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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
REJoIcING IN HAYTI.
POpuIace Receives News of General sl-
 

pOpuIace Receives NeVVs oK UeneraI SI-
 naon's Election.
 Cape Haytien. Dec. 1s-The election of Antoine simon as President of HaytI was received here with enthusiasm.
 There were numerous manifestations in his favor this morning. The te deum was chanted at the cathedral, followed by a reception in the salons. The local delegates to the Congress which elect ed General simon yesterday were re- ceived everywhere with rejoicing. The nopulace is content with the change in government and thef Is no prospect of any disorder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
PAPA,s LAsT PnnsENT.
Little Girl Buys Funeral Design Wtt
 Pamnhen She anxsna

Little Girl Buys Funeral Design Wtth
 Pennies She Saved.
 Chicago, Dec. 1s.-For weeks little Margaret oLeary, aged 41-2 years. has been saving her pennies to buy her father Christmas present. She had denied herself candy and even visits to n Scent theatre
 ;, She has presented the Christmas gift but in a manner not dreamed of. It Is e wreath of flowers and is placed on A casket. The wreath encircles letters formed out of blossoms which spell these words:
 "Papa's last Christmas present."
 Her father met death at railroad crossing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
nEpoRr Is DENIED.
Great Britain Wont settle Difference
 HetYxeen Argentine and EsraMll.

Great Britain W0hf sfttIe DIMeFencc
 Between Argentine and Brasil.
 London. Dec. IS.--There is no truth in the report telegraphed here from Buenos Ayres thst Great Britain has rendered Ter good offices to compose the differences between the Argen- tine and Brazilian governments anis- ing in part from the activity of each country in increasing its naval power
 It is, however. fact that informal conversations with the diplomatic representatives here of the two pow CTS the foreign office pointed out the risks attending increases of arma- pients
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
ZIG sTRIkE THREATENEIo.
NassonmI Window Glass Workers Dis-
 matsssed with Wage Scale.

National Window GinAs Workers Dts>
 matasaed with Wage Scale.
 Hartford City, Ind, Dec ls.--indi= fniation on the part of the National window Glass workers Asaociatfon, or one of the biggest strikes. known to the window glass trsde for years. u
 The going into effect of the new wage scale has been postponea from iumbus, Ohio, all the window glass manufacturers in the country will meet to take action on the scale. So far as known only-two concerns have signified their intentions of paying the new scale. Manufacturers say they have many orders on their books at prices now prevailing which the new scale would cause them to lose thousands of dollars on.
 Apparently. the solution Is the form alton ef the project to organize all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
TRAIN HELD UP.
The Exprem Car is Uynnmited by Four
 UnhaasExed Robbers.


 UnhaasI<ed Robbers.
 Portland, orea Dee is.--orseon Railroad and Navigation No, T. known as the Chicago-P Portland Special was held up and the express car dynamited by four unmasked robbers last night nine miles east of Portland.
 Express Messenger O., H. sHun said the robbers secured little of value. The robbers did not modest the passengers, but uncoupIed the express car and or dered the engineer to take It down the tracks toward Portland. About e mile beyond the point where the train was held up. the doors of the express car was shattered with nitro.gi giycer- inc The train did not carry through safe. a small local safe and strong box being the only rcceptacies for yals uables. xr
 The robbers compelled Express Mes uenger Huff to open the small 'aafe. U contained but three or four small pack x,sire The strong box was not touch ad. The robbers escaped. az-sl45s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
nalrr0aa Nfen Adiourn,

Mobile, Dec. 1s-The joint confer ence of officers and agents of the Southern Railway and Mobile and Ohio Railroad closed tonight with a banquet Colonel E. L. Russell. vice president of the Mobile and Ohio, presided as toastnaster. Covers were spread for 100 guests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

the hand operated factories and. give workers an increase in wages. It Is generally agreed that wages are too low, but on the other hand 1t Is said the selling prices will not permit an increase at this time. The conditions are said to be due to the efforts of the cop-operatives to undersell the market and the competition of the machine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

Kanawha county. where about f,so0 miners have quit work following . reduction of wages posted by opera tors, are today considering a prop0- sition. which. 1t is thought, is so fair to both sides that neither can afford to reject it. and 1t Is confidently thought that settlement will be reached by tomorrow,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
CALLS IN srEcIALTsT.
Secretary vf state Root sufgsrang wsth
 rntureA Knee.

