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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

make tariff concessions where these were possible, for the purpose of facil- itating commercial intercourse. The Minister aded that even as far back as the time when he was accredited to Washington he had a l0hgthy con- ference with President Cleveland, in which he made similar proposals on reciprocal lines.
 In proof of the advantages of these, he favored, Senor Seballos quoted ohi- cial figures showing that Argentina's 8 imports from the United States had in- creased progressively from sl3,0o0.000 in 1900, to nearly s40.00o.000 in 1906. and her exports to the United States from $7.000,000 in 1900 to over $l3.- 000,000 gold In 1906
 Senor Seballos said that he was con- fident that when the trade possibilities between the two republics were under stoood in the United States, the Ameri- can Congress would see the desirabil- ity of mutual commercial relations, the balance being always largely in favor of that country.
 The Minister thought 1t would be a matter for deep regret if the splendid effects of the memorable visit and declarations of Secretary of State Root should be minimized by aparent indif- ference as to the commercial policy which, while beneficial to Argentina, would be doubly so to the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
GET AKyfHER
 POLICEMAN Was Caught in Biloxi,
 Miss. RUNNING GAMBLING HOUSE Ex-Law Officer is Brought Back to
 Pensacola. James L. Long is Accused Along With Other Members of Force, With Operating Games for Me-
 gro PatronA

Pensacola, Fla. March 1o.-(Special by Long Distance Telephone. )-Chief Deputy Sheriff Saunders arrived here tonight, having in his custody James l.. Long, an ex-policeman, who IS wanted on a charge of being the pro- prietor of gambling house on rarra- gona Street. which was patronizeo principally by negroes
 Long was located In Biloxi, Miss. and the authorities there were request ed to make the arrest and notify the local sheriff.
 This was done, and tonight the dep- uty sheriff arrived here with the pris- oner. Long is one of the four men against whom information was filed several weeks ago in the criminal court
 The men secured information from some source that the charges were to be made, and all except one left the city. H. H. Kelly was the only one who was arrested at the time He was tried and sentenced to serve nine months at hard labor.
 Among the missing men are police officers W. c. Ward and George Suarez. So far the officers have been unable to locate them
 The bond of Long was fixed at sl5,- 900. In default of bond he is held In jail
 Long has a wife and several chfi" dren. He served on the police force about a year and a half.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
BAD BIRMINGHAM
SUNDAY A RECORD BREAKER FOR
 CRIME.
Four Murders and Two Highway Rob- berries in Magic City and Vfcin- ity Within Last Twenty
 Four Hours.

Birmingham, Ala, March 10--Four murders and two highway robberies Is the record for Birmingham and vicin- ity within the twenty-four hours end- ing tonight.
 J. B, Billions was shot and killed by his step-son, John Riley, at Helenbess, at an early hour this morning.
 An unknown white man was found murdered in field this afternoon, near Short Creek. One man has been ar~ rested charged with the crime, and of ficers are on the trial of another.
 Bragg Thomas, a negro, was murder ed by an unknown man near oxmoor this fternoon.
 Will Alexander, another negro, bru- tally murdered his wife this afternoon at Fossils. on Red Mountain, south of the city.
 F. H. Carpenter, an aged farmer, while driving across the mountain to- night, was held up and robbed of all the money he had. One negro in the heart of the city held up three others tonight on one of the principal streets, and relieved them of all their money
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
THAW AT SERVICES
THE xaBNG PRISONER Aa'TENDH
 REkKSoN SERVICES.
Defmas' sten0HrapIser Brought Lengthy Communfcation to stanford Whites Slayer, Who Was Busy Writing
 To His Mother.

