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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
BASEBALL IN PEACE
REPREsENTATrvEs or MINOR
 LEAGUES WILL AGREE.
Despite Rumblings of plscontent Con veBtfon is 1astered by Cool sHeads --seuthern League Reduced
 From Class A to Class D.

New York, oct, 30--Notwithstandin all the rumblings of diecontent which have been heard during the last three days while the representatives of minor base ball leagues organizations have been in session here 1t is believed there will be no upheavai and disin- tegration in the ranks of the national association of professional base ball leagues. The cooler heads who have a good deal to say in the interest of the national game have pretty nearly mas tered the situation and their counsel will keep the national body intact
 President F. T. Powers of the national association called the second days meeting of this body to order this afternoon and after an hours session an adjournment was taken until tomor- row. Twenty-three of the thirty -six leagues in the association were per sonally represented. J. B. O'Brien of Milwaukee, president of the American association, submitted two resolutions which were adopted at conference held in Chicago last Saturday
 They were to the effect that the Pacific Coast, the Southern and the Western leagues be reduced from class A to class B., organizations and that the national board be reduced from seven to five members These resolu- tions were tabled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
SENATOR GETS STATISTICS.
CaDtain Johnston Visits Mobile Collect
 orsa Office.

Mobile, Oct 30--( Special. )-United States Senator Johnston called on Ma for Tebbetts, the Collector of Gust toms, today, and asked for some sta tistics about the port. I
 Senator Johnson said he wanted sta- tistics showing a general view of the business for the past ten years; show ing the exports and imports, tonnage, duty, etc, and particularly the good use of the advantages that have been offered the port.
 Major Tebbetts told Senator John ston that the duty on a considerable amount of i--.ports is collected in St. Louis and other places where 1t Is shipped, amounting in round sum to several hundred thousand dollars a year. The Senator wished this mat ter made note of for his information.
 Senator Johnston is tonight the guest of the Joint Rivers and Harbors Committee If Mobile at banquet. Covers were laid for 100 persons.
 Col. E. L. Russell is toastmaster. The following were the toasts: Our Pres ident." by United States Attorney w. H. Armbrecht: "Our Senators" by Hon. E. M. Robinson and responded to by Senator Johnston: Our state and by Harry Pillans and re sponded to by Hon, c. P. Waller; Our City" E. w. Furth and responded to by Mayor Pat J. Lyons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
POLICE SEEK ACTOR
GENERAL. POLICE ALARM FOR
 RAYMOND HITCHCOCK.
SIX Indictments For Criminal AssauAt And Abduction Are Returned by
 Grand Jury--Blackmail POs-

NWUAEMWEAAAa H~~A~e@~-N--
 And Abduction Are Returned by Grand JuFy--BIackmail Pos- sibIe Cause.
 New York. Oct, S0-A general police alarm was sent out tonight for the ar rest of Raymond Hitchcock, the actor, against whom the grand jury. this evening returned six indictments for criminal assault and abduction. after hearing the testimony of three little girls, The order required the officers to watch all outgoing trains and steamers.
 Hitchcock was recently arrested on a similar charge and after preliminary examination in police court was re- leased under $S,000 bond pending a Elsie Voecks. Helen Won Taken and Flora Wishton. aged 12 to IS years. who had figured in the original case, was taken Before the grand jury. Upon their testimony the six indict- ments were returned. At the time it was understood that Hitchcock would not be arrested tonight. his counsel saving that he would undertake to have the actor in court today to plead tomorrow morning.
 Hitchcock has been starring at a Broadway theatre, but did not appear either at the matinee today or the evening performance, and 1t was stated that he had been dropped fpom the cast At late hour tonight Hitchcock had not been located.
 Recently Hitchcock caused the ar rest of a brother of the Moeeks girl who he alleged had attempted to ex tort money from him on 9. threat of causing the publication of matter re- Geetimg upon the actor. Friends of Moecks and others interested in the case then brought the action which resulted in Hitchcock's arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
ANOTHER RIVER BoAT.
steamer Being Built for Messrs. Groom
 and Flames.

