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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
NEWS M BRIEF

The Governor yesterday appointed N. B. Clark Commissioner of the Third District of Henry County. MT. Clark lives at Abbeville.
 building permit was issued from the city engineers office yesterday to II N. Hall. for the construction of a shed at 456 Bell street. The cost IS $55.
 A deed was recorded yesterday in the Probate office whereby l. O. An derson and his wife conveyed to w. A. Sa6fold. one and half lots in Highland Park, The consideration was Sl,450.
 The Mercantile firm of T. M. Rise and Company. of Talladega County, was ycsGa seSSE of :soOC and & it's corporators are c. M. Riser. A. O. Riser, Mrs. Eula Riser, and w. J. Scale.
 Mack Harris. a negro arrested by Police Officer, w. W. Bailey Wednes- dav afternoon. was bound oyer in the sum of $200 to await the action of the grand jury on a charge or larceny. of trousers, SIP in money and other ar ticles from 6 negro in restaurant on North Court street.
 Executive appointments were amour ced yesterday as 1olloWS' -
 Notaries puhlic-Miss Hallie Mat thews, Montgomery; o. c. Maner. Mont gomery; William M; Rossmore, Crlch' Ion Mctile County; Jonathan T. Brown. Mi Andrew, Barbour county; J. V. Hariiso Dothan. Houston County; E. b Jordan, Gadsden, Houston County County; HenryI. smith. Red Level. Gov ington County; J. F. Sanders. Elba. Coffee County; N ". McDaN i'd. Mont gon1ery CouaSy; c. w. BrAsweti. Brook Wood TuscaIoosa County; Joseph Scott. Ackeryilie. Wilcox County; w. ] Owens, Skipperville. Dale County.
 Constables--J. w. Lawler. Holly Pond Cullman County; F. B. Miller, Atfalla Etowah County; John E, Car ter. Mobile, Mobile County.
 Notaries public and justices of tho peace-A. D. Fergerson, Mellow Val few Clay County; W. H. Speigle. Stouts Mountain. Cullman County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
PROPERTY BRINGS s1s, goo.

Plant of Alabama COrdnge Company
 sold to R. l.. seligman.
 By order of the United States Court. all of the property of the Alabama Cordage Company in North Montgom- cry, which was forced into bankruptcy August 8, was sold at auction at noon yesterday by Thomas J. Reynolds.
 The property was sold to R. L. Selig- man, of Montgomery, for $10,500. There were two other bidders. The sale was held at the basin.
 The cordage property consists of six acres of land, a plant, and book &C., counts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
cnnI rnmine Threatenea.

San FranciscO, Jan. IO--UnIess the coal situation is relieved San Francis co will suffer seriously by next week There is no transport in the bunKers' and fin the hands of the retail dcalers little more than seven days supply of fuel. There are no colliers on the way to this port and a genuine coal famine threatens the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

AT for the foreign service. This Is
 $65.o00 under the amount appropriated for the last session. The most import ant change is an increase to $10,000 oi the salary of all ministers now receiv- ing less than that amount. This will give more money to ten ministers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
Inhnhitanta Alarmed.

Stockholm. Sweden, Jan. 10.~-s1swo distinct and sharp earthquake shocks were felt at several points in Sweden this morning.
 Despatehs received from several places report that the rocking of houses caused nasty exodus of the alarmed inhabitants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
DENT MAKES REPORT.
Solicitor Secures 105 Convictions Out
 of 136 Cases Disposed of.

of 136 Cases Disposed of.
 The report of Solicitor s. H. Dent for the october term of the criminal divis- ion of the City Court. which has just been completed. shows that 1s6 cases were disposed of. There were 1oh convictions, twelve acauittals, eleven cases were mol pressed and eight were withdrawn.
 Of the total number of convictions one prisoner was sentenced to death. forty-two were sentenced to the peni- tentiary, twenty-four were sentenced to hard labor. and thirty-eight paid fines.
 The solicitors fees for the term. amounted to s2.727.50. This money is turned into the county treasury.
 The report will be submitted to the Board of Revenue. and to the attorney general.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
GOES TO JURY.

