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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
CONVICTED or MURDER.
An Atlanta Negro Gets Life Imprison-
 memt Sentence,

Atlanta. Ga, April 16.--one of the negroes charged with the murder of Jacob Hirscho witz, a pawnbroker of this city, last February. was found guilty of murder today. the jury rec ommending life imprisonment.
 Madden, with two other negroes, it is alleged, entered the pawnshop, seized a pistol that was shown him and made his escape, calling to his companions to shoot. The shooting and killing of Hirschowitz followed. John Williams and Barnett Booker, the two negroes accused of doing the shooting, will be tried next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
BRYAN SURPRISED.
He Learns of Action of Michissn Den-
 ecratic Cenmittee.

Lansing. Mich. Apr. ts--wiliiam Jen- nings Bryan. who spoke here last nigh, and was the central figure of great Democratic celebration. did not learn until 2 o'clock this morning that the Democratic State Central Committec had refused to endorse his candidacy for the Presidential nomination.
 When told of the committees refusal he was surprised and declared that it would have been well within the prov ince of the committee to have taken pointed out that the Minnesota State Central Conimjttee had endorsed Gov ernor Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
ALABAMA TO FRONT
ROBSON AND UNDERWOOD IN NA.
 VAL DEBATE.
Latter Secures an ABendment as tc Subna Wiley is Better But Sir. Allen
 fs HI.

Washington. April 1s.-(speciai.)--- Alabama was again at the front Thurs day in the House, while the naval ap- propriation bill was under considera- tion.
 Representative Underwood, by q close margin secured an amendment to the paragraph relating to submarine boats. the effect of which will be to throw the thing open to- competition between the companies. and giving the Secretary of the Navy power to award the contracts.
 Teliers were ordered and Mir. Under wood carried his point by four major ity. It was not party division as Democrats and Republicans were di- vIded on the proposition. but 1t was knockout blow for one of the compa- nies engaged In constructing subma- rine boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
PolsoNMp mY GAS.
Medical selentisss HoIa aAutepsy Oves
 a Brides Boay.

New York April 1s--Medical scient- ists have found features of interest. in the case of Mrs. Mary A. Morrels. a bride of 1T, of whose death in Brook lyn the Coroner had been notified.
 On March 19. few days after her marriage. Mrs. Morrells was found un- conscious in her room. The gas had been turned on accidentally. The young woman was soon restored to conscious- ness but gas poisoning had so affected her system that her arteries had hard ened thus preventing sufiicient blood supply reaching her brain.
 An autopsy has confirmed her physi- clans belief that death was caused by softening of the brain resulting from the lack of blood supply.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
Theatrical Rates Granted

Atlanta, Ga, April 1S.-It was zn- nounced tonight by President H. L. Cardoza of the Association of South , ern Theatre Managers. that all rall- roads in the southeastern territory. with the exception of two small lines. had agreed to put into effect the 2 cents a mile rate for parties of ten or more
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
SLOWLY GAINING STRENGTH.
Admiral Evans is Improving at Ho
 Springs.

Paso Rebels. Hot Springs, Cal, April 1e.-Slowly. but steadily Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans Is continuing to gain strength at the Hot Springs here. while the big fleet which he brought around the Horn is receiving a joyous welcome at San Diego.
 The Admiral read with much interest the accounts of the reception of the fleet and regretted greatly that he could not participate. He has not been in the open air since week ago today. but will be taken out in his wheel schs!r this afternoon f the weather permits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
Tr.reay ,n NgI..,.s1nI.

Newton. Miss. April i6.--Walter Boler, twenty-four years old, today shot and killed Tom Tidwen. forty Ave years of age in Neshoba county The men had quarreled over a whip ping said to have been administered to a negress by a brother of TidweIf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
connern Rs-eIertea.

