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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
LIQUOR LEAGUE ACTS
DECLARES WAR ON THE ANTI-sA-
 LOON MEN.
Reports show That Opposition to the Rum-seIIers Is EseeedinE and Cali for 8 Closer OF-
 EanfzaffOn.

Washington, Dec. 9.-That the wave of opposition throughout the country to the liquor trade seems to be reced- ing was the keynote of reports from various States made today at the elos,' ing session of the National Liquor League.
 The consensus of opinion expressed at the convention was that the best interests of the liquor trade would be conserved by having the number of sa- looms limited according to population.
 Resolutions were adopted declaring thak .the industry mas been over-leg islated, over abused and over-taxed in the fuPtherance of creed or cult that is basically un-American and at ab- of liberty. civic righteousness. econom- ics. common sense and common us- tice. :"
 Another resolution was passed urg- ing the necessity for Va continuance and extension of the organization. It was further resolved that the Anti Saloon League IS a menace 10 good government. the quietude of commu- mites and vested property rights and exists for no other purpose than to provide occupation and revenue for the members of a close corporation by the processes of perpetual agitation ard that local option is but another name for prohibition and is equally conhsca- tory in it's assaults upon property rights"
 The league declared itself in favor of union lapor in every possible man. ner where It will improve the condi- ton of the wage earner." and com mended the resolutions adopted by the various trade organizations at their annual conventions when they placed themselves on record for the elimina- tion of the "disreputable saloon
 It was declared that the trade has never been more thoroughly alive to the organized effort.
 Timothy L. McDonough of Cleveland, was reelected President: Howard c. WoodbuFy of Boston, Vice President: Robert J Halle of Chicago. Secretary. and Thomas c. Hayes of Newark N |. Treasurer. P. H. Nolan of Pitts burg was re4ppointed chairman of the literary bureau and Hugh Harvey of this city, chairman of the Congression- al committee. The next meeting will be held in this city in January, 1910.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
IS HAVING CRAZY Captured in Marshall
 County. FLED FROM BURNING HOME The Woodland Mills Mystery is
 Cleared. Man Whose wife, Mother And child- rem Were Cremated win Be
 Returned By officers To
ED FROM BURNING HOME

Decatur, Dec. s-(special)--sheriff Thomas E. shipp received telephone message tonight saying Tom Edmond son had been arrested at warrenton. Marshall County. and that officers were bringing him to Decatur. The message said Edmondson was a raving maniac.
 About two weeks ago Edmondson's wife. his mother and his three child rem were murdered and their bodies cremated in fire that destroyed their residence and barn at Woodland Mills. this county. Edmondson had been missing since and it was thought that he too had been murdered and that robbery was the motive.
 It now appears Edmondson commit ted the crime and escaped. Whether he went insane and committed the crime or lost his mind while wander ing in the woods remains to Be develop ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
WA TERI VA YS MEETING
 HEARS or HIS DEATH
Alabama Delegation to RiOeTs and H0rbors Congress Pass Resolutions
 on Passing ofll1r. VandiUer.

family of our lamented fellow-worker our sympathy and codolence in this their hour of grief"
 As Mir. Vandiver was Vice. President of the Rivers and Harbor Congress for Alabama. resolutions of a similar character were spread upon the min utes of the convention by a vote of its members {.
 Mir. Yandiver's place as vice-Presi- dent Of the Congress for Alabama was hiied today by the election of F P Glass of Montgomery at a meeting of the delegation. MT. Glass was elected by exclamation.
 Harry Piilans of Mobile was elected Director for the Gulf States. Captain position, did not wish a reelection, he and his friends thinking the posi- ton should go to Mobile, and gladly supported Mir. Pillans.
 Alabama has large and representa- tive delegation at the Congress. In addition to the names of those from Montgomery. Mobile and Birmingham. wired last night. J. B. Ellis, E. c. Melvin and B. J. Schuster of Selma
 Although unavoidably absent, Mrs. O. e. Wiley. wife of Congressman Wiley, and Vice President for Ala bama of the Woman's National Rivers and Harbors Congress, sent on set of resolutions.
 The resolutions from the various States are to be handed in, and from the lot will be selected what a judging committee considers the best, in whole or in part. and those will be. put in shape and laid before the United States Congress as voicing the sentiments of the women as to what the National Government should do in the matter of improving the waterways.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
MUST CONSERVE OUR RESOURCES Conference Begins in
 Washington. BLANCHARD PRESENTS FACTS Governors Meet With the Com-
 missioners. Development of Lands, Minerals, Wa terways end other Material ThIuEs
 Are Discussed By the
 Speakers.
BLANCHARD PRESENTS FACTS

