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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02


 where it says that mo proprietor. eni- ploye or servant of a place where in- toxicating, vinous or malt liquors are sold shall allow any persons to enter the house where such goods are sold between. the hours of ?. m., and a. m." It now seems that the whole mat ter settles on the word house" IT this could be construed 1t would be another house if 1t is screened entirely off from one part or not. is the Ques- tion to decide. There will be a chance to decide if the officers feel disposed for the restaurants and pool-rooms be- hind most of the saloons are going to be kept open
 Although none of the saloon men would make direct statement as 70 what would be done in case one or all of them were arrested 1t is thought that the suit would be pushed to the limit In order to make a test case of 1t. Undoubtedly that phase of the matter will be taken up at the meet ing this afternoon. Should the opin- ion of either Mir. Dent or MT. Mcintyre be adverse to the interest of the saloon men Montgomery may be the scene of as hot a fight as will Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
REPLIES TO PETERS.
pr. HiIprecht Stands Pat on Ills Dis-
 eOverieA.


 Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 1.-Dr. Her. man V. Hilprecht, the noted Assyriol- oglst, whose standing as a scholar and author has been questioned, and who was yesterday asked by the society of Biblical Literature and Exegesls to make reply to charges affecting his discoveries in Nippur. has issued a statement in which he says he will refuse to reopen the controversy. He says:
 T have read in the newspapers the resolutions presented yesterday at the afternoon session of the Society of Bib iical Literature and Exegesis. My re- ply to the charges preferred against me by Dr. John P. Peters was made to his own chosen tribunal, the Trus- tees of the University of Pennsylvania, the only American institution or or ganization recognize as officially en- titled to demand it.
 "If societies or individuals are dis satisfied with the official verdicts of 1905 or the extent to which publicity has been given to the proceedings then conducted, they must not look to me at this time for public review or revival of the controversy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
TRAINS TO STAY ON
RAILROAD COMMISSION OBJECTS
 TO SOME CHANGES.
Conferred Over southern Railways Application Yesterday and
 Wired Its De-

After a conference between members of the Alabama Railroad Commission yesterday on the Southern Railways petition to be allowed to discontinue certain trains and change their sched- ules a telegram was forwarded to J. S. B. Thompson. assistant to President Finley stating what the Commission is willing to accept.
 The telegram is as follows: "The Commission approves schedules sug- gested in your letter of 23rd. ult.. ex- cept as to changes in Wilton and Rome and Akron branch schedules. Before approving changes suggested for this service Commission would want fur ther information. The suggested changes of schedule between Birming- ham and Atlanta are approved provided trains performing this service shall not wait on connections at Birmingham or Atlanta longer than one hour and shall maintain with reasonable regularity their published schedules"
 According to the decision of the Com mission this schedule will become ef- fective next Sunday. provided the Southern Railway management sees fit to accept the terms of the telegram.
 This means that trains No. 21 and 22 between Birmingham and Anniston will be taken off. but that. the three trains between Birmingham and Att lanta shall make all local stops, mak- ing practically the same service as before. The three trains will be run on time. not waiting over one hour in either Birmingham or Atlanta on connection. Much complaint has been made thatsthe through trains, which did make stops at some of the stations. were never on time.
 Trains No. g. and 3s between Co., lumbus, Miss, and Birmingham will also be taken off under consent of the Commission and the Corona accommo- dation will be extended to Columbus, giving practically the same service as heretofore. but with one train and crew.
 The Commission disapproves of talk ing off the train on the Akron branch between Akron and Selma, as this Is looked upon as a necessity. It also disapproves of the stopping of the Rome and Wilton train at ChiIdersburg and this train will continue to rus through to these two point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
LAPS ARE FRIENDLY.
@1rhey Have Good New Year, Wish Fer
 Americans.

