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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
FOUND DIAMOND RING
IS TAKEN FROM G. R. AL
 ExANDER.
Prisoner Taken Back to Decatur By sherim shipp, Who Used Every PrecautiOn to Prevent
 His Escape.

What Is supposed to have been one of the diamond rings stolen in Deea- tur was discovered by Day Jailer Pet tus in the trousers of George R. AL exander, the white man who was taken back to Decatur yesterday morning for grand larceny.
 It developed yesterday that MT. Pet tus, by the merest chance. found the ring Saturday evening in a pair of trousers which were in valise be- longing to Alexander
 While Alexander was in jail Satur- day morning he asked that some one be sent for his valise containing his clothes. When the valise arrived, AL exander requested that he be given change of clothing from the valise. While MT. Pettus and Randall Howard, the negro turnkey, were getting the clothes from the valise. they came upon three pair of trousers and coat. One pair of trousers was turned over and a handsome diamond ring rolled out of a pocket Sheriff Shipp of Nor gan County was shown the ring yes- terday morning He said he felt cer- tain that it was one of the jewels for which a reward had been offered in Decatur. He took possession of the property.
 with all the precautions necessary for handling the most dangerous crim- inal. Sheriff Shipp took Alexander to Decatur at S:25 o'clock yesterday morn- ing over the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
 In order to handcuff Alexander at the jail Sheriff shipp entered the cage and adjusted the cuffs before he his prisoner on the outside. Alexander was driven to the Union Railway Station In the city patrol wagon. and, after he was put aboard inc train, leg irons were placed on him and Sheriff Shipp chained him.. self to the prisoner in order that there might not be the remotest possibility
 If the diamond ring. found by Mir. Pettus. Is part of the stolen goods, 1t Is expected the Montgomery officers who arrested Alexander will come in for a share of the reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
TROUBLE AVOIDED
WESTERN UNION OPERATORS STILL
 fof ATsWOHK.i aYcz
Were Not Called on By Manager FOn- vile to Transact Business With strike Breakers--ManaEer
 Sheppard Returns.

Trouble has been avoided in the Western Union office at Montgomery and last night it was one of the few large offices in the South with full quota of men. at work.
 The members of the United Commer- cial Photographers of Montgomery Peld. a meeting yesterday morning and de- eided to take no action on the strike situation until advices were received from national headduarters.
 It was tacitly understood, howev- CT, among the members of the union, that should they be called on to work wire with a non union man. In an or flee where the union men had struck. that there was to be a general walk out from the Western union office. In Montgomery this was avoided by men are taoin rdlu rdlu fwyp nfwyp Manager C. A. FonviIie. Two non union men are employed at the Mont gomery office of the Western Union and when business was to be transact ed with an office from which the union men had walked out, the non union men or the manager disposed of the business.
 Little business was transacted how ever the wires being practically tied up through the day.
 The condition, however, it is said, cannot exist long and every union tele- grapher in Montgomery believes he will be out some time today.
 At the Postal office. things moved smoothly The business was practi- cally tied up. but what business there was. was disposed of by Manager w. A. Shapard, who returned to Montgom cry yesterday morning from Brming ham. where he had been called to re- inforce the weakened working force of the Postal office of that city. Night chief Hendley was also at work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
ImlTIrnIlW WaIR EaMEaHm mMmalH
nY CoNsrANcE n,ARcY MAsKAY.

