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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
More Strenuous Action
 Is Demanded.
HURRIED CONFERENCE HELD
Another Company of Militia Rush
 cd to Elocton.
Three Men Were InstantIy KilIed and Eleven InJured Early Yesterday Morning when Unknown Per-
 sons Fired Into Train.

Birmingham, Aug. 9.--Three men were instantly Killed and eleven fnjur. ed, two of whom will probably die. when striking miners fired into pas- senger train on the Birmingham Min- eral Rails9ad at Blocton this morning about ? o'clock.
 The dead.
 Conductor Joe T. Collins.
 O. z. Dent. deputy sheriff
 Willard Howard. non-union miner.
 The injured:
 Major F. H Dodge. superintendent of wounded In hand and leg.
 E. E. Cox. superintendent of mines. Tennessee Coal Company, slightly wounded in knee.
 A. E. Cross, chief clerk. superinten- dents ofEice. wounded in arm and knee.
 J. c. Johnson. deputy sheriff. slight
 4. c Bryant deputy sheriff, slightly wounded in side.
 J. B. cornett, deputy sheriff. wound ed In back.
 W. H. Mckinley soldier. slight in- juries
 J. c. Martin. wounded in head. back and arm.
 A. J. Meyer. iaborer. wounded in leg.
 Robert slgmon wounded in arm and breast.
 The. trsin was a special bearing nom union men to the Blocton mines under guard of soldiers and deputies. on' the outskirts of the town, the engineer suddenly saw a log across the track and at once a fusilade was fired into the train. The engineer did not stop but let the cowcatcher throw the log from the track and put on full speed. The point where the attack was made was ein a cut, the ground being on 8 level with the lower part of the win dows. The assaiiants behind the rocks above poured down a murderous fire directly into the windows and at the engineer. Practically every window in the train was broken and shots struck all parts of the engine and cab. The train proceeded to Biocton and the dead and Injured were returned to Birmlng ham. Dogs were hurried to the scene and took trails through the woods di- rectiy to the union quarters: Eight negroes were arrested this afternoon and others arrests are expected.
 Governor Conner held hurried con- ference with Lieutenant Colonel Hub bard commanding the militia this morning, and another company was hurried to Blocton. All is reported quiet there tonight.
 The outrage has caused widespread Indignation In the district today and general demand Is being made that more strenuous action be taken look ing to the preservation of order, Gov ernor Conner has not made statement on the situation for publication today
 While no disturbances have been re- norted in the district today other than inc Blocton affair, the situation is re- rarded as the most grave since the in- aururation of the strike over a month ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
TWO MEN OVETAKEN BY
 DEATH IN RACE FOR LIFE

Indianapolis. Ind. August 9.-More than a score of men and women stood on the banks of White River. seven miles from Indianapolis. ths afternoon and watched Herbert Staley. seven teen years of age. and John Weston. aged nineteen. run a frantic race with death for 200 feet across the Monon Railroad bridge.
 The race was Losing one. for the young men, before they had reached the end of the structure. were hurled to death by passenger train.
 companion of the boys. Herbert Jenkins. eighteen years of age. reached the end of the bridge a few seconds ahead of the speeding train.
 Young Staley was carried 200 feet down the track, his body scattered along the right of way. while weston's body was thrown down the embank- ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
ALTON B. PARKER DOES
 HEROIC ACT IN CALIFORNIA

San Luis obispo, Cal, August D. Alton B. Parker. of New York. brought first aid yesterday afternoon in what was almost a fatal runaway.
 While A. U. Mills. wife and daugh- ter of this city and David Oliver, a school director of San Francisco and daughter were riding in a surrey, the team became frightened at an automo- bile and ran away. The surrey was overturned and Mir Oliver and his daughter and Miss Mills were caught underneath. Mir. and Mrs. Mills were thrown clear of the tangle, and Mfr. Mills seized the reins. After the sur rey had been dragged hundred yards with It's plnioned captives Mills partly checked the runaway team.
 Just then MT. Parker and Delancey Nicol, of New York, whirled up the road in an automobile. Almost before the machine was stopped, Mir. Parker leaped from the tonneau and seized the horses bits, The animals were brought to a standstill and the three bruised occupants of the wrecked sur rey were liberated.
 All were put in Mir. Pareker's auto- mobile and taken to the Mills home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
FOUR CHILDREN DIE
 IN TENEMENT HOUSE FIRE

