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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
souTH ANp NoRTH yorNs.
Secures EnIarged Injunction Similar t
 That of l.. & N.

Secures EnIarged Injunction Similar to
 That of l.. & N.
 The South and North Alabama Rail road Company will stand with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com pany in refusing to comply with the reduced freight or passenger rates, pending a decision by the United States Supreme Court
 The South and North yesterday se- cured an enlarged injunction from Judge Jones of the Federal Court sim liar to that which was issued to the Louisville and Nashville Wednesday The enlarged order, like that of the Louisville and Nashville. restraints sheriffs and solicitors in the counties which the South and North traverses from in any way taking steps toward enforcing the 1-2 cents passenger law or the 110 commodities freight law.
 Pursuant to the issuance of the sweeping injunction, notice was given the members of the Alabama Railroad Commission and all other defendants in the proceedings that August 24 has been set by the court for a hearing as to whether the enlarged injunction shall be made permanent. The hearing Is set for 10 a. m. on that date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
CONTROL ALL ROADS
THIS IS WHAT HARTMAN WOULD
 LIKE TO DO.
Gives Out Interview in JOcularly Vein, and Incidentally Says Country
 Is Not Ready for Fed
 eral Ownership.

Reno, New. Aug. 16.-"An Of the railroads in the country would be mine if I could get control of them" said E.. H. Hartman to a reporter on his ar rival at Sparks, New, yesterday.
 T have been quoted seriously for an expression made jocularly to the effect that I would manage the railroads for the Federal government, that l would turn my holdings over to the United States for a fair compensation and act then as a commissioner" MT. Hartman continued. But l am misunderstood. The time has not come for Federal ownership. Personally with all the lines in my possession, I would be bet ter satisfied"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
NOTED LAWYERS TO SPEAK.
American Bar Association Meets h
 ParflanA


 Portland.
 Portland. Me. Aug. 1e.--The c-nt- hence of the speakers and the timuii- ness of the subjects scheduled for dis- cussion combine to give promise of an unusually interesting meet1ag when the American Bar Association cofnes to Portland the latter part or thim month for its thirtieth annual conven- ton.
 The sessions will last three days q nd will be followed by the twenty fourth conference of the International Law Association. The Association of Amer lean Law Schools will meet at the sama time and there will be sessions also of the sections on patent. trademark and copyright law. The several meet ings will attract between 400 and goo of the best known lawyers and juriEts of America. with a score or more of legal authorities from abroad.
 Two of the important features 3f the American Bar Association meeting wilt be the Presidents address by Alton B. Parker of New York. and the annual address to be delivered by Right Hon. orable James Bryce. the British Am- bassador.
 Judge Charles F. Amidon. of North Dakota, will speak on The Nation ana the Constitution" and Charles A. Prouty. of the Interstate Commeros Commission. will be heard on "A De- pertinent of Railways; It's Legal Ne- cessity."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
STORM LOSES ITSELF
 IN A MOUNTAIN HOLLOW
Scientists Are Eagerly Discussing the Very Strange Phenomena.

Pocono, Pa. Aug. i6.-One of the most remarkable demonstrations in the realm of natural phenomena took place near here recently and scientists are eagerly discussing the strange condi- ton whereby a thunderstorm got lost in the recesses of the mountains and was thirteen hours finding its way out.
 It was evident that 1t was the first time the storm had been in this vicin- ity, which would account for it's be- coming confused by the ravines and peaks.
 Several persons who had been watch ing the storm saw 1t disappear back of a range and wondered why 1t did not reappear. The lightning dashed. but strangely there was no sound of thun- der. By and by the guests at the sum mer hotels forgot the storm and went to bed.
 About noon, and while the sun was shining brightly. every one was start led to hear sound of deep, rolling thun- der, and, rushing to the porches, they saw the storm coming out of gap and rolling down the valley.
 There was no lightning. but plenty of thunder, and those who knew said that the noise was the same that had disappeared the day before The rain had a musty odor, which proved 1t was the storm of the day before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
WOMAN KILLS SELF
MRS. GUS RAPE TAKES HEIR OWN
 LIFE.
Wife of Russell County Farmer Shoots Herself In Breast aS Result
 of Spell of
 Fever.