The CIIR Way Case Is Argued Fly
 Counsel
 Decatur, Jan. 1O-(special by Long Distance Telephone.j-Iate this eve- ming. the arguments in the Clin Way murder case were complained and Judge B. w. Speake charged the Jury tonight. A verdict is not expected until tomOr- row.
 Waymond Moore, charged jointly !. Lem Jones, will be placed on trial tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
snndnx School Ansoclatlon.

The City Sunday School Association met yesterday afternoon in the primary room of the First Presbyterian Church. and were addressed by Judge Joseph Carthel, Secretary of the State Sunday School Association, fn the outline of the Sunday School lessons for the com ing six years.
 The senior lesson for the quarter was taught by Rev. W. M. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church; the normal lesson was taught by Mrs. Fred Thornton. and the primary ies- son was taught by Mrs. Minnie Alien.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
A COSTLY HOLE.

Keys, Money and Valuable Papers Lost Through It.
 For only twenty-five cents, Holts Dye Works will replace that holy" pocket with strong pocketing or heavy drilling and save much annoyance and the loss Of many valuable articles. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
CONFER SUES CITY.
Claims sro,o00 for injuries Received on
 Bell Street.

damage suit for sl0.o0o has been filed In the City Court by J. c. Conner. against the City Council of Montgom- cry
 The plaintiff alleges he was injured by a fall June '. 1906. on Bell street. near the bridge, and he attributes his injuries to the negligence of the citv. He alleges his injuries to have been permanent. his hip and leg having been hurt and his head and face cut.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
ALsntinrn For Toanx,

At the regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Un- ion this afternoon at o'clock. In the Lomax Annex of the Court Street Methodist Church, Rev. Brooks Law
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

The Home Mission Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chufeh. ~siil meet at S:20 o'clock this afternoon st the manse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
Exc hange Hot el

tonight at 6 o'clock with Mya VI. A. Sprinkle. at her home. corner nf Bu- ford and Palmetto streets. onlesrs fcv the year will be elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
THE TEXAS WoNnnEl.

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheu- matic troubles; sold by all druggists, or two months treatment by mail for
 si. pr. E. W. Hall, 2s2s Olive Street,
 st. Louis, Mo. Send for Alabama tes-
 timonials. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

renee, Superintendent of the Anti-sa- loon League of Alabama, will deliver an address on the subject. Temper ance."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

The Willing Workers of the High land Avenue Baptist Church. will meet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
EUFAULA BOYS COMING.
Soldiers Win Take Part In The Inau-
 guraffOn.

Eufaula Jan. 10.--tSpeefal) )ZThe Eufaula Rifles win take part in the inaugural ceremonies in Montgomery next week and are practicing nightly to perfect themselves for the occasion.
 At the regular quarterly meeting of St. James Church vestry Rev. Bertram Brown rendered the body a delightful reception at the rectory where refresh ments were served and the hours were greatly enjoyed.
 President Pierce of the Alabama Brenau left for Gainesville this morn ing where he will assume charge of the institution there for the ensuing term. Professor Pierce will be suc- lceeded here by Professor Van Hoose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
Reception to Pastor.

An informal reception to Rev. l. w. Chalker, pastor of the South Perry Street Methodist Church and Mrs. Chalker. will be given tonight at \ o'clock at the church by the Ladies' Aid Society, to which all the congrega- ton of the church arc invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
CUT FLOWERS

CUT FLOWERS. wedding bouquets and Funeral de- signs taatefuIIy made. We employ a skilled designer and guarantee satis- factory work and reasonable prices.
 S. B. STERN 4& CO.,,
 H Dexter Ave. TeIephone 1O01.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

The Mothers Club of West End. will meet this afternoon at . o'clock at the Neighborhood House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
Completed Consular Report.

Washlngton, Jan. IU.-Ihe House Committee on Foreign Affairs complet- ed consideration of the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill today and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11
Extra Stamps With Coffee

B stamps with l pound Coffee at :. 30 stamps with l pound Coffee at :. 25 stamps with l pound Coffee at :. g stamps with l pound Coffee at !. 20 stamps with l pound Coffee at |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

A deed was recorded yesterday in the Probate office whereby I. O.. An Saffold. one and half lots in Highland Park, The consideration was Sl,450
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

The Governor yesterday appointed N. B. Clark Commissioner of the Third District of Henry County. MT. Clark lives at Abbeville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
ON TOM WATSON ShotsFiredIn Populite's
 Esame. AUGUsI PEOPLE AROUSED Mp snt Attack On Residence of Kinsrnan of Writer. Gun Was Discharged Twice Through Bed Room of Son of Former Candidate for President.
 Authorities working.
 