rn5urea Knee.
 Washington. Dec Is.--Secretary of State Root, who has been suffering from an injured knee for two months, has at last called in a specialist to make an examination and treat him.
 Secretary Root came to the cabinet meeting today in his carriage and 1t was with some difficulty that he left the vehicle. He limped ipts the White House apparently with some pain. He remained only a short time at the meeting, leaving long before it was over, to keep an engagement at his home with the specialists who came from Philadelphia.
 The Secretary received his injury during the late political campaign while ho was in Ohio making a stump ing tour for Judge Taft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
E. E. MEYER. Mgr.
Coleanor. Empire and Nut Coal

ruary of King Carlos of Portugal and his son, Grown Prince Louis. has been arrested.
 The man tried to commit suicide but was prevented. After he had been re- sived he confessed that on December of last year. he took up a position near the railroad station at which the King was to return from oporbo, with the purpose of shooting his majesty. but the confusion attending the ae- parture of the King and the speed at which his carriage was driven away. made the attemnt impossible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
TO EsTABLIsH AGENcY.
Land And Industrial work By south
 eru Railway.

Mobile. Dec, iS--official announce ynert is made here today that the southern Railway and Mobile and Ohio Railroad will immediately re-establish the land and industrial agency Tn this citv with W. L. Henderson of Atlanta in charge
 The local agency was closed about A wear ago and Mir. Henderson moved to Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
Attemntn rn HNrerl- rrnInn.

Knoxville. Tenn, Dec, 1S-A Bristol special reports two attempts this week to wreck passenger trains on the Nor folk and Western Railway, The latest was made last night near WythevilIe,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
IHTPORTANT ARREsT.

Lisbon. Thursday. Dec. IT, via the FFontier--A local newspaper published a story today to the effect that form CT detective implicated in the plot that resulted in the assassination last Feb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

Va. where the engine of the Washing ton Chattanooga vestibuie colltded with a pile of crossties placed on the track. The engine ploughed through the ties without leaving the track. De- tectives are busy and at least one man is said to be under suspicion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
nsURDnRrR OF HENsLEY.

Newro slayer os Marion NEam Is
 Caught.
 birmingham, Dec. ls--Grifiin Harris, a negro, wanted for the murder of wealthy farmer named Hensley near Marion, a short time ago, was ar rested here tonight.
 rhs negro confessed to- the crime, aaving that he shot Mir. Hensley in the back while they were In a field to- gether.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
MINERS QUIT WORK.

Eighteen Hundred Miners Walk Out
 Following wage Reduction.
 Charleston, w. Va. Dec. 1S.-Min- CTS and operators on Paint Creek,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
NON-PART|SAN
PEOPLE BUSY
ORGANIZATION OF FIRST AND
SECOND WARDS IS NEARLY
COMPLETED.

The Detroit partisan Precinct
Federation. In a meeting held la the
Office OF Gregory 4 Crosman, Wood
ward and Grummond-aves., organized
the ninth precinct OF the Second ward.
with Edwin j. Seward as chairman OF
the precinct r. G. Shipman as sec
rotary. and +. G.. Osborn the third
delegate to the ward committee. About
dozen voters of the precinct attend
ed and each was provided with a lib
eral supply OF pledge cards. with which
they will try TO enroll new members
The federation also perfected the
organization OF the tenth precinct Of
the First ward Tuesday night George
A. Young is chairman. c. n. Royce
secretary. and DIR. E. c. L. Miller the
third delegate.
Nearly dozen precincts have been
organized thus far I'm the First and
Second wards and the federation will
carry it's campaign into the other
wards within few days. Those be-
hind the movement are greatly pleas
ed over the results mp to date. The
object OF the federation Is to secure
the nomination and election OF com
petent and honest men TO the various
city. county and legislative offices.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
HEAD CRUSHED
IN MACHINE
WIN. GREEN, EMPLOYED IN Full.
TON BRASS WORKS. VICTIM
OF ACCIDENT.