New York, March 10.--Delphin M. Dalmas. senior counsel for Harry K. Thaw. communicated with his client today through his confidential stenog- srapher, who was admitted to tho Tombs early In the day
 The young woman said that she had come from MT. Delmas, who was spend- ing the day at Atlantic City, and af- ter being identified by Warden Flynn, was escorted to the second tier where she talked for some time with Thaw outside the gate.
 Upon receiving the message. the prisoner spent some time In writing. after which he summoned clerk to whom he gave $5 to defray the ex- penses of some long distance telephon- ing This disposed of, Thaw turned his attention to a letter from his mother which had been brought to the Tombs by Josiah Thaw's chaueffeur
 For forty-five minutes Thaw was engaged in answering his mothers let- ter and some time later devoted nearly an hour to replying to a letter which in the meantime had arrived from his wife.
 In the afternoon Mir. OReilley of Mir. Thaw's counsel, called. Upon leav- ing the attorney said that he had found the prisoner in pretty good spirits" Thaw today attended the chapel service. He had nothing to say to newspaper men beyond the message that he had been warned by counsel that he should have nothing further to say and that his attorneys would have to do the talking.
 District Attorney Jerome remained at his home and was again in confer- ence with the alienists for the state. It Is understood that hypothetical question will be formed. Assistant Dis- trict Attorney Garvan was at the criminal courts building during the afternoon and assisted in the work of the stenographers who made copies of questions which later were submitted to Mir. Jerome.
 Subpoenae servers were kept busy throughout the day and made frequent trips to the criminal courts building and to MT. Jerome's home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
TO ATTACK CHARTER
OAKLAWN JOCKEY CLUB ARRAIGN-
 ED AGAINST LEGISLATURE.
If Meet At Hot Springs is Not Stopped, Militia Will Be Called On To Close The
 Track.

Little Rock, Ark, March 1O--The charter of the oaklawn Jockey Club at Hot Springs probably will be attack ed in the Legislature tomorrow.
 This is the last civil action upon which relief is hoped for by the ele- ment in Hot Springs, which desires to see the provisions of the Amis anti pool selling bill rigidly enforced If the charter should be revoked. Attor- ney General Kirby will be asked to take the matter immediately into the courts and ask for a receiver to take charge of the property of the nonresident cor poration.
 If this action is not taken, 1t is pos sible that the Legislature may be asked to order a company of militia to Hot Springs to enforce the law, although there is a disposition to resort to this only as an extreme measure. Senator Amis, author of the bill, said today
 T will have a conference with Act ing Governor Moore. and If he informs me that the situation at Hot Springs cannot be met otherwise than by call ing out the militia, I will introduce a resolution in the Senate authorizing him to send such troops to Hot Springs as will be sufficient for the enforce ment of the law
 Members of the Legislature feel that that body has been ignored and take the action of the Oaklawn Jockey Club as a direct slap in the face. They believe that the contempt in which the oaklawn Jockey Club has held the Amis law deserves immediate and possibly drastic action, and 1t Is likely that the first few days of this week will see def mite action on the matter.
 Sheriff Williams and a delegation from Hot Springs, arrived in Little Rock tonight with long list of Hot Springs citizens who have signed a petition to Acting Governor Moore, say- ing there Is no need for the militia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
A DOUBLE KILLING
RoBBER MEETS FATE OF HIS vIC-
 TIM.
Merchant, Who Was Held Up, shows Fight and Kills Hlghwayrnan Be- fore He Himself Fell
 From Wounds.

Columbia, s. c. March lo.--c. B. Green, 45 years old. a merchant of shandon. a suburb of this city. was waylaid and killed last night by Ed- ward Marshall, who himself was killed by Green.
 Robbery was the motive. The shoot ing occurred about il o'clock. When found. Greens clothing was on fire. his body being badly charred. The feet of the rifen were less than foot apart, showing that they fmced each other when they were killed.
 At Green's right hand was found a xevolxer with four empty chambers. Near MarshalPs right hand was a six shooter with five empty chambers. while a pistol which had not been fired was at his left hand. Under his body was a leather sliIng shot. or sand bag and near his head lay two burglars masks.
 The finding of the two masks and three hats leads to the belief that Mar shall had an accompiice, but up to this time no arrests have been made
 Marshal was 24 years old, unmarried and the son of the manager of a large department store in this city.
 The tragedy has caused a great sem sation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
GREAT NAVAL DISPLAY.
Every Nationality Will He Represented
 At Jamestown Show,