New York. April 16.--The newly elected Democratic State Committee met this afternoon and unanimousiy reelected William J. Corners of Buf- falo chairman. 4 committee ce twelve to reorgaaizs the Democracy of Eings County were appointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17

men, many of whose herds. buildings and hsystacks were washed away. A. ready the work of repairing the dam has begun. General Manager Gerry estimates that the structure can be re- paired in six months at cost of tsoO,O00 @
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
St.te PoIice ordered Out.

Chester. Pa. April Ex-Governor Stu art has ordered three companies os State police to proceed to this city to maintain the peace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
AnlIs for Coneinuanes.

In the Circuit Court this morning. attorneys for the Pensacola Electric Company, against which there are large number of damage suits pending, moved for a continuance of all of the cases against the company until tho next term of court. giving as the rea- son that owing to the present state of the public mind. due to the strike of the conductors and mctormen. that 1t will be impossible for the company to receive a fair and impartial trial. and that also it Is impossible to secure a jury winch is not prejudiced against the company.
 Manager Jno. ". LeadIey, in sup port of the motion for continuance. presented an afiidavit in which be states that 60 per cent of the pcpu- lekion of the city of Pensacola and county of Escambla are in sympathy with the strikers. and as an instance that such is the case, he says that on Wednesday less than ss was taken in by the company on all of it's cars ops erated in the city. Judge Wolf has taken the motion under advisement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
Colonel wiley Improvsnr.

Representative Wiley. who has been confined to his hotel for more than a week with severe attack of rheuma- tism. is doing very we'll, so his physi- elan reports.
 The Congressman's right hand Is very much swollen and. causes him both pain and inconvenience, and there is also swelling around one of his knees and both the hands and knees have to be kept in cotton bandages. Frequent appliance of ointment Is required to alleviate suffering; but Colonel Wiley Is not regarded as seriously iil and un- less he should have a setback 1t Is thought he will be able to leave his bed in a few days.
 The sweliins in his hnnd is dimin- ishing. and 1t is no longer necessary to keep the fingers bandaged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
Mir. Ailen ls Tia.

K Morris Allen. of Anniston. formerly of Montgomery. and Secretary to Rep resentative Craig. was taken to a hos pital today as 1t Is feared he naysSzAye an attack Of pneumonia.
 ! Senator Bankhead expects 10 make { speech when the postofllee apprcpria- ton bill is taken up in the Senate.
 Senator Johnston introdacedS a bilI some time ago for stricter observ- ance of Sunday in Washington.
 Yesterday a dozen or more Seventh Day Adventists appeared before the District of Columbia Committee of which the Alabama Senator Is a mem ber, to oppose his bill.
 Today fully 200 telegrams from vari- ous parts of the country were received by Senators urging them to knock out the Johnston bill. as the Seventh Day Adventists, who claim to be 100000 strong in the United States. insist that 1t is unjust to them. inasmuch as Sat- urday is their Sabbath.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17
WILL FIGHT | TO THE END Negotiations to Settle
 Strike End. BOY HURLS BRICK AT CAR Cars Operated in Pensacola Under Military Guard. eseaerai Foster Calls en Mayor ans Asks Him to Get More Poiiee-
 men and Allow Troops
 to Leave.

Pensacola, Fla, April 1e.-(speeiai.)- All negotiations for an adjustment of the trouble between the Pensacola Elec- trtc Company and its former employees came to an end this afternoon, when the company stoutly refused to con- sider the last proposition made by the men to return to work.
 The strike now resolves itself into a fight between one of the strongest ore ganized labor cities in the South and a syndicate backed by millions. and 1t promises to be fought to the bitter end. Cars were operated over all of the lines today by the strike breakers. guarded by State troops, who were stationed all over the city.
 There was only one act of violence during the day. and that was when boy hurled q brick at a non-union mo- torman as a car passed through the suburbs. The brick struck the car. but did no damage and the boy was ar rested. t
 Gen. J. Clifford R. Foster. who came to the city the first of the week, and who has been endeavoring to effect . settlement tonight stated that he had reached the end of his resources. The State has about 500 men here and Gem erai Foster is desirous of having some of these men return to their homes as soon as possible. He has called upcn the Mayor to organize police force sug7scientiy large to handle the situa- tion, so that the troops may return. On account of the men being here. there will be no State encampment this year, though the exercises contemplated with the regular coast artillery. may occur during the latter portion of May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17

