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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
A NEGRO PRESDES
SECOND DAY OF -E MINERS CON-
 MENTION.
President Kennamer Seized With Ill., ness and Black Vice-President Takes Up Gavel-Edward
 Flynn Speaks.

Birmingham, June . 11-(SpeciaL )-- The election of officers for the district organization was completed this morn- ing at the annual convention of Ala bama District 40. 20, United Mine Workers of America, when three negro members of the executive board were selected and two white andspne negro member of the district auditing board were elected.
 Three delegates, one of them a negro to the State Federation of Labor con- vention in Anniston next year, were chosen.
 When the convention was called to order this morning Secretary J. l.. Clemo announced that the district president, J. R. Kennamer, had been suddenly seized with sciatic rheuma- tism. Physicians were called and though he recovered some in few hours, he was unable to attend the meeting.
 B. L. Greer. the negro vice-president, presided at today's session.
 An effort was made to get the dis trict organization to make an ap- propriation towards the fund being raised to erect a handsome monument over the grave of John Lamont, a miner who had much to do with the organiz- ing of the union in this State. After some discussion the motion was voted down, the National Board mem- Der, W. R. Fairley leading the discus sion and suggesting that all monies of the district organization be expended only for regular purposes.
 A similar decision was arrived at when a movement was started to pay expenses to witnesses who were losing time in the damage cases against a company in whose mines an explosion had occurred and a dozen men had sbeen killed and several were hurt.
 Edward Flynn, for six terms presi- dent of the district organization. was at the meeting this afternoon and the convention Wednesday. Mir. Flynn is now one of the two assistant state mine inspectors.
 A delegate upon seeing Mir. Flynn address the convention, asked that in the future in making an inspection of the mines that the inspector go to all headings in the mines instead of just to those headings as escorted by off, cials of the company.
 MT. Flynn resented this by saying that he was not a subject before the convention. to which the presiding off, cer acquiesced and called the delegate to order.
 The address of the former president will probably be along the lines as to what the union miners can accomplish by giving every attention to their work, the speaker having visited all but three of the coal mines in this state in which union labor is employ ed, He has made many notes as to the work being done in the mines by both union and non- union labor and will make a statement as to deductions looking to the preservation of life and property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
sCHMITz ON STAND.

Lawyers Have WrangIe in Frisco Case.
 San Francisco, June 11.--At the clos ing of Mayor Schmitz's extortion trial for today, Abe Ruef on the stand in rebuttal had opened his lips to an- swer the question Did you pay half of this extortion money to Schmitz?' when the defense launched an objec- ton whose determination was still in doubt when over night adjournment was taken.
 Judge Campbell called Mayor schmitz to testify in his own behalf as the sec ond witness of the day. The Mayor occupied the witness stand for more than an hour, during considerable portion of which time opposing coun- seI were wrangling. The Mayor him. self exhibited an eagerness to waive technicalities of the law and answer souarely the issue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
PENROSE IS RECALLED.

OHlcer stands by His Negro Soldiers.
 Washington, June 1.-The examina- tion of Major Penrose, in command of the negro troops stationed at Browns vile, Texas, on August IS, when that town was shot up. and Captain Mack lin, of Company c, 25th Infantry, con- stunned nearly the entire time of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs today.
 They were both recalled on the sug- gestion of Senator Foraker. They denied several important statements Of witnesses tending to fix the blame for the shooting up of the town upon the negro soldiers. Major Penrose reas- serted his belief that the soldiers did not do the shooting. Other officers of the 25th Infantry are in waiting and will be put on the stand during the next day or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
LOCATE ENTERPRISE
ASPHALT COMPANY TO ERECT
 LARGE PLANT HERE.
Memphis Company Decides to Establish Plant fin Montgomery and Will Employ Large Number of
 LnbOrers.

