of- ficers of the Barber Lumber Company and Horace B. Rand. of Burlington. Conn. indicted for conspiracy to de- fraud the Government
 They were indicted with Senator Bo- rah and others They will be brought to Boise at once to answer the charges,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
BODIES ARE REMOVED.
President aud Nrs. Mckinley Rest
 New Cankefa

New Baskets.
 Canton, O.. Sept. 1S.--Tonight the new casket containing the remains of Mrs. Mckinley rests in 8 sarcopiagus In the Mckinley Mausoleum on Monu- ment Hill. On guard at the tomb are United states regular soldiers.
 A half mile distant to the south In the vault that has held the remains of Mir. Mckinley. still rest tho body of the late President, but in a new cssket. Here, too. two soldiers are on watch. The work of transferring the remains of the McKinleys to the mau- soleum was entrusted by the McKin- ley Association to Canton undertaken
 Today the bodies were taken from the other caskets which have held the President and wife since death and laid in the duplicate caskets especial ly constructed for the mausoleum. The state of preservation of both bodies was pronounced remarkably good by the undertaken and others who saw them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
300 CHINESE DROWN
THIS IS SUBSTANCE OF UECON-
 FIRMED REPORT.
Report Thought to Have Some Con. nectiOn With RumOr That UR- known ship Was Lost
 in Bristol Bay.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 1s,-An uneon- firmed report reached here today to the effect that 300 Chinese had been drowned in Bristol Bay. Alaska. So far no confirmation of the report has been received. but the report Is thought to have some connection with the rumor that an unknown ship was IC st in Bristol Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
Breaks WorId,a Eecnrd.

San Antonio. Texas, Sept. 1S-Adolph Topperwein, of this city. today con- tinued In his remarkable run of rifle shots at flying targets, by passing the 1000 mark without miss. Yesterday he broke the worlds record, held by himself. by making 5,750. The target used is a two and one-half inch wooden block
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
RalIrOndn Indicted.

Jackson. Miss, Sept. 1s.-Following up the indictments returned several days ago charging the Illinois Cen tral and the Yazoo and Mississippi val ley Railroads with issuing passes to persons not entitled to such under the law, the grand jury of this county has reported true bills against every rail road in the State, both intra and i'm terstate, for their alleged failure to file statements showing the number of passes Issued and to whom as the law directs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
Leaven Summer Home.

Utica. N. Y., Sept 17-Secretary of State Elihu Root left his summer home at Clinton today for Washington. On the 25th he will start upon his trip to Maxico. Secretary Root appears to be in complete health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19

pronts. s9s0.1s4; 1906. dividends. s174,- seo: profits. s1,o09.626.
 Vacuum oil Company. 1903, capital, s2.5o0.0 900; dividends. not given: profits. s1,3I4.46l; 1906. dividends. not given; profits. S1,44e.675.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
SUITS ARE BEGUN.
Evidence in Gulf Compress Case Is
 Being Taken.

Vicksburg, Miss. Sept. 1s.-The two suits instituted by District Attorney Thames against the Gulf Compress Company, charging violation of the antitrust laws of Mississippi, were taken up jointly before Chancellor Hicks today. After overruling the de- fendants' demurrer to the complaint, the hearing of evidence was begun late today. Several days will be taken up in the hearing of the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
A Resort Burns,

Louisville. Ky. Sept. 1s.-Three buildings constituting, the Grayson Springs Hotel at Grayson Springs, Ky, burned this morning,
 The loss Is about $4O.OOo. There was no loss of life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
nluhon W1Inon riected.

Norfolk, Va. Sept. 1s.--rhe Anti-sa- loon League of America. in annual ses- sion here today. elected Bishop Lus ther B. wilson of Chattanooga, Tenn.s President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
necInren Dividend.

Philadelphia. Sept. 1s.-The Direc- tors of the Reading Company today declared the usual semi-annual divi- dend of per cent. on the second pre- ferred stock of the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
WEATHER roREoAsr.

Washington, sept. ISs-FOr Alabama, Fair in north, showers in south portion Thursday and FridayS light to fEesh east Windas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
BEATEN TO DEATH.
BOdy of White Man Found by Children
 fn a Culyert.


