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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
J. M. Touchstone Crush
 cd to Death.
WELL KNOWN RAILROAD MAN
Brother and Nephew Witnessed the
 Accident.
Mr. Teuehssose FeH Bensath Switch Engine sad Every Bsne in HIs Body Was Broken sad
 Head Bruised

Mobile. Nov. 2s.--(Speeiais D--James Monroe Touchstone. engine foreman for the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad Company. and brother to Yardmaster John Touchstone. of the same company, was crushed by a switch engine this afternoon and died in forty minutes.
 The accident happened in the com pany's yard at Frascati. He was switching cars and as the engine back cd up to Him, James Touchstone at- tempted to step on the rear running board, missed his footing and was se- rtousfy crushed. The wheels did not strike him but he was doubled almost up In a ball. receiving Internal intu- rfes, every bone in his body being broken and his head badly bruised He was knocked unconscious and never spoke.
 His brother. John Touchstone, ana nephew. Walter Dent, who were near, pulled the injured relative from under the engine and sent for a physician but he was beyond medical aid. He leaves a wife and three children. who resided with him in the Bascombe race course section of the city.
 Mir. Touehstone was A years of aga He was born in Augusta. Ga, ana worked at one time for sixteen years for the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road and for Mobile. Jackson and Kan saB City Railroad nearly ever since it was built. He was well known in New Orleans and throughout . large portion of Mississippi. He had resided here for twenty-five years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
FLEET COMING HOME.
Sixteen American BattleshiPs to Turn
 Toward United States.

.
 Manila, Nov. 29.-With the depart ture from Manila, Dec. 1, of the Ameri- can battleship fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Sperry, the sixteen vessels that are making such a re- markable round the world voyage, turn their prows definitely for home waters.
 They have been gone from Hampton Roads nearly a year. If the record established up to the present time Is maintained, the fleet will return home without serious accident or mishap of any kind.
 The officers and men of the fleet on this trip around the world, have been lavishly entertained at every port they touched. In Australian waters the Americans were greeted by men of their own race; in Japan and in China they saw the splendors of the orient, and in the Mediterranean. Southern Europe will tufn to do them honor.
 After clearing Manila Bay. the six teen battleships will head for Colombo. Ceylon, where they are due In two weeks. They will stay there for six days and then proceed to Suez with out stopping. They are due at the Southern entrance of the Suez Canal Jan. 5. and atef leaving Port Said, at the northern entrance, where coal Is to be taken on board, the vessels will divide into squadrons and make a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
sTEINHnlL MURDER MYSTERY.
It Is Relieved Professional cFfmlna
 Alaea MaAannn saeanhell.

AAOANE8ANaAAE
 Aided Madame steinheil.
 Paris. Nov. 29.-AlI the new light thrown on the murder of Adolphe Stein- hell and Madame Japy, which occurred on the night of May 21. at the home Of the artiss,. only goes 10 Strengthen fthe conviction that Afme Etatnhei either strangled the victims alone after administering a narcotic. or poison subsequently, binding herself to the bed. or had an accomplice in the person of a professional criminal.
 The body of the murdered painter was disinterred. today and removed to the morgue. but the surgeons found that 1t was in such a state of deeom- position as to make it impossible to perform a complete autopsy. The glasses found at the time Of the mur- der will also be examined.
 It Is now learned that Mime. Stein hell was receiving the visits of an- other rich lover, in addition to Maurice Bordorel, and that she had promised each she would marry him in the event of her becoming widowed or divorced.
 Testimony from every quarter seems to upset completely the charges of the Royalist press, that the late President Felix Faure was the victim of crini- nal dealing, but even M. Dupuy, his Premier, does not deny that Mne. SteinheiI was with him shortly before he expired. She adopted clever ruse to divert suspicion from her at the time. Before going to Elysee Palace. she visited q distinguished painter. to whom she confided that she was on her way to see the President.
 The following day, the painter re- ceived a letter from her. filled with expressions Of grief at the death of President Faure. but adding that un- fortunately she was taken i'll and was unable to see him. The physician whom she said attended her at the time. declares that he never saw her until long afterwards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
AUSTIN MURDER TRIAL.
Charles EGward Davis win Face . Iury
 To-day.