William Green, aged 80, machinist
employed In the National Fulton Brass
works, Brush and Woodbridge-sts., was
probably fatally injured. Wednesday
morning, in a peculiar accident. Green
was shaving a large iron block on a
planer He leaned over too far and
his head was caught between the
block, which was moving slowly
toward the knife. and an iron up
right.
Fellow workmen stopped the ma
chinery as soon as possible, but not
until Green's head had been frightfully
crushed He was extricated In an un-
conscious condition and removed In
East End ambulance to st. Mary's
hospital, where II was found he was
suffe ring from a double fracture OF
the skull and several Commissions OF
the scalp. The doctors entertain but
slight hope for his recovery.
Green lives at No 313 Canfeld.ave.
west. He is married and has one
child. He had been in the employ OF
the National Fulton Brass works four
years and was regarded as careful
workman.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
BANK PRESIDENT
SUSPECTS BROTHER
J. w. THOMAS. CHICAGO, HERE
TO AID RELATIVE ACCUSED
OF BURGLARY.

j. w. Thomas, president of the
First National bank OF Chicago
Heights, H.. arrived in Detroit, Tues
day TO make Inquiries concerning the
arrest OF his brother. F. Thomas, ac-
cused with two others, John Pfeiner
and Richard Britt. OF burglarizlng the
postoffice at Hollywood. Mich, a few
days ago. Mr.. Thomas, who Is man
OF considerable wealth and influence
In the Illinois city. expressed a will
ingness 10 furnish bail for his brother.
but will probably take no steps In
this direction Immediately. The fed
Grad grand jury meets next week.
when the case OF the three men will
be disposed Of II Is understood that
Mr.. Thomas will walt and see wheth-
er his brother is indicted before ar
ranging to give. bail.
+. Thomas. no Is in the county jail
pending the grand jury's action. 10
default of $4,000 pail, admits that he
has been sort of black sheep. but
denies that he had any connection
with the Hollywood job.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
CONVENTION IS
DULLEST EVER
EVERYTHING so CUT AND DRIED
INTEREST Is LACKING, SAYS
NEWSPAPER MAN.

c. ID. Lee. of New York, secretary
OF the United Press association, one
Of the great news reporting organiza-
tions OF the country, stopped over in
Detroit Wednesday on his way home
from the Chicago convention. where
he made the arrangements for his
association.
We have 90 men on duty at the
convention, IL of them occupying
seats In the. press section" said Mr..
Lee, but there is not much for them
to do beyond bare routine. II is abso-
lutely the most featureless national
convention ever held. There is no big
news In the delegations. no excitement
shout the hotels. no sensational or
picturesque Incidents. Its work has
been 80 completely predetermined
that nothing has been left to- the rival
pxrty leaders and strategists who
loom so large In the national conven.
lions generally"
Senator Burrows speech upon TAX
Ing the chair was worse than medi-
OGRE. according TO Mr.. Lee. IL was a
dreary recital OF party achievements.
and was heard by less than 1000 OF
the immense throng But the speech
was I'm accord with the general dead
ness, the depressing listlessness of the
convention.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17

Cry of "FOur Years More" Comes
From Delegates and Galleries
as Permanent Organization
Meets For Work.

law OF congress, guaranteeing TO
the wage earners, agriculturalists
and horticulturalists OF our coun-
try the right OF organized labor to
the end that such associations and
members shall not be regarded as
lille gal combinations In restraint OF
trade.
We pledge ourselves to the
enactment OF law TO prohibit tho
issuance OF injunctions in cases
arising out of labor disputes,
when such injunctions would not
apply when no labor disputes ex-
listed: and. that in no case shall an
Injunction be issued when there
exists remedy by the ordinary
process OF law: and which act
shall provide that In the procedure
for the punishment OF contempt Of
court, the party cited for contempt
shall when such contempt was not
committed In the actual presence
of the court. he entitled TO a trial
by jury.
We pledge the Republican party
to the enactment OF an amendment
extending the existing eight hour
law TO all government employees
and to all workers whether en-
ployed by contractors or sub-con-
tractors doing work for or on be-
halt or the federal government.
We pledge the Republican party
to the enactment OF law by con-
gress as far az the federal turis-
diction extends. for a general EN-
ployers' liability act. for injury to
body or loss or life OF employees.
pfrigr- tirr-f z rpubftcar party
to the enactment OF law to the
extent OF federal Jurisdiction
granting woman suffrage. and TO
submit constitutional amend
ment for ratification to the states
for the absolute suffrage OF wo-
men. co-epual with men.
We pledge the Republican party
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
vETOEs
DUANE D0TY
SCHOOL SITE
SAYS DISTRICT WHERE IT'S PRO-
POSED TO PUT BUILDING Is
WELL SUPPLIED AND THAT 1T
SHOULD GO FARTHER NORTH.