Washington, Dec. s.-The National Conservation Commission today began conference with the goverhors of the different states with the probable re- suit that. some concrete plan will be mapped out for the conservation of the nations natural resources.
 The conference was called to order by Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot, of the department of agriculaure.
 The report of the commission was presented by Former Governor Blan- chard. of Louisiana. It gave in a gen ral way the facts deduced and convul- sions reached in all branches of the commissions ex xtended inquiry.
 Mir. Blanchard deprecated the lack of cooperation among states and between the federal and state governments. as- scribing to that the failure of conser- vation. He urged the appointment of a permanent conservation commission with certain powers delegated by Con- gress and with appropriations to car- ry out it's work.
 Tn a summary of the commissions inventory of the forest, lands and min erals and waters of the country. he ad- ded that the investigation of the coun- try's natural resources had not yet been through enough to afford an ade- quate knowledge of how to conserve
 
 clared, depends upon our natural re- sources and private ownership of them should be regarded as public trust. The responsibility for the preservation of the forests, he pointed out, rests up- on the cooperation of the states ana nation.
 Senator Flint of California, present. ed the report of the mineral section of the commission.
 Governor John A. Johnson of Minne- sota, in an address today before the conferenee brought an enthusiastic message of accord from the great mid de west In the scheme Of conservation and declared that the paraxnoupt Drob- lem of the hour is the development or inland, waterways, ss
 T believe the greatest investment this nation can make today is to con- struct a canal from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico" asserted the Gov ernor. "It will solve the problem of rate regulation in the interior and will make unnecessary further discussions between sections or political parties as to whether Federal control absolutely or state control can be best because competition itself would solve the probt lem"
 Following the Inventory of lands presented by Senator Nelson, there was an informal discussion. Senators New lands and Shoot and Governors Noel. Broward, Lea and Hoke Smith, Former Governor Blanchard and others partici- pated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
SHOOTS WIFE
 AND HIMSELF Distressing Tragedy in
 Birmingham. THEY HAD SEPARATED Nail Went to Her Fathers
 House. shot His Wife as she Ran. Then He Turned ths Pistol on Himself --He is Dead and She VIII Die.

Birmingham. Dec. 9.-(SpeciaI. )- Allen K Nail, a former employe of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company. as conductor on a street car line, today shot and fatally wounded his wife, Grace Otto Nail and then turned the pistol on himself. send ing the bullet Into his body just over the heart. from which he died three hours later. The tragedy took place this morning shortly after o'clock at the home of A. H. Anderson, No. sos South Twenty-hfth Street, the father of Mrs. Nail. There has been e separation between Nail and his wife for some time. Nail went to Texas and recently returned to the city and worried greatly over his troubles at home.
 A few weeks since he attempted sui eide by taking poison and was unsuc- ,cessful. This morning he called at the Anderson home and said that he had some fruit in a little paper sack that he carried for his 4-year-old son. He was not permitted to go up stairs the command. but rushed up stairs just al. his wife was going into her room. The man was excited and he said to his father-in-Iaw as he rushed up stairs:
 T want to speak to Grace. my wife. and ask her to come back and live with me-
 The woman rushing to her room. said, T will not do 1t.
 She had reached the room when Nail appeared at the top of the stairs. whipping out his pistol he fired two shots at her. one taking effect in the abdomen. Mrs Nail rushed from the room. down stairs and to a neigh bor's house, crying as she was run- ming;
 "I am shot: am killed. Look out. mother. he will shoot you."
 After the woman left the room Nail walked into the room and sent a-bul- let through his breast just above the heart Anlbu1ances were sent, For and the wounded people were carried quickly to the St. Vincent Hospital where every attention was given them Nail died shortly after 12 o'clock. An operation was performed in the hopes of saving the life of Mrs. Nail, but the physicians stated right from the first that there was no hope.
 Nall was 30 years of age and was quite well known. For some time, since his separation with his wife. he had been acting queerly. He went around to see his wife today in the hopes of making reconciliation, say ing his sister had advised him to do this.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
Conference Shocked
 by NeWs ofMr. VandiOer's Death

