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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
THE WEATHER. |. Washinkton, Feb. 15.--For Aiabsnpas Fair sunday ana Monday, light north winds. ~
pEseuscEs POLICE FORGE.
It Is Charged That Reign of Terrs
 Exists In Washington.

It fs Charged That Reign of Terror
 Exists In washingten.
 washington, Feb. 15-The charge that q reign of terror exists in the city of Washington was made in the House of Representatives today by Mir. simms. of tennessee.
 He referred to the robbery of A woman last evening In front of the Embassy and said 1t was the twenty first of such crimes committed in this city since September last He de- nounced the police force of the city and referred to the fact that although there was within quick call by teie- phone. . regiment of cavalry yet thetr services had not been enlisted to run the criminals down. who were as rule negroes.
 Mir. Simms charged, in reply to a question by Mrr Tawney. of Minnesota. that the increase of crime in the Dis- trict of Columbia was due to an fnef- ficient police administration. He de- ciared that at the present rate of crime 1t would be necessary to have policeman in every corner. These crimes Mir. simms said. grew out Of the sale of cheap liquor to an idle class of criminals who had migrated to Washington.
 ..Closo your eight thousand licensed saloons here. he exclaimed, land there won't be another of these occurrences" 1"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
ADMIRAL EVANS THANKS
 THE CHILEAN GOVERNMENT

Valparaiso. Feb. 1.-Two wireless dispatches have been received from the American battleship fleet. under Rear Admiral Evans. which was reviewed off Valparaiso yesterday. after which 1t continued on it's way to Callao. One is addressed to Rear Admiral Simpson, lof the Chilean navy, and says: 4 The Commander of the Atlantic fleet begs you to convey to President Montt In the name of himself, his off, cers and men, the appreciation of the honor he has done them fin reviewing the fleet off Valparaiso. To this I add expressions of my personal regard and l hope I will have the pleasure of meeting you again. I send you my good wishes (Signed) Evans"
 The other message is addressed to John Hicks, the American Minister, and says:
 'T beg you to express to President Montt the thanks of the officers and men of my fleet for the many graceful acts of courtesy received at the hands of the Chilean government. I am sure the American people fully appreciate them and that they will go far toward cementing the frendshfp between the two nations. (Signed) Evans"
 Admiral simpson repIied 10 his com munication as follows:
 "Thank you. I am instructed to con vey to you the personal thanks of President Montt for your good wishes. I and my officers all join in wishing Admiral Evans and the officers of the American fleet a hearty farewell and successful and prosperous voyage"
 MT. Hicks made the following an- swer
 q will deliver to President Montt your kind message. The whole re- view was all that one could have asked for. and I am proud of our feet.e Good bye and God bless you"
 The American cruiser Chicago. which left here three days ago for the At lantic station passed the battleship fleet off Constitution. She saluted both admiraIs. the American commander and Rear Admiral simpson"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
SEVEN DEAD< TWELVr.dURT Fast Tr lollides With .Ntoney Car.
 s-- MISUNDERSTOOD TIE SIGNAL Conductor of Electric Car FlAgged the Crossing. All of the Ambulances In Toledo wer. Hastily Summoned to the
 scene of the,
 wreck.

Toledo. O.. Feb. IE.--Seven persons were killed and a dozen injured when a Big Four passenger train struck a Toledo and Western electrtc car at the Michigan Central crossing in West To- ledo at 8 o'clock tonight. The dead: :
 James Myers. moterman, Toledo; Mrs. William Fisher, West Toiado; Roy Fisher, West Toledo; FlayaEleb Beech, Sylvania; Mrs. CIarencq Eeeeh. Syl- vanis. Two children sf Aff. ahd Mrs. Beech.
 The injured: Mayor Jenea and wife of Sylvania; Clara Saxtons TTtlby, se- riously: Joseph HoehnleEAr. TriIby, a. tally; Charles Dolph. Sglvania. slight; George Bragdoh. Toledo. fatally: Burt Blankley, syivauis. slight; James Young, Sylvanie.
 According to an eyewitness of the wreck. which occurred shortly after 6 o'clock. the conductor stopped at the crossing to flag the car across. see- ing the train coming. he motfoned to the motorman to stop, but the signal was either misunderstood. not seen, or disregarded, for the car. came ahead with sicixening results. All the arnbu- lances in the city were hastily sun,- money to the scene of the wreck.
 Mrs. Fisher was taken to St Vim cents hospital where she died. Eight of the Injured were also received there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
AIMS AT DEMOCRATS
HUNDLEY ACCUSES THEM OF
 sTUFFING BALLOT BOxEs.s
New Issue Es Raised in Hemrime oe Alabama Judge and Comu,Ftteea investigation May Be Pre-
 lomged.

