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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
TWO GENTS MILEAGE.
Railroad 0fEicials Appear Before House
 Committee.

Washington, Jan. S.--The sherman bill for universal interchangeable rail way mileage books at the rate of cents mile was the subject of hear ing today before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
 H. l.. Bond. Second Vice-President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway; T. B. Harrison, representing the Louisville and Nashville and a score of other railway men attended the hearing.
 George T. Nicholson. Third Vice. President of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe,s said the bill vas so broad that it practically amounted to the fix ing of cents a mile as the maximum rate for all railroads in the United States and urged that 1t would work great hardship on many railways. MT. Nicholson urged that the new anti-pass law should not be given as reason for the reduction of railway fares. He said his railway found that f2 1-2 per cent of its passenger traffic in June of last year was on passes to railway semployes but that of its passenger bus aness only per cent was on passes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
PETITION OF RAILROADS.
AIIeSe Texas Commission Is Demanding
 An Unfair Rate.

AIleEe Texas COmlnASsIOm As OeHAAuNS
 An Unfair Rate.
 Austin Texas, Jan. S.-Amended pe- titions were filed in the federal court today in the injunction suits against the railroad commission of Texas ln- stituted by the following railroads: Houston and Texas Central; Missouri. Kansas and Texas; Houstons East and West Texas; Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio; Texas and New Orleans; St. Louis and Southwestern; Texas and Pacific; International and Great North ern; Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe and San Antonio and Aransas Pass.
 In the amended pleadings the plain tiffs allege that the policy of the rail- road commission is to reduce the rates and charges of the railroads of Texas and interstate business without regard to a fair return which they may receive for their services, the value of the lines and the amount of capital invested.
 The petitioners ask that the court by decree establish the fair value of the several lines of railroad and appurte- nant property upon which, from thelr interst tate business, they are entitled 10 receive a just and reasonable compen- sation and also establish the minimum percentage of return each road Is en- titled to receive upon such value, and that the railroad commission and the members thereof be enjoined and re- strained from prescribing or fixing any tariff rates, circulars. etc, which would not afford to the plaintiff railroads the minimum percentage of return upon the value of the lines of railroad and ap- purten property so established by decree of tho court, unless and until +be commission should first make ap- plication to the court showing that con- ditions had so changed as to justify a modification of the decree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
HER OWN LIFE
MRS. MARY TUCKER sUCCUMBs TO
 KNIFE WOUND.
Madison County Woman Who shot Her. self in CornileId and Later Used a Knife While COnva-
 IencfuC,

Huntsville. Jan. 8.-(Special by Long Distance Telephone)-Mrs. Mary Emma Tucker, the young woman of Hazel Green, Madison County, who made two attempts at suicide died tonight at the city hospital.
 Her vitality surprised every physi- clan in the County as 1t was thought that death was only question Of few minutes after her first attempt to take her life.
 Mrs. Tucker quarreled with her hus- band December 29 and immediately af- ter the dispute went to a nearby corn field. taking with her. her infant. She then shot herself in the bowels with shot gun and remained in the field four hours before her body was discovered.
 Death was then thought to be only d few minutes distant, but the young wo- man was on fair road to recovery when several days ago she seized the knife with which she was eating her food and cut her throat from ear to ear. Death came tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
TO PREVENT BOND ISSUE.
Action by State of Minnesota Against
 Railroad.

St Paul, Jan. S.-Arguments were begun before Judge Hallum in the Ramsey County Court here today, in ahe injunction proceedings brought by fhe Attorney General of Minnesota against the Great Northern Railway, 10 prevent the proposed issued of $60.- 000.000,
 The argument of the counsel for the railroad embraced the proposition that the State, could not prevent the issue because the railroad had the right un- der the original charter of the Minne- apolis and St. Cloud Railway to issue the stock; that since 1898 at different periods total $120, 1000. 900 of stock had been issued under conditions similar to the proposed issue by notice filed win the Secretary of State.
 The railroad attorneys further claim that at the time one of the previous issues was made an opinion had been given by the Attorney General to the effect that the issue conformed with the State law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
GOES TO Fl. MORGAN
CAPTAIN GARRARD ASSIGNED TIC DUTY THERE.
Quartermaster Will Assume Charge of the sGovernment Construction work At Alabama's Gate
 To the Gulf.