The Memphis Asphalt Company will establish an asphalt plant in Mont gomery, which will employ between fifty and sixty men. Announcement of this was made yesterday by Raphael Semmes. local agent of the company which has the contract Tor laying the asphalt on Hull Street.
 J. W. Coburn. president of the com pany. is expected to reach the city today or tomorrow to look after the preliminary arrangements, A force of hands under MT. Semfnes has already begun the preliminary work of laying the asphalt on Hull Street. The force was busy yesterday removing rough spots and cleaning out the curbing.
 The company formerly had a plant here, when it was engaged in laying the asphalt on the wide approach to the depot. This plant was later re- moved to Birmingham. The Birming- ham plant will be moved to Montgom- cry at once. In the meanwhile an or der has been .iven for the machinery of a larger plant. which will be sub- stituted for the older plant in a short while
 The Commercial Club has been fin cor respondence with the asphalt com pany with a view of securing the loca- tion of an asphalt plant in Montgomery ever since the company secured the contract for the paving of Hull Street.
 The proposed pant will be operated for the benefit of very large terri tory with Montgomery as headquarters. It is expected, too. that considerable of the paving to be done in the fu- ture in Montgomery. will be done with the asphalt as it has proven very prac- tical in other cities
 The new plant it is understood. will be located adjacent co the railroad Varda and near the Mobfla and Ohio depot In addition to fifty laborers. the company will employ in Montgom- cry a number ot high salaried men. The location of the plant is considered another step in .Iontgomery's contin- uous and rapid development.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
RANKED HIGH IN HEARTS
 OF.FELLOW ALABAMIANS

of Montgomery. a nephew of Senator Morgan. was shocked greatly when he was awakened at midnight by re- porter of The Advertiser and informed of the death of the aged Senator.
 Our last reports from him." said Judge Sayre. were that he was in his usual health. This news is great surprise to me-"
 Other relatives of Senator Morgan in Montgomery are the Chiltons and sayres. nephews and nieces. who were sons and daughters of his two sisters, Among these are Judge J. N. Chiffon and Mrs W. s. Thorfngton.
 The surviving members of senator Morgan's immediate family Re his son. George Morgan who holds a civil office in Porto Rico. his two, daughters. Misses Mary Morgan and Cornelia Nor gan, who resided with him in Wash ington. and his brother. Philander Morgan. a retired farmer. who resides at Lincoln, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
posTMAsTER MIGRANTS DEAD.
Fine Citizen f south Alabama Passes
 Away.

AW0ys
 Atmore. June 1l.-tspecial:l- l-W. J. McCants. Postmaster at Wawbeek. about eight miles east of this place. d,ed at an early hour this morning after a lingering illness with typhoid fever.
 The deceased had passed the three score and ten mark ana owing to his age it was seen from the first that the severe attack of fever would prove fatal.
 He was a native of Bells Landing Monroe County. Alabama. at which place he was engaged in the mercan- tie business for many years afterward moving to River Ridge in the same county where he again took up the mercantile business several years ago.
 He moved to Canoe in Escambia coun- ty where he was appointed postmaster. acting in that capacity until a few years ago, when he moved to Wawbeek where he later secured the postmas- tership.
 He leaves a wife and stepchildren.
 McCants was well known in this and School worker, he having organized the Monroe County Sunday School Convention which he presided over for a number of years and the Escambia County Sunday School convention of which he was President at the time Of his death. He was life long mem- Der of the Presbyterian Church and was an ardent Christian beloved by all who knew him. He had also been a Mason since his early manhood.
 Mrs. Anna Burgess, a native of Mon- roe County, but who had resided here many years, died at her home late last night after a short illness. She was 80 years of age. She leaves two sons. Annie Burgess of Tinela and Ed Burgess of Robinsonville and two daughters, Mrs. Bettie Andress of Livingston. Texas and Mrs. Guss Wiggins of Hixon. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
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from those of most men in public life. He wrote many articles for magazines. newspapers, articles for which the peridicals would have gladly paid, but Senator Morgan refused any compen- sation.
 The Advertiser last December print ed a special edition, the feature of which was a splendid article by Sen- ator Morgan on the race quesuon, for which he declined pay. And this was his policy toward all periodicals to which he contributed. He likewise re- fused to receive any financial returns from the lectures or public addresses which he delivered.
 His Family Relations.
 Senator Morgan married early in life Miss Willis, the daughter of a lead ing merchant of Madison county
 Judge A. D. Sayre, of the City Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
AGAINST HARTMAN
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY GOVERN
 MENT.
Proceeding, It Is Understood, Will Be Instituted Under Anti-Trust Act. Congress May Amend Meas
 ure If Necessary.

