davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
SECRET CONFERENCE
PEACE COMMITTEE BEHIND CLOSED
 DOORS.
0meen w1lhelmina Arrived At The Hague Yesterday And VIII Re-
 ceive Delegates To The Peace <t Conference Today.

The Hague, June 24--Queen Wtlhel- nina arrived here privately today from Castle Loo and drove in a closed car riaxe from the railroad station to the royal palace passing through the Hall of Knights. She will remain here only two days and will receive the dele 0a1es to the peace conference at the aF4ouse in the Wood" a royal villa, situated about one and one-half miles from The Hague. The international peace conference of 1899 met in this villa
 The third committee of the inter national peace conference met at 10 o'clock this morning at the Hall of Knights behind closed doors. General Horace Porter, Brigadier General Da- wis. Admiral Charles Sperry, W. l.. Buchanan and James Brown Scott were present.
 President Count Torneilli delivered a short inaugural speech, saying that his official appointment was not due 10 him personally, but to Italy, whlch was the cradle of international law and which had adopted the most lib- erai and broadest views in legislation regarding warfare on the seas He pointed out the importance for the problems submitted to the committee, chiefly those relating to the private property of belligerents, converunS merchant ships into warships, the treatment of belligerents of ships In the. harbor of neutrals and laying of mines at sea.
 The second subcommittee will dis cuss the treatment of me belllgerent ships in neutral harbors.
 Count Torneilli is its president and M. Renault France, is the reporter,
 After General Porter and the Ger man delegate, Dr. Greige had present ed propositions regarding the aooptlon of the Red Cross in sea war; SIT Ernest M. sSaltow, Great Britain, reserved the right to present propositioh reieii Ane to the use of torpedoes.
 The Chinese delegation stated om- ciaily that they would adopt the hea Cross after explanations had been re- ceived showing that the cross IS merely the Swiss coat of arms and not a re- ligious emblem.
 Turntham Pashade declared that Turkey, instead of the Red Cross would maintain the red crescent.
 feet of bombardment of harbors. with the view of preventing unnecessary damage and loss of life, in a communi- cation issued today, corrects former official statement, as follows:
 Russia has not presented a propo- sftion regarding the opening or hostn- ities. She merely supported propo- sftion to that effeet"
 The work of the fourth committee comprises the converting of merchant men into warships, private property at sea, contraband of war. blockade, the sinking of prizes and the adoption of rules for land war and sea war.
 Andrew Carnegie on his arrival here from Kiel, will be the guest Of Mlnls- ter Hill at Villa Bacheory.
 The third committee has been d.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Athletics mt Jamestown.

Norfolk, June 24.-The Jamestown Exposition intercollegiate meet with teams entered from almost every school associated with the Southern Amateur Athletic Union is scheduled for Satur- day with the following events: 100 yards dash, 2:20 yards, dash; 440 yards dash; SS0 yard dash; one mile run; 100 yard hurdle race; 22O yard hurdle; running high jump; running broad jump pole vault; putting l2 pound shot and hammer; throwing discus one mile relay race. Gold. silver and bronze medals are offered for first sec ond and third positions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
ARMY OFFICERS TO SAIL. .
Will Witness the Army Maneuvers fl
 Germany.

Washington, June 24.-The army of- ficers who have been designated by the War Department to represent this government at the German army man. euvers in September will leave New York August 8. Brigadier General ". S. Eagerly, the head of the party ex- poets to reach Berlin about August 29, and will be joined there by Colonel John P. Wisser of the coast artillery, Military Attache Albertin and Lieuten- ant Gordon Johnston, 3rd Cavalry, who is attending the German military school at Hanover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
CENSUS FOR OKLAHOMA.
A Special Enumeration of Inhabitants
 Is Ordered.

Washington, June 24.-Upon the ad- vice of the attorney general, the pres ident today instructed the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to have the census bureau make a special enum- eration of the inhabitants of the pro- posed State of Oklahoma, including both the present territory of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, to determine the population of the proposed state. and its distribution among the several ter ritorial subdivisions into which the state will be divided, should the con- stitution be confirmed by the conven- tion lately sitting there be approved at the polls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
STEAMER IS LOST.
Ninety-one Persons Went Down With
 Her.