Washington. Jan. s.-(Special.,- ,-- Captain E. Louis F. Garrard, Jr., ouartermaster. is relieved from duty in charge of construction of public buildings at Fort DuPont. Fort Della ware and Fort Mott. N. J.. and will proceed to Fort Morgan, Alabama. and assume charge of the construction of public Buildings at that post.
 Patents have been issued as fol- lows: August Anderson. Birmingham. derailment guard; Thomas M. Bailey. Madison, corn planter; Abijah P. Ben nett. 0pelika. cutting implement; Will liam E. Lemp. railway signal; Lemuel c. Mead. Paint Rock, cutting harrow: Charles M. Wiggins. Andalusia. rural delivery postal box.
 Rural carriers have been appointed as follows: Bessemer, route 2, John A. Sheehan. carrier. David Graham. sub stitute; Lamar route No. 9. Tecumseh. N. Smith. carrier. Virgil B. Green. sub stitute.
 te A J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
HEARST IS CHAIRMAN.
He Heads Committee of Independence
 ~F~st League.


 New York, Jan. S.-william R. Hearst was today elected chairman of khe state committee of the Indepen- dence League.
 On Tusday. January 1, about thirty members of the state committee met. and during the absence of Chairman Max F. Ihmsen. elected Thomas F. Long as chairman. Todays meeting was called by Mir. Ihmsen soon after he re- turned from abroad. It Is claimed by MT. Ihmsen and his adherents in the committee that the earlier meeting was illegal because 1t was held on a holiday. although the rules provide that the committee shall meet on the first Tuesday in January.
 The session today was executive and admission was by card. Mir. Long and his adherents were not present
 Just before the committee met. Jus kice Leventritt denied an. application by Long for an order compelling the Inn sen men to show cause why they could not be en1oined from meeting to elect another chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
ST. LOUIS SHOE HOUSE MAKES IM-
 PORTANT CHANGE.
The Friedman-Shelby Shoe Company Succeeds the Friedman Bros.
 Shoe Company.

Succeeds the Friedman Bros.
 Shoe Company.
 Announcement Is made by the Fried man Bros. Shoe Co.,, St. Louis, that on the first of the year, the firm name was changed to Freidman; Shelby Shoe Co.,, that the capital stock has been in- creased, that more and larger factories are to be built, salesmen to be added. and the facilities greatly enlarged.
 w. H. Shelby who for the past six years has been the leading salesman for the Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.,, and who previous to that time for seven- teen years was a salesman for the Friedman house, has become a new member of the great shoe establish ment MT. Shelby was made one of the vice-Presidents and will be identified in an executive capacity.
 Mir. Shelby's son, Lindsey, who has been his assistant, will cover his fa- ther's territory in Texas.
 The history of the Friedman house has been one of expansion since it's foundation fifty-two years ago and 1t is particularly identified with the growth of St. Louis as & shoe mar ket Each year the business of the company has greatly increased, and the coming year is expected to stand as monument of prosperity. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Tnrin Exnerts Renort.

Washington, Jan. 8-The State De- parment has intimated to the experts who wexe sent to Germany to confer with German experts and compare notes relative to the complaints against the American tariff schedules. that it would like to have a report before the middle of February This request was made necessary by the fact that if any Legislation is necessary to give effect to the accommodation of the tariff ex- perts. at least two weeks time will be required to perfect 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
RULINGC ON PLAYERS.
Pacific Coast League Men still Un'
 hHnaA


 Contract.
 Cincinnati, Jan. S-The National Baseball Association handed down two decisions today. The first, that in the case of Charles McCafferty, who ap- piled to the commission for. release from the Newark Club and permission to sign anywhere.
 The evidence in the case showed that McCafferty was sold by Detroit to To ronto during the playing season last year with the understanding that De- troit could re-purchase him. which they did They then used the player in ex- change for another player belonging to Newark This the commission said they had a right to do, and the play CTS application was refused.
 The other case was that of Charles Street, who signed a contract to play with the New York Americans the coming season. Street was a member of the San Francisco club last season, and was permitted to go east after the big fire there, Street claimed that this action left him free to sign with whom he pleased. but the commission decided that he was still on the reserve list, and belonged to the San Francisco cII1h
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
THEATRES
spiecialties Enjoyed at the Bi,ou The-

"A Country Kid" played to an audi ence of fairly good size at the Bijou Theatre last night. The drama was presented In much the same style as at its first appearance Monday night. "A Country Kid" kept the people contented and diverted their minds from other things for a few hours. Those who do not care for melodrama enjoyed the specialties introduced from time to time. Some of the specialties are high class offerings and were warmly re- ceived.
 "A Country Kid" will be repeated al the Bijou at popular prices today, mat inee and night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
INVESTIGATE BAILEY.
Legislature May Go Into Relations
 With Oil Trust.


