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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
yORYS ADDS VOTES
OHIO WILL GIVE A LARGER
 MAJORITY.
National Chairman Hitchcock To Arrive At Hot Springs Today--Candi- date Plays Golf and Am
 swers Correspondence.


 Hot Springs, Va. August i1.-with Arthur I. vorys. the Ohio Taft man. aRer and Mir. Taft's publicity assis- tant. Gus J. Karger, here today and Frank H. Hitchcock. national chair man. arriving tomorrow, the spotliEhts of the Republican national campaign seems about to focus on the Virginia mountains. From this time on Mir. Vorys will spend the major portion Of his time with his chief. He has en- deavored to famiiiarfze himself with every local political situation in Ohio. and today added from 15.00n to 10000 votes to his previous estimate that the Buckeye State would give the Republi- can national ticket hundred thousand plurality.
 Though Mir. vorys brings with him a demand from every part of the State Tor MT. Taft during the campaign, the decided inclination of the candidate. as well as the judgment of his ad- yisers. Is against travelling cam- paisn,
 The important problem MT. Hitch cock will present will be the selection of the memberssof the advisory cona- mittee of nine. decided upon as means of aid in financing the national cam paign. It Is predicted that these men will be chosen for the most part from the commercial centres of the country, and whose abilities in financial affairs are already recognised.
 MT. Taft divided his time today ha. tween correspondence, conferences. work on his speech of the 2Ist to the Virginians who are coming here, and A game of golf in which he clipped two strokes from his previous record of ninety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
ALLIANCE IS AGITATED Protest Edwards Com plimenting Catholics. VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTION Sir Edward Gray is Urged to
 Prevent It. Str Edward Has Done Nothing More Than To Formally Acknowledge
 The Receipt or Ths
 Memorial.
VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTION

London. August 1.-The Council of the Protestant Alliance that raised such a storm in Parliament and else where when King Edward visited the Pope, Is again agitated over the an- nouncement that his majesty intends tremendously to audience the Papal legatee. Cardinal Van Nutelli. at the forthcoming Eucharistic Congress in London.
 The alliance sent memorial to Sir Edward Gray. the foreign secretary. calling attention to this projected vio-s latton of the Protestant constitution of the United Kingdom and urging that steps at once be taken to prevent the King from paying this compliment to the Catholic prelates of America and Europe. who are coming to attend the congress.
 Sir Edward has done nothing more than formally acknowledge the re- eeipt of the memorial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
THREE ARE KILLED
NORTHERN PACIFIC PASSENGER
 TRAIN IS WRECKED.
Rounding Curve Engine Plunged Into Burning Bridge-Emergency Brakes Prevent All Coaches From
 Going Into Ditch

Glendive, Montana, Aug. 11.-North- ern Pacific train No g. the North Coast Limited, met with a disastrous wreck about twelve miles west of Glen dive last night. Fireman Alb Matthews and an unknown tramp were killed. and probably twenty or thirty persons injured. Many of those injured were not seriously hurt. and all but one, Wilson. an express messenger will re- cover.
 The train was travelling probably at a speed of fifty miles an hour when. within two miles of Allard station, 1t rounded a curve and ran into burned bridge about fifteen feet long. Engi- neer Litch could not see that the struc- ture was out until the train was vir- tuaIly over the chasn. When he did see it. he quickly reversed the engine and threw on the emergency brakes. which action prevented all the coaches. except the smoker and the mall car, from going into the ditch.
 A relief train bearing physicians from this city at once left for the scene of the accident, and a work train was made up, and is now at work clearing the track. The dead togeth- CT with all the injured were brought to Glendive and are now being cared for
 The dead: Alb Matthews. fireman Dickinson. and an unknown tramp.
 The list of injured includes the fol- lowing: c. D. Litch, engineer, injured internally; H. Oliver. Mandan, N. D., injured about the head; J. B. Wilson. St. Paul. express messenger, fatally scalded by steam; William Newman, Great Falls, burned and internal intur- les: James Abeyer. Marion. Ohio. arm broken
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
FIVE ARE ARRESTED
BIACKMAILERs AND THEIR VICTIM
 LANDED IN JAIL.
spsropoulos Had Gone To Certain Spot To Meet BIacIkmailera As Re- Guested Bat The Police
 Interfered.