WEATHER FoRECAsT. washisTtor, April I8.--For Ala. bamat Partly cloudy Friday and sat- urday, variable winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-17

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
LAMB FIRST CHOICE
As CHAIRMAN Of
NATL COM |T'EE
NEW ORGANIZATION TO BE CON-
PLETED TODAY-kEaN'S NOM
NATION PLEASING TO BRYAN
AND DEMOCRACY IN GENERAL.

DENVER, July 1.-THE Democratic
national committee today will assem-
bic TO complete its new organization
and select the chairman who will whip
in the campaign forces. John f.
Lamb, of Terre Haute. Ind, is the
most promising candidate.
The convention crowd already has
rapidly thinned and every outgoing
passenger train bears many delegates
and hangers-on away.
Dispatches from Nebraska report
that thousands OF Bryanites enthusi-
asts have been visiting the Nebraskan
at his alfalfa-surrounded home at Fair
view. In Lincoln. The great common
er has been serenaded and joked and
has been obliged To make many In
formal little speeches to the throngs
which come to see him. but he re-
mains placid through all He has ex-
pressed his sincere pleasure at having
John w. Kern, OF Indiana as his run
ming mate
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
PUBLICITY, DEMAND
OF NOMINEE TAFT

HOT SPRINGS, Va, July 11.-That
the publicity OF campaign funds is
TO be made a feature of the com
ing campaign has been made very
clear here. Mr.. Taft had extended
talks with Chairman Hitchcock and
with George X. Sheldon, treasurer of
the national committee, and the neces-
sity for the strictest possible compli.
ance with the New York law In rela-
ton TO the publicity OF campaign funds
of the national committee was the
chief topic.
Referring TO suggestions that the
funds outside OF New York and not
include them in the report of the
national treasurer. Mr. Taft replied
promptly that II was possible to com.
NIT perjury In such case, but he
secuted the idea sthat the purpose OF
giving publicity to the funds OF the
party in the coming national campaign
Is not entirely sincere.
Mr.. Sheldon also declared that the
New York law In respect to all the
funds that come to the national com
mittee, in whatever state they may be
collected. will be published with the
names of the donors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
DEMOCRATIC POSTS FEEL
THRICE-ARMED BECAUSE
OF THEIR JUST CAUSE

To be seriously lessened by reason
OF Taft's candidacy-and its seasoned
leadership and the prestige OF Ions
continued success, 10 be reckoned
with II has staying qualities and II
has the stuff with which campaign
are won. IL has some divisions, somc
disturbing conditions within, somc
sore facts OF recent business and po'
litical history TO deal with. IL 10 true; ;
but always on the other hand IL has
the leadership that bridges Difficult
ties and the ardor OF its crusader
ever carries the party hopes into the
valley OF the shadow of disorganiZa
ton.
The whole matter OF Democratic
success centers. II seems to me. In
the extent and genuineness OF the In
dependent spirit of reform and revolt
which Roosevelt's crusade has inSpir-
ed among the mlddling folks OF Amer
lea. Is that spirit strong within them
still? If 1t is. then Bryan's appeal
Will have power to command their al
legiance as the one apostle OF indus.
trial and political honesty and equality
who was In the field before Roosevelt,
has worked with him, and now pro-
poses to follow him and improve up
on his program OF correction and re-
lief to burdened country. IL the
spirit OF reform has waned. back from
the corporate and financial centers,
then Mr. Taft will have no trouble in
commanding the support OF the priv
ileged classes while Mr. Roosevelt
employs his own personality and rec
ord to hold his following fast To his
chosen successor.
The Democracy with an uncom-
promising ticket and platform needs
all the honest reformers The Repub-
licans can get along with a part OF
them. II 1t can keep its partisan and
It's corporate following In line.
This was an oratorical convention.
surcharged with ringing messages To
the people. Compared, the Chicago
convention was as mute as a sheep
before Its shearers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
MERCURY STYLES
To 80; COOLER
SUNDAY
HOT WAVE FROM DENVER WAY
ARRIVES BEHIND SCHEDULE
BUT ISN'T GOING TO REMAIN
VERY LONG.