BY CONSTANCE DARCY MAskAY. Copyright, 1907, by E. c. Parcells)
 And so you are going in for 1t In dead earnest, rusticity, breakfast foods and all?' teased Keith Hlliard, smii- ing as he spoke, for Phillipa Ramsay, in the role of reformer, was person to conjure with. She wore an air of finality that Keith had never seen be- fore. and in her dark eyes was the gleam of an unalterable purpose. The box of chocolates that he had brought her remained unopened and untouched on the table near by-a silent witness of Phillipa's change of heart.
 Even her house dress had touch of earnestness. The trailing, shimmering gowns that had always seemed part and parcel of her personality were re- placed by gray homespun. Her hair was drawn back smoothly from her brow and coiled low on the back of her neck. Most significant of all--from be- meath the edge of her skirt peeped forth a pair of slippers with low heels.
 Life" said Phillipa, seriously. lis altogether demoralized. We spend Zoo much time over fuss and feathers. We are hampered by all this" wave of the hand included the unobtrusive luxury of the Ramsay drawing room, its books and pictures and rosily shad- ed lamps. If we had just the simple necessities and no more, think how quietly and sanely we should live. From this time on I am done with the frills of existence. And tomorrow leave for the mountain camp. where l shall spend the summer with half dozen people who share the same point of view"
 Hiniard's lips twitched a 1i.tle.
 Isn't this rather--rather suddenT he queried.
 "It's none the less sincere re- turned Phillipa. spiPitedly.
 And tha. means you are done with the city and the things of the city for- ever?"
 'Foreverv echoed Phillipa, solennly. "Oh, Keith, think how beautiful 1t IS going to be! Dawn and sunset and storm and a glimpse of the stars through the open tent flapi And to set around blazing fire and eat the things prepared with our own hands!
 And where do I come in in this new and splended scheme? Am l never to see you again, or am to subsist on letters?" .,
 "If you would only join our colony, Phillipa glowed with enthusiasm MT and Mrs. Marsden and Richard Fem wick and
 Tt sounds alluring. But meantime what would become of my clients?'
 You could give up the law alto gether," said Phillipa sereneIy, ana become woodsman."
 ''This Is only June. Perhaps I'll run LID two months later" said Hilliard, lingering over his good-by.
 "Do!' urged Phillipa, apparently un- aware of the look he bent on her, for her eyes had the far-off gaze of one who was seeing visions.
 It was a clear morning on the 1st of August that Hilliard walked briskly down the slope leading from the HlIl- crest hotel to the lake and boat house below. On one side stretched the vel vet expanse of the golf course. where
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
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a chattering group were starting an early game; on the other was the ten nis court, the racquets of the players flashing in the sun. Sounds of Fifteen lovep reached Hilliard as he stepped into the launch that was waiting at the boat house landing. He gave his di- rections and then settled back on the cushioned seat.
 Camp Idle Ease was five miles away, at the other end of the lake. a place rendered secluded by reason of its rocky approach. which required the coolness and precision of well-trained boatman. The launch Mashed through the water at full speed. but not fast enough to suit Hilliard's impatience. It was weeks since he had had more from Phillipa than a hasty postal card. and his blood raced at thought of seeing her. As the launch neared the landing. steered in and out between the moss greened powders, he scanned the shore for a glimpse of her. Some one in a gray walking skirt was stooping over a smoldering fire. She raised her head It was Phillipa!
 "Oh, Keith!" she cried you've come at last!''
 The hand she held out to him was brown and hard. The mark of a burn ran from wrist to elbow. She was worn and thin, and a tiny furrow showed between her brows. On the ground lay pile of pots and pans and what seemed to be the charred remains of q days bak- ing. But Hilliard tactfuliy ignored the signs. He chatted of mutual acquaint- ances, of all that had transpired since he and Phillipa had last met. It was only when he mentioned that he was stopping at the Hillcrest Hotel tha. Phillipa paused to refer to her present mode of life.
 "It's beautifulw she declared, in tone that held more of challenge than of comment.
 "Surer' he agreed. heartily. "Tha air is simply great! But where are the the seemingly deserted camp.
 "Oh, two have gone for walk, aud one to pick flowers, ana two are writ CTS and have a place where they work. farther up in the woods"
 And one does the dishwashing and baking and tends the fire," said IIill- lard, with keen glance.
 Fhilipa flushed.
 ITO each his portion" she quoted.
 And to some triple portion! Alp, parently this Is one of those camps where there is one worker aad five shirkers."
 If you came here to critize--" be- gan Phillipa.
 Far be it from mel" said Hilliard hastily. By the way. the day after tomorrow we're having a hop at tho hotel. It promises to be quite an event.'
 T suppose there are a lot of girls there?" said Phillipa, bending to stir the fire.
 "Stunners." cried Hiliard with en. thusiasm well, good-by. Phillipn, I'm awfully glad you're happy, and I'll see you soon again"
 Won't you stay, for lunch?" urged Phillipaa in tone which implied that he had better not
 Thanks, no. I've got to get back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12