Washington, June 11.-Developments since the conference at the White House last Friday evening, in which the President and Attorney General Bona parte, Secretaries Root, Taft, Cortelyou and Garfield and Interstate Commerce Commissioners Knapp and Lane and United States Attorney Kellogg of St. Paul, participated, make it probable that the government will begin pro- ceedings under the antitrust act against E. H. Hartman and his asso- ciates for violations of the law in con- nection with the so-called Chicago and Alton, the Union and Southern Pacific transactions and perhaps in connection with the Southern Pacific and San Pedro traffic agreement. The contemplated prosecution of the bituminous coal car- rying roads. however, will likely await the result of the action by the courts in the case to be brought against the Hartman roads.
 It is explained that there are some important questions that are common to both cases and therefore 1t is as- serted the suits against the bituminous coal roads will not be brought until the courts have rendered judgment in the Hartman cases. In the event of an adverse decision as to these common points and, If the government decides
 
 to fully cover the case, it is more than probable that Congress at its coming December session will be asked to amend the law so as to meet the pres ent situation.
 Harriman's investigation has not been made yet, the action of the department of justice in filing its bill or bills will necessarily be somewhat delayed. It Is known that the question of the advis- ability of bringing any suit attacking the validity of the Hartman Alton transaction Is one on which the in- terstate commerce commission is dfvid- ed and as result of this difference of opinion two reports from the com- mission are probable. At the White House conference last Friday evening Commissioners Knapp and Lane, who are understood to hold opposite views on this question, explained their re- spective positions at some length. The President and Attorney General Bona parte, however. have kept we'll informed on every phase of the disclosures that have been made at the hearings Of the interstate commerce commission ana while great weight would naturally at- tach to the views and recommenda- tions of the, members of the commits sion, it. is believed that both the Pres- ident and hls attorney general have reached the same conclusion. namely that the evidence submitted justifies action to restore the original status.
 In the meantime, however. an action will almost certainly be begun to compel Mir. Hartman to answer cer- tain questions deemed important which he declined to answer at the hearing of the commission,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
GOES TOBIRMINGHAM
HEADQUARTERS OF FARMERS
 UNION MOVED THERE.
Omces will He in Magic City Instead of Pell City-Cnli Issued to the.
 PIamtern.

Birmingham, June 1.-(Specfal .)- Announcement Is made that the neao- quAvters of the Farmers Educationai and Cooperative Union, formerly To- cated in Pell City, have been removed to Birmingham.
 The state president. state secretary and business agent will reside here permanently and instructions have been given that all mail shall be addressed to them at Birmingham.
 The Farmers Educational and Co., operative Union is an organization ex- isting among the farmers not only or Alabama, but of many other States as well. The membership in Alabama Is large and is constantly on the in crease. Among the purposes of the order are the providing of educational facilities for the children of the rural districts and the cooperating of the farmers for business purposes. The State business agent contracts for such commodities as the farmers use in large quantities and in this way se- cures the advantage of wholesale prices.
 The warehousing of cotton Is fea- ture of the work undertaken by the organization, the purpose being to se- cure better prices for the staple by holding such a part of the crop as ap- pears to be surplus. The. Farmers Union ,tnouBn not actlVeIy cO-operdt- ing with the Southern Cotton Associ- ation, works along similar lines so far as the regulating of the price of the South's cotton crop is concerned. The union is esnecially active in Alabama and has already secured an equal freight-rate from all points of the State to export points.
 A call has been issued by I. A. Wor- ley. E. J. Cook and P. F. Parker. calling upon the farmers to send in orders for flour before the 18th of June in order to obtain present prices which are due to advance on account of the increase in cost of wheat. This order also officially announces the change of headquarters to Birmingham. It Is printed in the Farmers Union Guide, the official organ of the union.
 The Guide was originally established at Pell City, but has been removed to Birmingham. Extensive improvements have been made in the plant and eduin- ment. The circulation of the paper numbers several thousand copies and Is constantly increasing. The removal of The Guide to Birmingham means the expenditure of a large sum of money there. as we'll as an increase of several hundred dollars per week to the all ready large pay roll of the city in oth- CT directions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
An1uSen1entS