Steamer BetnK Built TOT Messrs' urOom
 and Flames.
 Mobile, Oct. (SpecialS--What promises to be another Richmond in inc river traffic field is now in course of completion at the foot of Canal Street and at present a large force of hands is engaged in erecting the cabin on what will be one of the neatest river craft that ever piled the waters of the Mobile. Alabama or Tombigbee Rivers.
 The steamer is being built for Charles F. Groom and William M. Eanes. The work is being done un- der the direction of Joe Lacoste & Bros, of Bon Secour. The hull was built at Bon Secour of native timber, and after its completion, was lowed to the foot of Canal Street, where tho cabin is. being put on and the machinery in- stalled. 1'
 The hull is l65 feet over all, with q 3O-foot floor space. It is to be of a capacity of 1,10o bales of cotton. and when completed. as stated, will be as neat and staunch craft as was ever floated on Mobile River. It is expected by the builders to have the craft In readiness for operation by December l. On what river the boat will ply has not vet been decided by the owners, but this will be announced later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
Quara ntine rs Extended.

Washington, Oct 0.--Surgeon- Gem eral Wyman, of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service. has issued an order extending the quarantine regula- tions against Cuban ports for one month from Nov. 1. Reports to the Public Health and Marine Service arc to the effect that yellow fever is slight iy on the increase in Cuba and several new cases are reported daily. The au- thoritiea here say that owing to the warm weather prevailing in the South Atlantic States. particularly in Flor ida. there Is danger Of the disease be- ing introduced into the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
yIcToR EpGE pnAp.
pike County Young Man Dies
 school.

pike County Young Man Dies al
 school.
 Brundfdges Oct. Especial )--News 'reacheds here from Newton that Victor Edge, a student tin the Newton School, died last night from the effects of cong ngestiye chill, e9 z t Tke young man lived a few miles north of this city near Banks. E Ills remains went through here on the morning train and the funeral took place this afternoon.
 Mrs Moore, the postmaster at the Milo rural station. has resigned and J. E. oNeal Is acting as postmaster.
 News was received from the western part of the County today of the death of Mrs. James Harris. The funeral took place at the sims cemetery. She Is survived by her husband
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
Baby Jim

The wonder of the Fair grounds Is sBaby Jim" the 7s2 pound twenty year old boy. Thousands of persons in all ssctions of the country have seen this wonder, and all have pronounced him the greatest attraction of all fairs where he is snown. Baby Jim is perfectly healthy and is as robust as the ordinary athlete. He measure nine feet about the waist During the five days that Baby Jim. not only Is on exhibition but he keeps his audiences in an uproar all the time by saying witty things to amuse. Bahy Jim will very shortly be taken abroad where he will be shown Co the crowned heads of Europe and this Is probably his last appearance in thls section for many SaarA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31

oficial quarters that nothing was known on the subject.
 State department ofacials said that Secretary Taft's visit at Berlin would be purely soofal and that there was no unusual situation there fe cause the hastening of Secretary Taft on his Journey from the Philippines. It Is possible 1t tee pointed out, that the German Emr eror has changed his plans, SC as tp be in Berlin at the time Mir. Taft originally expected to be there, but no adyices to this effect have reached here ...-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
ALDERMAN ARRArGNED.
Charges of Bribery Against Cha . uoona CouucfIsunn

% nooga Councilman.
 Chattanooga, Oct 3o.-Thomas F. McMahon. ex-alderman, who was yes- terday acquitted of charge of bribery, was placed on trial on another count today.
 Four witnesses were examined. one of whom. W. M. Lasaley. stated that he had paid to McAfahon $1.a50 commits sion for securing reconsideration of the awarding of contract which con- tract afterwards was given to Lasa- ley's firm.
 John Noll of Noll and Thompson. contractors. said he paid McAfaho On $500 for q contract from the city.
 The chairman and one member of the present Board of Public Works and an ex-member of the Board. are also under indictment in connection with the same transactions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
CONFIDENCE IN ANNIsToN.
Mass Meetinuw Held Rt Chamber of