New York, August s.-Four children lost their lives and five persons were seriously injured in ire which early today practically destroyed a i've story tenement building on East II2th street.
 Caught by the quick spreading flames which started on the second floor of the building. and finding es- cape by the stairs impossible. the family of James Sousto fled to the sixth floor of the burning structure.
 When the fire had been extinguished the firemen found the burned bodies of the four youngest children of the fam fly, two girls and two boys. their ages ranging from sixteen months to ten years. Several of the tenants jumped from windows and were moro or less seriously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
CLAYTON IN LINCOLN
ALABAMA MAN ENTHUSIASTIC OVER
 OUTLOOK.
Says He Has Every COnfldence fin the Election of Bryan and Kern
 --Criticiees Taft's Speech.

Fairview. Lincoln. Neb.. Aug. s.-En- thusiastic over the prospects of Demo cratic success in November. Represen- tatlve Henry D. Clayton. of Alabama, chairman of the committee on notifica- ton of William Jennings Bryan of his nomination for the Presidency, arrived today. He was accompanied on the journey from St. Louis by Dr. J. w. Mcclure. of sedalia. Mo, member of tn committee.
 T have every confidence in the cleo tion of Mir. Bryan and Kern" said Mir. Clayton. "The whole sentiment of the country is in that direction"
 On the way to Lincoln from his Ala bama home Mir, Clayton engaged many men in conversation as to their poittl- cal views.
 whom I talked for Bryan" said he. "I met many travelling men and only one declared himself out and out for the Republican candidate"
 Mir. Clayton said that the "rockrib bed" Democrats were not much inter- ested in the election because they in- tended to vote the Democratic ticket any way. But" he declared. the men who have not heretofore voted for Bryan and who purpose to do so this year are the ones who are enthusIas- tic."
 Chairman Clayton criticised Mir. Taft's speech of.acceptance for having. as he said. "dodged the Chicago platform"
 That speech Is weakand inane," he declared. but 1t established one fact and that Is that the Republicans have beat retreat and tht they are on the defensive"
 Feeling somewht fatigued from his long journey. Mir. Clayton determined to postpone his visit to MT. Bryan un- til tomorrow. The whole of the day was spent by Mir. Bryan resting.
 The fact that he had performed no work of any kind today but had loung- ed around the house was commented on by the Democratic nominee.
 T really feel very we'll" said he. T never felt better In my life"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
GRAND DUKE RELIEVED.
Believed To Be Due To Criticism B
 Duma.

BeAlcVeu I'D De Dle 10 Criticism Ny Duma.
 St. Petersburg. August 9.-Emperor Nicholas today issued rescript thank ing the Grand Duke Nicholas Nichol- aevitch for his fruitful activity as pres- ident of the council for national de- fense and relieving him of that post in view of the forthcoming revision of the regulations regarding the council and the reorganization of the war of- fees.
 The retirement of Grand Duke Nich- olas follows close upon the criticism of Grand Ducal intrusion into affairs of State, made in the Duma by M. Guchkofr. June 9, in connection with the discussion of the war department budget.
 The speaker attacked with especial vehemence. Grand Duke Nicholas, say ing that he was the principal obstacle in the way of reorganization of the army. He also demanded the retire. ment from the army of the Grand Ducal leaders. who. he declared. by their circumstances of birth, were not amenable to ordinary discipline.
 The retirement of Grand Duke Nich- olas speaks volumes of the influence the Duma has acquired over the settle. ment of the highest affairs of State. Of the four Grand Dukes. who were mentioned fin the speech of NJ Guch- kofr. Grand Duke Serge MichaeIovitch, inspector general of artillery, also has handed in his resignation, but thus far it has not been accepted. It is said that the withdrawal of the remaining Grand Dukes enumerated by M. Guch- kon-Peter Eicholaevitch. inspector of engineers and Constante Constantino- vich. head of the department of mili- tary sch ools-will be effected gradual ly. in order not to attract excessive attention.
 The plans Of reforms in the war of- fees will bring the army under more direct control of the cabinet ministry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
A GEORGIALYNCHING
NEGRO BOY INSULTS YOUNG WHITE
 WOMAN.
Charlie LOlkie, A Desperate Character Is Put to Death By The En- ragged Citizens of
 Triton.