 Austin, Jan. 8--It is understood to- night that immediately on conclusion of the organization of the Texas Legis- allure tomorrow, an effort VIII be made to secure Legislative investiga- ton of the alleged relations of Unit ed States Senator Bailey with certain oil interests.
 Because of the fact that Senator Bailey has questioned the authentic ity of documents which the Attorney General holds in connection with the suit to uost the Waters-Pierce OH Company from the State. and which 1t is alleged connects Senator Bailey with these interests. Attorney General Davidson has demanded an investiga- ton as to the truthfulness of his as- sertion that they are genuine. Sena- tor Bailey has opened headquarters at a local hotel.
 The election of United\States Sen ator will take place on January 22' and unless action is deferred by reason of a legislative resolution, Senator Bailey will be elected on January 22 for a second term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Eighty-Two Horses Eligible.

New York. Jan. S.-Eigthy two horses are now eligible for this season s suburban handicap. Late mails from New Orleans and from the Pacific. have swelled the original list sent out last Friday. Amongst the best known horses nominated in the belated mails are Tokalon, winner of last years Brooklyn handicap; Dr. Leggo. the best horse in California last winter; Jack Adkins and Tony Faust Old Honesty, named in the first batch of entries has been declared Ineligible to race in the big event.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
scHMITz's HABEAs CORPUS.
San FranciseO Mayor Appeals To The
 Supreme Court.

San Francisco, Jan. S-Mayor Flu gene E. Schmitz through his attor- neys, yesterday petitioned the Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus, al- Jeging that he was being illegally de- prived of his liberty.
 To apply for this writ. it was nec- essary for him to surrender a portion of his bonds and place himself in the custody of Sheriff O'Neil Petition for a writ of prohibition was also filed be- fore the higher court to prevent Judge Dunne from continuing with the trial of SchmitZ.
 The Supreme Court granted the is- euance of the writ. which was made returnable next Thursday, when the matter will be argued. Pending the return of the writ. Schmitz was admit ted to cash bail in the sum, of $5,O0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

has threatened to boycott Berlin if the Socialists capture the Imperial con stituency," and live exclusively at Pots dam. pr. Leo -Aren, a young lawyer is tho candidate of the Imperial Con- stituency.' the only metropolitan con- stituency not captured by the Social fsts. He ran in the same district in 1903. but was defeated by 400 votes by his present opponent Herr Kaempt, a prominent merchant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
B. R. T. WINS CONTEST.
Court Helds 10-Cent Fares To Coney
 Island Is Legal.

appeals today decided in favor of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, the case involving the right of that com pany to charge double fare do-cents) from central points in Brooklyn to Coney Island. This is the controversy over which there were several serious conflicts last summer between passen- gers and trainmen when the train- men sought to collect the second fare.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Aceident on aeors.,a Rona

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. 8.-A long dis tance telephone message to The Jour nal from Augusta, Ga., says two cars on the train leaving Augusta at II o'clock last night over the Georgia Railroad. were overturned near Barnett, Ga, early today. One passenger, L.. M. Hardy, was bruised, but not seriously hurt. The report that any persons were killed Is distinctly denied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Thomas Winn skating Race

The barrel race at the Auditorium skating rink last night was won by Mansfield Thomas. youth, who beat out his eight competitors by only nose. As a prize, he was given ticket which entities him to enter the rink and skate twenty times free. prize will be given at the rink tonight to the most graceful couple on the floor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
THE RACES.
n.,4. A4 Citx Park.