Liverpool, June 24.-The Pacific Steam Navigation Company has receiv- ed a cablegram confirming the loss or the steamer Santiago. The vessel was engaged chiefly in the freight trade aetaoinshrdIu P. .woml.a at C.. D.. and her passengers mostly were trad CTS travelling between West Coast ports. he crew mainly were South Americans.
 When wrecked the Santiago was pro ceeding to Valpairaso.
 The Santiago left Corral with her en- zines out of order as a result or storms and instead of proceeding to Angcud, she started to return to Val naraiso. A much greater distance. She carried four passengeds and eighty seven in crew. It is feared that all except two persons perished.
 A sister ship. the Arequipa, sunk during a terrific storm at Valparaiso about four years ago, when many lost their lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
FERRIS MADE EXAMINER.
To Take Testimony in Case of Standard
 Oil Co.

St. Paul. Minn.. June 24.-Judgcs Sandborn. Vandeventer and Adams.in the. United States Circuit Court. today appointed former Judge Franklin Fer ris. of St. Louis. examiner to take tes- timony in the case of the United States against the Standard Oil Company.
 The taking of testimony will begin July IS and the Standard oil Company will have until that time to answer to those portions of the governments original bill of complaint to which the defendants took exceptions and which exceptions were recently overruled. September 25 was set for the next court hearing of the case at which time other examiners will be appointed if deemed necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
FRENCHMEN GET CUP.
They Take the Trophy Back From
 KieI Races.

Iney luhC tuc bucA FEOm
 kieI Races.
 Kiel. Germany, June 24.-The French yachtsmen will carry the French cup home with them.
 The French Challenger Armen won again today in nasty, squally wealth CT. which. however, did not deter the Duke of Rohan. the Duke de Cages and all the other French visitors from going down the bay to see the race The Prince of Monaco also took a par ty on his yacht Princess Alice.
 The time was:
 Armen. hours, 40 minutes Is sec onds.
 Felca hours, 50 minutes.
 The winners in the special class race were:
 Wiletsbach II, 2 hours, 3S minutes, 23 seconds.
 Tiny J, hours. 40 minutes, 45 sec onds,
 Wannsee. hours. AZ minutes, 21 sec onds.
 The Crown Princes Angela " got fourth place in 2 hours, 42 minutes. 19 second, The King of Spain's Morescot did not start.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
DEBARRED FROM TEXAS.
No COnHumptive in Advanced Stage Can
 Enter State.

LHItr Sthte.
 Chicago, June 24.-A dispatch to The Record Herald from Austin. Texas. says:
 All persons suffering from tuber- colosis in an advanced state are to be debarred from entering Texas.
 Dr. W. H. Brumby, state health of ficer, said last night that within a few days, he would issue a proclamation establishing a rigid quarantine against all persons afflicted with the disease in an acute degree. In doing this, he places tuberculosis in the same cate- gory as yellow fever and small pox.
 Dr. Brumby has just returned from a trip of investigation to ponts in Southwest Texas. where he says he found many health seekers, who had just entered the state suffering with tuberculosis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
No Changes by southern.

Washington, June 24.-President J M Culp, of the Southern Railway Company, stated today in answer to ar inquiry that there is DO foundation fol the published rumor that there would be a change in the offices of the pas senger traffic manager and genera. traffic manager of that company or August l. He announced that nc changes in either of these offices were contemplated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
InterrOgate Roosevelt.

Washington, June 24.-The Central Labor Union of Washington tonight sent telegram to President Roosevelt, requesting that he institute an inves- tigation to determine if the telegraph companies have entered into a con- spiracy in restraint of trade, in viola tion of the sherman antitrust law.
 At the request of the American Fed eration of Labor, similar action will, 1t Is said, be taken by all the leading tabor organizations in the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
JAPs TO SUE FRISCO.
United States District Attorney W-ill
 Represent Plaintiffs.