 Anniston. Oct, so--(speciaI)--At mass meeting here today of bankers business men. professional men, and farmers. the utmost confidence in the banking houses of Anniston was ex- The meeting was held in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce. to dis cuss the action of the banks of Annis- ton in limiting individual depositors to s25 withdrawals a day.
 pr. ]. L. Wikle. president of the Chamber of Commerce. presided. Speeches were made by M. B. We'll born, Colonel w. H. McKlsroy. L. Mall iory. 0. M. Reynolds. James Keith. Dr. R. L. Hughes, of Choccolocco. and others pr. Hughes. who Is farmer. took the view that the action of the Anniston banks and other banks of the South would guarantee fifteen cents for cotton.
 All of the speakers expressed great confidence in the situation and com meuied the banks of Anniston for safe- guarding the business welfare of this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
DoCroRs PROSECUTED.
Arrest os Seven ia Baldwin Cause sen-

Mobile. Oct. -(SpeciaL) )--Quite a sensation was sprung in Baldwin Coun- bearing before Justice of the Peace A. DuMont, of Point, and swearing out warrants against seven other physi- clans of the county, charging them with failure to reply to the county health officer as to births and deaths during the month of September, as re- quired by section No. 10 of the stat ute.
 The physicians were arrested today by Sheriff Booth and released on bonds of $l0o each.
 The doctors who are alleged to have violated the law are: c. L. Howe. j.. H. Haste, W. c. Aiken. G. L. Lambert, Joseph Hall. Henry Borst and H J. A. Cook
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
DEATH BY SUICIDE
JOHN HUNTEH KILLS HIMsELF IN
 ENsLfY.
Locomotive Engineer Uses Morphine to - End Lffe--Leayes widow nrd
 Daughter In Gadsden and
 Mother In Mobile.

Birmingham. Oct. so.--( Especially )-- The dead body of John Hunter. white, was found at his boarding house in Ensley, the steel suburb, this morn ing. Nearby in the room was vial which had contained morphine and suicide was suggested. The coroner of the County made an investigation and gave an opinion that 1t was a case of suicfde.
 The man had come to this district from Gadsden. Ala. about six weeks ago to take up work in the industries aroupd Ensley. It is stated that he was drinking hard since coming to the district and this accounts. stt is be- lieved for the rash act.
 The deceased leaves widow and 1a- year-oid daughter at Gadsden who have been wired to concerning the event. His mother in Mobile was advised.
 Hunter was about 3s years of age. His profession was that of locomo- tive engineer. Recently, however, he has been working in the steel plant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
rventor Brouch Dead.

Trenton. N J., oct. s0--John Brouoh, ss years of age is dead in this city after an eventful career as an iron moulder. He made fortune for his employers by inventing "a composite steel for gun barrels nsed in the Civil War. For this invention the company employing him received prize of s1oo. : GOO. He was also the inventor of many
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
NEGRO STATE FAIR.
Exhibits at Macon Reaect Credit on

Race. Macon, Ga. Oct. .S0.--Great progress in the mechanical arts and in agrieul- ture by the negroes of Georgia Is shown by the exhibits at the negro State Fair. which opened here today. The exhibits. which are unusually numerous and diversified. are all in place. and the attendance at the open ing day was large.
 Mayor Bridges Smith of Macon deliv- cred an address at the opening exer- cises, in which hG congratulated the negroes of the State on the excellent chewing made.
 Friday, Booker T. Washington and Chancellor Barrow of the Georgia State University will deliver addresses. The fair will last for ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
l1o,hcr. p,esr chiid saved.

Orange, Tex, Oct. 30.-Mrs, w. Il. pattersof, was burned to death and her home reduced to ashes as the result of "a lamp explosion yesterday. She was carrying a lighted lamp in one hand and a child in the other when the lamp suddenly exploded, covering her with the burning liquid Mrs. Patterson with great presence of mind, tossed the infant on a bed nearhX and 1t escaped lniurYs !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
New Afternoon Newspnper.