NM@AAGM &e1vNhN AS1NN4 VIII E9cG N 6UfX
 To-day.
 Omaha, Neb.. Nov. 2g-The trial of Charles Edward Davis for the murder of Dr. Frederick T. Rustin, ten weeks ago. will be called in Judge Sltton's branch of the district court tomorrow.
 Mrs Abbie Rice. who entered into a murder and suicide pact with Dr. Rus tin and falling. ayowed that Rustin hired Davis to ssIay him. will be the States star with sss, but her testimony is expected to bring out some vigor- ous objection by counsel for the de- fense on the grounds that 1t is hear say evidence. Although 1t Is admitted that Davis has heen thrice committed to sanatariurns for temporary insanity. his counsel has declared that no at- tempt will be made to take advantage of an insanity plea.
 Mrs. Rice has been held In jail since the mysterious shooting. being unable to give bond of $i .00ol Davis has been at liberty under e25, ,00O bond furnished by his brother. who ia vice president of the First National Bank He has been under guard of a companion furniAhed by the Davis family. It is believed that two days will be required to procure a jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
MURDER
SOUTH CAROLINA MAN KILLED DU-
 RING STREET FAIR.
Perry Ussery Shst Ca the Back of the Head With Lead of Buelxnhot and aiugn--EndignatAOn
 Runs Magh.

Charleston. s. C.. Nov. 2s-A coward. ly assassination, still shrouded in mystery, took place at BarnwelI, this State. a little after 10 o'clock last night. when Perry Ussery. 50 far as known. without an enemy in the world. was shot in the back of the head with a load of buckahnt and Biuga while standing llatfag t a friend iuaf on tahu edge of the grounds of a carnival which was in progress at Banrweil.
 Ussery was instantly killed. Marvin Holland, to whom he was talking, was only slightly wounded. The shot was fired from out of the darkness. Im- mediately after the shooting, a man, wnose identity is not yet established, was seen running toward a nearby swamp with a gun in his hands.
 BIoodhounds from the State peniten- tiary followed the trail through the swamp. losing it in the road on the other side. Indignation in Barnwell runs high.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
TROUBLE IS FEARED
To DOUBLE ATLANTA'S POLICE
 FORGE TEMPORARILY.
Woodward Has Promised Co Present Amdavit's Tonight of Immoral Conduct on Part of
 Ills Opponent.

Atlanta. Nov. 29-Atlanta's heated mayoralty campaign has caused Chief of Police Jennings to issue an order doubling the police force of the city from tomorrow until Wednesday night, after the election.
 At a mass meeting to be held tomor- promised to present affidavits of im- moral conduct on the part of his op- ponent. Robert F. Maddox. Tuesday afternoon the Maddox forces will pa rade the streets, and Tuesday night woodward's supporters will conclude their campaign with torchlight pro- cessionp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
TH0USANDHOMELES LESS
COTTONWOOD RIVER IN OKLAHOMA
 0VERFLOWs.
Ali RaiIroad Trains IRi and Out of Guthrie Have Been AnmalIed--s
 Property Damage VIII aE Nka HRmVrw.

Property Damage VIII
 Be Heavy.
 Guthrie okla, Nov. 29.--Aa a re- suit of a forty-eight hour downpour in the valley of the Cottonwood River and its tributaries, the Cottonwood over flowed this afternoon.
 Several hundred homes are partially under water in West Guthrie and 5000 people tonight are homeless. The river at 6 o'clock tonight was one foot high er than ever before in It's history. and .rfsing twelve incheg an hoNEs Hun-s dreds of people who failed to get out of the flooded district. believing that the river would not rise as rapidly as 1t did. fired shots of distress before sunset tonight and an army of rescuers in boats brought the tardy ones to places of safety. It is believed that a few persons are still within the flooded area.
 So rapid was the rise in the Cotton. wood that twenty head of cattle in the affected district were drowned before they could be gotton out of the wa ter Street car service is completely at a standstill. The city's water plant is under water. Five thousand dol lars worth of cotton, belonging to the Farmers oil Mn. was washed away, and 1000 bales are still in the water. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad round house and shops are inundated.
 All railroad trains in and out of Guthrie have been annulled. Near Seward, Okla. the santa Fe tracks are wash ed out and the railroad bridge at Red Rock has been washed out. The Missouri, Kansas and Texas. and the Fort Smith and Western Railroads re- port many miles Ofs track out near this city. The Denver, Enid and Gul6 train Is waterbound at Crescent. The Eastern Oklahoma Railroad trains are being held at Saltwater. According to reports reaching this city, many miles of track on these twoSroads are either washed out or so completely under water that it is impossible to move trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
c. U. DOYLE ARREsrED.
One of Nest Successful Hotel SVvindIers
 in Country Captured.


 Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 29.-Accord- ing to private advices received in this city tonight, C. H. Doyle. with many aliases. one of the most successful hotel swIndlers in the country. has been arrested in Washington, D. C..
 Doyle is wanted in this city for swindling clerk in the Patten Hotel bv means of a worthless check. His arrest in Washington is for similar offense. Doyle has a criminal record. After his crime here he operated in many cities of the South, and was finally located and captured in Sher- man. Tex. The clerk of the hotel here who had been swindled, went to Texas and practically Kidnapped his man. After a drive he succeeded in getting him aboard on a train headed for Tennessee. At Memphis Doyle leaped from the moving train and made his escape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30

sician who made an examination of the body. gave it as his opinion that the man had been murdered. Steele was out with a crowd of young men Satur- day night and these were summoned to appear before the coroner's jury and tell what they knew of Steele's movements after he joined them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
pIRMINGHAM,s REcoRp.

Tssenty-one Homicfdes Committed
 Since First of November.
 Birmingham. Nov. 29--Twenty -one homicides have been committed in Bir- minEham since November l. according to statistics compiled tonight.
 This is probably the highest record ever made in the city, but the number of arrests made by the police In the same length of time is only 424 com pared with $40 in the month Of Novem- Der 1907. Of the Killings during the months eight were white and thirteen negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
BAD AUTO ACCIDENT.

One Man Was KiIled and SIX others
 Injured.
 New York, Nov. 29.--One man was killed and six others inj1red in an au- tomobile accident in the Bronx to- day. .ss
 The car was thrown against tsle- graph pole by the explosion of a tire. Six of the seven occupants escaped with slight hurts, but the seventh Harry Greenhood. sustained a fracture of the skull, from which death ensued few minutes later. Addison wade, the chauffeur, was arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
Twenty-one Chinamcn Saw Their ws

Twemty-ones ChGnamem Saw Their Way
 Out of Detention House.
 San Francisco, Calif, Nov. 29-Twen. ty-one of the 1I6 Chinamen held at the Pacific Mail dock, pending the decisif of the immigration officers as to VI < ther or not they were entitled to z the United States, escaped from tl < tention shed at Second and B an Streets about 12 o'clock last nj
 Four of them were re-ca, sd in Chinatown today and retur. \ Co the shed and a vigorous search . being made for the others. The>Orientals cut the heavy wire netting over one of the windows, sawed through two iron bars and slid down a water pipe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
BRYAN's sON-IN-LAw.

Paris. Nov. 29.-The Societe des De- baux is arranging an elaborate coIlec- tion of canvasses by it's members to be sent to America early in 1909 for ex- hibition at the principal cities.
 W. H. Leavitt, William Jennings Bryan's son-in-law, has been asked to take charge of the exhibition and act as the American representative of the society. MT. Leayitt who is engaged in the completion of a large painting, "The Last Supper" for which promi- nent prelates and artists posed, has not yet accepted. Mir. Leavitt has an- nounced that he intends to resume res- idence with his wife at Denver as soon as he finish es the painting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
Press RepOrts COnlrmed.

Washington, Nov. 29-United States Minister Furniss, at Port au Prince, in a dispatch to the State Department to- day, confirmed the press reports about the defeat of the government troops at Anse-A'Veau. Hayti. The cruiser Des Moines has been ordered from Guam tanamo to Port au Prince.
 It Is stated that President Nord Alex is's ministers are asking him to resign and enter into terms with General Am toine Simon. leader of the insurgents. Minister Furniss advised the necessity for foreign warships.
 The Foreign Minister of Hayti has re- duested that a new cabinet be appoint ed as a measure to restore peace. It was also proposed that new election be held in January to elect President Nord AJaxis's successor. MT. Furniss. as dean of the diplomatic corps. laid these propositions before President Nord Alexis but the latter turned a deaf ear.
 Commander John Hood, of the cruiser Tacoma, sent 6 report to the Navy De- partment, to the effect that the prov ince of Aux Caves is in the hands of the revolutionary army.
 The Tacoma will remain at Port au Prince to protect the American lega- ton and the lives and property of for eign subjects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
APPROPRIATION BILL.
Every Member of WashingtOn's .sORlcii
 Eamfly5s ta Interested.