Greensboro, Dec. s.--(Special.)- With it's opening the Methodist Con ference was plunged into gloom by the news of the death of w F.. Vandiver, of Montgomery. During the greater part of his life an ardent church mem- ber. and leading layman of the Con ference, INT. Vandiyer was known to every person present and his death came as a personal loss to all He had been active and w4ll-nigh indis- pensatle in the workinEA of the body. A member of the Board of Education, the Educatfonal Commission, Trus- tee of the Homes for Superannuated Preachers, Trustee of the Womans College and viee- President of the Con ference Historical Association. Res olutions of sympathy aud regret were offered and adopted as follows;
 Whereas. we learn with deep regret
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
FATE OF ABE RUFF
 IS NOW WITH JURY

San Francisco. Dec. 9.-The case of Abram Ruef, charged with bribery of a former supervisor of this city. went to the jury at S:s5 D. m. today.
 At 5:45 after having been out two hours and ten minutes the jury re- quested and was given permission to go to dinner but was ordered to re- sume deliberations at g o'clock.
 Hiram Johnson, one of the attorneys for the prosecution who volunteered his services after Mir. Heney was shot, closed the argument at noon.
 During the first hour of the jury's deliberations. Ruef paced nervously up and down the aisle, occasionally stop ping to speak to acquaintances and often sinking to his seat. where he appeared bowed in thought his back turned to the spectators.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10

of the sudden death of Brother w. F. VandiWer, who for many years has been connected with this body, fre- quentiy as lay delegate and continu- ously as member of one or more of our institutional boards. Therefore be 1t.
 Resolved. That in the death of Brother Vandiver. this body realizes the great loss to our church of a faith ful. efficient layman.
 Resolved. That our sympathies are hereby expressed to his family in this great sorrow.
 'J. NJ. Mason,
 "A. E. Barnett,
 "E. A. Dannelly." pr. O. c. McGehee. Montgomery, left for the Capital City to be present at the obsequies of MT. Vandiver. who was a member of his congregation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
JURY CANNOT AGREE
 IN THE RUSTIN CASE

omaha. Neb. Dec, 9-rhe case of Charles Edward Davis. charged with the murder of pr. Frederick T. Rustin was given to the jury at o'clock this afternoon. following lengthy instruc- tlons by the court. Davis was at once placed in the custody of the sheriff to remain under guard until the jury returns verdict
 The entire day was spent by William F. Gurley. chief counsel for Davis ani by States Attorney English in sum ming np the case.
 The jury was unable to reach yer dict up to midnight and was taken to their hotel for the night,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
TO ANNUL MARRIAGn.
sDeer Family Makes Serious Charge
 Against Thomas

Atlanta, Nia., Dec, 9--A petition for the annullment of the marriage of Rus sell J. Thomas to Miss Sllvey Speer was filed today in the Superior Court of this county.
 Mrs. Thomas is the daughter of Will liam A Speer. one of the wealthieSt men of Atlanta. The petition charges that the marriage was forced on Miss Speer by conspiracy. It is charged that the young woman was led to be- Heve that unless she married Thomas violence would be done her father and that she would be scandalized.
 The petition gives her age at IT,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
FAST TRAIN WRECKED;
 MANY HURT IN WEST

Bismarck. N. D.. Dec, s--The North Coast limited on the Northern Pacific. went into the ditch near Mckenzie. twenty miles east of here tonight, be- cause of spreading rails.
 The entire train save the observation car, turned over, 1t is said. It Is re- injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
sEANEs FUND BOARD.
Saaxe Taft And Boelssr washlnston


 Washington, Dec. @President- elect Taft today attended the first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the negro rural school fund of which he Is q mem- ber.
 The fund consists of $1.000,00o donat- ed by the late Miss Anna T. Jeanes of Philadelphia for industrial training In the south in cooperation with the pub lic educational authorities. Among those present were: James H. .DiliRrd. President; Booker T. Washington. Chairman Executive Committee; Walter H. Page, editor Worlds Work, Vice President. Major R. R. Moton, Com nandant Hampton Institute, secretary; Andrew Carnegie. J. c. Napier, Nash vile, Tenn; R L. Smith, Texas; Bishop A Grant. Kansas City; R. c. ogden, New York. Principal Friszell, of Hamp- ton Institute and George A. Mckinney. New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
PreaIdentInI NomIn.t,on.