Washington, June 24-According to private advices received here today, the proprietor of the Horse Shoe Restau- rant. which was attacked during the recent anti-Japanese riots in San Fran cisco, will enter suit in the State Courts of California against the City of San Francisco to recover damages done the restaurant property. District Devlin. q telegram from San Francisco says. will represent the Japanese plaintiff in the action. It was stated at the Department of Justice today that some time ago MT. Devlin was instructed to offer his services in case suits were entered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
NOT RECOGNIZED YET.
New Honduras Government Must Show
 Proofs.

Washington. June 24.-Senor Ugarte, whose effort to secure recognition from the Secretary of State for the provis- ional government of General Davila, of Honduras, was unsuccessful, has gone to New York City. His return to Washington Is problematical. MT. Ugarte announced before his departure that he hoped to get into communica- ton with President Roosevelt and in- form him about conditions in Honduras with a view to securing the recogni- tion of the new government. The State Department holds to the position that there should be some evidence furnished that the present government of Honduras Is going to be a popular one before its recognition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
LAPS ASKK OUR AID.
Desire Obstacles to Development ,
 Trade Removed

Tokio. June 24.-An informal meet ing was held this afternoon by the del- egates from the chambers of commerce. of Tokio, Osaka. Kobe, Kyoto, and Yo- kohama. resolution was drafted in- dicating the grave danger facing the commercial relations of the United States and Japan owing to the anti Japanese sentiment on the Pacific Coast.
 The necessity of resorting to speedy measures to remove this obstacle to the development of trade relationship was pointed out. At the next meet. ing to be held within a few days. the resolution will be given official form and then be wired to the principal chambers of commerce in the United States asking their cooperation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Rev. J. w. Chapman Very III.

Warsaw, Ind, June 24.-Rev. J. WYE bur Chapman, the Presbyterian evan gelist is seriously i'll in room adjoin- ing that of his wife who Is lying at the point of death from blood pois- oning following a surgical operation. Friends fear that the shock from Mrs. Chapman's death may result in the death of her husband. He is afflicted with heart trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
FalIIeres i. n Chrysanthemum.

Paris. June 24.-President Fallieres was notified by telegraph today that the Emperor of Japan had conferred on him the order of the chrysanthemum in celebration of the signing of the Franco Japanese agreement regarding the Far East Another Japanese order has been conferred onsForeign Minister PichOn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25

Htel and Restaurant Employees, known through the world as Geneva Union: Joseph Becker of Chicago, was elected chairman. One of the features will be the official denunciation of the tipping system. which now exists throughout the world. The delegates will go on record as favoring its abolition pro vided salaries are increased, but will make no immediate effort to put this into effect now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Walters Oppose "TippIng.n

New York, June 24.-Delegates rep resenting sections of the United States from Mississippi to California and one from Dredsden, Germany, representing the international organization, met here today in the first national con vention of the International Society of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
BISHOP CATERS ILL.
Head of Episcopal Church in South
 Carolina Is Dying.

spartansburg, s. C, June 24.-The condition of Bishop Capers of the Episcopal Church of South Carolina who is III at his his summer home at Cedar Mountain N. C., Is reported to be much worse Paralysis is rapidly spreading according to the latest re- ports and he is in a deep stupor. Dr B. w. Hunt, the attending physician entertains no hope for his recovery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Valdostu Goes Dry.

yaldosta, Ga., June 24.-At a spec ial election today this downdes) county voted for prohibition by ma jority of about 800. Women and chii- dren surrounded the polls all day sing ing and working for the prohibition iSfS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
No Bail for sehmItz.

San Francisco, June 24.-On motion of his counsel, the District Court of Appeals this afternoon dismissed the petition of Mayor Schmitz on admit tance to bail through a writ of habeas corpus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Wife Murderer EIectrocuted.

wife murderer, was put to death in the electric chair in Sing Sing prison early today Johnson, an eX-convict, treat ed his wife badly. and in the presence of their two young children, shot her when she threatened to leave him.
 A feller may be slow and then be a fast friend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
Are You a Judge of Shoe Values, !,

If so, our bargain counters will be a revelation to you. Greatest values for the money ever offered. Come in and see. Bullock Shoe Co., Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
CAPTURED RmGLEADER.
Revenue Officers Also Destroyed Thir-
 teen Stills,

Asheville, N. C., June 24.-The party of revenue officers who had fight with moonshiners in Stokes county on FrI- day last. returned here today, having
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
No Word From New York.