Augusta Ga. March 15.--Investiga- tion of shots fired into the bedroom of J. D. Watson at Thomson. Ga, at ? o'clock this morning indicate the ex- lstence of plot against either Thomas E. Watson or his whole family
 It develops that several shots were fired In the back yard of the home of Oscar Lee. son-in-law of MT. Watson. about 10 o'clock last night with the apparent purpose of enticins him Into the yard. since none of the shots were directed at the house.
 At o'clock two loads of shot were fired through the window into the bed room of U D. Watson. son of Thomas E. Watson, but none of the shots went near the bed. Mir. Watson telephoned sherifr Hawes and a party made search of the premises, but no clue was ob- tained.
 The affair has caused considerable excitement and indignation from tho entire community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
CEILING FALLS IN
DOUMA DRIVEN FROM ROOM IN
 PALACE.
First Thought to be ReacfiOnary Att tempt to Interfere With Session of ParIiament--Accldenta Na-
 ture Waa Established.

St. Petersburg. March 15.-The cell ing of the hall in the Taurida Palace where the Lower House of parliament meets collapsed at o'clock and caus- ed widespread wreckage among the seats below
 Though many rumors were circuiat- ed to the effect that the fall of the ceiling was the result of q plot to in- terfere with the meeting of parliament. It's purely accidentally character was clearly established. An examination showed that the nails and other fast enings binding the ceiling to the raft CTS had not been replaced since the time of Catherine II and broko under the extra weight of the new dccora- tions
 The entire section of the plastering and lathing covering the center and left of the house and a small portion of the right fell to the floor, thirty feet below. A few heavy beams and timbers were affected, but the regular structure of the roof was not injured. The aggregate weight of the ceiling material was so great that in its fall if twisted massive bronze electroliers in such a way us to indicate that q terrible catastrophe would have re- suited had the fall occurred a few hours later, during the session of the House.
 It was at first thought that 1t would be necessary to abandon today's ses- sion of the House, but President Col ovin, after a nasty consultation with the party leaders and an inspection of the available rooms. ordered chairs to be placed in the rotunda of the palace and the session began with scarcely a half hours delay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
LOSS IS SIO,OOO.OOO
MOST DISASTROUS FLOOD IN PITTS
 BURG's HISTORY.
Rivers Are Exceeding Rapidly and Traction and Railroad Services Are Being Hes6mcd--Busi-
 ness section Is Dry.

Pittsburg. March l5.-Flood losses in Alleghany county are summarized as follows:
 Loss in output of steel mills, Sy.- 100000; loss in output of other indus tries. $2.00O.0O0 loss In wages of en- pIoyes. $t.s37, 900; Estimated damage to industrial plants. $2.5OO.ooO; total sS.- 337. .000
 With the rapid recSding of the Mono naghela, Allegheny and ohio rivers which is taking place tonight. condi- tions are fast assuming normal propor- tions and the most destructive flood In the history of the city Is at an end
 At nightfall the approaches to the bridges were clear of water and sever al hours later. car service was resum- Ad Thousands of suburbanites who have been stranded in this city since yesterday. were able to reach their homes. while the down town section which has been crowded with sight seers is almost deserted.
 At o'clock tonight the rivers had fallen almost eight feet. At that hour. the stage was twenty-nine feet and dropping half foot an hour.
 Railroad service is being restored, but local train schedules have been re- yised, allowing each train more time. This action was taken because of fear that the roadbeds may have been weak encd by the water.
 In some instances 1t Is said the tracks have been washed away and number of railroad bridges outside of Pittsburg were damaged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
APPEAL OF FINLEY
ASKS soUTHERNERs TO STAND RY
 RAILROADS.
Declares That Systems ATuat Spend Great Amount of Money fo PrO-
 vide Facilities for DeveI0p- ment of Section.