 At JamesfOvyn Show.
 Washin gton, March 10.-In addition to the gerat ironclads of the Atlantic fleet, commanded by Admiral Evans the naval display at the Jamestown expo- sition will include some of the finest vessels of foreign navies
 These are mostly of the cruiser class but as the armored vessels of this tyne are equal to battlehips in size ana scarcely less formidable in appearance they will make an attractive show The navy department has been advised up to date of the coming of the fol- lowing ships:
 Great Britain-The armored cruisers Goodhope, flagship; Argyle, Mapstead and Roxburg, under command of Rear Admiral Neville
 France-Armored cruisers Klebar and Victor Hugo and another cruiser to take 4he place of the Jean Bart, re- gently wrecked off the African coast commanded by Rear Admiral Thierry Japan-The cruisers Tsukugo and Chitose, under command of Vice Ad- miral Ijudin. These vessels are expect ed to arrive in Hampton Roads May 8.
 Portugal-one cruiser, probably the Don Carlos.
 Austria-The armored cruiser Charles VI and another cruiser, not yet named Italy-One armored cruiser and one protected cruiser yet to be designated Sweden-One warship not yet named Brazil-One to three warships, not yet named. Chile-The cruiser Zenteno.
 Belgium-Will send a military dele gation and China a military and a na- val delegation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
BAD FIRE IN MOBILE
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR FIRE
 THREATENS BLOCK.
Blaze Broke Out in Cafe on Lower Dauphin Street and Seemed that St. Andrew Hotel
 Weld Go.

Mobile. Ala, March 11.--Shortly be- fore 1 o'clock this morning fire broke out in cafe on Lower Dauphin street and soon enveloped a three story build ing in the heart of the block which has suffered more from fire than any other block in the city, being the scene of the Leinkauf and Strauss million dollar fire In 1893 and the Battle house fire ten years later.
 The fire communicated 10 other buildings and drove the guests out Of St Andrews hotel, but the fire depart ment Is making a hard fight At 1:30 a. m., 1t appears that they have the fire under control. although a fresh breeze has sprung up and there may yet be a very serious conflagration The fire is under control with two three story buildings on Lower Dau- phin street gutted and slight damage to adjoining buildings.
 The rear of the St. Andrews Hotel caught, but the flames were success fully fought from this end. The loss will be $50.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
PETROLEUM REFrNERIEs.
Census Bureau Issues Statement (
 Number of Factories.

NumWSt 0I E1CaONhENs
 Washington, March lo.--According to a bulletin issued by the census bu- reau on petroleum refining in the Uni- ted States for the calendar year 1906 there were l04 petroleum refineries in operation. Their total capital was $136.2S0,541: they employed 16,T70 wage earners; paid in wages ss.sSe,367; used materials costing slSs.Ss7213. and manufactured products to the value of tl75,005,s20. As compared with 1900 these figures represent increases as follows:
 In number of refineries. ss.7 per cent: capital. 43 per cent; number of wage earners. 37.5 per cent; wages paid. 4s,7 per cent; cost of materials. s5.6 per cent, and value of products, 41.2 per cent
 The principal products. together with the value of each follows:
 Burning oils. including the different grades of both illuminating and fuel oils. $1oo.571.S25; residum. s3.13s,3s1; i; paraffin oils. s6.210.279 paraff1n wax, $I0.007.274; reduced oiAs. s16,794,7s4; naptha and gas oil. s21.s14.ss7: neu- tral filtered oils. s1.s42.i5S and all other products, s15,025,so2.
 The total volume of refined products for which quantities were reported in 1905 was 50.63s.4s0 barrels of fifty United States gallons each. This in- cluded s4.344.522 barrels of burning oils and 5,S11,2s9 barrels of naptha and gasoline. The various classes of products show substantial increases in value between 1900 and 1905 except neutral filtered oils. which decreased 1S.9 per cent. Crude petroleum pro- duced in the United States in 1904 ag- gregated 117,063.42f barrels of which 2.647.060 barrels were exported and 6e,sS2.ss2 barrels used by refineries in this country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
MANUFACTURERs' IMPORTS.
Bureau of statIsfics Figures Show
 Healthy Increase.


 Healthy Increase.
 Washington, March 10--A statement issued today by the Bureau Of statistics shows that the importations of manu- lecturers materials continue to in- crease The value of the imports of raw na- terials for use in manufactures in the seven months ending with January 1907, S262. 900 .000, against &22S,0O0, ,00O in the same months of last year, while manu- lecturers imports for further use in manufacturing amounted to $15s ,0O0, ,000, against $l23, ,00O. 900 in the correspond ing period of last year. Crude ma- terials formed 2S.3 per cent Of the to- tai imports for use in manufacturing and imports for further use in manu- featuring 1915 per cent. Cement im- ports aggregated 4700O, 900: copper S23,500. 900; raw cotton sS,500.0 900; un- cut diamonds, $7,000,000; diamonds cut but not set nearly s15. 900, 900 fiber S24,- 333 900; hides and skins. $45. .00O, ,000; In- dia rubber, $32,O00. 900; pig iron. $s,s0O,- 900; silk, $44.500.00O; pig tin. S23,000,- 900.
 In quantity cement imports aggregat- ed 744, ,OOO.O pounds and wool 95,00O,- 900 pounds. All of these items showed large increases except wool. which de- creased over 5.000.00O pounds from the corresponding period of last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
NO PLEA OF GUILTY.
Standard oil Company Magnate Indi
 nantly Denies the Rumor.

