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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
BOARDS BUS and
STOPS RUNAWAY

Henry c. Miller, of 01124 Ma
dena, gave an exhibition of nerve
and quick action last evening on
Front av. when he swung onto a
runaway bus on the fly, crawled
over the top to the seat and
stopped the frightened horses in a
short distance. His act saved Mr.
and Mrs. A. Jones and their lit
tie daughter, of Calgary. from pos
sible injury or death.
The team started from the o.
r. & N. depot and ran across the
Howard st. bridges. G. B. Welch
was also a passenger, but was
thrown out in trying to climb up to
the seat from the backdoor. The
bus belonged to the Riverside ho'
tel. It's driver was loading on bag
gage when the horses started.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
CHAPTER VII,

will not pretend that I slept
we'll that night. Breakfast, of which
| took but sparipgly, was spread for
me as usual.
There was no one about the
after-part Of the vessel. so. light.
ing my pipe, leant against the
rail and watched the land, which
did not seem to be more than two
or three miles off.
Presently there was great com.
motion forward. The captain and
the mate sprang to the starboard
corner of the bridge, their glasses
to their eyes. A moment or two OF
expectancy followed and then
heard the mate cry out at the top
of his great, gruff voice:
Forward there! All hands for
vard!"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
VOYAGE OF THE PULO WAY
RECORD OF SOME STRANGE DoINos At SEA.
BY CARLTON DAVE Copyright by R. F. Fenno Co.

| Then the bo'sun blew his whistle,
there was rushing to and fro, and
half dozen men sprang upon the
fo'c'sle. Gupp followed, swearing
and giving directions, and l saw
the men cover the gun with a great
square OF canvas, the ends of which
were fastened carefully to the deck.
Then, much to my surprise, l heard
the clank Of the engines, and for
| about half a minute we forged
steadily ahead. Then there was 81
lence again, as the ship gradually
slowed down and stopped
Gradually little dark cloud be-
gan to form upon the eastern hori-
zon. AS l watched | knew what it
meant. 1t was cloud, truly, but q
| cloud of smoke cast up by some
steamer which was not yet in sight.
darted below for my glasses,
and while there l slipped small
box Of cartridges into my pocket.
topmasts of the steamer were dis
tinctly visible.
Each minute that passed seemed
multiplied by 10, and wheii at
length the hull of the advancing
vessel began to loom up, and | saw
that she was coming towards US,
| felt as though the fate of the
whole world was hanging on the
issue.
Presently Hayling came aft, a
bundle of flags under his arm, and
as he began to knot them to the
signaling halliards l crossed over
to him. The big fellow looked ex-
ceedingly solemn; felt SO. AS he
i. nodded to me there was never the
ghost of a smile on his hard face.
What are you going to do, Hay
ling?"
Signal to that vessel that we
are badly in need Of help"
advanced still closer to him.
what does this mean, old fel-
low"
Cant you guess?" said he, still
busy with the flags.
81 dare not"
He laughed between his teeth.
"My dear Ravensford, we're go
ing to stop that ship, and sink her,
too, if she gives any trouble"
Piracy"
That's about it." Again he
laughed, and thought his face
looked flendish.
What ship is it," I asked.
81 haven't the faintest notion, but
l think that you will find that she
is bound from Sydney to Hong
kong"
"The Chung-Tong left Sydney on
the rs Of last month with $4,000
pounds in gold on board"
How do you know?" said he
sharply.
In as few words as possible l
told him how had become possess
ed of the information.
"Then depend upon it, Ravens
ford, that vessel is the Chung
Tong"
BY this time he had arranged the
flags correctly, and just as he was
hoisting them the captain, Murrell
and half dozen men came aft in
a body. Hayling did not look at
me, but under his breath I heard
him mutter, "Be careful. They are
ripe for anything" I slipped my
hands into my coat pocket and as.
sumed my best air of indifference.
In one of the pockets was a revOl-
yer, and my finger instantly curled
round the trigger.
Ito be continued
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
AFTER WIFE DESERTER