Washington. Dec. 9-The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate:
 To be Chief Bureau of Ordinance rank of Rear Admiral. Newton. E, Ma. son.
 Vice Governor of the Philippine Ia lands. w. Cameron Forbes. Massacbn- setts.
 Member of Philippine Commission and Secretary of Finance and Justic, Gregorio Araneta. Philippine Islands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
Taft tn Yi.,t Atlanta.

Washington, Dec. 9.-President- nt-elect Taft today gave his promise to visit Atlanta. Ga. for day during his stay at Augusta The invitation on behalf tion from that city headed by Cover nor Hoke Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
Ner GesrEIa Railroad.

Hawkinsville. Ga. Dec. 9.--A charter was today applied for for the Ameri- can Railway Company, a proposed line from Abbeville Ga., to Winchester Ga. The proposed road will tap the Sea- board Air Line at Abbeville and the Gulf Line at Hawkinsviile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
Yarmouth Files Contest.

Washington. Dee. 0.-FormaI notice of contest for the seat in the House now held by Albert Estopinal. Demo- crat, of Louisiana. was read in that body as Soon as 1t convened today It came to Speaker Cannon in the shane of A memorial and was signed by H. c Warmouth, the contestant. who Is a Re- nuhlican.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
r. esommand Fort Stevens,

washington. Dec. 9.-MaJor George T. Bartlett of the coast artillery corps, has been assigned to command the most of Fort stevens. Ore. and the ar- tillerv district of Columbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
r,rnerIe In Summoned.

Washington Dec. 9.-Andrew Car neeie was subponaed tonight to ap- near before the House Ways and Means Committee to testify in the tarifr re- vision hearings being conducted by the committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
wrsnisa is conarmed.

Washington Dec. 9.-rhe Senate to- day confirmed the nomination of Luke Ig, wright, of Tennessee, to be Secreta- ry of War and Truman IT. Newberry, of Michigan. to be Secretary of the Navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
REoOvERs HER JEWELS.
Negro whO Robbed sIr.. Buck Con-
 feaaQaa

Richmond. Va. Dee. 9-=he S10.0Oe worth of jewelry lost by Mrs. Sue Will Hams Buck of Richmond, on a Pullman sleeper on the Atlantic Coast Line Rail- road recently has been recovered upon the confession of a negro named Tuck CT. who was arrested on suspicion.
 Fucker claims that he found the jewel case in Mrs. Bucks berth and held the jewels for reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
Acts on Treaties.

Washington. Dec 9.--The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to- day acted favorably on arbitration treaties with China and Peru and on naturalization treaties with Brazil. Uruguay and Honduras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
a-pATuER FORECAsT.

VyasbtRgtOn, Dec. 9.-FoF AlHbama ---Encreasing eIOudinesa with showers Friday and Tn north portion Thursdays rising temperatures light southeast
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10
woLCoTT GIBBs DEAD.

senlor Member of Harvard FacaIty
 Passes Away.
 Newport, R. l., Dec. 9--Wolcott Gibbs, the senior member of the Har- ward faculty died at his home here to- day, aged ss. after a lingering illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-10

loontlauea op FaGe TAEseA
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
Sage School of Philanthropy.

Special to Daily Pam indie.
St. Louis, Jan. Under the aus
pices Of the s1O,OOO,OOO Russell
sage foundation, the ST. Louis school
az Philanthropy opened its regular
session today. 1t will share the In
come of the great fund provided by
the widow OF tho late millionaire
amounting to 100000 annually,
with three other institutions in Bos-
ton, New York and Chicago, on a
prorata basis, in proportion to the
amount OF work accomplished by
each. These sister institutions arc
the New York School of Philan-
thropy, the Boston School Of Sociol-
osy. attached to Harvard university,
and the Chicago Institution of Social
Science. Professor Thomas J Ri
lev OF the Missouri state university
Is director OF tho st, Louis school.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
GOV. HUGHES
RECOMMENDS
Many important Changes and
improvements In Laws in
His Message
Associated prcss,


Albany, y, Y, Jan, THE an.
nual message Of Governor Hughes,
which was sent TO the legislature to-
day contains many important recon-
mendations Chief among them, in
The light of conditions disclosed by
the recent financial uphcsyal, Is a
recommendation Tor an amendment
to the law relative to banks and trust
companies, The governor urged the
legislature 10 adopt a very practical
means to prevent repetition Of the
reprehcnsible practices and to as
sure proper management of the H.
naucial institutions chartered and
supervised by state, on whose stabil-
fly and prosperity the interests OF
our people in every walk Of life so
largely depend Another important
recommendations has as its object the
complete suppression of race track
gambling throughout the state. d
rect nominations at primaries and
simpified form of the ballot arc
urged and recommended Also bet
Ter provisions for thu care and pro-
lection Of immigrants.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
Lean Year Dance.