Standard oil Company Magnate Indig-
 nantly Denies the Rnmor.
 Chicago, March 10.--J. A. Moffatt. President of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, ,>now on trial in the Federal Court here, on charge of having re- ceived rebates. denied tonight the truth of statement published to the effect that 1t was stated in official cir cles in Washington that representatives of the oil company had made a sugges- tion to the Federal authorities that the company might be willing to plead guilty to the indictments against 1t. MT. Moffatt said:
 Any such statement Is without any truth or basis of fact whatever. The Standard Oil Company is not frightened by any prospect of conviction. The company officers and counsel entertain no distrust of the courage or fairness of either judges or juries in the Federal courts It looks to get the same fair administration of the law in these cases as another defendant would get and it makes for. nothing else.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

 AT SERVICES Dowie's Funeral Will Be Elaborate. CHOIR WILL WEAR ROBES Voliva's Order Will Be Temporarily Done Away With. One of Few Remaining Faithful Ei- ders VIII Conduct the Exercises
 Thursday Afternoon in the Famous Tabernacie.

Chicago, March 10.-A touch Of the ostentation that marked the rule or John Alexander Dowie in the Christian Catholic Church, which he builded, VIII be observed during the funeral services of the departed leader.
 The white-robed choir which was shorn of its vestments when Overseer voliva assumed control in Zion City, will take an active part in the cere- monies, which will occur on Thursday afternoon in Zion Tabernacle.
 Judge V. V. Barnes. one of the few elders of the church who remained faithful to Dowie, will conduct the services and will deliver the funeral sermon. During Tuesday and Wednes- day the body will lie in state In the reception hall of Shiloh house, the Dowle residence. The burial will be at Lake Mound Cemetery at Zion City. be- side the grave of Dowie's daughter, who died several years ago from burns caused by the explosion of an alcohol lamp.
 No memorial services for the de- ceased were held in Zion City today.
 The regular order of services was oo- served. Mrs. Dowie and Gladstone, her son. arrived at Zion City early today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
FINIsHEs coNsUITATION.
BeIived that Evelyn VIII Be First Witt
 ness Called.

New York. March 1O-This evening it was announced at the home of Dis trict Attorney Jerome that he had fln- ished for the present his consultations with the alienists. No formal state ment however, could be had from the prosecution.
 It was indicated that Mir. Jerome did not wish his immediate plans to be known in advance to the defense.
 Nobody in the District Attorneys 8 office has taken the pains to deny, so far, the story published on Friday that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw would be the first witness called at the opening session tomorrow morning. When Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was asked today if she expected to be the first witness, she frankly answered that she did not know. She added that she was under subpoena to appear on Monday morn ing and bring all the letters she had from Stanford White.
 It was reported that an important conference of the Thaw lawyers was held at Atlantic City. but no verifica- tion of the rumor could be secured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
ARCHIE IS BETTER
ROOsEVELT's SON SHOWS MUCH
 IMPROVEMENT.
and a Hopeful Feeling Prevails at the White
 HOuaN.