Atlanta, Ga. August 9--A special to The Constitution from Triton. Ga.. says:
 Charlie Lokie. a negro boy about IS years of age. was lynched here at an early hour this morning for making insulting remarks to a prominent young white woman of this place.
 The lynching was a very quiet one.
 The negro was a desperate character and had been under the eyes of the people here for some time.
 No excitement was raised over the lynching. Several hundred negroes and white people were out viewing the corpse during the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
KING GOES TO SIARiENBAD.
Edward wiII See German And Austrian
 EmPefora.s

London. August s.-Kfng Edward will leave tomorrow afternoon on his annual visit to Marienbad where he will rest after his long and arduous social duties during one of the most strenuous seasons London has witt messed in years. c
 Exceptional interest is taken in the trip, as King Edward will meet Em- peror William at Cronberg. Prussia. Tuesday, and Emperor Francis-Joseph at Ischl, Austria, Wednesday, on the way to his favorite watering place.
 That the visit to the two emperors will not be wholly private in charac- ter Is suggested by the fact that Sir Charles Hardinge permanent under-sec- retary to the foreign office, who al- ways accompanies the King on diplo- matic missions will be present on both occasions.
 King Edwards aim. 1t Is believed, is to endeavor to convince the German and Austrian emperors that the Brit ish policy is not aimed at the isolation or injury of any other power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10

sanctuary were Bishop James A. Mo- Faul. of Trenton. N J., and Bishop Regis Canevin. of Pittsburg. Pa, be- sides several monsignors and some fifty visiting priests
 The delegates gathered again to- night at Symphony Hall to receive the ofaciai welcome to the State and city. Judge M. J. Murray of Boston pre- sided.
 Addresses of welcome were delivered by Lieutenant Governor Eben s. Dra- per for the State and by Mayor George Hubbard for the city. Archbishop O'Conneil spoke for the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10

cept few men engaged on socialistic papers. having started strike. the employers have decided to declare a general lockout in all departments of labor tomorrow. If a reconciliation is not reached between the employers and the men 1t Is expected that the newspapers here will suspend publica- tion for at least fortnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
PInnter KlIIn Nerrn-

Clarksdaie, Miss. August s.-Clar- ence Herrin, manager of the Eastover plantation, shot and killed one negro and fatally wounded another on the Allen plantation, In Bolivar county. this afternoon. The shooting is claim ed to have been done in self defense. Herrin gave bond for his appearance in court and was released
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
Roav senf Hnme.

Saratoga, N. r., August 9--The body of Ernest Boadwee. the steeplechase jockey. who was killed by fall in the Beverwyck steeplechase at the Sara toga race track yesterday, was tonight sent to his home in Brookhaven, Miss. Coroner Small certified after investi- gation today that the young mans death was due to fracture of the skull and cerebrael hemorrhage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
NEW ORLEANS REPORT.
Tinses-Demecrat Pfesents CondifIon Of
 Cotton Crop.

A1bseA~Demoerat EEeaeHfs Co101taou VI
 Cotton Crop.
 New Orleans, La. August e.--The Times Democrat wfll say tomorrow:
 The Times-Democrat herewith pre- sents it's corresrondents' report on the cotton crop for the month of July. The consensus of opinion is to the fol- lowing effect:
 1. Except in certain sections which have been affected by special causes. distinct Improvement has been the rule. 2. Louisiana has been greatly hurt by excessive rains and complaints of serious damage by boil weevil are mum. erous
 3. It is generally thought that the crop Is now entering upon the critical phase and that the weather during August will tell heavily for or against the ultimate outcome.
 {. Farmers seem inclined to hold. as far, as they can. rather than accept s 1-4 to t-2 cents at interior points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
Anniversary of the Pope.