New Orleans, La. March 15.-An ap- peal to all Southerners to stand by the railroads for the sake of the develop rnent of the South was made tonight by w. W. Finley. President of the Southern Railway at a Business Mems banquet rendered him here. He said in part:
 "If railways of the South are to be brought up to the standard required by the expanding business of Southern communities, the people of the South must be actuated by the same spirit of co- o-operation they showed in the early days of railway building, when com munities vied with each other in offer ing Inducements for construction.
 The day for governmental and mu- nicipal financial aid for railway lines has passed and the many millions of dollars that will be required for Addi- tionaI track capacity and terminal fa- cilities must be obtained from private investors. This money cannot be sup piled in any great amount from the earnings of the roads. The greater part of the money must be borrowed.
 Identified during most of my busf- ness career with railways of the South. know the resources of It's railways will be taxed to the utmost to provide the additional facilities that will be re- ouired. The provision of these facili- ties at the earliest possible dates are of incidentally more importance to the South than any possible rate reduction or any proposition to penalize roads for failure to perform services which are beyond the irregular present ca pacity
 ''I believe that is to the interest Of the railways and the people that spirit of harmony and just dealing be fos- tered. I believe that in the present state of affairs. it is the patriotic duty of every man whether connected with a railway or not to contribute his ut most towards bringing about these bet- ter relations"
 Mir. Finley unqualihedly urged the development of Mexican, Central and South American trade by Southern communities with their down grade transportation lines to the Gulf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
MAGNATES AT HOME
VISIT TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT IS
 CANCELLED.
FaiIure to Hold Conference Arranged For By Morgan, Due To Lack Of UnanImIty Among Railroad
 Executives.

Now York, March 15--Messrs McCrea, Mellen, Hughitt and Newman, the four railroad presidents for whose visit to the White House J. /. Morgan arrang ed before his departure for Europe. met here today. canvassed the situation and decided not to go to Washington.
 It is understood that the four gen tlemen involved did not feel that they had any proper mandate from the rail- road corporations to represent them. They felt they could not assume the po- sition of a self constituted commit- tee to formulate or represent the views of the hundreds of railroads companies owned by millions of shareholders. They recognized that the railroad man agers of the United States are not them selves in perfect accord, and that until some method could be adopted for se curing a consensus of opinion, a visit to the President would be Idle. At the conclusion of the conference, the va rfous presidents left for their homes.
 Thomas F. Ryan, who, asked for his opinion about the meeting arranged by Mir Morgan, said:
 'I believe that if Mir. Morgan's visit to the President is followed up as 1t should be by all of our great business interests, it will do much good.
 T also believe that the Presidents attitude towards corporations Is much misunderstood by the general public. It Is unfair to assume that 1t is his de- sire to hamper the business interests of the country. I am, however. con vinced that he proposes to enforce the laws as he finds them upon the statute books. and I think the sooner the bus mess interests of the country conclude to aid the President in solving the problems that confront him every day, the sooner confidence will be restored and the business of the country move on without interruption. So far as general business Is concerned. the only fault to be found with 1t ia that 1t Is tnn active"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16

point. saying he did not make the ar- rangements; that the photographer did not come to his office and that he had not SO testified. After Stanford White had the copy made he returned the original of the affidavit. the photo- graph negatives and the prints made from the negatives to Hummel. who swore today that he subsequently, de- livered the original affidavit to Miss Neshit and has not seen ft since.
 Abraham Snydecker, one of Hummel's clerks, testified that he took the atfi- davit to the tower and handed 1t to the woman pointed out to him as Miss Ncsbit. She kept the af1davit for five minutes and signed 1t. saying she had read 1t through
 At the conclusion of this testimony District Attorney Jerome asked per- mission to introduce the carbon and photographic copy of the affidavits. It was near the closing hour and MT. Dclmas asked that adjournment be ta- ken before arguing as to the admissi- bifity of the affidavit He said that after reading the papers over he might not object to it's being offered in evi- derce. Coming as it does" he added, lin such questionable shape. we may deem 1t best 10 have the paper go in evidence"
 District Attorney Jerome completed his medical testimony during the morning session, Attorney Dclnas de- clining to cross examine any Of the experts. Dr. Flint. who testified yes terday, formally was excused and then five other alienists were called one after another. Each said he was fa- miliar with the hypothetical questions framed by the defense and proseeu- ton. passing their opinions on these questions they all declared that Thaw on the night he shot and killed Stan- ford White knew the nature and quail ity of his act and knew that tho act was wrong One question was put by Mir. Hartridge of the defense to pr. William Mayben. tho last of the States experts
 MT. Jerome announced that when the matter of the admissihility of thu Hummel affidavit Is disposed of, the prosecution will rest.
 The defense, however. will not" said MT. Delmas. and he further intl- mated that more experts will be called in sur-rebuttal.
 Adjournment was taken until Mon- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
DICK WRAY GUILTY
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE THE
 VERDICT.
Artist In Bawdy House Gets Ten Years--Matthews Q Wit
 ness.