Washington, D. G. Feb. IS Special The senate judiciary subcommittee did not hold any session today to continue the hearing in the Hundley case and the matter was postponed Sand no day fixed for the next meet ing though it will probably be some day next week. No treason was as- signed for not going ahead today.
 The impression is that the members of the committee do not seem to he in a hurry to dispose of the case. dis position evidently being to investigate thoroughly the details and owing to the opposition that has developed in Alabama A-
 Although it is thought Judge Hund- ley himself is anxious for an early and definite decision 1t has leaked out that in his own statement before The committee he lugged in a matter, which some of the Senators think calculated to prolong the contest. It is learned that Judge Hundley went into the question of alleged ballot box stufiing by Democrats in Ala bama.
 Some people have an idea he did this with a view of making a point with Republican Senators by having it appear that his most intense oppo- nents are the six Democratic con- gressmen from Alabama.
 When Hundley was a Democrat it is recalled that the Republicans charg- ed that he was the head deviF' among ballot box suffers of Madison coun- ty This is considered bad break on Hundley's part, and 1t Is likely to prove a boomerang. It win hurt his cause as he may have to answer some rather embarrassing questions in this connection. Hundley is trying to make great capital out of the fact that Senators Bankhead and Johnston favor his con- firmation. All members of the judic- iary committee are lawyers The Alabama senators are not lawyers. The feeling among lawyer senators is that a farmer and business man (vocations of SAlabama's senators), do not know very much about a mans fitness to be a district Judge. And that's the main issue of this case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
SEPARATE ACCOUNTS
INFORMAL RULINGS ON PERSONAL
 LY CONDUCTED TOURS.
A Passenger Has Night to Accept TransDortatien Without Other Accommodations Railroad
 Commi4sioner Canpot Use
 Interstate Passes.

washington, Feb. Ib--The Interstate Commerce Commission today in infor- mai ruling. announced that q carrier in arranging personally conducted tours must keep separate charges of trans portation and for meals and hotel ac- commodations, leaving to the patron, the right to accept the transbortation without the other accommodations.
 Carriers are permitted to stimulate travel by providing an entertainment at a point on its lines to which it may, contribute, but, such contribution must be made in definite sum, and be in no way dependent upon the number of tickets sold. "A passan9er traveiinK on a special ltInited excursion ticket with stop oyer privileges missing connections through successive delays of trains. is entitled to have his ticket made good if Fut of date when ho makes the return tip.
 The Commission also ruled that passes granted to state railroad com nissioners cannot be used in interstate journeys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
CONCLUDES HIS SERVICE.  Frank H. Hitchcock Will Hana fn His
 ReslgmatiAn.

Washington, Feb. 16.--Frank IT Hitchcock. First Assistant Postmaster General. concluded his service with the Government today and on Monday win hand his resignation to the President. Tn a short time he VIII take the work of managing the Taft Presidential campaign in earnest Mr. Hitchcock will take few days vacation before he enters upon his political work He will make lhiH headquarters in this city.
 Mr. Hitchcock will be succeeded as First Assistant Postnastsr-5 General by Or. Charles M GrapdAeid. now Chief Clerk in taak alIice,4 uf. GrandaeIdss nofntnatipA will be sent to the Senate on Ncndat and untft the nomination is confirmed, he will be acting First As. sistant. M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
WILL ARREST MORSE
HIS STEAMER REACHES NEW
 YORK;,
He VIII Be Taken immediately to Justice DowiinE's Home And
 Suitable Bail Will Be =