Sky looks as If we might have a bit of a squall, doesn't it? All preparedr'
 We can take care of ourselves, think. said Phillipa. with dignity.
 Hiliiards weather prophecy ca.ne true with a rapidity and violence that kept thesguests at Hillcrest housed for two days. The squall." as Hillard expressed it, settled into a good long cry, with the rain coming down in torrents, and never clearing till the night of the dance, when Hilliard get or in sailboat to see Phillipa.
 When he reached Camp Idle Ease 1t was all in darkness, with every evil dence that its occupants had retired for the night. The sagging canvas of the tents was sodden and blown away. the campfire was a dreary smolder os damp woodland ashes; and as Hilliafd stepped gropingly forward. the ground oozed and soszled under foot. Sudden ly from some place on his right came the sound of a muff1ed sob, and peer ing through the blackness he saw huddled figure on the one rustic bench the camp possessed. There was no mistaking that dark head bowed on the circled arms.
 "Phillipai" cried Hiliiard.
 She raised a startled, tear-wet face.
 "I thought you were at the-rhe hop she quavered, her voice falling and breaking on the last word.
 Without you? Not much"
 ''But those other girls" Phillipls tones were still muffisd.
 "Girls!" For a moment Hiliiard vas utterly bewildered. Then ~llght broke in on him. He laughed out right.
 "why. Phillippa, surely you know there never was and never will be any one else but youi As for the hotel your aunt and uncle are waiting there for you now. And they've brought your trunks--all of them. I thought, he went on, that if you knew how much 1t meant to me you'd change your mind and come. You're not angry with me, are youg' he added, as Phii- lipa turned away her head.
 Phiilipa's voice held someth1HE strangely like a sob
 "Angryi Oh, Keith, before you came tonight I was the mQst miserable girl in the whole wide world! I find the simple life isn't what I planned at all. I'm tired and sick and disgusted. Somehow the brunt of it seems to come on me All day long I work, and at night I dream of greasy dishes to be washed and a kettle that won't boil, and tents that let Tn the rain, and" '."Phere, dear, I know. But remeIn- Der it's over and done with. And it's getting late, and your aunt will be anxious, so hadn't you better run and tell those other campers that you're coming with me?"
 A few moments later Hilliards sail- boat was skimming in the direction of Hillcrest. Phillipa sat in the stern.
 '.When a woman" she unused, has to choose between a mode of life and the man sho loves, 1t doesn't take her very long to make up her mind. Rus ticity and simplicity may be all very well, but felicity is best, after all"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
TRAIN WRECKED
ENGINEER KILLED AND FIREMAN
 BADLY HURT.
Train Was Running at High Rate of Speed, When n Defective Rail DItehed the En-
 zine.

Springfield. Mo. Aug. 11.-Passenger. train No 10s. the fast Memphis-Kansas City train on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad. was wrecked near Mountain Grove. Mo. seventy miles from here resulting in the death of Engineer James M. McKenna of this city, and fatal injuries to Fireman James Overland, also of his city.
 The train was running at high rate of speed when. it Is supposed, a defec- tive raiI ditched the engine, The mail car was also derailed. None @of the passengers were killed, but all were badly shaken up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
PIcQUART ASSAULTED.
Workman spits i'm Fnce of Friend of
 Dreyfua.