F. e. Klise, formerly of 1907
Broadway, will be brought back
from Los Angeles If possible to an
swer to a charge of wife desertion.
Deputy Sheriff Long Is now on his
way south to get him. He left his
family destitute last fall, 1t is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
WENATCHEE WANTS WATER

WENATCHEE, March IA
bond issue of 100000 has been au-
thorized for the construction of a
city water system. 1t is expected
that the issue will carry at the
special election to be called.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
With Lace Collar

A dainty little skeleton frock of
brown Tuscan silk has sleeve puts
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
Muslin Underwear
Half Price

Muslin underwear that has been used for
display in windows and department on
sale Bargain Friday at half the regular
price There are corset covers, night
gowns chemise, drawers and petticoats;
every garment we'll made; full sizes and
tecomingly trimmed the regular prices
range FROM soc to $500. On sale Bargain
FRIDAY at.... HALF PRICE
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
MINING FRAUD ALLEGED

Action has been commenced in
the federal court by the govern.
ment against the Multnomah Min
ing, Milling & Development Co. to
invalidate patents to mining claims
alleged to have been obtained by
fraud The claims are located in
the Moses district, Okanogan
county. c. M. Human. Dr. F. o.
Hudnut. T. B. Early and Wickman
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12

art charged with making false at.
fidavits that the claims carried
gold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
Biz Plant VIII Be
 Built Here At Once

100000 tons which Is said to be nearly double that of any other plant in the city. The company now has plant In Atlanta. but it Is probable that the Montgomery plant will be the larger and the more important.
 The Germo-Fert Company of New York is capitalized at ss.ooo.ooo It Is said that some of the strongest hnan- eiers in she country are Interested in 1t. The company has . plant in Att ianta and It's Southern ofsces are To- cated at Charleston. The company owns it's own phosphate beds in Flor ida and they are said to be large and extensive.
 The announcement of the coming of this large enterprise Is one of the most important industrial developments in the State since the panic of last fall. Its establishment emphasizes the com merciaI and industrial position :, of Montgomery Such an establishment. representing so much of capital and giving employment to so many men will accelerate the growth and pros perity of Montgomery. which is now so marked The institution will con- tribute not only to the prosperity of Montgomery. but to that of Middle Ala. bama as well.
 Montgomery's splendid location as a distributing center had no little to do with the final choice of the company when it's officers had determined upon the building somewhere in the South of a big fertilizer plant.
 President Chisholm and his sssoci- ates were in the city several days, but so quietly did they work in arranging the preliminary details that they came in contact only with the business men whom 1t was necessary to see. Having paved the way for the coming of the big plant they left quietly for Atianta.
 It is said that the work on the big enterprise will begin before the sum. mer is over,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03

When Is revolver not . revolver! ! That is the question which puzzled the Police Department for some hours yes- terday morning.
 Convicted two months ago of car. rying concealed weapons, in thIs case q revolver. Walter Jones put the riddle to the police force yesterday morning as to how the revolver was to be res moved from Police Headquarters to his residence.
 Sergeant McDade bought out the weapon and laid 1t upon his desk after Jones paid over the $50 and costs i'm. posed by the Recorder. Jones with q little. laugh broke open the weapon and started out of the room. on his way home.
 Hey" called Sergeant McDade. ''this is July lst and the law about carrying revolvers under a certain length Is in operation That gun is not tip to the length required, and you can't carry 1t. It's your gun. but you've got to leave 1t here"
 well, Mir. McDade. this gun is not loaded and you see that have the break open. I'll carry 1t in my hand the whole way home. and when I get there I'll leave it at home. 1t won't be said Jones.
 But the Sergeant had the code open at the place referring to the new style gun. and shook his head.
 You can't even carry it, unless the barrel is at least two feet long. Reckon you'll have to leave It with me-
 But just then Chief Taylor came in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
FARMERS ADJOURN
UNION ENDonEs 0vERTONss GOOD
 ROADS AMENDMENT. 4
Next BHeetinS Place Left to Executive Commitsss---Fraterni With the LaboFers at Bis
 Barbecue.