AmCFhchW8s
 Tokio. Jan, 1.-The dispatch of the memorandum from the emigration question from the foreign office to the American embassy was the last of ficlal act of the Japanese government in 1907.
 This is considered to be significant of desire on the part of the govern ment to commence the year 1908 under better auspices. In fact this has been admitted by an official of the Japanese government to the Associated Press. He said:
 We have every reason to believe that the details of our administra- tion and future control of the emigra- tion question will be satisfactory to the American government.
 "President Roosevelt wanted the Japanese Government to act promptly. and our memorandum is the result of much careful work and investigation. While doubtless some changes will be made before the matter Is finally dis posed of. we are of the opinion that the last official act of 1907 will make the dawn of 1908 brighter in both countries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02

was q grandson of MT. and Mrs. J. T. Ruffin, of West wetumpka.
 Mrs. Dent Brasseil, of Sistrunk, IS the guest of Mrs. S. !. McMorris. .
 Mrs. Susan Austin will move in few days into her new home on North Bridge street. Mir. and Mrs. Warren De BardIaben will occhpy the residence Mir. Austin is leaving.
 A number of Masons from Wetumpka a drove to Gains Chapel yesterday to attend the funeral of Captain John Fitzgerald.
 The tax collector and tax assessor are each breathing easier now that December is past. There has been a great rush in their offices for the past few days and they were almost over- whelmed with business on December 31.
 The Elmore County Medical Board will meet in Wetumpka on January n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
sMUGGLING oF JAPs.
Hnckman Arrested By Detective In
 Laredo.

Laredo, Texas, Jan. l.-A clever piece Of detective work on the part of the immigration officials resulted in the arrest of a hackman for at tempting to smuggle a Japanese man into the United States and the Japa- nese being held in the detention camp of this city, came to light today.
 For week the officials have been watching a Japanese who has been en- deavoring to smuggle himself across the border. Last night a coach was held up at the bridge. The Japanese was on the seat with the driver and endeavored to pass himself off as a Mexican. but his bad accent proved his downfall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
HIS OWN OFFICER.
J. D. Brooks Brinss Back Bond
 se Hummer.

A few weeks ago negress on the plantation of J. D. Brooks became en- tangled with grand larceny charge made out by the county authorities and was arrested and placed in jail. Later Mir. Brooks made her bond and later still she left suddenly and no one knew of her whereabouts.
 MT. Brooks did not want to lose the bond. so assuming the role of de- tective. he began a search for the wo- man. He finally located her at little town in Georgia, and went there him. self to get her. She was found all right and is now landed in the county jail to await the action of the grand fury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
EIorenca OII Hou.e Rurun

FIorence, Jan. 1-(Special. )-The oil house of the Philadelphia Furnace in East Florence, was destroyed by fire last night at o'clock. and a loss of about $20O reported. The fire apparat- us of the furnace was put into opera tion by the fire brigade. but the flames could not be checked. The city fire department did not respond to the alarm as the furnace is beyond the fire limits The origin of the fire Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
woman "a An,buranee sarreou.

New York. Jan. 1--Brookiyn had it's first glimpse of & woman ambulance surgeon today. when pr. Mary Merritt answered calls from the Williamsburg Hospital pr, Merritt is a prepossess- ing young woman of 26, who won t9a post of ambulance surgeon after a coni- petitive examination in which thirty. four men fresh from college entereds Dr. Merritt is resident of Nyack. ~. Y.. and a graduate of Cornell. She 10 known as an expert oars-woman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
REPORTS TO GOVERNOR.
Mine Inspectors VIII Not Commert On
 YOlmnde Disaster.

Birmingham. Ala, Jan. 1.--The re- port of Chief Mine Inspector Gray and his assistants. James Hillhouse and Edward Flynn, on the disaster at Yolande mines in Tuscaloosa county in which fifty-six men lost their lives. was completed today and mailed to Governor Conner.
 The inspectors declineS to comment on .the substance of the report before it reaches the Governor. The report. however. Is such that all three have agreed to it as no minority report is made.
 An annual report on mine accidents in Alabama Is also in course of prep aration and this will show the num- Der of fatalities for 1907 as 156.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
HOLIDAY IN THE COURTS.
Jail, Even, Seemed to Take on Spirit of
 the Day.