Washington. Nov. 2s.-Every member of the "official family" of Washington is concerned in the appropriation bill for the executive, judicial and legisla- tive branches of the Government, which will be considered by subcommittee of appropriations of the House tomor- row.
 The bill provides for the payroll of the Government officials and employees in Washington, with the exception of the Department of Agriculture. which Is taken care of in a special act.
 This particular bill carries an appro- priatIon of about SS2,O000o0. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
HOTEL MEN ORGANIZE.
Pian To Hold Tourists on Calf Coaa
 9he Year Round.

Piaa To Hold Tourists on Gulf Coast
 ahe Year Round.
 Mobile. Nov. 29--An organization has been perfected st Gulfport by hotel men representing five hotels in this city. one in Gulfport and one In Biloxi whereby tourists will be Inlvted to spend the year around on the Gulf coast.
 Pleasure boats will be established between this witty and Gulfport, and agencies opened immediately in New Orleans. Mobile. Jacksonville and Tam pa, Fla. The Gulf and Ship Island combination. A campaign of publicity will be carried on throughout the na- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
SNOW IN COL0RDo.
Brisk Breese Has Started and Freesing
 Weather Expected.


 WeatheR Expected. Denver. Colo, Nov. .2s--Beginning last night and continuing, until this eve- ning. the eastern portion of Colorado was visited by an unusually heavy fall of snow.
 The snowfall seems to have been heaviest in Denver. although the entire plains country east of Denver was blanketed so deeply that railroads ex- perienced great difficulty in clearing . way for trains.
 Reports from Trinidad say that twenty inches of snow lie on the level in that region, and in Northern New Mexico. The storm there has been in progress for two days and train serv- fee Is dernoraltzed. The storm ares reached to the Texass line.
 Late tonight q brisk breeze started, which bids fair 10 change to freezing tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
In Hirminrhnu, IaiI.

Birmingham. Nov. a9-(special)- Heavily chained about the necks and bodies, seven negro men and two negro women were brought to Birm- ingham today by Sheriff Gewin of Hale County with deputies and land ed in thescounty Jail for safe keeping.
 These negroes were arrested in con- nection with the killing of former Sheriff Drake a few nights ago and setting fire to his house in Hale Coun- ty. There were fears that there might be lynching or other trouble and 1t was deemed advisable to bring the negroes here. The negroes landed here are Joe McDaniel. Charlie Tay- Tor. Blaney Bryant Phil Ellis. Ed El- lens. Clarence London. Shade Williams, Annie. London. Laura Puckett.
 The negroes appeared to be pleased that they were brought to Birming- ham and lodged in safe place for while at least.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
Cnatrn nf Rnnae Ter.

Basse Terr. Island of Gusdeloupe, Nov. 2s.-President Castro of Venezuela arrived here today aboard the steamer Guadeloupe, on his way to Bordeaux. In reply to interviewers. President Cas- tro declared that the object of his journey was to settle some diplomatic business with the French Governments
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
COL. '. A. sAwTER DnAp.
A Grand Army yeteran Passes Awi
 In London.

a Grand Army VeteFRM Fnaeee AWAY
 In London.
 New York. Nov, 7s-A cabiegram from London. England, announces the death there last night of Colonel Frederick A. Sawyer. ss years old, of Garden City. Long Island. For a num- Der of years Mir. Sawyer was secretary of the Clyde Steamship line In New York, but he had been abroad two years, in connection of the sale Of Tennessee coal lands.
 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Sawyer. one of the founders of Tufts College. at Msdford. Mass, and was an officer in g New York regiment during the civil war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
PUSHING ON TO PORT ALI PRINCE Crisis Expected Within Forty-eight Hours. CLOUDS HANG OVER HAITI The Revolutionists Have Seized
 Three Towns. Forces May Re Landed From the War ships Now in the Harbor As Pro-
 tection to Foreign
 Residents.
CLOUDS HANG OVER HAITI