Rochefort. France. Aug. 11.--General Picquart, Minister of War, was as- saulted in the railroad station here this evening when returning from the dedication of a monument to Eduart Grimaux who was prominent in se- curing a revision of the sentence of Captain Dreyfus.
 A workman suddenly emerged from the crowd and spat in General Pie quarts face. at the same time violent Iy selzing him by the arm and cried Tt is you then Picquart? Long live the Mareicahal"
 When Picquart threw on his assail- ant. the man was Identified as Eduart I,ecop. a member of the National Work mems Association, who supports the open shop movement. It Is thought he is insane.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
OLD HOSS SALE.

By direction of the freight claim agent will sell Public A1con A ion Tuesday August 27th 19O7 at the ATLANTIC streets Montgomery Ala the following list of unclaimed and refused articles of freight Goods sold without of Quality, Quantity, value Sale will at TEN o'clock a. m
 Terms CASH. J. A. HUSKE Route Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
K. of P. Encampment.

Indianapolis, Aug. 11.--An encamp- fnent of the Indiana brigade, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, will open at Riverside Park tomorrow, and will continue through the week. The en- campment is a part of the program arranged for the dedication of the new Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge build- ing in this city. The dedication is to take place Wednesday and promises to be an event of great interest to all members of the order. Members of the Uniform Rank K of P. of Ohio, Mich fgan. Illinois and Kentucky have been invited to attend A big parade will be one of the principal featuresA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
TWO ATLANTA MEN
 COMMIT SUICIDE
" D. smith Shoots Seif, and Thomas
 Morgan Takes Poison.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 1.-Two suicides which occurred last night were re- ported to the police today.
 William D. smith, clerk in cloth- ing store, shot himself through the head at Grant Park some time last night his body being found at noon to- day with pistol by his side. He is said to have been drinking and became Respondent
 Thomas Morgan, who married a widow only two weeks ago, took 25 grains of morphine on his way home. and died shortly after reaching there. He is said to have Been despondent.~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
TIE YELLOW FEVER
 SITUATION IN HAVANA
Eight Additional Cases Are Reported
 In Cuba Yesterday.

Havana, Aug. 1.-The outbreak of yellow fever in the American garrison at Cienfuegos proves 10 be much graver than was at first supposed.
 Eight additional cases were re- ported today, making total of ten cases thus far. The utmost care is being taken and every precaution en- forced to prevente spread Of the dis- aase to the remainder of the garrison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-12
INSURANCE MATTERS.
Finance Committee of City Council to
 Meet Tonight.

The Finance Committee of the City Council of Montgomery will meet to- night at o'clock in the Council chamber.
 Matters relating to insurance on city property will be taken up and the ses- sion will be public.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-28
NEW TOWN, MORtNCI
 TURNED 10 ASHES
The Entire Site Swept Clean and a Loss of Approaching s10o.000.

Morenci, AriZ., June 27.-The entire saloon district known as New To~n. situated one half mile from Morenci was burned to the ground at ten o'clock last night with a loss from 5.0000 to $100,000. the buildings were mostly frame and only 5000 insurance was written in the district. Twenty seven buildings including saloons. res taurants, stores and houses were to- tally destroyed and several houses on the hillside hundreds of feet away were badly scorched.
 The fire started in a room above a saloon where men were drinking ana in less than one hour the town was in ashes. No deaths occurred though there were several narrow escapes. The water supply was defective and in adequate and the buildings were so close together that the fire had com plete sway before water could be had.
 Paul Becker was the heaviest loser, his loss being about s15.000. He is the sole owner of the ground on which the town was situated and aside from his loss by fire. his loss of income will be very large. Most of the owners of the burned property are left absolutely
Arizona republican., 1907-06-28
FRISCO BROKERS FAIL
 CLIfNTSWfRt DELINQUENT
They Ordered Nevada Mining Stocks, For Which They Were Unable to Pay.