BIrninghai11, July 2.--(Special. 1---The next meeting place and date of meet ing of the Alabama Division Farmers Co-operative and Educational Union. was left to the Executive Committee.
 The delegates. to tha. National Con. vention from 5his State selected are: Mrs o. P. Ford. [. H. Wilson. J. M. Peerson. !. J. Robinson, L. o. Cox. c. D.. Hunt. and WniiaTn Nj. Hundiey.
 The five members of the Executive committee elected were announced this morning ! as folI6ws: J. F. Barker. of Beaverton. AChAigman; J. c. Hicks, of Centrevilie. B. ID. Hill of Bridgeport: R. E. Orr of HartseIle. J: J. Robin son of Lafayetts.
 Expressions of good will were ex- pressed today between the farmers and labor unipnay several leading members of labor unaonA delivering addresses.
 Endorsement was given to the over ton amendment to the Constitution pro- viding for good roads, for a central State highway from the Tennessee Riv- or to the Gulf and to the union label.
 A trolley ride, was given the dele- gates today and a barbecue at East Lake ended the convention.
 At the barbecue number of well known labor aud farmer union men made speeches. sM.. W. Howard, for- mer congressman from the Seventh District, was on the program for an address
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
How to Get Pistol Home
 Without Violating the LnU

=chief." said Mfr. McDaGe, "Jonss wants to carry his gun home, and the new law goes Into effect today. Whats he going to do about itfs
 Reckon he'll have to leave it hera.# said the chief. scratching his head. He certainly can't take it away"
 Other members of the police force were called into consultation. Finai- ly an idea was conceived. 4 revolver is not a revolver unless its ali there Certainly. Therefore . piece of re- volver Is not a revolver. Hence # Jones will take the cylinder out Of ths weapon and leave the cylinder at nolica headquarters and will come after the cylinder after he has deposited tho rest of the weapon at home. he can hss gin to remove the gun from headquar~ tere.
 Jones wanted the revolver; In fact he wanted ft so much that he consented to the scheme proposed and left with the gun minus the cylinder. Late yee- terday afternoon he dropped by police headquarters and took the cylinder home.
 Whatever the law may say about the carrying of weapons coming under the ban of the new law. both the Sheriffs department and also the police depart- ment are sticking to the old style. Some of the guns which the officers carry are husky hrutes. and when a negro looks down the barrel of one of them 1t is doubtful fl 1t looks less large than does the mouth of a sixteen-irch gun on the Alabama"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
WILLIE MITCHELL HALL
 A SKILLED HOTEL THIEF

Police headquarters. had the appear anee of a second hand clothing store yesterday after the advent of Willie Mitchell Hall, a hegro porter. arrested at s.20 o'clock fin the morning by Of- ficer Loe. on the charge of grand lar eeny.
 Hall, it is alleged, while employed as a porter at the Glenmore Hotel. stole three suits of clothes and two pairs of shoes from Rooms 2s and ss. The manner in which he effected the thefts was very, simple. He kept lookout for the boy from the pressing club and when clothes were returned to ownetss ln the hotel he noted in which room they were placed. As soon as the owner left the building, Hall fl is stated, would enter the room and take such suits as most pleased his fancy, removing them from the hotel only when he could do so without dam ger of discovery. ssaI,
 It was thtough complaints made by the manager of the pressing club to the Police Department that clothes which he returned to the, hotel would be re- ported missing that the porter was suspected of being Instrumental In their disappearance. Spon questioning him regarding the matter. Officer Loe was convinced that he. was the guilty man and he was arrested.
 It is thought that Hall was concern. ed in several other robberies which have recently been reported and ether warrants will be sworn out for his arrest within a few days, the police believe
 The trial of the alleged thief will be held in the Recorders Court this after noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
CANDIDATES
 HAVE A SAY |Messrs. Henderson and Hall Speak. TALK OF THE WITHDRAWAL Interesting Phase of Congressional
 Campaign. Governor VIII Probably Issue Gail for special Election After His Re-
 surn from Gssevs Where He win speak on the Fourth. - l