New York, August 1.-The attempt of a group of men using the men of the Greek Revolutionary Society to col lect Sl,000 from Basic spiropoulos, a Greek dealer in oriental goods, and spiropoulos's plan to shoot the black nailers. resulted today in the arrest of Spiropoulos and four other men who were in hiding in the bushes in the far northern end of Manhattan Island.
 Spiropouios Is charged with carrying concealed weapons. He told the police that he had received 9 letter from the revolntionary society commanding him to meet an agent at Amsterdam avenue and Fort George and deliver $i, 900 on pain of being cut to pieces and placed in a barrel. Spiropoulos was to recognize the agent when the latter was to request the time of day. When Spiropoulos went to the appoint ed place with his revolver and roll of bills, policemen arrested him and four men who were found hiding in the bushes, evidently awaiting his coming. All carried revolvers and all were allowed bail when arraigned in court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
FIRE KILLS THREE
ESCAPING GAS CAUSED FATAL
 FIRE AT WHEELING.
Three Inmates Are Suff0cated Before Explosion Came and Go Down an Resultant BIaze-rhOse Eseap-
 Ing Injured.

Wheeling. W. Va. Aug. 11--Escaping gas in the building on South Eoff Street, occupied by Mrs. J. S. Gavin. as a millinery store and residence. caused fire at 3:S0 o'clock this morn ing which resulted in the death of three persons, and the fatal injury of one other, while six more were com pelled to jump from third story win dows to escape the flames.
 The dead: Clara Gavin. 27 years old; Mamie Gavin, 27 years old; Margaret Gavin, 21 years old.
 The injured: Mrs. J, S. Gavin.
 The dead girls were daughters of Mrs. Gavin and were suffocated as they slept on the third floor.
 The building was 8 three-atory brick structure, the first floor being used as q dry goods store. and the second and third floors being occupied as a dwell- ing house by Mrs. Gavin. who is 8 widow. her sons., who conducted the store. her three daughters and the servants.
 It Is supposed that on the second floor there was an escape of gas from an unnaticed leak, and that this gas suffocated the three daughters before the explosion followed. which set the bedding on fire. About 3:30 o'clock neighbors discovered that the Gavin building was on fire. An alarm waa sent in. but when the department ar- rived the roof was falling in. and waa carrying everything with 1t to the frat floor.
 The mother jumped from second story window and sustained injuries internally. Her condition was reported worse at II o'clock this morning. and 1t was apprehended that the injuries together with the shock sustained on being informed of the loss of her dauGhters. will result fatally.
 When the roof fell. taking with 1t the third floor and it's contents. 1t also carried to the first floor the bodies of the three young women
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
NO DATE YET FIXED
MEMBERS OF INTERSTATE CON- MERGE COMMISSION ON VA
 CATION.
Communication Has Notified Both Com pIainnnts and Defendants to Re Prepared for Hearing After
 Two Weeks Notice.

Washington, Aug. 11.--While the ln- terstate Commerce Commission has fixed upon no definite date for hear ing in the Georgia freight rate. in1olv- ing an increase in the rates on food staples from the southeastern terrI- tory. 1t is probable that the case will be assigned for hearing during the lat ter part of September. Chairman Knapp stated today that the Commis- sion had been requested by counsel for the compliments not to hear the case until after September IS.
 The members of the Commission who are away on their vacations. will re- turn to Washington early In Septem- Der. It Is expected that the question of fixing a date for the proposed hear ing will be determined early next week by correspondence between Chairman Knapp and the other mem bers of the Commission. The Commission already has directed both the compliments and the de hndants to be prepared for the hearing in two weeks after notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
MOB AFTER NEGRO
PORTSMOUTH IS IN STATE OF FRENZY.
Biack Kills POlfceman-Al1iouEh Pur- sued by Militia and Mob Escapes Capture-FuFfher Trouble From
 AkOh Not Anticipated.