The county Court House was dull place yesterday. With the Probate Judge's-office. the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Registers office closed there was little business carried on. Not many people came in to pay their taxes on the first day of the year and men who wanted poll tax receipts were exceedingly scarce. The whole building had the general air of a legal holiday when all of the at- taches were enjoying themseives.
 Business at the jail. even. was poor. as 1t has been for several days past Just one or two lonely prisoners were brought in as guests of Sheriff Hood and in all the county headquarters seemed sadly neglected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
noaI .rineh In AInhnmn.

BIrmingham, Ala, Jan I.-EarIy eS- inmates of the coal mined in Alabama during 1907 indicate that the total was about 13OO0.OO0 tons. Assistant Inspector HnIhouse thinks the increase over 1906 will be 100000 tons. while other inspectors place the increase at something over 50O,0 900 tons. An of- ficiaI report on the subject will soon be made to Governor Conner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
AGAINST FURNACE COMPANY.
Creditors File . Petition in the United
 gtnfea Court.

Creditors File . Petition in the United
 states Court.
 Birmingham. Jan. 1--(Special.)-A petition has been filed in the United States Court to throw the Quinn Fur mace Company. of Gadsden. into invol- untary bankruptcy.
 The petition is signed by o. M. Alexander, J. T. Greene. and J. F No- ble. of Anniston. and others.
 The petition alleges that the Quinn Company committed an act of bank ruptcy by conveying its personal prop rety by a mortgame of $6,so0 to the Gadsden National Bank.
 The Quinn Coixpany furnace lis iocat- ed near Gadsden, and St. Louis people are interested therein. Charcoal iron Is manufactured by the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Mall Carrier Freezes ao Death.

Boise, Idaho. Jan. l-WhiIe cross- ing the mountains with Government mail for Rocky Bar. a mining camp in Elmore County, George McKenna was frozen to death. He left Atlanta Christmas Day and broke one of his snow shoees. making progress on the mountain trail impossible. It was McKennas first trip as mail carrier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Tahneco PeonIe Gather.

Winchester. Ky. Jan. 1.-The town Is full of tobacco people tonight and every train Is bringing more. All members of the district board of the Burley Tobacco Society will be present tomor- row to meet the representatives of the American Tobacco Company and inde- pendent buyers from all over the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
Banks Indicate Their Stability by Pa
 fnG Of Stockholders.

ing OR Stockholders.
 With the coming of the new year and the finish of the old many of the banks In Montgomery held thrir regular quarterly semi-annual meetings at which time dividends were declared.
 The First National Bank held it's quarterly meeting and declared the regular quarterly ? per cent. dividend to all holders of stock. The Union Bank and Trust Company held a semi annual meeting and declared divi- dend of 3 per cent. the same amount as/usuaI. The Exchange National paid the regular semisannual 3 per cent. and the Fourth National paid its reg ular semi-annual dividend of per cent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
No pnmer nt .Inckson.

Jackson. Miss. Jan. IA break- down in the water works plant here this mor.ng cut off the city's water sup pIy and resulted in the closing down of a number of manufacturing plants. The damage cannot be repaired within less than two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Reasliustment of Wages :.

Birmingham, Jan. 1.--Notices were posted at a number of furnaces. iron works and mines in the Birmingham district today announcing readtust- ment of wages. In many instances there is a cut in salary ranging from f-2 to 12 1-2 per cent. As far as mo- ticeable the labor will accept read justment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
NO FIRES IN HUNTSVILLE.
Remarkable Record During Month of
 neeeunher,

Huntsville, Jan, I-(SpeciaD-La night ended the most remarkable fire record eyer known In Huntsville.
 During the month of December there was not a fire alarm sent in from any place within the city limits. Francis Guscia, chief of the fire department, thinks the months record all the more remarkable because it dncluded the Christmas holidays, in which there IS usually a number of fires
 The records of the department here do not show that there has eyer been a month before December 1907 in which there were no runs made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
CLASH IN MIssIssIpPI.
Authority of old and New Prison
 Trustees.