Washington, March 10.--Marked im- provement was shown today in the condition of Archie Roosevelt. the Pros ident's son. who Is i'll with diphtheria. No official bulletins were issued to- day. Surgeon General Rixey this af- ternoon expressed the opinion that Archie was practically out of danger so far as the dlphtheria is concerned, but the disease has left him in some what weakened condition. He added. however, that if no complication set in the boy should be well in two or three weeks
 more hopeful feeling prevailed at the White House regarding the sick boy than at any time since the recent setback in his condition. So gratify- ing was the improvement today that the President and Dr. Lambert felt that they could safely leave the lad in the care of others and they went away from the White House twice.
 At 12:30 o'clock this afternoon ac- companied by pr. Lambert they went to Representative Longworths resi- dence where they took luncheon with MT. and Mrs. Longworth returning to the White House at o'clock. An hour later President Roosevelt and Dr. Lambert went out for a long walk
 pr. Rixey. the family physician of the President, called early to see Ar chic. On leaving he stated that Ar chic had passed an excellent night, that his condition was satisfactory and that he Is now convalescing. He expressed the opinion that shrould no complica- tion set in 1t would be only a ques- tion of a short time before Archie would again be well. It was felt by the physicians that owing to the con- tinued improvement in Archies condi- tion the daily baths would be dispensed with beginning tonight.
 Doctors Lambers, Rixey and Kennedy. were with the patient for several hours tonight, and at II o'clock 1t was an nounced at the White House that Archie was resting easy. Drs. Lambert and Kennedy will remain in the sick room throughout the night The President re- ceIved several callers tonight and re- tired shortly after il o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
FIRING IN JACKSON
HARGIs HOME AND STORE SHOT
 INTO.
Feud-Ridden Town Receives Novel Sensation ln Rihery and Efforts of Police to Detect Crime
 UnaVaiIInE.

Jackson, Ky, March 10.-Citizens of this feud-ridden city were startled out of their sleep last night by shooting, such as seldom has been heard here Two shots were fired into the home of Judge James Hargis, accused of com pIicity fin connection with the assassI- nation of James B. Marcum.
 Others were fired into the store of Hargis Brothers, in which June Jett, brother of Curtis Jett, was sleeping. but he was unharmed. The home of Deputy Town Marshal Smith also was hit The firing was continued for forty minutes.
 Efforts of the police were in vain un- til today when they arrested Curtis Smith and placed him in Jail on the charge that he was concerned in the shooting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
CONFER WITH PRESIDENT.
Hartman and Roosevelt To Discuss
 Matter of Importance

Harrlman and Roosevelt To Discuss
 Matter of Importance.
 Washington, March 10--Mr. Hartman will hold conference with President Roosevelt next Tuesday
 When Mir. Harriman's counsel asked for a hearing on April {. at which time they want to present arguments regard ing the contention that the Union Pa- cific and the Southern Pacific are paral- Tel and competing lines. 1t was under stood by the Commission that if MT Harriman's counsel desired to submit additional testimony on that date they might do so. and also if the Commits sion desired to bring out any new point it would, but that any such additional testimony. if at all. would be brief.
 Asked if MT. Hartman was likely to go on the stand in such event, Chair man Knapp replied that If Mir. Harri- man desired to take tfse stand, he would be permitted to do So.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
PARIS IS NORMAL.
Public Amazed With Ease City Can Be
 CrfnDIed

Crippled.
 Paris, March 1O-The city resumed it's normal aspect tonight. All the electric plants are working
 The public is alarmed at the ease with which a few hundred workmen. at the instigation of the Confederation of Labor. are able to throw the popu. lation into confusion, and the news> papers print editorials demanding leg. islation which will prevent workmen engaged in supplying public necessity from striking.
 It Is pointed out that the electricians. now that they know their power. may not rest content with present condi- iens. It is pointed out as a significant fact that the strike committee ia stilI holding meetings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11

was ss years old. Two brothers, Gus verbeck of Montgomery, and Emile verbeck of Mobile. survive her.
 The remains were shipped to Mobile last night, accompanied by Gus yer- beck and Miss Mamie Head. a friend of the family.
 The funeral will take place in Mobile this afternoon from the residence of Miss Head, 269 St. Michael Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
BECOMES INSTITUTION.
,ivation Army win continue Iss Anti

Salvation Army Will Continue It's Anti-
 Suicide Bureau.
 New York, March f0--commander Miss Booth of the Salvation Army, as a result of an analysis of the work &C., complished during the ten days of its existence in this city, announced today that the Anti-Suicide Bureau of the Army had successfully passed the ex- perimental stage, and that 1t would now be added as a permanent feature of the organization in this country.
 Since it's inception the new departure, 1t was said. had savcd many men and women from self-destruction and prov
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-11
 RAILROADS WILL CONTEST.
To Carry TvvO-Cent Fare Law to High
 est Courts.

Omaha, Neb.. March I0.--It is author ltatively announced that the railroads of Nebraska will contest the 2-ceut fare law which the Legislature enacted a week ago.
 The roads are now preparing to carry the case to the courts, and there make a vigorous contest to determine the validity of the new law. When the law was enacted, 1t carried an emer- gency clause which provided for it's operation upon It's being signed by the Governor or within five days without his signature.