Loaf. drink and be lazy. for tomor-
row IL is going 10 be a little cooler.
And there is no use getting a sun
stroke today.
Our old friend. Low Pressure Area.
otherwise known as Hot Wave is with
us again. and we OF the lake cities
may make up our minds TO stay In
the shade, sip cooling things and
watch the potato bugs in the garden
eat their resistless way
IL Is no time for politics and the
man who can misdirect his energy To
discuss the national PLATFORM more
than ten feet away from a soda foun-
tain. or something equally as good.
ought to be banished from good so
city Yet ii happened that the hot
air area was most noticeable between
Denver and the Mississippi river Fri
day. being central In Nebraska.
This warm wave Is trifie delayed
in transmission but IL is now here and
the tirnid little red stream In the
thermometer will crawl up to an alti-
tude OF about so on Mr.. Farenheit's
Justly celebrated scale. Sunday we
get only about SO degrees OF the same.
II your collars get wilted just re-
member that Ii Is even hotter in the
northern peninsula and that the tenn
peratures went up to 102 In the trans
Mississippi region Friday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
F ANTILLES STARvE
IN HAITI PRISONS
FUGlTlvEs, ORDERED SHOT, TELL
OF CRUELTY OF NORD
ALEXIS.

NEW YORK, July 1l.--Adolph
Valbrune and Dantes Theodule, Mer-
chants o. Port Au Prince. Haiti, saw
ing themselves from being shot as
enemies of the government by the
narrow margin of one hour, are in
New York today on their way 10 Cur
acao. They arrived on the Prinz Will
helm II. and were met in Brooklyn by
friends.
A telegram was received at Port Au
Prince said to have been signed by
Nord Alexis. president of Haiti. read
ing in part:
Take the men from their beds
and shoot them at once.
Friends of the two merchants in
the government service had the tele-
gram held back In the receiving office
until p. m July 4. With only few
pieces Of baggage. the men sailed and
were out of reach when search was
begun for them an hour later
The fugitives say whole families.
including many women, are in prison
in Haiti starving TO death for purely
imaginary offenses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
BY JAMES scAERMeRHoRN.

DENVER. July 1.-THE convention
on the mountain top has finished its
break-of-day business. Now for the
election. What degree will the voice
of the west be the voice OF the east
VIII the Democratic eyes that see
victory SO clearly in this glorious sun
filled. mile-high atmosphere be able
TO read thei rtitle TO victory as read,
lily where the mists OF the eastern
seas and the storms OF the lakes
sometimes arise?
This gathering of Democrats be-
lieves IL can elect the man II has eX'
allied. Bryan believes he can wi non
the platform adopted last night. He IL
sure OF the great west that has been
SO militant here. He fears no south
ern detection. he believes Wiscon
sin. Indiana, Illinois and Ohio are de
batable ground, with a victory already
half won for the more definite brand
Of corrective policies which the plat
form proclaims. Even New York
exceeding coyness-its policy OF ST.
lence has kept every one pursuing IL
with supplications--does not disturb
him Admitted that much or TINS
overwhelming confidence springs from
she fullness OF the reformers heart,
II Is undeniable that the FEELING oil
victory is In the air, that the Demo
cratic posts feel thrice armed because
or a lust cause. The hours of oratory
have been full OF clarion notes; the
war horses sniff the battle from alaf
and are eager TO get into the fray
with foe that they consider more
seriously numbered with inconsistent
cies and disadvantages than IL mas
ever been before.
The Enemy's Equipment.
This Is the Democratic view OF IT,
an the ecstatic hour OF exaitatioh
where every prospect pleases and only
Republicanism is vile. But there -
the grand old party's wonderful dis,
cipline and resources-the latter no'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
DOLL MAKERS FORCED
INTO BANKRUPTCY