NAw orIsans, La, Jan. S.-The 0do 0ao Hickory handicap. worth auous t Sames was won at City S,o5dic Park s e0Gao close " second He5oH he,nr A State holiday in honor aS tSa battle of New Orleans, Wlon which the name or the asont Only Sour horses tarted in the event. rras- Tt was announced tonight that FFss- tdent Vim of the American Fur onfsr sociatio%n % VIII SeiIa seme over Meae the proposed smaleamation of the Western JocHtoS Club and the American Turr Assoei@ tion. - ..oo1, slow.
 Eirst race five and one half tur ,onssSJohn Pelers, Ill, c. Shea1 to I. won; Lqzarion' ,na 1SS' cR&nTlasnder, Raalsede ttSo |: to s1d r. third. Time 1.Os. Bert an 0sra; Monteroy. Lajor Carpenter. Sarin Grast Granada, Babe B. Monte Carlo' Penrhyn Gold Bearer ana Gay 1No latds sIoons a1so race ran six furlongs. selling peyhsrt' SecT 1oe, IAustin.) IS to 5, won; Gold Proof, 11o, {Nic9Mi,9 ,s9rtin9 1S to 1, 9HG f5tra ReFinea lime i:15 ni s-5 Hickey. Msg- tarru' tarn Pompadour, King Pepper, Bazll feon Roiav Holloway and spoin also ran, an.
 Third race. seven o,n3 Iur5ons fe 2. won siiai Giamor' i1o (Mountain), to ?. second SS,nd Tndor. 1O3 (Englander), to tniT1 Time 1:2s 1-6. Expect to see, Iuapo Lata, lence. Lally, MoraleS '-A0
 aiiS mile and oqsdSSqI5tsh qRseddSIat ioS 0t( (Mountain), g, to 5. Won; s;sco5S: Sioic sAlm, ma O.; Austin); 1S psaU] e1 aU] IS to 10, third Pndourss T,mo .os dfo 4-5. Gid ran. coupled.
 Fifth race ,"s GRe %ilS %1Miouatain5 and ha to os SC seoOnd;t ;tSlrd. aay N!hlst'rs Time sss Ss saiets | light. Footlights Favorite. Long bright. Tarlac. Hickory Corners alS' ras Sixth race, five and half furlongs seiling-Reticent, 1Os (Hustis). 20 to l won; Polly Prim. 1O6 lIloyd), to te'1htRi te D. third. Time. i:oS 2-5. Gold Zone Paul Clifford. Rustling Silk, Jersey c. Duextemps, Pretty Doreen, Miss Leeds Sweet Favor. Ensley. Young Reminde
 Seventh race, one mile. selliI1gwsoo Gold Coin: 1o2 (McIntyre); 5 to I sec third Time 1:4s 4-5, 1acache. Lamp adrome, Gladiator. Happy Jack: Bite Brown, Langford James. Pride of Wood stock Trepan. Gauze. Jack Lory. Plant AS' ' Entries for Today.
 First race. five furlongs, selling Sister Star. Bog Fruit 95; Glena Me , Bride. Lintila, Duchess of Montibello mock. Sister Ida Wee Kitty MaslSer Miriam c. Excuse Me. Sulu. 100,
 n Second race steelplechase, full eours joy. Kepier, Aules 1S5: Sceptre, Sarto Resartus, l$6; Lulu Young Naran. 1SS Creolin. 15S; Orthodox. 140; Subador
 Third race. three fur1ongs-Blacl Mary. osmunda. Violet, F Leon H Wolf Poem. Princess Sue. Gremse; Id May, Lattice 1O7; Bayou Lark. Flyor Hannis 11O: Whisk Broom. Workada4 112; Blue Lee. t15.
 Fourth race. one mile, handicap charlatan. 100, Envoy, io2; Luck
 Fifth race. seven furlongs-MarEa ret M. Rustline silk. Miss Cliff Fvi' Green, French. Nun, P"sing. Verihes %; Lena !, Anna Day. Floss s., Tink CT. Marvel p. Snow Ball Field Larl Favorita- 104
 '1 sixth race, i've and a half furlong l-Ohiyesa. 1o1: Minnie Johnson LaS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Land owner Cattle Thief.

Madrid. Jan. s.-A wealthy land owner in this district of Jerez has been arrested charged with being in league with bands of thieves. who have been running off with sheep and cat tie. The bands operations have ex- tended over a period of twenty years. Little of the booty has ever been re- covered and Identification marks on the stolen live stock has been immed- lately removed. Other rich land own CTS are probably implicated and a searching investigation is in progress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Big Pasture Bids .,

Lawton, Ok, Jan. S.-The opening of the 7,621 bids made on the Big Pas ture" reservation was completed at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. They will be forwarded to Washington tomorrow, where the final work will be rushed so that the successful bidders may obtain possession of their farms this spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Rnnton Hotel C1oses.