 San Francisco, June 24-No word indicating an early settlement with the local telegraphers strike came from the New York head office of the West ern Union and Postal Companies today. Officials of both companies in this city say they have been instructed to have no dealings with the telegraphers un- ion looking toward a settlement, but that former employees will be received as individuals.
 A new phase of the strike as it af- fleets the Postal men who are out is the fact that after today they lose standing in point of entitling them to a pension of twenty per cent of their salaries after fifteen years, in case of being incapacitated for work. The pension which amounts to $15O a year at first Is increased at the rate of three per cent each year for ten years.
 Members of the telegraphers union stated that they had instructed an op- orator at Sparks, Nevada, to ascertain whether 1t was true that two car loads of telegraphers were bound westward on an overland train to take the places of the local strikers. The operator re- ported that he had learned from the conductor of the train that the cars in questions did not contain operators
 Superintendent May of the Western Union said that business was disposed Of today quite promptly. He antici- pated steady increase of force until the men returned to work
 General Superintendent Storrer of the Postal Telegraph Company said today there was not a message half an hour old in the main office and the com pany was satisfied with the situation President s. J. Small of the Commer- ciai Photographers Union said that he had Issued no orders for a strike at Fl Paso
 The next strike" said Mir Small. will be at larger center than Fl Paso"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
KEY MEN STILL OUT
NO WORD RECEIVED INDICATING
 EARLY SETTLEMENT.
Telegraph Companies sny Business Is Being Disposed Of Promptly, There Will He No strike
 At El Pasa.

Oakland. Cal, June 24.-President Small of the Photographers Union an- nounced this afternoon that he would ask the aid of the Gnited States gov- ernment in the settlement of the strike. He said he would appeal to President Roosevelt and members of the cabinet to intercede on the ground that the transaction of business of na- tional importance is being interfered with because of the strike.
 President Small asserts when inter- vention is made by the President and cabinet officials 1t will be learned that the striking telegraphers are in no wise to blame for the strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
A Cordial Invitation
 is extended ALL SOUTHERNERS
 to visit The JELL-O Booth
 at the Jamestown Exposition

Located in Food Products Building at en- trance to Horticultural Court.
 We have provided a spacious Rest Room especially for your convenience, where you may meet friends, write letters, read your favorite magazine, etc., etc.
 Our demonstrators will be glad to serve you with JELL-O, the dainty dessert, and Ice Cream made from JEIL-O ICE CREAM Powder, free, and explain how easily they can be prepared for the table.
 The Geussss Pure Food Co.,, Ls Roy, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-25
NerVOUS~&
 Debility W

How many business. moral and physical wrecks are due to this one cause. All know that many a suicide is caused by the depressant. influences of the continual wreck; but few think of the many that go on day after day, with their physical a horrible nightmare, fully cognlzant all the time that on account of their iessened the race of life. One of the first to ever take the subject up from the scientific standpoint and having given almost life not only it's importance from the physi- clans standpoint, but the vital impor- tance, both morally and physically to the patient. Our work. BraiH and Nerpe Er- hdustion, should be read by every man and woman. Sent free on request. Examina- tion and consultation free of charge. This we advertise and we always do just as we advertise and without any equivoca- tion whatever: If you can't call, write for booklet. If you write us fully about your case, we will advise you fully. Boob for Men. Book for Women. Brain and Nerue EThaastfon, Health; either sent on request.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28
Basket Ball League.