Columbus, Ga. Aug. 1s.-(special,)- Mrs. Gus Rape. wife of we'll known Russell County. Alabama, planter. end ed her life yesterday afternoon at her home sixteen miles west of Columbus by shooting herself In the breast with a 3s calibre pistol.
 She had been III of fever about two months and it is supposed that her mind was effected. At the time of the tragedy there was no one in the house with her except her little step-dAugh- ter, An old negro near the house heard the shot and ran to the field where Mir. Rape was at work pulling fodder telling him that a pistol had been discharged in the house. The husband hastened to the scene, only to find her already dead.
 Mrs. Rape Is survived by her hus- hand and two step-children. They were former residents of Girard.
 MONEY IS NO OBJECT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Good Hor.en at Auctlan.

Saratoga, Aug. 16.-Many celebrated racing horses are on the list to be sold at an auction which opened here to- day The horses are twenty-ons in number and make up the string of C.. E. Durnell, the chief figure in the greatest plunging stable of the turf. Durnell for some time has been part ner of John W. Gates. Since Mir. Gates went abroad things have not gone well with the firm and Durnell has decided to dispose of the stable and go to Eng land. The prominence of some of the horses to be disposed of led to marked interest in the occasion and a number of well known horssrnen were presena at the opening of the sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
p.nn,Dpton Battle Day.

Bennington, Vt, Aug. l6-Benning- .oa dav the anniversary of the battle of o Rennington, was observed as a le- cal holiday throughout Vermont today es usual. Flags were raised at many points, banks and public ofices were Sa1d under the auspices of various pa- triotic and historical societies. This
 ,as inc 13Oth anniversary of the his- toric event, which is commemorated bore bv the highest battle monument in tbe world. The monument is an ar tistic nonolith, sos feet in height, and was erected between 1887 and 1891.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Morenao on Rnmpnre.

Berlin, Aug. 16.--Consternation haz been caused at the colonial ofice by the news that the Hottentot chief Mo- rengo has recrossed the frontier of Cane Colony into German Southwest Af- rica with 400 followers It is feared that the rebel chief will give German troops long and tedious work in the mountainous region of the colony It is assumed that the work of bringing the German troops back from South Africa will forthwith bA discontinued.
 Kline NOt Guilty.
 Raleigh, N. C.. Aug 16--The jury in the United States Court at Beaufort, trying F A Kline, @ railroad eonstrue- tion contractor. today rendered q ver- dict os not guilty. Kline was held in SI, 900 ball on another indictment for peonage. to be tried at Newbsen in october. Tn default of $100 bail. eleven witnesses were sent to jail untN tha case is tried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
CAPTAIN SUICIDES
AMERICAN VESSEL GOES DOWN AT
 SEA.
Fourteen Passengers and Four Sailors Are Reported Lost--Richmond Boy Is Among the
 Missing.

Buenos Ayres. Aug. is,-Details were received here today of a wreck in Eiindero bay of the American bark Prussia from Norfolk. March 20, for Port Townsend. saying that the captain committed suicide when the vessel ran ashore and that fourteen passengers in addition to four sailors. lost their lives.
 The bark Prussia when she sailed from Norfolk carried one passenger. John Drake. aged IS years. of Rich uond, Va, son of J. H. Drake, of the Southern Railroad. Young Drake came from Richmond to take passage on the Prussia with Captain Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
ExAmNAroN FOR ANNAPOLIS.
selection of a Midshipman From sixth
 District will Take Place.