Misses Zellncr, Dimick, Edna Brown,
Glover Brown and Ida Hardin were
the hostess at delightful dance
Monday evening at the new home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. g. w Hardin on Har-
rison street, Decorations of holly
and mistletoe were used with pleas
Ing effect and several Of the rooms
were entirely cleared for the dane
ers. From the west room the Anna
rillo concert and dancing orchestra
gave program that greatly pleased
the party. In preparation for the
coming OF 1908 with Ats new posi-
Utilities, tho hostess ruled that the
dance should be carried on under
lean year laws aud the complications
which thus developed added much to
the fun OF the evening Refresh
ments were served Of sandwiches,
chocolate and cake. Toward the
close, Mr.. Billy Barramon of Pea
sail, Okla, sang BY request, two So
los The success of the party made
all the guests reluctant to leave and
IL was far after midnight before the
last strains OF Home sweet Home
closed the last waltz.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
North Dakota Educators.
special to Daily Panhandle.

Special to Daily Panhandle.
Grand Forks, n D., Jan. WITH
an address by President Vernon p.
squiros, speeches of welcome and
music, the twenty-first annual meet
ing of the North Dakota Educational
association convened here this aft
efnoon. Cover or John Burke, Bish-
op Cameron Mann and other prom
inent men will speak before the con-
vention on succeeding days. Several
receptions and entertainments have
been arranged for the visiting edu-
Gators by the faculty and students or
the state university
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
Nem Divorce Law.
snecial 10 naIlY ranhandIe.

Special to Daily Panhandle,
Trenton, y. j., Jan. New Jer-
seys new divorce law which Is In
accordance with the proposed uni
form divorce bill went into effect
today. Hereafter divorces will he
granted in this state only for inf
deity or willfull and obstinate dcser-
ton for years Applicants for dt-
yorcc will be required to wait six
months after tho intermediate de-
cree IS granted before securing IL
nal decree which will enable them
to remarry.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
To Defy tho State.

Tishomingo, Okla, Jan. 1.-The
state? We are are the state SO
declare the indictments among the
redmen Of the Chickssaw nation, who
will gather in Tishomingo, the CAPT
tai, this month. 10 convene the tribal
Legislature, Tho Indians will defy
the newly-ol Sauized state govern
mont OF Oklahoma and will proceed
to make their own laws, in accord
anco with their old tribal standards,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
Famous Ranchman Retires.
necial To Daily Panhandle.

Special TO Daily Panhandle.
81. Louis, Jan. t.---Colonel Zach
Mulhall, the famous Oklahoma
ranchman, who has been livestock
agent Of the Frisco railway system
for many years, retired from that po-
sit.on today. The position will be
abolished. Colonel Mulhall and his
daughters, Lu die and "Bossie,' the
famous "cowgirls," are known
throughout the country, During the
worlds fair here Mulhall went on
the warpath and shot up the Pike
younding three men. lie was SEN
fenced 10 three year in prison hut
was later freed Colonel Mulhall
resides at Mulhall, Okla, where he
haa large ranch.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02
National Motor Boat show.

Special TO Daily Panhandle.
Chicago Jan. 1,--Chicagos first
national motor boat show opened to-
day in the Coliseum, with more en-
tries than any similar show ever be-
fore attempted in the United States,
This is the second of chain af ma
tional motor boat shows, the first
having been held in Grand Contra!
palace, New York, last month while
the third Is scheduled for Boston,
Jan. % to Feb. 1. All the new mod
els of boats and motors are shown,
as well as many freaks"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-02

ception TO members and friends at
the church.
In their rooms In the Chsnslor
building, the young men OF the Ba-
racca class will hold open house for
themselves and for other friends who
may call.
At the CoNan house the opening
New Years dinner which will open
tho Colonial Inn" and The dance
which will follow will furnish for
many guests the social event Or the
season