Birmingham, Ala, March Rich ard Wray. charged with the killing of George Freeman, two years ago. was today found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to ten years Imprisonment.
 Freeman was & well known artist here and came from Boston. where several of his relatives are also arr lists. Wray Is we'll known .n sport ing circles. having come here from Nashville, Tenn
 The case has attracted wide atten- tion Harry Matthews well known baseball player. who Is signed with New Orleans for this season, was in the room at the time of the killing and was a witness In the case.
 Freeman, Wray, Matthews and Charles Iandsdowne were at the house of Marie Martin through an entire night, about year and half ago. Freeman was shot in the side and in stanfIy killed
 Wray was seen to pick up a pistol which was lying beside the dead man, and he was connected with the crime. He denied the shooting, and there was no positive testimony that he did the shooting.
 Efforts to make bond since the shoot ing were in vain WTay Ia well connect Cd in Tennessee. An appeal will be 4aken. and 1t is believed bond can be " s for his liberty untu decision Ess bsyssa hassztd down.
 The case went 10 the jury this af- ternoon. More than ITS written charges were presented by the attorneys for the defendant. Solicitor Hefiin closed the arguments before noon. He made a strong speech and several times the attorneys on the opposite side protested rf bof ho ma lrfnp ments of evidence that was rot produc- aa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
NAMES ALABAMIAN
COL. BUSH APPOINTED ON PEACE
 BOARD.
President Roosevelt Selects Seth Low and Birmingham Capitalist to Represent General Public In
 Nobel Prize Fund.

Washington. March 15.-The Presi- dent today appointed Seth Low of New York and Thomas c. Bush of Birmlng- ham, Ala, as representatives of the general public under the act of Con- gress of March 2. last, establishing a foundation for the promotion of indus trial peace. the basis of which is the Nobel prize fund recently awarded the President by the Norwegian Storthing thus completing the composition of the administrative board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
FIRE AT PITTsBURG.
Flooded CondItion of City Made Water
 Power Unavailable

Pittsburg. Pa. March 15.-Fire to- day destroyed the plant of the Ameri- ran Sheet and Tin Plate Company at the foot of South Fourteenth Street. and slightly damaged the bolt works of the Oliver Iron and Steel Works, ad- joining. The loss to the tin plant company was about 325.oOO and to the Oliver Company $1,000.
 The fire originated from car of lime which was set on fire by the high wa ter
 Four business houses and fifteen resi- dences have been burned to the ground in the Mount Washington district. or Twenty y-seventb Ward across the Mo. nongahela River.
 Two attempts were made to stop the flames by dynamiting adjacent build ings. but the wreckage caught fire. No water was available, and the flames were fought with chemicals and a bucket brigade. Several Of the resi- dences were tenements.
 The fire practically burned itself out at noon. Insurance men estimate the loss at S2O0. GOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-16
NATIONAL INTERFERENCE.
pr. McK<elwny Makes Plea for Action
 Agaaanst Child Labor.

Chicago. March 15.--A national law prohibiting or regulating the employ ment of child labor In the United States is the only practicable method of dealing with this phase of tho social problem in America, according to the Rev. A. J, MeKe1waS. assistant secretary of the National Child Labor Committee,
 ~I want to see the big stick at Washington shaken over the heads Of those who employ child labor" said Mir. McKeIway last night in an address at the Chicago Industrial Exhibit. T want to see this problem made na- tional issue and carried into the fcd- .erRl eazxrkxS
 Child labor s the eurseN0t inc tex stile tfNnBss 1t is literally true that the clothing you have on. from tho stock ing on your feet to the flower in your hat, may have been and probably was in some part, the product of child labor. The time will como when the American people will boycott articles made by child labor"