New York, Feb. ls-Detectives at- taches to the District Attorneys office were given . warrant tonight and in strueted to arrest Charles w. Morse, when the steamer Etruria, upon which the banker is a passenger from Liver pool reaches quarantine.
 The Etruria is expected tomorrow morning but her position tonight is in doubt She was due late today but her failure to make her schedule caused no surprise. for rough weather is de- laying most of the transatlantic steamers.
 Morse was indicted by the New York County grand jury which has investi- gated some recent banking transae- tons.
 Two officers will go down the har- Dor on the United States revenue cut Ter and meet the steamship at quefan- tine. Arrangements have been made to take Morse from the EtrurIa.s pier directly to the home of Justice Dow ling, who will fix bail. It is under stood that counsel for Morse have arr ranged to have bondsman on hand when he is arraigned.
 From the disclosures made as re- salt of the writ of attachment on Charles ". MoFse's property which was served on every and frnnk com, panv in Now York as wei 8 upon. bfokeFs and other Individuals. | sclle- .dule was prepared today. 11iis makes public for the first time a practically coEapiete list of Morsess seeufities pledged as collateral and the amount of loans he has outstanding against him. Loans to a total amount of $2.- l532.500 gre shown in the schedule and against them are placed not only the securities pledged with banks and in- dividuais. but all the real estate stand ing in Morse's name or in which he is believed to have the color of own- ership.
 I Included in the list hut not separ- ately itemized are loans obtained from a large number of banks. trust com panies and individuals outside of New York city. aggregating $l.i3S, ,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
RECEIVERS NAMED
FOR MUTUAL, RESERVE LIFE TN-
 sURANCE COMPANY.
Insolvency and Inability to Meet It's Obligations Were Given in the Courts Order for Appoint
 ing Receivers.

New York, Feb. 15,--Receivers were appointed tonight for the Mutual Re- serve Life Insurance Company upon the application of policyholders' com vuittee.
 The receivers were named by Judge Ward in the United States Circuit Court at the request of Attorney-Gen- eraI Julius M. Mayer. who represented James C. Robinson and Reuben O. ScovilIe. two policyholders. The re- ceivers are Charles w. Gould of the law firm Of Gould & wilkie. William 1T. Russell of the law firm of Russell & Winslow. and Archibald c. Haynes. President of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company. Each receiver was put under bond of Si00.oOO. MT Russell and Mir. Haynes qualified im- mediately. and Mir, Gould is to qualify on Monday
 Insolvency and inability to meet it's obligations were given in the court s order as the reason for the appoint ment of receivers The suits which eliminated tonight in the receivership were brought SIX months ago, by the two policyholders named.
 By the order of the court. the two cases were joined. In the company s answer to the complaint. the allega- tions made by the complainant as ta fraud in the management of the com pany's business was denied. but the cornpanx admitted the allegations made as to ;ts inability to carry out its con- tracts with It's policyholders. The courts order directed the receivers to take possession of tall properties of inc Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company and to administer them in the Federal Courts. determining the equi- lies of policyholders and all other claims against the company.
 A report made by examiners 10 the sunerintendent of Insurance on Nov. 10. 1907 and which explained the condt. tion of the company down to the last of day of August last. showed total liabilities of S5.41s,7l7, and admitted assets of s3,701,602.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
in the Grand River. The Drids. ! sinking.
weatker Bureaa,s bulletin.

Washington, Feb. t5-The weathst bureau issued the following special river bulletin tonight: Preliminary ad- vices Issued on Wednesday February 1z stated that coming warm rains would result in a general thaw over the east efn portion of the country and cause floods in the smaller streams. ~
 Two days later it became apparent that the rainfall would be exception ally heavy and the warnings were re- peated and extended to some of the larger rivers. including the upper Ohio.
 By morning the rivers of the Atlantic States and the Ohio and its tributaries were rising rapidly and general warn ings were widely distributed. Stages as follows are indicated:
 Pittsburg 2S to 30 feet by Sunday morning. flood stage being at 22 feet. Wheeling West Virginia, 43 feet. Marietta, Ohio and Parkersburg. w. Va. 40 feet by Monday morning and probably somewhat higher later. flood stages being at thirty-six feet. Cincin- nati. 45 feet during Sunday (flood stage 50 feet) with further rise for several days: Mount Carmel, III. (Wabash fiver) 22 feet; flood stage being at 10 feet.
 Flood stages will also be exceeded in the lower Ohio. lower Tennessee, Wabash, James tVa.) Pedee, 30 feet CheersAw; Coosa. Alabama. Black Warrior, Tpmbigbee and Upper Poto- mas and upper Susquehanna rivers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16

ternoon on the trip from New York to Paris. made another start from here today. leaving behind Eugene Le Lou vier, one of the three Frenchmen who started on the trip.
 Le Louvier. who Is said to have or- ignated the idea of the New York to Paris race. had some difficulties with Maurice Dreight and Max Hohnman. his companions. and they decided to so on without him. Le Louvier says he will return to Paris at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
SECOND LrBUrENANTs.