Assurances came from the Governors once yesterday that he would not is- sue the call for the election to choose successor to the Congressman A A. Wiley until his return from Geneva county where he delivers an address on the Fourth. The date of the election will probably be made known early next week. There Is nothing now ap- parent which would cause any further delay In the Governors call.
 The encouragement from Hon. Tyler Goodwin of his withdrawal from the race. formed the basis of much gossip yesterday. Especially did the news create lot of local talk. It was gem efally conceded that the announcement will cause many new aiignments in Montgomery. and perhaps other count ies.
 The Montgomery county candidates manifested an especially keen interest m the action of Mr.. Good wyn. Chair man ". A Henderson. of the District Executive Committee, and Thomas !. fsall the candidates from this county were disposed to criticize the with drawai of Mir. Godwyn as being in the nature of a "deai" by which the friends of the latter would throw their. sup port to Hugh Dent. of this county. ' InteFvieScd yesterday by a repre- sentative of The Advertiser. Chairman Henderson, after prefacing his state ment by other remarks. asked this question:
 By what authority do the friends of these gentlemen act when they take out MT. Goodwin and put in MT. Dent as their candidateg Do they act for those gentlemen alone and for them- selves, or do they arrogate to them. selves any further authority and do they purpose to make Mfr, Dent the candidate regardless of the claims ter7.s
 Mir. Henderson does not directly charge the two former candidates witt, mek ing deal but he declares that the people will think the announcement signed by the friends of the two men looks very much like some under standing or trade between them us to the ofilce.'
 Mr. Hall hluntly declared yesterday that the retirement of Mir. Goodwin rom the race tdoes not cut any figure at all 50 far as I am concerned.s
 Continuing he said: "one thing. a good many people seem to lose sight of the fact that. there are eight other counties in the district to De reckoned with and do not propose to get the people of the other counties arrayed against ms by setting up the plea that montgomery Is entitled to the place.
 The speculation now among the can. dtdates seems to be on the plan of the primary or primaries to supply the Of nee or Congressman. There is a sem timent growing in the outlying coun- ties for q single primary to determine the incumbent for the unexpired tern, of the late Colonel Wiley and for tils full term beginning March next By this plan 1t is presumed that the pri. mary would be all one thought sepa- rate men may be chosen for the office. It Is expected that Chairman Hender- son-will act promptly in caeipg the committee together when tie vord comes fromsthe Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
sheriN Woodrum m.

Jalcksonvllle, July 2.--(Speeial )-- Minus Woodruff. Sheriff of Calhoun County. has been i'll for several days, and L. P. Carpenter. former deputy sheriff has gone from Jack sonville. to Anniston, 10 take his place until his recovery.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hubert Montgomery with guests from Marietta, Ga, left this. morning to spend the summer at Sulphur Springs.
 Mrs. George P. Ide gave a delight ful picnic and birthday party yester- day for her little nephew, Knox, on his sixth birthday. The children left aarly in the morning for. Sulphur Springs. enjoying a straw ride, then a romp in the woods, with feat of good things spread for them on the tables under the trees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
WILL NOT GIVE IN
COAL OPERATogs GIVE MINERS
 FINAL ANSWER.
Union. Mem Bzunt Work for SaSne Scale as Non-Umson Mem---sEuch Umeextminfy Now
 Exists.