Petitions In bankruptcy were filed
Friday ON behalf OF the Dreamland
Doll Co. &C Jefferson-ave.. and OF w.
f. Pearson. the largest stakeholder.
The collapse OF the firm is due TO the
falling of in purchases OF playthings
last holidays coupled with an increase
in the price OF materials that came
after contracts were made for the
season.
Person was formerly a Saginaw
man lie came 10 engage In the doll
business with Stilson v Mcleod and
Burke ". Smith. their first years bust
ness being very profitable. The panic
hurt their business so that they could
not meet the demands OF eastern cred
itors
Pearson's personal debts are scred
uled al $9.63s and his assets at $22..
600. mostly In mining stocks. The
firm debts are s42 $50 and the assets
only s2l,O56
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
TODAY'S ENTRIES.
All WINDSOR.

First Race. furlongs, 3-year- olds
and up QO): Blember 80, Jane swift,
80: Roos. 30. Risk. 70; Blue Lee sS'
Jeanne. l02; Edgely. l03; Redondo, 1903.
Second Race. about 2 miles, steeple-
chase 4-year-olds and up, handicap
90: George Leipcr. IFS; Merry Maker,
1870; Bob Alone. 1874, Woodside, lJl /,
Charlie Dickson, li0; Picktime' l42'
ManZano, 1f9.
Third Race. furlongs, 3-year-old FL
lies u2): Lady Lissak 1906; Tartar
Maid 1906 Edith Glenn, l05; Priceless
Jewel. 105: Yankee Land, 105. Marga-
ret 105: Aphrodite, 1915; Grande Dame,
1905; Dixie Himmel. 10; Little Minnie,
10; Lexington Lady 10;
Fourth Race. Pontchartrain, selling
stake. furlongs for all ages 90 !:
Richard Reed. '79. Giles. '92: Billie
Hibbs. 100; Edgely. 'lOS; tAleneon los;
tHawkamas III; Euripidess IL; tA ,y,s
(1I,airport stable. VALLEY Farm stable)
Fifth Race. D.. Is. /. a. w. Ferry Co.
handicap, | lie miles, 3-year-olds and
up (s): Howard Shean, 49, The Clown,
81; Black Sheep, 96 tom Dolan, 80.
Granada, 100; minnie Adams 1Of; Sol
or shingle. lo'' Reidmoore' 10.
sixth Race, 5h furlongs. 2-year-olds
selling U2): Hampton Beauty, '9l;
Miss Shannon. eS: Many Colors, '9S;
Maxim Gun. 90; High Hat. 100; Long
Niger Baby. 1907; Tawksflight. III.
Seventh Race, 5is furlonEs, 4-yeaT-
oIds and up. selling G2): Bertha r.,
ss5: Temmeraire. '95: Alencon. 'e5
Cora Price. '9s; Anna Smith. 'g6 Chiet
Hayes. .9T: Momentum lo2: Cocksure'
1913; Mindora, 1903, Minot loo' 81 CIalI'
106: Belmere. l07.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
COPS BUTT IN
ON POKER CAME
PAUL GoRMAN AND SEVEN 9TH
,ERsy~AaREsTED IN EARLY
MORNING RAID.