 Walnut Ridge. Ark, Sept. 1s.-Evi- dentIy for the purpose of robbery, J. W. Cromwell of Pointer. Ark, was beaten to death with an iron bar by unknown parties at Hoxie. a small town near here. and his body thrown into A culvert where 1t was found by a crowd of children at play. When last seen alive yesterday Cromwell was accompanied by two strangers. who have since disappeared.
 The trio had been drinking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-19
ozoLGoszs IN KANs
Parents of Assassin of Mckinley Ap-
 Rnr

Cleveland. O.. Sept 1s.-M Czolgolez and his wife, parents of Leon Czolgolcz the assassin of PFesient Mckinley. have applied to the charity department Of the city for assistance. Czolgolcz IS sS and his wife 75 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25
STRUGGLE WITH NEGRO BURGLAR Hartwel Douglas is. Hurt in Encounter. POLICE CAPTURE BURGLAR The Struggle Took Place at the
 Douglas Home. srr. Douglas was wakened by Rat tie Of Hi. watch Chain as ' Negro Took it From
 His Uothes.
 
POLICE CAPTURE BURGLAR

Hartwell Douglas. one of the best known business men of Montgomery. was painfully hurt in a desperate struggle with a negro burglar at an early hour yesterday morning at the Douglas home on South Perry street Mir. Douglas was wakened by the ne- gro in his search for vaiuabIes. and he caught the negro as he was trying to escape.
 Mir. Douglas and the negro strug- gied through the back porch, to the yard where the negro made his escape.
 In less than an hour after MT. Dou- glas had been Hurt in the attempt to detain the burglar, Bennie Ward, wearing upon his person the watch positively identified by Mir. Douglas as his own, was arrested by Police officers Partin and Sledge.
 The burglary of MT. Douglass home occurred yesterday morning shortly before day-break. Mir. Douglas, asleep in his bed room on the second floor. was awakened by the rattle of his watch chain as the burglar picked up the watch. Mir. Douglas immedi- ately got out of bed and pursued the burglar. overtaking him downstairs where the two men had a desperate struggle. The burglar succeeded in dragging Mir. Douglas into the back yard, where MT. Douglas fell with violence. his leg being painfully hurt.
 The burglar escaped and MT. Dou-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25
Negro Trusty Wanders Of
 And Is Reduced to Ranks

later. when the sheriff and his deputies set to work to find the escape.
 Nothing was heard of Wilson until 10 o'clock yesterday morning. when Charles Belser of Pike Road. a nephew of the sheriff, telephoned to the jail that he had Wilson in his custody. The negro was brought back to Montgom- cry 6 short while thereafter and lock- ed up securely in a cell.
 The negro. 1t seems, went first from the jail to the house of a negress on the outskirts of the city where he re- mained until shortly after midnight and then proceeded to Pike Road where he was given away by another negro who had formerly been in jail.
 Wilson was first lodged in prison on a warrant before 8 magistrate, August 27, last. charging him with grand iar- ceny. The subsequent grand jury, how ever. failed to indict him and he was released February 1s He had not heen a free man but twenty-four hours when he was taken up by the police on another charge of grand larceny and bound over to the grand jury.
 The negro said he had no intention of escaping when he went out of the Jail entrance, but the air was so fresh and the opportunity SO inviting that he thought he would wander on. He ia penitent but to no avail, now, for he will be kept under lock and key here- after.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25
HUDSON GLEE CLUB
 HERE MARCH 27TH.
"en9nthui Entertainment Promised Musie-Lovers of Montgomery
 by pr. Patrick.