Jackson. Miss. Jan. IA clash Of authority between the incoming and outgoing Boards of Prison Trustees Is in progress.
 Last night the members of the boards whose terms expire January 20, elect ed a full set of subordinate officers to serve during the next year. but the members of the new Board declare that they will not ratify these selec- tons and will name another set of off, ficers January 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
STATE COMMITTEE
 TO BE CALLED SOON

Selma, Jan. 1-tSpecial.) )-Chaifwaan Mallory, upon being asked tonight about what time he would call the State Executive Committee to assem- bie. stated that he had it in his mind to call the committee to meet about the last of January. cerainly not later than the first week in February.
 "The committee will have to pro vile for the selection of twenty-two delegates to the National Convention which meets in Denver. and for the se- lection of county officers" said Mir. Mallory. What plan will be adopted whether by primary or a State conven- ton will of course be decided by the committed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
NEWS OF WETUMPKA,

Wetumpka, Jan.. 1.-(SpeciaL)-The S-year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Leonard Ruffin died last night after a severe
 The bright and attractive little boy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
DIR. FLEMING VETERINARIAN.
Waes Appotnfed Yesterday Afternoo
 hY Mmyar Teaxare.

waes Appotnfed Yesterday Afternoon
 by Mayer Teague.
 Dr. William B. Fleming has been ap- pointed City Veterinarian by Mayor Teague. The appointment was effec- tive yesterday. Following is a copy of the letter in which Mayor Teague gave notice of the appointment.
 Montgomery, Ala. January 1, 1908. pr. William B. Fleming, Montgomery.
 Ala:
 Dear Sir--In pursuance of the re- quirements of an ordinance adopted by the Honorable City Council of Mont gomery on December 2, 1907. in which ordinance the office of City Veterina- rian is created and which office is ap- pointive by the executive, hereby ap- point you to i'll the position of City Veterinarian. to take effect this date.
 Yours very truly,
 (Slgned.) W. M. Teague.
 Mayor. The duties of the office as specified in! the ordinance are a general super vision of the dairies supplying milk to the citizens of Montgomery and period ical tests of the cattle and tho milk thus-utilized. He is also to afford what veterinary care Is needed for all the stock of the city with the exception of the horses of the Fire Department. The ordinances which created the office and outlined the duties of the City veteri- marian were introduced by Alderman S. H. Saul. The salary of the office is $1 2e0 a year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02

PHOTOGRAPHS Of A distinctiveness to those who appreciate individuality. .FF Schulze Studio, +u.thu 10 Court Square.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08

John Parrish and John d. Spinney
went to Ithaca Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Byron H. Sawyer of Ithaca was
the guest Of Mrs. James G. Kress last
Friday.
The Union telephone company issued
its regular quarterly dividend Of two per
cent October 1.
Workmen were engaged last week in
relaying the sewer on the premises of
James G. Kress.
John G. Lewis formerly Of Saginaw
now of Seattle, Washington, who is a
candidate for state treasurer in that state
on the republican ticket, is q nephew OF
J, w. Robinson of this city.
Otis H. Sprague has purshased the
house ON Woodward avenue belonging
to Walter Caple and will soon occupy
it with his parents as their home, they
having recently sold their house on Park
street.
A third Of q century is q long time
for a business firm to remain in one
business. But that is what Delevan &
Co. have done. And today they are
the same reliable, square dealing
merchants they were when they started
their line Of dry goods. shoes and
groceries. Do you trade there? If you
don't it will pay you to visit their store.
Hay is very plentiful this fall but not
bringing very high prices. This is due to
the fact that there is a good hay crop
through eastern states and in states
bordering the southern group. The
southern states furnish the real market
for Michigan hay and on account of the
supply from these states the demand for
Michigan hay does not come until early
in the spring. Hay is now worth about
six dollars ton.
A little over year ago the Alma
Elevator Co., purchased the grain
elevator at Perrinton and have since
operated it as a branch Of the Alma
elevator. 1t has proved a very paying
proposition and the company is doing
an increased business each day. The
farming country about Perrinton is a
very good grain section and much of the
wheat the company buys comes from
there. Recently G. w. Demory was in
stalled as manager at the Pennington
plant aud he is doing more than making
good.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08