Port au Prince. Nov. 29--The revolu- tionists under command of General Antoine Simon, following up their vic- tory over the government forces at Anse-A'Veau ,are pushing on to Fort au Prince.
 They have driven back the govern ment troops many miles and have seiz- ed the towns of Mirogoane and Petit Goave. It is believed that General Ce- Iestin Cyriaque, Minister of War, who took refuge in the German consulate at the former town. Is still there. but 1t IS feared there will be many assertions of Haytiens to the revolutionary army,
 President Nord Alexis has energetic ally rejected the suggestion which has been made to him for him to give up the struggle and the government is now actively engaged in organizing its forces for strong resistance. The south approach to the city is being for tihed.
 Just how long it will take the revu- Iutionists to traverse the road from Mi- rogoane is a matter of debate, but as there are no government forces 70 cheek them they are likely to reach this city within forty-eight hours. The engagement will be serious, and 1t is though that forces may be landed from the warships now in the harbor for the purpose of preventing pillage and injury to the foreign residents.
 At present. there is considerable ex- citement in this city, for while there have been many revolutions in Hayti, none have been so successful at the outset as the present one. General simon Is recognized as a strong man and exceedingly popular. He was or- dered about a month ago by President Nord Alexis to come to the city to con- fer on political matters. but fearing that his life would be in danger. he de- clined He had strong following at Aux Caves, and when he was declared a. rebel, thousands Hooked to his ban ner. His success in forcing General hecontc and his followers to flee, and his later success of routing tho foreeS under General Celestin at Anse-A'Veau, have probably brought many more Haytiens to his command.
 Tn addition to this. the sea blockade of the three ports instituted by the government, has proved a failureg
 It is impossible to ascertain the cas- ualties of the recent engagement a. Anse-A'Veau, but 1t is understood that the government forces lost many in killed and wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
YOUNG MAN MURDERED.
Body Found On Railroad Track WIth
 Head Completely Severed.

HeaU UOmDIetEIg 8eVeTeu.
 Dalton, Ga. Nov. 29-The body of Douglass Steele. a moulder. with the head entirely severed. was found this morning stretched across the rails of the Southern Railway track near the nIant of the Duane Chair Company.
 The body was badly mutilated. an early train having passed over it. but fine absence of blood near the scene lead the officers to suspect that the young man was foulIy dealt with and his body placed on the track to coz ceal the crime. The body was warm when discovered The coroner's phy-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
Germany Annroven 1t.


 Berlin. Nov. 29-The State Depart ment at Washington sounded the Ger man foreign office in advance con cerning the Japanese American agree- ment for the maintenance of the ln- tegrity of China and of the status quo in the Pacific, and was informed that 1t would be received here with the fullest approval, being in the interest of Germany as well as the powers par ticipating in it.
 Germany's policy in the far east is identical with that of the United States, and it is one part of the world where the two governments have pro- nounced mutual concern.
 The foreign office considers the agreement a high achievement in tho statesmanship Of both the UnItrd States and Japan and that 1t was con ceived and executed on a large scale os iiberality and good will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
FOR SAFE KEEPING
EIGHT NEGROES AT GREENSBORO
 RUSHED TO BIRMINGHAM.
The Alleged nGuraereFn ef Robert W. Drake We're Spirited 0ut of T0vvm on q Special
 Tsratus

Greensboro. Nov. -(special.)-- Citizens of Greensboro were surprised to learn this morning that while they slept quietly last night.aa special train arrived at 12:se a. m. and conveyed to Birmingham the eight prisoners who were iu iaii here charged with the murder Of Robert W. Drake.
 The sheriff adopted the measure as one of extra precantion. fearing that the case might develop facts more hor- rlble than those already known. Ev- cry thing in Hale C0uaikft was a1iak and a universal disposition prevails that a speedy trial should be had and the entire matter determined by law. Court convenes in special session tomorrow to consider the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-30
Awntva. gm T1rmuunced.

Rome, Nov. 2s.--About 10000 people gathered today in a mass meeting held for the, purpose of expressing disap- uroval against the attitude Of AussEta Three Deputies delivered violent speech, denouncing the Austrian pol-