Birmingham. July 2--(SpeciaI. IA committee from the convention of the United Mine Workers of America Ala bama Division No. 20. called on repre- sentatives of the commercial coal oper- ators association this morning for the purpose of discussing a new wage con- tract.
 The miners were headed by w. R. Farley the Alabama member sof the Natlolaai Execsttye Board. and the proposition of a lat rate of Bs cents per ton for mining during the next. Twelve months was presented. The committee of the operators reiterated the demand for the same wage as pre- vails at the non-union mines, 47 .i-2 cents per ton.
 The committee of miners returned to thetr convention and reported the transaction. The miners were in Ax- ecutive session. When the doors were opened again 1t was stated that the negotiations were still on and that some sort of contract would be an. nounced in the near future. though no insimation was given that there would be any giving in. { The Executive Committee of the dis. trtct organization among the miners held a meeting during the afternoon and discussed the situation.
 According to the program of the commercial coal operators, the oniy in- .terests in the State recognizing the union miners. the mines are to remain closed down for a week or ten days. after which labor will be given ens- ployment to. whenever applies, the open-shop plans to be in effect.
 The leaders of the miners express the hope that there will be a change of feeling before the time for c ra. sumption of operations.
 Al ed this morning by three representa- tives of the Alabama Farmers Co-Op- erative and Educational Union, the. theme of the addresses beng the rela- tionship of the farmer to the miner.
 The delegates of the miners are re. turnig to their respective homes and there is much uncertainty whether thre will be a resumption of work at commercial coal mines with union la- bor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
STATE FAIR COMMITTEE
 ,t ARE BUSY WITH DETAILS

If the State Fair which will be held in Montgomery this fall is not a sue cess 1t will certainly not be due to any detection on the part of the com mittees appointed to arranbe the de- taus of the large exhibition. They have made great progress already and at the present time are very busy in making arrangements which will be conducive to the best interests of the Fair.
 The paid and free attractions will receive special attention: In, order to secureSthe better class of such enter taining features bookings will be made far in advance of their appearance In Montgomery. The committee will ex- anime thoroughly into the character of each show and assurance Is given that aniy such as are free from objection able features will be permitted on the grounds. 'F iff+3
 .srl1ose ywho pay the adtnissiop fee into the grounds .s' said Secretary Chaf- fee yesterday.' may be sure that in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03

So far as Montgomery Is concerned the June just passed was the dryest one of which the United States weather and agricultural bureau has any rec cord. The total precipitation for June was only o .45 and Is the first June since the Government commenced keeping the records that the rainfall has been below a whole number.
 The arst record for future reference made of the monthly precipitations wac in 1873, and that year the figures for June were HOS. or more than eleven and a half times what it was for 1908. The next lowest record to this year was.tsss. and the figures for that year wefs 1.4l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-03
WILKE EROS. CIRCUS
 PLEASED LARGE CROWD
Lscal Enterprise in the Circus IAne
 Started On Auspieaously.


 The inaugural performances vf the Wilkie Brothers circus yesterday af- ternoon and last night were put down as very creditabls efforts by the throngs who witnessed them. satis- faction at the exhibitions was spoken from nearly every tongue and the gre diction IS that the combination has 8 successful career in store.
 The parade through the main straets of the city yesterday morning was an array of talent and goods which sharn. ened the desires of many a man. wo. man and child who are supposed to be biase to the best there is. They showed their appetites by boarding the cars for the scene of the tents This was near the car barn of the street railway on the Capitol Heights line.
 The circus consisted of one rfnn hut this one ring was about the busiest spectacle one has ever witnessed in Montgomery. Served to the delight of the packed crowds were many acts of acronats and trapeze performers as well as deeds of intelligence by train. ed animals.
 The stunts of the dogs and ponies afforded an excellent attraction. They were equipped with .regalla which showed spick and span and told oe the freshness of the performers.
 Not nearly all the animals which are to attach to the circus werei at the exhibitions of. yesterday. They will join the circus in a few days, as soon as they can be shipped from tho Eaat Probably they will be a part Of the show at Wetumpka' today. When they do arrive the complement of animals will be more creditable than many ore sanizations of long standing and great
 The music. the absence of hitch in all the work. the seemingly high at- taInment of the show, men and women, all bespeak a brilliant future for the circus gathered by the WiIke Broth CTS. Their career will be watched with interest by scores of local friends and we'll wishers.