The announcement that the Judson college Glee Club will give a concert under the auspices of the ladies of the FIrst Captist Church in Montgomery theatre on Wednesday night. March zttn, has been received with great en- thusiasm by the many graduates and friends of the institution in this city. The club has given a number of con eerts before large audiences and has been received with great enthusiasm. In this connection, the following ex- tract from The Marion Standard will be read with interest:
 Marion audiences have listened to Glee Club entertainments before, but never have they heard one in which chaste. elegance, artistic beauty and rollicking fun were so harmoniousIv combined as in the entertainment of the Judsonr Ladies' Glee Club on Monday evening""
 The club will give an entertainment Tn Montgomery Wednesday evening, March 27, at the Montgomery Theatre, under the auspices of the First Baptist Church--adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25

The fact that Jim wilson, negro. didn't realize that he had good thing until 1t was too late, was the cause of his reduction yesterday in the ranks of the prisoners at the county jail from a trusty. with many liberties. to a pen- ned up inmate of the prison. He tried to escape; thereby hangs the tale of Wilson's downfall.
 Wilson. against whom there is a charge of grand larceny. had been a trusty for some time. Soon after he was imprisoned it became known to the officers of the jail that the negro pos sessed culinary talent, and he was selected from the numbefs of prisoners as cook for the jail. Wilson practi- caliy enjoyed the privileges of free man except that he was not allowed to leave the prison premises.
 It was thought that he twas perfectly reliable until about 3:30 o'clock Sat- urday afternoon when he took his un- heralded departure. While Day Jaiier Pettus was busy looking over certain books in the jail office. Wilson went out of the front entrance ostensibly to empty a bucket of refuse after which he was to have gone into an adjoining room on an errand. The negro walk ed quietly away and his disappearance was discovered about fifteen minutes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25
Hot Weather Sends Thousands
 To The Parks of Montgomery

Yesterday was Park Day" in Mont gomery--not so announced officially, but Park Day just the same.
 The unusual heat, which made it. self felt early in the day was the cause of the general exodus of the public to the parks There seemed to be a simultaneous desire on the part of the people to search for green grass and hlossoming trees.
 The Montgomery Traction Company was not slow to realize that the day would be g record-breaker for so early in the season and promptly added ad- ditional street cars to those already Tn service. Of these. eight were operated to Pickett Springs and four to Eiec- tric Park.
 Hanging to the guard rails and all imbued with the one desire to get nut of the heat of the city and com mune with budding nature.
 sT had no idea we would handle so many people," said General Manager Ragiand last night. We were some what overtaxed by the general rush, as some of our cars are now being overhauled and repainted. We carried many more passengers yesterday than on any previous Sunday in March. We are rapidly adding to our equipment and will be In position to conveniently carry all the people who care to ride"
 Electric Park has not yet had 6 formal opening and nothing in the way of amusement has yet been offered. but regardless of this. cars leading. to this popular place of entertainment were taxed to their utmost capacity yes- terday afternoon and last night.
 It has not yet been announced just when this resort will begin its regular season. but 1t is understood that the theatre and other attractions will be open to the public before the end of April.
 Pickett Springs has been open for three weeks. but not until yesterday were the amusement purveyors there kept particularly busy. Babies in their swaddling clothes and old men ap- preaching second childhood met and mingled
 The attraction "spieIers" were busy with the crowds. Again there was the merry click of the rife and air gun in the shooting gallery. followed by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25

thud of the ball against the curtain after 1t had missed the babies, on tho board. Tn every respect the day was charac- teristic of the opening of the summer season of fun and frolic.
 Honman's Orchestra rendered the fol- lowing program at Pickett Springs yesterday afternoon:
 l. March--Chief Executive fEIear- ney.) ,AAs@s
 Simplicity (Ndosea.
 5. et--Seranade-- (TttD.
 I. Medley--Remick's No. u--(I,amna D. Valse Lento--Devotion- ward { ,r.. selection = Marrying Mary
 cornet Solo, -Beautious sons-- E. Medley -whfppoorwiII-- fHe,g, s. Seiectfon--Tabaco Land-- (Clark. 10. March--Japan's TrfumphaI-- (Vanderslookl Sunday. "eNe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-25

city under the guise of an army re- cruitinG officer.
 He did not succeed in oashIns a check or draft and his only offense here was in attempting to swiDdle It is understood that a reward was offered for his arrest by the Banking Associa- tioR of Philadelphia.
 Gus M. Lemley of Bloomfield, was ar ,IsIne the malls to defraud. He was riyen a preliminary hearing before commissioner Green1eaf and placed nn- der a bond of $500. to await the ac- ton of the grand jury