Rome, Aug. 9.-The fifth anniversary of the coronation of Pope Plus was es- pecially celebrated at the vatican to- day. The great function occurred in the Sistine chapel In the presence of the pontiff, the sacred college. the papal court patriarchs, archblsh ops, bishops generals of religious orders and members of the diplomatic corps, the Roman aristocracy and the Knights of Malta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
FALLS FROM PARACHUTE.
weman BaIloonist Drops Into Lake In
 Texas.

Dallas, Texas, August 9--Dropping from height of nearly 200 feet into thirty feat of water. her body buckled to the parachute which had failed to open properly, Mile. Pearl Lavon had e narrow escape from drowning today in a lake at a local pleasure resort.
 Mile. Lavon had entered into a ball loon race with another aeronaut. Her balloon had not been properly inflated and she cut loose the parachute when over the center of the lake. She was rescued after having been under water three and one-half minutes. She was revived within a half hour, but is suf- fering from the shock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
FEDERATION OF CATHOLICS.
Big Convention Begins Work in Bos

Boston. Mass. August s.-With A solemn high mass sung in the Cath edral of the Holy Cross. the Seventh National convention of the American ed in this city to-day. There were fully 5000 people in attendance.
 The sermon was delivered by Arch bishop o'connell. and seated in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
YOUNG MAN HELD.
South caroIInIan Is Arrested In New
 York.

New York. August 9.-on a technical charge in connection with an alleged check transaction at a local hotel, a youth described as John D. Messervy, nineteen years of age. who the police say has been representing himself as John D. McMahon, secretary to Con- gressman George s. LeGare. of Charles ton. s. C.. was held in police court to- day in s1,000 bail, the hearing being adjourned till Tuesday in order to give the police time to communicate with Charleston and Washington.
 The police say they have information which leads them to believe that Mes servy is the son of a prominent Charleston man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
DEATH IN AN AUTO.
Levi Weaver Killed, Wife and son In-
 tured.

jured.
 Logansport, Ind, August s.-Tn an automobile accident this afternoon. Levi Weaver was killed and his wife and young son were probably fatally injured. A daughter also was hurt. The family was returning from the funeral of a neighbor and started to cross the railroad yards. A rapidly approaching train on the other< side of some freight cars struck the auto mobile. throwing it's occupants fifty feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
FOR DERAILING TRAIN.
Three Men Are Under Arrest In New
 Orleaun

Orleans.
 New Orleans. La, August s.-Al. though 1t appeared impossible last night to decide whether the wreck of the Southern Pacific's Texas Express. on the outskirts of this city, shortly after 9 o'clock. was due to spreading rails or misplaced switch. detectives to-day came to the conclusion that the wreck was the work of miscreants who turned the switch and tonight three men are under arrest ln con- nestion with the case.
 They gave their names as Morris Bo- harmon. E. W. Woodman and John Founder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
norernor Oomer TalIss.

Birmingham. August 9-(SpeciaD-- Governor Conner was about Colonel du Mont's headquarters during the after noon and kept close watch on condi- tions in the mining field.
 T do not look for any further trouble around Blocton." said the Chief Executive this afternoon. "rhat kind of work as was done this morning early is never repeated in the same place"
 When asked if martial law would be declared in the mining district he re- piled that he did not think 1t would be, not yet a while any way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10

ed condemning the parcels plan. the secretary being instructed to send copy of the resolutions to every Con- gressman and Senator throughout the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
ParceIa PIan ConIemned.

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 9.-At the closing session last night of the Ma. tional Travellers Association of Amer. lea convention, 6 resolution was adopt-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
Declare General Lockout.