After a careful investigation Of the
situation, Mayor Thompson has We
tced the action of the board OF educa-
ton in selecting as a site for the pro-
posed Duane Doty school. property
west of Hamilton boulevard and be-
tween Clairmount and Taylor-aves.
In his veto message the mayor says
in part:
find that that part OF the city which
lies between the railroad tracks on the
south and city limits on the north.
really constitutes two sections, tie
ratio OF whose population is appro 81.
ately represented by the numbers '6''
and p" These two sections are sep
arated from each other by tract OF
lanu known as the Park Hill Subdi-
vision" which extends from Oakland
ave. OH the east TO Hamilton-blvd. on
tie west and from Atkinson and West
minister on the south to Glynn-ct. and
Trcw bridge on the north. This tract
of land is practically vacant at the
present time.
The southerly section, which extends
from the railroad tracks north to the
Park Hill subdivision. and which In
bounded east and west by the city linn
It's. and whose population is. at the
prese mt time. represented by the num-
Der 90, has four schools. which have
beer wisely placed by your board in
relation to the population, OF the dis
tflct THESE -FOUR schools In This south
crly district can be 40 re -districted that
no child need walk more than Ave
eighths or three-quarters OF a mile 80
school. and vast majority of them
less than half mile.
The district west of Hamilton blvd.
does rot need to be considered at the
present time, as II Is practically all
farm land.
This leaves the smaller OF the two
sections. which lies north OF the Park
Hill tract. The nearest school TO this
district Is one at Mott-ave. and John
R.-st The majority OF the children IN
this district will be obliged to walk
from one mile to one and hve-eighths
mules TO attend this school or else pay
car fare on the Woodward ave. line TO
reach the school at five cents per trip.
IL this new school can be located any
where north OF Calvert and Trow-
bridge the SOS children who are
now OF school age. and who reside in
this smaller section. can attend school
without any OF them walking more
than three quarters OF a mile at the
outside.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
GOMPERS DEMANDS
RIGHTS OF LABOR
BY e. e. RosER.

CONVENTION HALL, CHICAGO.
June I7-President Gompers. OF the
American Federation OF Labor. began
In the open his fight In support OF the
anti-injunction plank. He argued
every point in the demands of labor:
he denounced the Manufacturers asso-
citation and finally he delivered this
ultimatum to the Republican party:
IF YOU OUTLAW THE LABOR
MOVEMENT, If YOU DESTROY
THE WORKINGMAN'S INCENTIVE
RIGHT TO BELONG TO AN ORGAN
IZATION, THEN THE WORKING
MANS Discomfort WILL TAKE
ANOTHER FORM AND YOU WILL
HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT"
There was silence after Gompers de-
livered the ultimatum. Some or the
most prominent business men In the
country were present and they looked
at one another In amaZement The
members OF the committee also
seemed to distinguish note OF warn
ing-it seemed To bring a grave
trouble out of the future.
ITO us. our freedom lives In the
soul the same as II did in the souls
OF the patriots OF 1875. We stand for
principles OF Justice. We are not
jealous except as TO our rights OF citi
zens These rights. tell you, the
workingmen OF this country will
fight for
| Mr.. Gompers first presented the de-
mands OF organized labor In type
written form. A number OF copies
were furnished the members and Com
pers made a plea that the requests be
given every consideration.
The draft OF organized labor's posi-
ton follows:
The Republican party Is In ac-
cord with. the great emancipator
! Abraham Tincoln. when he declar-
cd that Tabor - prior To and In
dependent OF capital Capital Is
only the fruit OF labor and could
never have existed " labor had
not first existed Labor " the SUI
perior OF capitol and deserves
much more consideration.
Through his wise snd humane
en- from the limbs 90 four million
chfttsl slaves. Tho Republican
/ party has been the staunch defend
er OF property and property rights
vet holds and declares that per
sonnl sights and hUnTh ilberty are
and must OF necessity be entitled
10 the first and highest consideEa-
tion. Recognizing tn, new condi-
tlons arising from our marvellous
Industrial development our people
and our nation realize the fRct
that the wheels 81 industry anu
commerce OF our time require that
i new law aRd-new concepts OF law
must be enacted To conform 10
modern Industry and commerce
and advance freedom In line there
We therefore pledge the Repub-
4 ilcan party TO the enactment OF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
(From a Special Correspondent