Decatur, Oct. 30.--( Especial. J--rhe Twin City Herald is the name of a new afternoon newspaper which made its flrst appearance yesterday afternoon. The first issue is sbcosterH edition. containing twenty-- pages of business advertisements and local business write-ups. The first issue. however, contained but little news matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
WnnIf Ouat Grnnrer.

Louisville. Oct. Soliciting on au- thority of States Attorney General N. B. Hayes, County Attorney Page today filed suit in the Jefferson Circuit Court to oust rormer Mayor Charles F. Gran ger from his place upon the State Rac- ing Commission as a usurper. The contention is that MT. Granger vacated his State office when he accepted niace m the Louisville Water Board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
onraoN,s LONG HOLIDAY.
Eovernor Proclainsing Legal Fiye-Day
 Vacation.

Portland. ore, Oct. ao--Governor rbarnberlain,s proclamation. proclaim sng legal i've day holiday period re- suited in the closing of all courts and public resorts. Today the banks are 6ofnr business but are unable to oh- fafn court records to file and receive legal documents.
 Governor Chamberlain is consulting the statutes to ascertain his powers m the matter of reyokiRg his holiday pro- c1a1natfon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31

the Ftttsburr Stock Exchange met again today. and decided to keep the exchange closed. The suspension has been in operation one week today. and Financial conditions continue to show a favorable tendency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
] I.exna IaanIza Q. lI.

Austin. Tex, Oct. 30.--In consequences of a conference today between Governor CamnhelI. State Bank Commissioner Love. Commissioner of Insurance Mil ner and D. J. Hill. of the State Farm ers' Union, it was decided that with avidence in hand, banking conditions in Texas were In excellent condition at present ana there was no cause for alarm.
 farmers to hold their cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
chlenra Feels Raaier.

Chicago Oct. 30.--The local financial situation showed today improvement over yesterday and matters were nov ing along smoothly in all directions. The savings banks reported that the withdrawal notices had practically ceased and that all uneasiness among the depositors had been allayed. The crowds in the banks were no larger than ordinary.
 The inability to obtain money for speculation in margins compelled some weakness on the Board of Trade, many holders being Inablo to carry their lines for a longer time. Beyond this one feature. the situation seemed nor maL
 Savings depositors who had given no- tices of thalr desire to withdraw their Kundn returned today ip large numbers and asked that the notices be can- celled. Assurance was given such pat be disregarded, but that interest on the accounts affected by the notices would be paid the same as though the notices had not been filed.
 President Forgan, of the First Ma tional Bank. sad that he had ordered sl.0O0.00e in gold from London. On Tuesday the First National arranged for $2,00os000 in gold. John J. Mitch ell, president of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, announced today that he had arranged to secure $500,000 in gold direct from London The total gold engaged on the week so far by Chicago bankers is $3.50o.000.
 Situation fin Pitsbur@.
 Pittsburg, Oct. 80.-The directors of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
ssNatlce nnsi.,, in Frieco,

gan Francisco, Oct. 30.--Acting on the advice of the clearing house asso- ciatton the savings banks of San Fran cisco yesterday decided to place their deposifors on "a notice basis" They will not pay out funds unless notice has been given ranging from ten to ninety days. according to the sums to be withdrawn.
 Notice of ten days win be required on mursis. from s100 to $1,000 and more time if the amounts be greater.
 It was stated that this step was ta- ken not because of immediate necessi- fy but to provide precautionary meas ure and to act in accordance with the clearing house representatives.
 The savings banks are not members of the clearing house association Ev. cry savings bank of this city was re- ported to be in excellent condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
KessInr k Co. Ansixn,

New York, Oct. 3o.-The assignment Of Kesslar 6 Cos. bankers of 54 Wall Street. was announced today. The members of the firm are Alfred Kess- lar. Rudolph E. Flinsch and William K. Gillet. The assignee is William Wil- iaims. The firm operates extensively
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
nnn.areIt in silent

Washington, Oct, 30 = President Roosevelt today declined to discuss the reported change in the plans of Secre- tary Taft and 1t was stated in other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31

Stuart's Gin and Buchu a quick cure for Bright's disease, liver and stomach troubles. All druggists $1.00.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
rrIn r,rxAs xnNnErs.

matic troubles; sold by all druggists. or two months treatment by mall for q. Dr. D. w. Hall. 2s2s Olive St. st. Louis. Mo. Send for Ala testimonials
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
AtIantn roIlo,ra Example.