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 11-Aroused to- night to a pitch of frenzy by tho kill ing of Patrolman W. s. WinnInger by negro named Strong. Portsmouth tonight is thronged with armed white men. and should his slayer be arrested, lynching is probable.
 Tonight the Portsmouth military company was called out at the request of Mayor Reed, and are now assisting the police in restoring order.
 Strong, the slayer of the policeman, hasbeen located in a square. and it Is surrounded by the police and the mob. It IS a race between these to see which will secure the prisoner. Should the latter get hold of Strong nothing can prevent a lynching.
 strong guard has been thrown around the jail and every effort will De made to get Strong behind its walls before the mob gets him. There Is talk, should this be done, of the mob storming the jail.
 Midnight Report.
 Strong succeed in making his es- cape from the city. and is now said to pc ln hidng in swamp. He is sur ronhded py the police, militia and sey- eral nundred armed citizens. The au- thorities are confident that with the assistance of the militia they will be able to prevent a lynching.
 Hundreds of negroes, frightened by the demonstration in the streets to- night have fled from the city.
 Four negroes have been arrested in connection with the murder, and will bo held for Identification. All four were endeayoring to leave the city secretly. Two were found trying to swim out from Wharyes
 Tonight three local infantry compa- nies and officers of the 71st Virginia Regiment are quartered at the armory by order of Governor Swanson. to be in readiness for call for assistance from Portsmouth.
 At midnight. following orders from Governor Swanson, the two Portsmouth companies began to assist the police in patrolling the streets and preventing the assembling of crowds. The effect was magical and within thirty minutes the streets were de- serted. No further trouble is antici- pated tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
WHISKEY EXPL0DES, HURL-
 ING NEGRO TWENTY FEET

Memphis. Tenn. Aug. 11.--(Special) Explosion of a barrel of whiskey this afternoon in a saloon next to the Southern League baseball park where Memphis and Mobile were playing, ale most wrecked the saloon, threw a ne- gro. Henry Williams, twenty feet into the bayou and stampeded occupants of the grand stand inside the park where ladies' day had attracted hum dreds of fair fans.
 The explosion took place shortly af- ter the game was called and the fire department responded to a general alarm. The negro was hshed out of the stream and order was restored, but many women rushed out and hustled home. williams suffered a. fractured wrist.
 No reason can be assigned for the explosion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
FALLS NINE STORIES
 TO HORRIBLE DEATH

New York. August 11-Falling nine stories down the elevator shaft of a Broadway sky -scraper today, August Does, 45 years of age. was instantly killed. every. bone in his body having been broken.
 Does, it was said, tried to leave the elevator after 1t had started for the tenth floor as the gate of the cage was closing. As he struck the gate door he toppled for a few moments on the mar row ledge of the floor. As the car sho ot upward, the man plunged headlong into the shaft. his cries resounding throughout the building. creating a panic among the occupants of the of ffoaa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
NM YonIx eovnRNonsaIr.
Party Leaders At Repub Neaaauaxter.
 Discuss sf4uafaon.


 New York. Aug. 11--There were many party ieadera at Republican State head quarters here today. the most prom inent being Representative J. Sloat Fassett of Elmira. ". r.; William Barnes. Jr., of Albany. and John 4 . Merritt. Collector of the Port of Buff faIo.
 The question of who is to head the State ticket was the general subject of discussion. Collector Merritt said that Speaker Wadsworth was very strong in the Western tier of counties. and that his boom for Governor would be launched at the Livingston County Con- vsntion, which will be held just be- fore the State Convention. Governor Hughes also has many friends in that part Of the State. said Mfr. Merritt
 Messrs. Barnes and Fassett echoed the declaration of Governor Hughes that 1t Is for the people to decide who shall be nominated for the Governor ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

strike headquarters today 1t was said that MT. White might have an i'm portant statement to make tomofrow. There is a probability that he is for mulating some proposition to the op- orators.
 Mir. Fairley declared this afternoon that there was no change in the sit- uation. For the mine operators. a statement was made that no ground was to be broken for the miners. None of those on strike now will ever work for us again." Is the way one of the operators put 1t.
 Meanwhile there is not a merchs sS or business man in BirminEham s is not looking with eagerness to- mass meeting tomorrow after z l. They seem to think that the m .$ ag will be productive of good for U m- mercial welfare of the district % no one will hazard a prediction ,w 1t meeting.
 A Feeling of Timi6
 Mixing with these ningham people. the conviction grows that in handling the strike of 1i,000 miners, there Is feeling of timidity. especial " by business men and men who have to do with politics.
 No one seems-t to feel free to discuss the situation. Business men will give you their views. but almost invariably you are cautioned not to use their names. Public officials have nothing to say, and Governor Conner has for btdden the military officers to give out information.
 The newspapers treat the subject gingerly. None of them made any reference to the meeting of business men Monday.
 When the striking minera ara at work they spend a great deal of money
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