District Wiii Take Place.
 Washington, D. C.. Aug. 16-(Special) The competitive examination for the selection of a midshipman to be ap- pointed by Congressman R. P. Hob son, to the United States Naval Acad- emy from the Sixth District of Ala bama will take place at Tuscaloosa. Ala, on the 18th of September
 The examination will be held under the direction and supervision of a board composed of two University pro fessors, and the Superintendent of the City Schools of Tuscaloosa. The con- testant receiving the highest mark will be appointed by Congressman Hobson as principal, and the three receiving the next highest marks will be ap- pointed, first. second and third alter mates
 The examinations for entrance to the Academy, under this appointment. will take place in the following April and June. All who intend to enter this competitive examination. or who wish further information are requested to notify Congressman Hobson's secre- tary. Edgar L.. Clarkson, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
RAILWAY TELEGRAPHERS
 WILL NOT STRIKE NOW

Chicago, Aug, 16-At the conference beId here last night between President S T Small. of the Telegraphers Union of America, Secretary Russell. Presi- dent Gompers, of the American Feder- ation of Labor and several other tbere should be no strike of the 47.- 0o1 railroad telegraphers of the United States. These operators will be called mon shortly to contribute to a strike Spnd of Ss0,OOO. Two of their general officers attended the conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
DENIES INSOLVENCY.
yNhiteside Says His Company Is in No
 Financial Troubles.

Milwaukee, Aug. 16.-President W. H. Whiteside. of the Allis-Chalmers Com pany. today issued a statement denying absolutely that his company is in finan- cial difficulties The statement Is as follows:
 'oThere is no foundation whatever for the rumor that receivership has been asked for this company. The company was never in more prosperous condi- tion We have orders on our books at the present time aggregating Sl5,- 400 900 which assure full years work ahead of us for all manufacturing de- partments. Those orders have been taI<en at exceptionally good prices and ths company is showing substantial earnings,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17

Tangier, August 16.-The adyices re- ceived here today from the coast towns of Morocco were more reassuring. The authorities at Mazagan deny that the tribesmen are marching against that city Nevertheless. the Europeans and Jews are leaving Mazagan.
 French warship has been sent to Mogador with orders to take on board women, children and Jews.
 In view of the Moorlsh guarantees of the security of the Europeans at Fez no further step will be taken towards escorting them to the coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
HIRAM BELL IS DEAD
LAST SURVIVING MEMBER OF CON-
 FEDERATE CONGRESS.
He Was Eighty Years of Age and Was Noted Thr0uRhOut for His Brilliant states
 manahin.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 16--Colonel Hir- am P. Bell, the last surviving member of the Confederate congress and noted throughout Georgia for his statesman. ship and legal abilitA. died aerc today. aged eighty.
 CoIonef Ben had been a colonel in the confed rate army. member of the secession convention and the Confeder- ate congress. United States Congress man and served in both branches of the legislature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Texaa Five Million Club.

Fl Paso, Texas, Aug. 16.-"Boost Texas" is the slogan of the hundreds who gathered here today in attendance on the meeting of the Texas Five Mil lion Club. Delegations, many of them by bands are on hand from San Antonio. Houston, Galveston. Beau mont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Sher- man and numerous other cities through out the State. The delegates wiu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Georse Ade,s New PIay.

South Bend, Ind, Aug. 16.-Seldom has there been gathered in a city of this size so many notables as came here for the purpose of witnessing the first production tonight of George Ade's new four-act comedy. "Artie." Theat- rical managers and players and authors and artists of national and interna- tional fame have come from Chicago, New York. Indianapolis and other points to give the new play rousing send off. After two performances at the Auditorium here the piece will be taken to Chicago and put on for Q run.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
RArLRoAn Ia acoREp.
Property of Lieutenant-6soveFnor Con-
 nor Held to Be q Parasite.

Property of Lseu9enant-GOveFm0K Goa
 nor Held to Be q Parasite.
 Madison, Wis, Aug. 16.-That the practices of the Marathon County Rail- road Company, owned by Lieutenant Governor W. D. Connor. are unlawful inequitable and socially and economi- cally parasites" is the conclusion of a decision by the Railroad Commission today on a complaint lodged by Nich- olas Streveler. The Commission found that In some cases passengers were carried free and in many cases less than carload lots of lumber did not have to pay freight.
 It was also disclosed that the com- pany did not publish tariff schedule. At the hearing a month ago, Mir Con- nor set up the defense that his road was not a common carrier and hence not subject to regulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
TAKING TESTIMONY.
The Controversy Between state Courts
 and Railroad StfTI On.