National Guard Members wiIl Be Ad-
 Snitted to Competition.
 Washington, Feb. 15.-President Roosevelt has decided to admit mem bers of the organized militia to com petition for appointments to the grade of second Leutenants in the army.
 Candidates for the examination must be unmarried. must not be less than 2l nor more than 27 years of age and must have been . member of the nnili- tia of the State from which he was designated for not less than two years prior to being named for examination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
pR. WILLIAsl sTARR DEAp.
oldest Tnhabitmnf ca Washington Has Passed Away.

Washington. Feb. 15.--Dr. William M. Starr, believed to be the oldest inc habitant of this city, died at his home here today. He was l0i years old and native of Prince William County, Va.
 Dr. Starr was specialist in medi- cinal botany. was one Of the pioneers who went to California in 1S49. He amassed a small fortune there and in- vested in Louisiana farm lands. He served in the Confederate army and after leaving that service was practi- calIy penniless.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
COUPON TICKETS.
Three Railroads Agree to Adopt such a
 System.

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 15.--At a con- ference held in the office of the State Railroad Commission. the I. C., L. and N, and N. c. and St. L. Railroads agreed. to adopt the coupon system regarding tickets sold after April l., 1908, pending the settlement of the passenger rate reduction Tn the Ala bama Courts.
 The Southern Railway agreed to the reduction from to 2 1-2 cents pef mile, the other roads dissenting. In the event the Alabama suit goes in favor of the State. the railroads agree to adopt the 1-s cent rate and re- fund one-half cent per mile on pre- sentation of coupons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
A MIssIssIPPI TRAGEpY.
". L. Booth shot and Instantiy Killed by .F. F. Wider

by ,. r. Wider.
 Hattiesburg. Miss, Feb. 15.--As re- suit of quarrel over the payment of 8 claim of s2.500, |. F. Wider. wealthy saw mill operator. President of the Mississippi Pine Association, and one of the leading lumber men of the South. today shot and killed W. T.. Booth. at Epps Station on the Gulf and Ship Island Railway. twelve miles south of this city.
 Booth was a real estate dealer of Dallas, Tex. It is alleged by friends of Wider that Booth had drawn a pistol and was advancing on Wider when the latter seized shot gun and shot Booth through the head. death being instan- taneous. Wider says Booth told him he was coming for the money today and if he did not get 1t. there would be trouble. He says he. therefore. pre- pared to receive him.
 A special train with the Sheriff and Wider's lawyers left for Epps this af- ternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
NEGRO POLITICAL CLUBS.
ConventIon Is Called to Consolidate the
 NexFO Vote.

Washington. Feb. I6.--A convention has been planned to be held in this city March and 6, to provide for con- solidation of the negro voters of the country and for the organization of ne- gro political clubs in various States.
 The convention Is expected to name a committee and arrange for the parti- cipation of negroes in the campaign. An executive committee has been nared to arrange for the convention, consisting of pr. ]. A. Robbins of yir- ginia, A. W. Rogers 6r North Caro- lima. Samuel E. Thompson of New Jer- sey. T. H. A. Moore off Pennsylvania. Harry c. Smith of Ohio and J. W. Poe of the District of Columbia,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
BRYAN IS ENDORSED.
Democratic Primarles Are Held in State
 0f Oklnhnrrna

Guthrie. Ok, Feb. 15--In the DeTnc- cratic primaries in the state held to. day. to elect delegates to the efate convention. W. J. Bryan was endorsed by every one of the seventy-five coun- ties. The delegates were instructed tn select ansinstructed Bryan delgation to Convention. will probably head Okiar homa's delegation.
 Governor Haakell and the two United States Senators. Owen and Gore. with Mir. Murray. were endorsed for dslas gates at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
CAR REPA1RER KILLED.
W. J. sargent Crushed to Death By
 Car

Columbus. Miss. Feb. 15.-CSpecialO W. J. Sargent. a oar repairer. enl- pIoyed in the local shops of the South ern Railway. met instant death in a horrible manner about 5:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 He was working under a car when the lack slipped and the car fefll on him. breaking his neck. He was about 2S years old and leaves young wife
 Mir. and Mrs. Sargent came here short time ago from Jackson, Tenn. and the body will probably be taken here for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
ROBBED AND sTURDERED.
A WatchmRn is Found Dead With His
 Skull Crushed.