An absorbing game OF poker was
in progress in room over Paul Cor.
mans saloon. No 100 Michigan.a ave,
about 2:30 Saturday morning, when
the unannounced arrival OF Patrolmen
Wiggle. Cotton and ID. O. Smith, from
central station caused the players to
desist. There were a few def move
ments on both sides. the players Ell
deavoring TO scoop In the visible cash,
while the coppers scooped in the play
ers and their chips. The table and
nine decks of cards were also seized.
The seven men around the table
when the officers appeared were TAX
en 10 the central station, along with
Panl German, proprietor of the sa-
loon, and all were locked up for the
night. as suspicious persons" Cor
man was sitting in his saloon whom
the officers called and said he did
not know who was running the game
upstairs. The police say, however,
that German has control OF the entire
building and that he Is responsible for
what goes on IL In. German had 1892
on his person when searched. All OF
the players had money, the amounts
varying from $3.50 up to $685., the
latter sum being taken from the peck
cts OF Edward Jones. No. Is Abbott
St, giving his occupation as labor.
er. The others were registered az
follows
William Green, bartender, No. Ill
Howard-st.; George W. Brown. sales
man. No. AZ High-st. west; John Baird,
concrete worker, no home; George
Hall, carpenter. No. 354 Twenty-third.
ST; Edward Robson, carriage trimmer,
No. 1876 St Antoine. and Albert Par
ker. engineer, Chicago.
They Will probably be released.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
RVS. TO BOOST RATES
OR CUT THE WAGES

NEW YORK, July 11.-That the
railroads Of the United States could
not lower the wages OF their en-
ployes without bringing on a strike.
which would paralyze the country
for months, and that an increase In
freight rates by the railroads In the
west as well as I'M the past cannot
be avoided II the railroads are TO
continue to meet the demands upon
them. is the view expressed by
T.. +. Ripley, president OF the Atch-
ison, Topeka q Santa Fe railroad.
To this Mr.. Ripley added that most
OF the railroads of this country are
mere limitations of railroads. senti-
ment which has great interest, com
ing a. it does from the head of one
OF the foremost roads in the eoun-
try
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-11
apprentice allowance claimed.
AT BRIGHTON.

FIRST Race-Three-y ear-olds and up
selling: furlongs 13); Coincidence
log: Tom McGrath, 107; Queen Mar
guerite, 100: Sanguine. 1913; Bosom
95: Salvolatile, l05 Explosion. lOS
Kentucky Beau. 107 Dreamer. III;
Gowan, 100; Obert. 1903; Jacobite, ITO;
Tileing, los. =.
Second Race-Twoyearolds; sell
ing, 51-2 furlongs (9D Terror, III;
Mugwump. 10; Hanonia. 109; wa
ponca, 107: Hammock Bey, ll2; Dan
der, 115; St Withhold, l04, Beauty
Bright. l04 Pescatore, 1O9.
Third Race--For 3-year-olds and
up; selling; purse. $500; six furlongs
(iO): Easton. l12: Grimaldi, los'
Bs.tsman. 1902: Dead Gone, 100 Com
edlcnne. 1917: Saracinesca, 1903; Algie
100; Umbrella, 1922 Mirdli. lO2; Tou
veur, 107.
Fourth Race-Three-year-olds and
up: the Trident handicap: IA miles:
(iO): Big Chief. ia: Running Water
116: Hessian, 120 Frank Gil, ll3;
Question Mark, 1906; Gold Lady. 10
D'Arkle. so: Miss Crawford, 100;
Brother Jonathan, ll2; Geo. q. Han
81.
Fifth Race--Three-yearolds (condi
tions). mile t6Ii Lady Winlfred. LOG
Tennis. 81, Bouquet. 100: Dial Plate
ss: Falcada. III Big Chief, I'll.
Sixth Race-Two year-olds' handi
cap: 5l-2 furlongs CD; Gliding
Belle. 112: Tlmbuccoo, 100, Verbatim
100. siskip. 1903: Trois Temp. us
Personal. 1917; Chafiinch. 100. Senten
tious. 1l3: Patsy. l06; Gushelm. l07
Bon Astur. 1l2 (Also eligible. Eschu
I12; Chepontuc. 100: Hanonia. i0s
Dander. 10.
Clear, fast.