and Railroad StfhE Om-
 New York, Aug. 16.--Testimony that may aid fin settling the controversy between the State courts of North Car olina and the Southern Railway over the constitutionality of the North Car olina 2 IA cent rate law. was heard today by former Judge Pritchard of the Federal court in North Carolina, to take dispositions in the case.
 George E Evans, Fourth Vice -Presi- dent of the Louisville and Nashville. was a witness today, called by General Counsel Thom of the Southern The witness stated that it costs more for the handling of local traffic than for through trafic MT. Evans's testimony was objected to by Mir Shepard. for mer Chief Justice for the State of North Carolina, who appeared at the hearing in the interest of Governor Glenn, and the State authorities. The master permitted the answer to stand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
TEDDY TO PARTICIPATE.
Will sail MOnday for ProvincetOwn to
 Attend PIlgrfm's Celebration.

oyster Bay, N. Y. Aug. f6.-Presi- dent Roosevelt will sail from here Monday. morning for Frovincetown. Mass, where he is to take a leading part in the celebration of the landing of the Pilgrims. tuesday the Mayfiower conveyed by two torpedo boats. will receive proper naval honors from the battleship squadron under Rear Ad- miral Davis and Rear Admiral Thomas. The squadron consists of the Alabama. Illinois, Kentucky, Kearsarge, Vir- ginia. New Jersey. Georgia and Rhode Island.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
situation Improves.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 1S-The tele- graphic situation at Portland was much improved today. The Western Union has four more men at work than yesterday. including two desert CTS from the ranks of the strikers. The Postal is sending everything of- fered promptly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
GENERAL coURT-MARTIAL.
Captain Hirshlnger Of Marines Will Be
 Tried for Neglect of Duty.

Tried Tor NeBIect OH Duty
 Washington Aug. 16.-The Acting Secretary of the Navy has appointed a general ourt-martial for the trial of Captain Herbert J. Hirshinger of the marine corps. on the charge of neglect of duty. It is alleged that the officer, while in charge of storehouse con taining clothing. etc, improperly en- trusted the key to subordinates as the result of which shortage occurred in the stores,
 The court will meet at the New York navy yard next Wednesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
FIVE WERE KILLED
TWO STORY BOARDING HOUSE COL
 LAPsEs.
Besides the Five Kned, Eleven others Were Injured and Three of Them Were seraously
 Hurt.

Chicago. Aug. 1s-Five persons were killed and eleven others were injured. three seriously, early today in the col lapse of a two story boarding house.
 The dead are;
 Mrs. Annie Nosal and two children, Albert Stehm and Anne Marawanski.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
A Fax Check Ia Sent Government
 For Many Millions.

Washington. --ug.. 16--A fake check for the amount of the fine recently im- posed upon the Standard oil Company bv Judge I.andis at Onicago was re- ceived at the treasury department to- day. It was mailed at Toledo, Ohio. was drawn on a bank there and was signed by the Standard oil Company and John D. Rockefeller" The check caused much amusement among treas urv officials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
En Nsseet Felt.

Los Angeles. Aug. 16-The order Of President Small had no appreciable effect in Los Angeles. the big broker age firms working leased wires to Chicago and New York as usual. Most of these wires has about thirty opera tors between this city and New York but there was no difficulty anywhere
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Son. and sister. of Herman.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 1e.--The biennial convention of the Wisconsin Grand Lodge of Sons of Herman began a three days session ia this city today with delegates present from each of the ffty-five lodges in the State. The Sis- ters of Herman. the women's auxiliary, is also holding its biennial meeting here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
CARS OF DYNAMITE DROP
 INTO WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS
A Grand Trunk Train Wrecked On
 Eara Gorge Bridge.

Niagara Falls, N. T., Aug. 16-A Grand Trunk freight train was wreck ed today on the lower steel arch bTidge over the Niagara gorge. The bridge was damaged and a number of ears. loaded with dynamite, dropped Snto the whirlpool rapids. Traffic over the bridge is blocked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Two More Out.