New Orleans. Feb. i5.-with his skull crushed and bullet wounds in his chest and abdomen. sylvant Ducos. a watch man employed at one of the Standard oil companay's plants in this city, was found dead in a yard in the rear Of the plant today.
 It is clears that the man was the vic, itm of thieves frustrated in their at. tempt to rob the ofiice of the plant. Sixty dollars. which the watchman ia known to have had with him. was ia : ken by the murderers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
po.tma.ter at beer ParL.

Washington. Feb. 15.-5(Special.)- Richard W. Lynch has been appointed nostmaster at Deer Park. Washington County. vice A. M. Souther, died.
 James J. Gaines appointed regular. Robert II. Murdock, substitute. rural free delivery carrier, Route No. 2. at Attalla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
FRoHIBIT1ON HEARING.
Temperance Header. 2, Ass:ar pefo'

Temperance Leaders Appear Before
 ComgressionaI Committee.
 Washington. Feb. t5.--Matthew O'Brien. representing the National Pro- hibftion Committee. and Rev. L.. L.. Abbott. of Waco. Texas, general mis- sionary church temperance work, were heard today by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in support of bills to prohibit the shipment of liquors to States which prohibit the sale of inc toxicants.
 Tn addition to the speakers there were present officers of the National W. c. T. p. as follows: Mrs. L. M. NJ. Stevensl President; Miss Anna A. Gordon, vice-President; Miss Eva Fos- ter. Press Correspondent; Miss Leila Sewall. National Superintendent; Mrs. Howard Hoge President of the W. c. T. U. of Virginia. and Margaret D. Ellis of Washington, Executive 'Super- intendent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
Blr ReaerxoIr Rrenhn.

Datyon, O., Feb. 15-Telephone in- formation just received here Is to the effect that the Lewiston reservoir has broken. diseharging its waters into the port prove true. Dayton will be lnun- dated by the most disastrous flood in its history. as all rivers are running bank full already.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
neachen FIooa stakp.

Toledo, Ohio, Feb, l5-rhe Maumee River here has reached the flood stage, causing damage to basements of busi- ness houses and to lumber yards and other dock property. An ice gorge formed below the city and if it holds. considerable damage will be done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
On verwe of blood.

Wheeling. ". Va, Feb. 15--with the river rising at the rate of nine inches an hour tonight and a stage now around the 27 foot mark. Wheeling dis trict is on the verge of destructive flood that will bring more -ssuffertng among the poor than any similar vista ton for many years.
 Forecaster Pennywitt of Pittsburg. tonight predicts 45 feet on Monday as the top notch of the flood and prepara- tions are being made all along the line for at least that much water. Forty five feet will flood much of Wheeling island, South Side. Bepwood, Martins Ferry. Beilaire. Bridgeport and the lower lying sections of the city proper, causing more than 1000 families to flee from their homes. -aaGA@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
CURRY STATUE ACCEPTED.
,Iolnt ResoIutIon is Passed by the
 Home.

Washington, Feb. i5.-A concurrent resolution was passed by the House of Representatives today accepting m the name of the United States the statue of Jahez Lamar Monroe Curry presented by the state of Alabama for a place In ststuary hall of the Capitol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
Rural Isoutea Abandoned.

Indianapolis, Feb. l5.-whiIe North ern and Central Indiana Is swept by snow and wind storms today. the southe: :rn part of the State is suffering from floods.
 Reports from Princeton, Eincennes. Evansville and other points express fear of still higher stage of water. Rivers are out of bank in several coun- ties, bridges have been carried away and buildings in the low lands are un- der water. 4 dispatch from Blooming ton says the flood there is perhaps the greatest since 1888. The Monon Rail- road lost bridge this morning near Salem, and a half mile of track has been washed out. Toward noon today the rain changad to snow.
 At Bedford bottom lands are over flowed. Rural mail routes were aban- doned today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
Tenneasee River Rislng.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 15-The Ten nessee River here Is expected to reach fiteen feet above high water mark by Sunday morning. At 9o'cloclx 9 it was eleven feet. The smaller streams above are still rising.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
3OY SWALLOWS COLLAR HUTTON AND IS STRAIN
 GIED TO DEATH.

Philadelph Ia. Feb. 15.--William Brown, aged 10 years. was strangled here today by swal- lowing a collar button while sneezing. While changing his clothing, tn lad put the but ion in his wouth. He was seized with a sneezing it and inc button lodged in his throat and despite the frantic efforts of his mother. he died before a physician reached the house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-16
snIvndorenn CenEreaa Convenen

San Salvador, Republic Of Salvador, Feb. 15,-The salvadorean Congress has been convened and the preliminary session was held yesterday.