GA Runaway Match" Again Pleases.
 H. c. DeMuth's presentation of Mark p. Swain's delightful farce comedy, "A Runaway Match" at Electric Park Casino Tuesday night was a repetit- ion of the success of Lne previous night
 The play itself was presented with notable adequacy and the specialties were excellent.
 "A Runaway Match" will be pres ented every night of the present week. with a change of speciaities in each performance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
WAR IN SALVADOR
HOSTILITlES ARE RESUMED IN
 CENTRAL AMERICA.
Believed Nicaragua Has Declared War Against Guatemala And Much Ex- citement Prevails = Confers
 With President Diaz.

Mexico City. June. 11.-Hostilities have again broken out in Central America. A force of Nicaraguans, as- sisted by Salvadorean revolutionists captured the Port of Quacajutla, Sal vadore this morning
 This startling news came to the cap- itol this evening in the shape of a telegram from President Fimueroa to the Salvadorean minister to Mexico. Manuel Delgado. The minister is now closeted with President Diaz.
 The Nicaraguans on board the gun h0at Momotombo, bombarded the forst and then landed troops. The town is now in the hands of the Nicaraguan general, Manuel Rivas. Intense excite ment prevails.
 It Is believed the objective point of the expedition is the Port of San Jose de Guatemala and that President Zel- ava of Nicaragua has declared war against Guatemala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
MAY FILE COUNTER SUIT.
Howard Gould May Institute Divorce
 Proceedings Against Wife.

PfOcee0ln8S AS0lnht WIG.
 New York. June 11.-Announceuaent was made today that Howard Gould is considering the advisibility of starting a counter suit for separation against his wife. Such an action. he thinks, would lessen the chances of Mrs. Gould's obtaining court decree for alimony of $250,000 year.
 One of MT. Goulds friends is quoted today as saying that MT. Gould would be willing to set aside sufficient sum for the support of his wife. but he certainly. would not entertain the de- mand for a quarter million dollars a year.
 He thought 1t likely that MT. Gould would be willing to give his wife $10O.O0O a year alimony and felt sure that MT. Gould would consent to settle the suit on that basis, although MT. Gould had never said so directly.
 Briefs of the argument between De- laucy Nicoll attorney for Howard Gould, and Clarence J. Shearn, counsel for Mrs. Gould. were submitted yes terday to Supreme Court Justice Me Call and a decision Is looked for In a few days. This argument took place last Thursday and was on motion by MT Nicoll to strike out three allega- tions from Mrs. Goulds bill of com plaint.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
Hen Went With Fox.


 A farmer in Cheshire, England, sus- pecting from the terrible racket in his hencoop that a fox was raiding it.. slipped bag over the henslide. When one of his farmhands entered the hem coop the fox sprang int6 the bag. Elev- en fine fowl lay dead, four were badly maImed and had to be killed and the unharmed fowls cackled loudly.
 The farmer took the fox and the dead fowls and drove them to Marbury Hall to show them to the Hunt Poul- try Fund secretary.
 When the bag was opened the fox appeared, a hen walked out after the fox, an egg rolled out on the floor, and, of course. the farmer was puzzled The fox in his flight from tha. hem coop knocked the hen into the bag, where the egg was laid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
New York Man Found Dead I'm Knox
 vile House.


 Chattanooga. Tenn, June 11.-A spe- cial to The Times from Knoxville says: Frank Carroll. whose home Is sup posed to be in New York, was found dead at an early hour this morning in the home of Jesse Cunningham and wife on Central street Carroll came to the city Monday night at a late hour and, after registering at hotel, left his room. Nothing more was heard or seen of him until this morning when he was found dead.
 The Cunninghams say that they were awakened during the night by some men walking in the hall near their room. They opened the door and Cdr roll fell in. When the coroner con- ducted an inquest it developed that the man had apparently been poisined with morphine and the sheriffs office be- lieves that he was doped and then robbed. The man and woman were arrested and sent to jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
WANTS RECOGNITION.
Honduran Minister Here Seeking With
 drawal of Nicaraguan Troops.