by interesting addresses by Bishop Hendricks. of the Philippines. and Prof. J.. c. Monaghan. of the Agricultural Department at Washington. and by hard work on the part of the commit tee on resolutions.
 The forenoon session. with Arch- bishop o'Connell as the presiding of- ficer. was we'll attended and the two addresses held the audience until well along in the afternoon. Bishop Hem dricks presepted an interesting ac- count of the work of the Catholic mission in the Philippines for which he urged the moral support of the American people. He hoped the pres ent Philippine tarin would be modified.
 Although the committee on resolu- tions was in session several hours. 1t was still unable to report late this aft- ernoon.
 Many of the delegates spent the aft- ernoon in sightseeing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
French Press comments.

Paris, Aug. 1.-The French press and the aeronautic experts, besides ex- tolling the Wright Brothers aeroplane. devote much space to picturing with French art the personality of Wilbur Wright.
 "This man." says Franz Roichel, in The Figaro, "is strange and cold, but of a coldness that is smiling and sym pathetic He is tall. thin. severe-a man that Is tempered like steel, The countenance is remarkable, curious the head that of bird. long and bony with a long nose. The face smooth shaven and tanned by the wind and the country sum- The eye is a superb blue-gray with tints of gold; honorable. gentle, resolute and intelligent. Those golden glints bespeak an ardent flame. for wilbur Wright Is fanatic. |"
 Mfr. Wright's method of getting away on a start, while not appealing to the experts as the most practical solution of the problem of launching his ma. chine, pleases the French emotional sense.
 "He Is launched into space" writes one critic, "and there is nothing to stop him. He either flies or falls. The danger of thin moment gives one 6 culver of anguish like that experienced at the sight of cyclist Jumping an abyss or looping the loop"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
scIENTIFro coNeREss.

Seventeen Republics WIll Fle RepEe~
 sented at Santiago, Chile.
 Santiago. Chile. August lls--The Pan-American Scientific Congress which is to be held in this city in December of this year. promises to be a great success.
 Seventeen republics will be repre- sented and all the principal univaraf- ties of America have given notifica- ton that they will aend delegates. The visiting scientists will get an en- thusiastic welcome and already prep arations are being made for their ea tertainment. The steamship lines run. ming to Santiago will reduce their rates by one-third for the occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM Longest and Most Sue
 oessful Flight. TRIALS WITH AERoPL0NE Machine Scared Like a Bird to
 New Heights. The Aeroplane ClrcIed The Field Three Times At The Rate Of
 Thirty-six Miles An

Lemans. France, August 11.-This evening wilbur Wright. of Dayton, Ohio. made the longest and most suc- cessful flight of the series of aero plane trials, which he iS conducting here. remaining in the air three min utes and forty-four seconds.
 The machine circled the field three times at the rate of thirty-stx miles an hour. On passing the grand stand, Mir. Wright gracefully descended until within speaking distance of the spec tators who wildly applauded hts ex- hibition of mastery over the aeroplane, after which he scared like bird to new heights and continued his flight until reaching the starting point, where he finally gently landed.
 As evidence of the interest that is being taken In MT. Wright's experi- ments. a crowd of 5000 persons. tnclud- ing many women, patiently waited throughout the day until he should decide to take out his machine for a sail. There was buzz of contented exciamations and scurrying to find points of vantage to witness the as- cension when finally the doors of the shed was thrown open and the aero- plane was brought into position. Scores of the younger element climbed into surrounding tree tops in order to get a better view of the exhibition.
 or went the aeroDiane like a fleet gull. It soared down the course and then abruptly almost recklessly. swooped and turned and came majesti- caIly down tue field following the lines of trees. after which it returned to the front of the grand stand. With ad- mirable ease and precision the aero plane here descended to lower level. seemingly to drop the spectators polite aerial courtesy. Then 1t rose again and resumed It's trip. describing zig-zags here and there until 1t com pleted three circuits of the course Mir. Wright again was received with the plaudits of the deAghted specta- tors. There was scarcely a vestige of breeze while the flight was taking place.
 After the demonstration Mir. Wright said to the Associated Press.
 My idea is to make longer and long, CT flights daily. I am feeling out my machine"
 Among the spectators today was J. c. Mccoy, the American aeronaut, who was enthusiastic over the performance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
snInhnrnted FrnIta.