Atlanta, Ga, oct S0.---Following the action of other cities, the Atlanta Clearing House Association late today decided to authorize the issuance of clearing house certificates, in order to facilitate the movement of the cot ton crop and to prevent any curtail- rnent of general business as q result of the present monetary stringency.
 It was also decided to limit pay a,,ta..aS,ainst ,alI accounts to $50 in one day or S106 Tn one week. except in the case..of pay-rous, which will be provided aor2gs ksEA..s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
BIRMINGHAM BANKS | All Have Money fn Vaults and Feel

Birmingham. Oct. S0--tSpecial. )---An- nonncement was made today that all tho banks in Birmingham had more money in the vaults than on yesterday morning, and when the closing hour had arrived this afternoon still fur ther increase in the amount of money on hand was noted. At every bank ing institution in the city today condi- tions were reported good. The officials of the banks were pleased at the con- fidsnce that was being placed in the institutions by the people.
 Deposits of currency during the past three days have been decidedly greater than the withdrawels. Clearing House certificates have been determind on to settle balances between banks. Cash ter's checks were adopted to be issued in payment of checks where more than s25 was desired by deposit ors. This will constitute q kind of loeal currency, which will be accepted by merchants. individuals and banks in regular course of business.
 Thera is no apprehension in. Birm- ingham that the banks will not pull through.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
pensacola nanks Aet.

Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 30.--( Special )--. Following the lead of the large bank Ing ifistitutions of the South, the ofi- cers of the five banking institutions of Faensacolas held a meeting tonight. when resolutions were adopted to the effect that no deposstor would be al- lowed to draw out more than $25 per day until further notice.
 The local banking institutions adopted this resolution as precau- tionary step which Is necessary on acc count of It's adoption by the banks in other cities.
 Financiers here do not anticipate that the present condition will con- tinue for any great length of time. Furthermore. the adoption of the rule will not inconvenience any of the de- posftors. as provision has been made to care for all pay-rolls, thus insurtng the Iaboring classes of their salaries. which will keep ample money in cir- culation in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31

wANTED--Frive women to do sewing in our alteration department. Apply at once to Fffter.,
 NACHMAN q MEERTIsF.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31
MONEY CALLS
 ARE SATISFIED

fwenfv million dollars, in this way. ,rtth circulating notes actually printed md now on hand in the vault CT the Compfroller's office.
 There are over ninety million of government bonds in the hands or the Treasurer to secure government depos- its and 1t would be impossible 70 lh- over $30o.o00.0o0 before the iinlt ok capital stock is reached.
 The telephone and telegraph lines are being urged to urge banks 70 take nronl,t action in this matter. The con- dfftons in the Treasury Department. ac- cording to the officials. are very satis- factory in view of the large disburse- nents of the past week
 The Director of the Mint has been in structed to work to the utmost capac- itv the hints at San Francisco and Phiiadelphia for the coinage of the large amount of mnliion on hand and every other branch of the Treasury De- partuent that can in any way anerd relief is working over time.
 The Secretary today received very encouraging reports from different sec- tions of the country.
 Ran an Small Bank.
 Pitfsburg, Pa, Oct. 30---A run was started shortly before noon on the All Nations Bank. a small concern in the souti. Side section of the city.
 Depositors Of the institution. who are mostly foreigners. became fright ened oyer report that one of the banks ofacers had left the city. This was promptly denied by the president. Up to noon s15,o0o had been with drawn, and about thirty foreigners ware still in line.
 Jacob Breeding. president of the All eolvent and there is no danger The hank has a capital stock of $75s0o0 with deposits of $5oo.ooO and was or ganizsd ten years ago.
 Another reason assigned for the run on the bank is the fact that near by saloon went into bankruptcy recently and the foreigners have an Idea that thA hank Is a1so in trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31

Situation in Pitsburg. Pittsburg, Oct. S0.-The directors of