Puerto Cortez. Honduras. June 8. via, New Orleans. June 11.-Dr. Angel Ugarte left here today for Washing ton as minister plenipotentiary and en- voy extraordinary representing Hon. duras's new government.
 His purpose is to obtain recognition of the new government and urge that Nicaraguan troops should be withdrawn from Honduras on the ground that their presence retards the return of normal conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
CABRERA "ALL RIGHTn
Report of Guatemalan Presidents As-
 sassinatIOn Was Found False,

New York, June 11.-Dr. Ramon Bengoechoa. consul general for Qua temala at New York, received a cable dispatch from President Cabrera of Guatemala today reading that the Pres ident Is "all right" The consul gen. eral also received a private dispatch from Guatemala saying that there was no truth in the reports of President Cabreras assassination.
 The statement that Cabrera had been killed was made in a dispatch received In the City of Mexico Sunday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
"LoNG LIVE THE REVOLUTION, :,
Youth In Sympathy with Wine Growers
 Was Arrested.

Montpelier. France, June 11.-After the announcement Of the municipal council last evening. in accordance with the wine growers program, the arrest of youth for carrying a banner bearing the inscriptions: March on Paris-long live the revolution" led to serious disorders. Hussars were called out and charged the people repeatedly. Several persons weretinJured and calm was only restored by the release of the prisoners. Marcelin Albert, the leader of the movement has issued a circular to all the committees inviting them to take united action, In obedience to the recommendations of Argelliers Com mittee and to employ only peaceful lawful means, adding:
 No disorders or violence. The hour has not yet come. We still hope that 1t will never come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Young Man of Richmond Shoots Him.
 self Twice in Breast.

Richmond, Va, June 1r.-+William Mitchell shot himself twice in the left breast today in his home here after a night Of despondency spent in public houses and on the streets. He is In a hospital and the operating physician says he may live.
 Mitchell was taken suddenly i'll a few weeks ago while dressing to go to his wedding and the young lady has refused to see him since his failure to appear at the altar, where she and many friends were waiting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
BOY GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER
Dave Templet0n sentenced for the Kill-
 ing of Joe McCOrmack.

Dave TempIetOn sentenced for the KILL
 ing of Joe McCOrmack.
 Chattanooga. Tenn. June 11.-With tear-stained face. bare legged, ten year old Dave Templeton sat in the crimi- nal court today to answer to the charge of the murder or Joe McCor- mack. 10 years old. in East Chatta- nooga May 12, last. His mother, charged with felonious assault sat be- side him.
 By agreement, the boy entered a plea of guilty to the charge of voluntary manslaughter, his sentence being fixed at II months and z9 days in the work house. This sentence was sus- pended by Judge McReynolds and the boy was committed to the reform school -'
 4he mother was then put on trial for felonious assault and was quickly acquitted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
s15O,OOO Fire.

Cananea, Mex, June Hire here to- night destroyed tne assay office, the old machine shops and part of the supply department of the Greene Cananea Copper Mining Company's plant. The foundry and electrical shop and all re- cords of value were saved Neither mining nor reduction of ores was in- terrupted. The loss Is estimated at s150,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
SEARCHING FOR RELATIONS.
Police Looking for Kin of Kate Gra-
 ham, Dead in Los Angeles.

Chief of Police w. H. Taylor yester- day received the following telegram from Mir. Hubbard Steward of the County Hospital, of Los Angeles, Cal. :: Kate Graham. sometimes known as Mrs Scott, dead; supposed to be from Montgomery. where she mas both prop erty and friends
 Immediately upon the receipt of the communication the Chief issued instruc- tions to have the city thoroughly searched for whatever relatives could be found. Up to a late hour last night no report had been received from any source concerning the deceas- ed The search will be continued throughout the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
Dixie
Oh the Sunny Snnth-

Oh. the Sunny South, With her Cupids mouth,
 Her kisses abroad she's hurled. I would not roam Away from home
 The dearest spot in the world! For better than wealth and a kingly
 crown. Is the Southern sky above you. A rose-clad cottage. mocking bird, And a Southern girl 10 love youL