Miss Edna Allen, daughter of lothian
Allen, entered the University of Michi.
gan last week.
The Woman's Home Missionary society
of the M. K. church meets Friday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. S. w. Holmes
on River street.
Mrs. V. s. Hollenbeck is still on the
sick list. She was taken down four
weeks ago and has been quite i'll, though
a little improved this week.
Don't forget to visit the Alma theater
Saturday night. The usual big double
show is on and the beautiful story of
1.-THE Romance of a War nurse" 1543tl
f. r. White, who lives on Grant ave-
nue., took advantage of the excursion
rates to Ohio and is making an extended
visit with friends in various parts of that
state.
G. II. Bansill is having the house on
West Superior street, which he recently
bought, repaired. AS soon as the repairs
are completed, he will occupy the house
with his family.
An outing fannal blanket comes in
handy these cool nights, and they are
not expensive. We have them at Coo,
SOC, $l.00, S1.25, $3.50, 8l.75 and 81 90.
--Delevan & Co.
Baking bread is something all house
wives and good cooks like to do well.
Half your success lies in the -four you
use. Alma Bread -four will always give
you satisfaction. 1543-tl
Claud Chadwick, of Ann Arbor, son
of Justice E. N. Chadwick, of this city,
was in Alma Saturday. He brings the
news that his father is improving rapidly
and will soon be ont.
The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the First Presbyterian
church will be held in the church parlors
the afternoon of October Ia A pot luck
supper will be served at $50.
Mrs. II. J. Winchell, who was seriously
burned several days ago, is getting along
very nicely. With the exception of her
left arm most of her burns have healed
The arm was burned quite deeply and
occasions her much pain
Chef Walker and Harry Rogers went
to Forest Hill Saturday, where they
took part in ball game between Forest
Hill and North.Star. Chef starred fol-
the Forest Hill team at first base and
Harry officiatad az umpire
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-08
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

w. J. Melcher spent Monday in St.
Johns.
o. L. cronin and wife Sundayed in
Ithaca.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wright were in
Detroit Tuesday
VIM. Whitacre and wife. of Glare,
spent Tuesday in Alma
The Women's Club will meet with Mrs
r. II. Wilcox at 537 State street Monday
evening, October IL.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-01-03
g" Laid Her Down With Her Back Toward Me. Put My Hand
Under Her Chin and Cut Her Throat With My Razor
Took the Razor From the House in the Morning"
THE STATE RESTS ITS CASE AND DEFENCE BEGINS
Counsel for the Defence Objects to the Admission Of Confession
and the Exhibits Of the Prosecution and Files Excep-
iom-Exper Testimony Nex.

tree l pulled her drawers down and
tore on some buttons.
After let her In the hole I went
home. l did not see anyone on the
way. Ethels mother asked me where
she was and said had let her 60
back to her father.
had some whiskey and gin which l
got at Charlie Morse's in Walloomsac.
/ had pint Of whiskey and pint of
gin. Sunday morning had left about
one-half pint of whiskey and all Of the
gin except two drinks. drank this
during the day and after | cut her
throat had only two drinks of gin left.
When Jerry came to the house he
asked where Ethel was and we all be-
gan to search. | went toward Elwell's
knowing that ! was going away from
the place where left her. make
this confession of my own free will
Judge Bates testified that when
Mahan- had completed the confession
he ceased to cry and said that he was
hungry. He saw him sign the confess
sion.
Owing to the illness of Sheriff God.
frey he was unable to testify and
States Attorney Meagher was put on
the stand to tell of certain details rela-
tive to Mahan's confession. He said
that Alfred said that he was drinking,
"off and on, all day on Sunday the day
of the tragedy and that drinking made
him feel passionate and inclined to get
after women. Mr. Meagher also said
that the prisoner was told before his
confession that whatever he said
would be used against him at the
trial
The attorney general presented the
exhibits for the state, the safety pin hair
ribbon and portion of razor case
found near the body. Counsel for the
defence objected to their admission
and filed exceptions.
Deputy Sheriff John Nash was re-
called and testified that he searched
the little pond for a white handled
razor, after receiving instructions to
do so from the states attorney. He
did not find the razor. CrOss-examined
by Mr. Barber he stated that the
search took place after some one had
found blackhandled razor.
The state had announced that it had
about completed its evidence but Dep
uty Nash's testimony revealed some
new facts that necessitated recalling
him to the stand in the afternoon.