Copenhagen, August Slowing to the typographers and other employees in the various printing offices here. ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
THE WEATHER

Washington, Aug. 0.-Foreeastt Ala bama-Generalfy fair Monday and Tues day; IEghs north winds becoming var fable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-14

q Jack Clifford has always been thorn
in the side of Battling Nelson. When
Nelson was on his first start to fame it
was Jack Clifford who first bobbed up
and asked for fight. When Battling
Nelson made the famous match with Joe
Cans at Goldfield it was Jack Clifford
who was responsible for the match The
day after the Dane whipped Spider Welsh
at the Salt Palace Clifford, who was in
the city training for a fight with Perry
Queenan, offered to knock Nelson out in
ten rounds for a side bet of LOCO. In the
presence of the writer, Sl,0O0 in bills was
shaken under the nose of Teddy Murphy
by a well known sporting man OF TINS
city offering to make the above wager
Murphy refused to take the bet or make
the match. At that time he was afraid of
Clifford and decided TO take the. Dane TO
the coast for easier men.
When the Goldfield match was first
made it was through the efforts of Cliff
ford to get q match on with Nelson. No
Ian and Nelson were in Salt Lake for a
couple of weeks outing.
One day Nolan received a telegram
from Tex Richard which read, viii Mel
son fight Clifford here Labor Day." The
telegram was sent in care of the sporting
editor of The Herald and on opening it
Nolan promptly sent back this reply:
Yes, if there is money enough in il"
Back from Goldfield came the offer: "Nill
give you $4,000 to meet Clifford; viii
Nelson fight Cans here?' Nolan did not
hesitate, but wired: viii accept Cliff
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-14
''U' TRACK MEN MEET
Athletes on Hill Start Training for
Spring Sports-Many Candi-
dates for the Track Team.

The candidates for the university track
team held an enthusiastic meeting yester-
day afternoon in the gymnasium. About
forty men attended and, judging from the
material represented at the meeting, the
U will have a whirlwind team this year.
Speeches were made by Coach Maddox,
Captain Nelson, Fuzzy Moore, Brinton,
Richardson, Convill and other track stars.
Plans for the seasons training were dis
cussed and the candidates divided into
squads. The work in the gymnasium 10
get the athletes into condition was out
lined, and all the men VIII report IN tn5
gymnasium three times a week.
A meet with Stanford has been a mat
ter of discussion at the school Tor some
time and in view of the encouraging track
prospects this year, the athletic council OF
the university will probably try TO ar
range the meet. A comparison OF the
records of the two schools show that It
would make an interesting event Utah
would take the sprints. and Stanford the
runs leaving the field events to decide
the meet. Utah will be exceptionally
strong in this department this year. The
L. of L. will in all probability enter the
Rocky mountain conference at Boulder
this year, so that the track team Is as
sured a trip.
The captains selected to take charge of
the squads for the preliminary training
are: Spirits, Moore and Brinton; half
mile. Karrick and Ferguson; mile and
two-mile runs. Bailey and Judd: jumps
and hurdles. Nelson and Hunt; pole vault
Russell; shot put, Richardson; hampler
throw and discus, Convill.
A letter has been received from the Uni
versity of Idaho asking for an interstate
| football game to be played annually at
Boise on Thanksgiving day. The L team
| will be unable to play Idaho on this date,
but will arrange match with that eleven
earlier in the season. The Butte School
/ of Mines is trying to arrange two-year
baseball contract with the university. the
| first game to be played here. The matter
will be brought before the athletic council
and the game will probably be arranged.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-14
Careers of Fighters Start in Utah

There are two important points in the
careers of every successful fighter. One
is his first big battle, which starts him
upward on the pugilistic ladder of fame,
and of course is a victory. The other is
the fight which starts him down again
and is his first important defeat. Bat
Ting Nelson and Jack Clifford are the
two fighters before the public who mark
ed the beginning of their rise to fame in
battles fought in Utah. After travelling
and fighting all over the world those two
men met last night in the same state and
before the same crowds to decide which
was the first to be forced back into the
land of has-beens. Little any one
dreamed who saw these two men start
on their successful careers here in Salt
Lake that some day they would meet
again in an attempt TO dethrone each
other.
Jack Clifford first came to Salt Lake in
1902 unknown in the fighting world, but
with confidence enough to whip heavy
weight. He came from Butte, Mont,
where he had been trying to get a match
with Jack Wade. who at that time was
thought to be invincible. Wade was con-
sidered the coming lightweight of the
world and Butte money was backing him
for those hOnors. Clifford's applications
for a match we're laughed at and hearing
that Wade would soon visit Salt Lake,
Clifford came here and began issuing
challenges to Wade. lie was given a try