Washington. Aug, 16-Two leased wire meu joined the striking te!e- graphers here today as result ot the SansraI strike order issued by Presi- dent Small. The local telegraph of- fices were only slightly affected by the order. At both the Western Union and Postal 1t was Stated that more men were at work than yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17

spend two days in discussing ways and means to increase the population of Texas attract immigration and other wise aid in the industrial development. The local commercial organizations have made great preparations for the entertainment of the visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Nd newnorse to CaII.

New York, Aug. 16.--Up to noon to- day the order for general strtke or all commercial telegraphers was is- sued by President Small of the union last night, had met with no response from the men at work in either the Western Union or the Postal compa lies or those in the Associated Press. The officials of the two big companies said this forenoon that they had failed to discover that the strike order had had any efteet on the sitnstiona The ex- tension of communication 10 ihe more remote and smaller towns was pro- eeAding rapidly and business waa oey ing moved expeditiously. na Assocl- ated Press today resumed local ser- vices to a number of minor points and the main circuits were working as usual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
BIC FIRE RAGING.
Five story Building In Baltimore Ak
 Mercy of AnRRy FIames.

Mercy or AAGFy Ftame@.
 Baltimore, Md, Aug. 16-Fire broke out this afternoon in the Ave story building at BOT West Baltimore Street, extending through to German Street. occupied by the Grotjan Tobe Company. general auctioneers and wholesale dealers in carpets. The entire upper portion was soon a mass of flames and the blaze assumed serious proportions.
 The fifth floor collapsed carrying the fourth floor with 1t and a dozen firemen were caught. George D. Gill died of his injuries and two others are seriously hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.
PennsyIvanIa's Handsome Cnpi

pAuuayIvania'H Handsome Capital
 Again Comes in the Limelight.
 Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 16.-Criminal and civil proceedings against all per sons concerned in the fraudulent con- struction and furnishing of Pennsyl- vania's SI3,00O,00O Capitol is recom- mended in the report of the Capitol in vestiRation commission. made to Gov ernor stuart today. Eighteen persons are named being involved in the trans actions. and the Attorney is urged to act at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
Strike Broken.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug, 1s--The strike here is practically broken. according to the managers of the telegraph cOn- panies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
MORE YELLOW FEVER.
Two New Cases are Reported fin Cuba,
 Near Mntansas.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Yellow fever appeared today in another place in Cuba, according to report from Chief Surgeon Taylor at Marianao. He says there are two cases at Ceiba Rocha, the origin of which has not been traced. This is about forty miles east of Ha- vana, near Matanzas. This makes eighteen cases in all in Cuba. offi- cial cable advices announce eight cases under treatment at Clenfuegos yester- daN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
CLERK CONE WRONG.

0meIaI of sub-Treasury Arrested for
 Embezxlizx Government Funds.
 Boston, Aug. I6.--J. Warren Hast ings, since 1864 trusted official at the United States sub-treasury in this city, was arrested today on the charge of embedding from the government $s.000 fin cash, on June last. The money was taken from q package containing $105.O00 in bills prepared for shipment to Washington to be retired from cir culation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
WILL BE IGNORED.
France and Spain Not To send Direct
 Communication To Sultan.

Paris, August 16.--France and Spain are transmitting to the Sultan of Morocco copies of the notes which they communicated to the powers, but no note will be addressed to the Sultan direct.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17
working on slessnSe.

Word comes from Uystef Bay that President Roosevelt Is dividing his time between play and preliminary work on his forthcoming message to Congress. one of the things to which the most serious consideration is being given, 1t Ia said, is amendment of the present anti-trust laws in such manner as to assure that Violators can be placed be- hind prison bars. It is the belief Of the President and his advisers that jail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-17

The situation remaIned yestcrdaY without other important development Governor Conner. when seen at the Cap ital declined to give out any state ment.
 Solioitor Dent would not commit him self as to the course that he might pur- aua in the matter of observing. or re-