Boston. Jan s.-The Lexington Hotel. one of the oldest in Boston. was closed today, after J. D. Tanning, President of the Lexington Hotel Company, had made an assignment for the benefit of the creditors. The liabilities are given as s75. GOO and the assets as doubtful. Sunday blue laws and country village ideas" according to Mir. Tanning. were largely responsible for the financial difhcultIes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
FATHER CREMATED CHnD'S BODY
 BECAUSE HE HAD NO MONEY FOR BURIAL

Chicago, Jan. S.--Charles Peterson, a laborer, was arraigned today before Municipal Judge Hines, on the charge of having cremated the corpse of his child in a foundry where he was em- ployed.
 The child died six days ago and Pe- terson was without sufficient funds to give 1t proper burial. He held the body in the house for five days, hop ing to secure sufficient funds for a funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

Occupants of adjoining buildings, who knew of the child's death, com plained to the police that no steps had been taken to inter the body and when the officers visited Peterson today he informed them that despairing of being able to obtain enough money to bury the child in decent fashion. he had car ried the body to the foundry where he was employed and had burned 1t in one of the furnaces. Peterson was fin- ed s25 by Judge Hines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
sheriR Fourbt Upknowp Mum

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. S-As a re- suit of an attempted assassination last night, Deputy Sheriff A. A. 2obinson of Christian County. Kentucky, has d bullet hole through hls hat and his face is badly powder burned. He was at- tackled by four men near Horkinsville, one of whom fired at him, He return ed the fire and the men disappeared in the woods. Owing to darkness the of- ficer could not identify the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
PROF. E. T. cox DEAF
Aged Scientist Passes Away in Jack
 aOnNilIe. Fla.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan, s.-Professor E. T. Cox, a prominent member of the American Association for the Advance ment of Science, Is dead at his home here, aged S6 years, He was born in Culpepper County, Virginia. Later he removed to Indiana, where he became State Geologist. He assisted David Dale Owen in the survey of Arkansas and Kentucky.
 The body will be sent to Indianapolis for interment. One daughter, Mis- Mildred Cox, survives him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Auto Championship In America.

New York. Jan. S-Louis Wagner, winner of the latest Vanderbilt cup race, arrived here yesterday by the French liner La Bretagne to compete An the automobiles races against time, to be held fin Florida next month. He will leave for the South after seeing the automobile show in Madison Square Garden Saturday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT.
Steam Shovel Men on Isthmus Want
 Higher Wages.

Chicago. Jan. S--Engineers and dredgemen on the Panama Canal will appeal to President Roosevelt shortly in the interest of higher wages for themselves.
 It was announced at the convention of the associated Union of Steam Show el and Dredgemen. held here yesterday, that committee had been appointed to confer with the President on the matter.
 Resolutions also were adopted to de- mand a. minimum wage rate of $150 a month for engineers and s100 a month for cranemen. H.. I. Dewitt. of Phlla- delphia, was elected president.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

Vasttf. 105; Muffins. John Linglis. Ath- lete. 106; Amador. Little James. South ern Cross. 107; Firebrand, 108; Gloris fer Frontenas. 110: Toboggan, Dargin, 112; Charlie Eastman, 11S.
 Seventh race, one and one-e:ghths of a mile--Nancy Hart, s1; Associate. S4; Frank lFesher. 90; Economy. 94; Lady Charade, 95: F1avigny, Marvin Neal
 1G1; Fonsoluca, 102; Scalp Lock. Bull wark, Athena, 103; North Wind. 105: Old Stone. 107; Rebounder, 108; Devout.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
pnI,t,r,nn .shot snloon Man.

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. S-Ernest Mil- Ter. well known local politician to- day shot and probably fatally wounded Morris B. Hedgepeth, saloon keeper in the southeastern part of the city. A dispute over license is said to have caused the shooting. Miller Is under arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Aruiver.arv of Jackson's Victory.

New Orleans, La, Jan. S.-Business houses generally. including the cotton exchange. were closed today, in honor of the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, in which the Americans under General Jackson defeated British ar- my. The anniversary IS legal holiday in this state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
srethodist Preacher FalIu Dead

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 8 Rev. s. H. Thurman of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South. fell dead in his door yard at Trenton. Ga, while walking. He was apparently in the best Of health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
CaIIed 10 BIrmInRhann.

Richmond, Va, Jan. s.--Rev. Dr. William R Evans. Rector of Monumental Church, this city, has received call to the Church of the Advent Birmingham, Alabama He Is considering the offer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

AUDITORIUM RINK. Prixe tonight for most graceful couple Fred Harris, Clog and wing Dancer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
vrllI nnrnntt nerIin.

Berlin, Jan. s.-Kaiser Wilhelm, ac- .pordinG to election reports now current
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

AUDITORIUM RINK. Prize tonight for most graceful couple Fred Harris, Clog and Wing Dancer