San Francisco. uJne 27.-Announce- ment will be made officially on the San Francisco stock and exchange board, Of the suspension of the Kenneth Don- nelan Company. brokers. in San Fran cisco. Goldfield and TonOpah.
 Donnelan said that he did not know how the company stood. The cause of the trouble he said. was that he was unable to collect from clients for whom he had bought stocks. The delinquent clients gave as a reason for their in ability to pay that they were tied up by the general stringency of the mon- ey market
 ''I will know where We stand in a few days" said Donnelan. "I have sent an expert to Goldfield and to Tonopah to examine the books and find out all that can be learned about the matters. When the experts have finished the work. which will not take long, I will know what to say. I ex- pect we will be able to resume in a few days. Our clients may be able to do better than they say, but they are standing us off now. I cannot give any figures relating to our standing because l have not the facts in hand yet"
Arizona republican., 1907-06-28
WHEAT GOES ABOVE A DOLLAR.

Chicago. June 27.-In a sensational advance, caused by covering by shorts. the price of wheat today shot past the dollar mark. December delivery sell ing at $1.03i.. Setember sold at s1.O0 even. A part of the advance was subsequently lost on realizing sales. The close was strong September opened 951sc to 95&c. sold off to 947sc and then advanced to s1.00 and closed at 99c. December sold between 97%c and S1.031k and closed at sI.017s- The corn market was bullishly affected by the bulge in wheat. The close was strong. September opened unchanged to hc higher at 531s 53Ec. advanced to 541sc and closed at 54c. Trading in oats was quiet early in the day but later the market advanced with wheat. September opened unchanged to Re higher at 37k G377sc. sold off to 36% G 7sc. then advanced to 3sc and closed lat 377c.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-28
The Executive Offices to Be in a Jail Cell
 Two Weeks Longer
The Mayors Attorney Believes That the Ere nch Reign of Terror Was Nothing in Comparison With the San Francisco Reform Regime

San Francisco. June 21.-The refusal today of Judge Dunne to pass imme- diate sentence upon Mayor Schmitz convicted of eXtorting money from the French restaurateurs and the post poning of the judgment until July>S, by the request of the prosecution on the plea that the district attorneys forces had not made up their minds on which of the other four charges Of extOrtion they wish next to prosecute the mayor, greatly incensed the de- fense. who profess to see in this con spiracy between Judge Dunne and the SpreckelsLangdon Heney powers to do politics"
 Schmitz makes the following state ments to the Associated Press: The action of Judge Dunne in refusing to pass sentence upon me. in refusing to set a time for the consideration and settlement of the bill of exceptions presented by my attorneys. demon strates most clearly what l said some time ago-that he was a party to this conspiracy and would prostitute his high office to help the prosecution in carrying !t out. Even my enemies however. did not think he would go as far as he did in so brazen a manner. IL must now be apparent to every fair minded citizen that Judge Dunne and the prosecution are afraid to have the iniquitous proceedings in my trial brought before the appellate or su- preme court.
 ''I charge Judge Dunne with prosti- tuting his high office. and staining the judicial ermine by aiding and abetting political plans of the prosecution in order that the municipal government and patronage incident thereto, may be absolutely controlled by them in the interest of Rudolph Spreckels and oth- CT contributors to the fund raised for the prosecution. to further the securing ot valuable franchises for their own p5cuniary advantages"
 Charles H. Fairall of the mayors counsel, said: In San Francisco. the law has become byword and consti- tutiOnal rights a mockery. The nichols adopted by the committee of safety who are now conducting and directing the reign of terror are more Illegal. arbitrary and revolutionary than were those of Danton and Robespierre. There will be many victims before public opinion rights itself and the law again asserts its sway. The American people. particularly of San Francisco. have gone mad upon the subject of graft; and even conceding that there have been abuses in this community which should be righted. the mob spirit which now prevails has overrid- den and trodden under foot all forms Oi law by which alone human liberty na f.s .F rendered possible"
 District Attorney Langdon. when asked concerning the charge that the prosecution had Asked for a postpone ment in order to secure time in which to agree upon a successor to Schmitz. answered smilingly; ''Our reasons