Washington. August 11.-Ambassa- dor White. at Paris. has addressed the French government with a view to the suspension of the decree prohibiting the importation of sulphurated fruits, with particular refrence to California fruits. pending the report of the Amer ican commission which is to cover the whole subject of the importation of preserved food. Otherwise, he said, the importation of French fruits into this country may be seriously affected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
TO HEAD OFF xAaUIs.
Rangers Leave for Mexican Border To
 Prevent CroAafux

Rangers Leave for Mexican Border To
 Prevent CrosainK.
 Bisbee. Aria. Aug. 11--Captain Harry Wheeler. and half a dozen Arizona rangers. left today for q point on the international border. thirty miles east of Douglas. to prevent the crossing oe fifty hostile Yaquis. who are being pur- sued by 200 Mexican troops. At Ptlares. Sonora. yesterday. the Yaquis were half a days ride ahead of the troops. and heading towards Escuela Mountains on the border.
 The rangers will attempt to arrest the Yaquis for violating the neutrality laws if they try to cross The Yaquis are said to be well armed but poorly provisioned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
CHECK EMIGRATION.
Leaders Trying To Induce
 Countrymen to Return

Armenian Leaders Trying To Induce
 COuRtrymen to Return.
 Tif1is, August 1.-The Armenian leaders in the Caucasus are sndeavor- ing to check the tide of emigration to America and are also trying to inc duce their countrymen who left Turkey on account of prosecutions. to return to Armenia.
 Over 900 Armenians. who gathered at Batoum to take steamers for Amer lea. have abandoned their plans since the proclamation of the Turkish con- stitution and will take advantage of the sultan's permission to return to Turkey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
HAMMOND FOR GOVERNOR.
\ Secret Conference of NfInnesota
 Democratic Leaders Held.

A SGGFes NOnAGECASc 0A N4AAE8OAN
 Democratic Leaders Held.
 St. Paul. Minn. Aug. I1--At secret conference of Minnesota Democratic leaders here this afternoon it is said that Congressman ". S. Hammond. of St. James, was selected as the most likely nominee to head the State Demo- cratic ticket for Governor.
 The situation was thoroughly can- vassed and it is asserted that Afr. Hammond was decided on as the party standGxd bearags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
TEXAS DEMOCRATS.
State Convention Opens But Adiourns
 Until Today.

Until Today.
 San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 1.-The Democrattic State Convention. which convened here today and effected or- ganisation adjourned late today until tomorrow to allow the Committee on Resolutions to prepare their report
 Tonight all interest centers about the sub committee, which is preparing the plank with reference to the submiss sion of a constitutional amendment providing for State wide prohibition. Those favoring submission are contend ing for a direct demand on the Lesis- lature. while those opposing are urg. ing the adoption of a plank In more modified form. Both a majority and minority report will doubtless be made and spirited fight is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
sYNpIoATE BUYs sToCIE.
Prevalent Life Assurances Society Has
 Changed Hands.

Changed A0u0Us
 New York. August i1.--Announce- ment was made today after meeting of the directors of the Provident As- surance Society. that the majority of the stock of the society had passed into the hands of a syndicate com- posed mostly of Southern finaneiers
 The transactions will be cioaed at a meeting tomorrow. It was stated at the meeting today that the Inter- southern Life Assurance Company, of Louisville. Ky. had no interest in the transaction. although Kentucky eapI- talists are largely interested In the purchase It was stated that Arthur c. Langham, of Louisville, Ky, who has been active in behalf of the sonth- ern syndicate in securing control of the Prevalent Life. will be elected president of the society as soon as the new interests elect their officers.