FLINT, Mich. June 1T. l.. Nor
rtson. of this city, brother of Edward
T. Morrison. formerly OF Detroit
whose mutilated body was found In a
sailboat belonging to the Grand Isl
and lighthouse. where he was assist.
ant keeper, claims to have received
a letter written by his brother sew
eral days ago, wherein 1t was stated
that Lighthouse-keeper Genery (who
is missing) had been drinking heav'
lily and was in an ugly mood for sew
eral days prior to the mailing OF the
letter.
In the letter Morrison further says
that he understands Genery had
trouble with former likhthouse-keepers
and that IL he dares to oppose Genery
he fears he would be the worse for
II. Toward the close OF the letter
Morrison says:
IL you should find my dead
body along the shore or Lake Su-
perior. you will know that | have
had some difficulty.
Morrisons family believes. In the
light OF this letter that Genery and
Morrison had had an encounter and
that Morrison was killed and the body
set adrift in the boat. which was
found of the rocks. near Grand Ma
rails.
This belief is somewhat strengthen
ed by the fact that all efforts to 10
cate Genery have proved unavailing
II is thought he may have taken q
boat across the lake. hoping TO escape
on the Canadian side.
The Morrisons are In receipt of a
telegram. stating that the body oil
young Morrison will be shipped tc
Flint at once, where II will be buried
A coroner's jury. In spite OF the
fact that Morrison's head was crushed
and the body badly confused, brought
In the remarkable verdict OF death
from exposure"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
CLERK ADMITS
STEALING LINEN

Alex. Wilson. aged Al and residing
with his wife and child at No. 1911
Concori-ave., was arrested by Detec-
tives Baker and Fenton. Wednesday
afternoon. In the j. l.. Hudson store.
where he has been employed as a
clerk. on the charge of stealing linen
valued at $3.50.
The detectives say that Wilson. who
was arrested while at work. admitted
the theft. and said that he couldn't
Just help stealing" He has worked
ia the store since last January and
his pilferings have extended over sew.
eral months, the police say.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
v|CE.PREs|DENT
CAUCUS BY NIGH.
MEN TONIGHT
WILL TRY TO REACH DECISION
AS TO WHOM TO SUPPORT
TAFT OPPOSITION FOLDS UP
LIKE UMBRELLA.
(From a STAFF correspOndent.)

CONVENTION HALL, CHICAGO,
June l7.-Michigan caucuses at &
O'Clock this evening 10 try 10 agree
on vice-president candidate aid
also the stand e-be- taken regard
ing the platform. While the dele
cation Is likely TO cast most OF It's
vote for Curtiss Guild, OF Massachu-
sets. on the first ballot. there Is 80
much sentiment for man from a
doubtful state, strong orator, that
the second ballot will likely see the
state shift.
Sherman. OF New York. is being
looked over carefully. and there are
some Fairbanks men. while the wis.
dom OF having an orator on the ticke:
makes Dolliver sentiment In spite OF
the refusal of the Iowan to run.
The question OF platform was
brought Dallas -Bondeman,-nf
Kalamazoo. beaten by Fordney. for
member of resolutions committee. Ii
looks as II the strong Taft men OF the
delegation are watching TO see thst
Fordney does not take any anti-ac.
ministration stand
Arthur Vorys, one Of the Taft man
ayers. made little speech to the
Michigan men In the morning. saying
he hoped the states vote would be
unanimous
Michigan's room has earned the
name OF the cigar headquarters" as
IL is the only state room where We
itors get smokes. Ten thousand have
been passed out up to date.
The last act In the Taft steam-roller
swe.
the report or the credentials commit
tee. confirming the temporary roll
was read there was no show OF fight or
debate. when Temporary Chairman
Burrows put the question, there was
q great roar of ayes and weak spat-
tering OF nays. The opposition TO the
secretary OF war had simply folded up
like an umbrella. There was wild
waving OF flags, kerchiefs from the
Ohio delegation and all was over.
HIGAN HEADQUARTERS,
CHICAGO, June 17.-Ginger was GER
tainly lacking in the proceedings of
the Grst session OF the Republican
national convention. The concerted
and deafening cheering that is usually
the main feature of such gatherings
ls not yet III eViuence. Al tiueS tnciS
were scattering salvos of handicap
ling and vocal applause, but the big
earnest, all-together roar OF great
audience s.lrred to sound and demon
stration b. its arolced emotion was
missing.
There were times when attempts
were made by leaders or states to
start things. but 1t was like building
q fire OF wet wood. The efforts died
In starting. Even the magic name OF
Roosevelt failed to bring the people
to their feet as In times OF old. Wav-
ing OF banners and swinging OF hats
were not effective In arousing the
mass.
Those present were enjoying the
spectacle--nothingm more.
Several causes may have had TO do
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