New York basket BAH men have
launched n movement FOR the organiza
ton OF q professional basket ball league.
with a circuit OF six or ten cities. In
Guiding New York. Brooklyn and other
cities IN the metropolitan district and
New England. Theodore G. Jung OF
the Protective Basket Ball association
and John II. Poggc Of the Xavier club
are working on the plans.
II Is proposed 10 operate under a set
Of bylaws and constitution such rs
govern baseball leagues The circuit
will be from six 10 ten cities. the pro.
motors have Interested basket ball men
In New York. Brooklyn. Jersey City,
Newark. Paterson. Hoboken. Boston.
Newport. Fall River. Providence. Sche-
nectady and Gloversviile. and It Is be
lieved that from these cities compact
circuit can be constructed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28
Plan For Company Beforehand.

A few days before company is ex-
pected take pencil and paper and write
out the bill OF fare for each meal OF
each day the company Is going 20 stay.
II any alterations are desired when the
time arrives. write II down. Also make
a memorandum OF the extra house
work. II any has 20 be done. while
guests are present Place these lists
with a pencil IN convenient place
where you can easily refer 70 them
aud check the Items Off as they are
no longer needed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28
Williams swimmers Leave League.

Williams Swimmers Leave League.
Williams college has just announced
through rs athletic council that its
swimming association VIII not join the
intercollegiate league this year. There
Is wealth OF good material az the
Wnllamstown institution. and SO clev.
erly ~ II being handled that every one
expects 20 see good teams developed
and entered IN the championships
There Is still talk OF a triangular os-
ISOLATION composed OF Brown. Williams
and Amherst being formed md II Is
not improbable that II VIII hc launched
In the near future Williams belongs
BY right In the major organization
Radford Mccormick, who has taken
charge or the boys. Is a former star OF
the Brookline (Mnssl Swimming cluh
and. Ike every man turned ont by
BrookllLe. believes IN thoroughness
Both lie nna Captain T. T. Booker Jr
realize that IN swimming form Is III,
principal factor. so they have cut oui
all speed trials. and even the veterans
are kept pcrfecting their stroke and
practicing starts and turns
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28
MAcnINE IN orEnArIoN.

Journaled IN the frame "a shaft hay
ing a gear meshing. with the gear on
the rod supporting the brushes. Mo
ton Is impaired to the brushes by
means OF crank handle. The differ
ent parts Of the machine are connect.
cd 50 that the turning OF the handle
operates the brushes and also turns
the wheels on the frame. causing the
machine 70 move gradually over the
floor Where this scrubblng machine
is employed the operator Is saved from
unnecessary bending of the back in
cident 20 the ordinary method OF scrub.
bling floors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28

1891 and In 1890 was consul general
in New York. In 1900 he was ap.
pointed minister at Washington. al
which time Aold was minister of for
cign affairs.
lie was one of the japanese pleni
potentiaries at the peace conference
and returned to Japan In 1905. at
which time a wave OF anti-Anerican
sentiment had arisen among the Jap
anese owing to the belief that the
United States had brought pressure &c
bear TO compel japan TO accept unfa
yorable peace terms, Az minister
Baron Takahira was successful and
extremely popular In Washington.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
A Japanese statesman.

Baron Kogora Tnkahira, who has
been named by the Japanese govern
ment to succeed viscount AoA as
ambassador to the United States, is
well known at Washington. whore he
formerly served in various diplomatic
capacities.
Baron Takahira was born in 1854
and has been connected with the Jap
anese foreign Office since 1876. He
has spent much time in the United
States. He was secretary OF the lcga-
ton at Washington from 1870 until
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-12-28
cerria.n Hs. strong Stable.

One OF the best stables In training ut
New Orleans ls that OF Edward Cor.
rigan. the former master OF Hsw-
thorne. For several years Corrigan has
been racing many horses In the south.
and this year he has a stable which he
thinks win be able TO win a good share
OF purses. lie has thirty-nine hores
now quartered ut the City PARK track,
OF which he In a stakeholder, and he
Intends TO race most OF his horses a.
that course.
There are twelve In the stable that
are four-year-olds and upward seven
teen two-year-olds and ten yeariings
Names for many Of dhe two-year-ohs
and yearlings have not yet been an
nounced.