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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
ANGRY MAN KILLS
 PARENTS OF HIS WIFE

Battle Creek. May 2-Angered by an action for divorce started by his wife. Joseph B. Blunt, liquor salesman, broke into the home of Mrs. Blunt's parents here early today, where she was living with their children, and killed his wife's father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Homer S. Jones.
 Mrs. Blunt. who saw her parents killed, fled scantily clad. from the mad dened mans revolver. rushing out doors into a snow storm with her baby in her arms. Blunt then came down town and gave himself up to the police.
 Blunt broke into the house about daylight and rushed into the bedroom of MT. and Mrs. Jones. where they were sleeping with one of the children in bed with them. He killed both man and woman as they sprang out Of the bed but missed his child.
 His wife, who had been aroused, saw the shooting and saved her own life only by fleeing from the house.
 This afternoon Blunt made the re- markable statement that he had also intended to kill Circuit Judge Walter H. North and Attorney F. A. kaulp, but lost his courage and while pass ing the police station, went in and surrendered. He said he also intended to kill his wifes sister, who happened to be out at a party.
 Blunt was arraigned on the charge of murder in the first degree and pleaded guilty. Judge North reserved sentence until Monday, intimating that there might he some question of the defendants sanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
FIRST SQUADRON OF FLEET
 ANCHORS AT SANTA CRUZ

Santa Cruz. Cal. May 2.-In the pres ence. of thousands of people. who lined the long beach for miles. and amidst the din of salutes from guns ashore and the shriek of scores of steam whis- ties. the first squadron of the Atlantic fleet anchored at Santa Cruz at S:54 this morning.
 The eight battleships. with the Con- necticut leading came into tho bay in single column and dropped anchor in 6 long line extending to the beach. The remaining eight ships, with all the auxiliaries, remain at Monterey and will rejoln the leaders here next Tues day.
 At an early hour. people began to congregate along the beach and the water front was black with humanity.
 At 10 o'clock. the Rear Admirafs barge took off Mayor s. A. Palmer and the recent commander, who tenGered the officials welcome. Later in the day. Admiral Thomas returned the call.
 The program of entertainment pro- vided is varied and interesting. It in- cluded exercises this afternoon by the school children and a battle of flowers in the street. An automobile parade and recitations at the Casino. conclude the program for the officers. Baseball games and other sports were neld at the park
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
EMBASSY IN PARIS
DIPLOMATIC BILL CARRIES AN
 APPROPRIATION.
Senators Dincuse Propriety ef Ameri- ean Government Ownfng Homes of Its Representatives to tIae For.
 el@n Countries.

Washington, May 2--Consideration was given by the Senate today to the bill making appropriation for the di- plomatic and consular service of the United States.
 Amendments were adopted increas- ing the salary of the Secretary of the legation and Consul General to Saliva dor from. 92.000 to S3.b00s appropriat- inx Sts,0D0 to enable the Secretary of State to protect the property and rights of citizens of the United States in tho navigation and use of the St Johns River in case of any litigation.
 Mir. Hale in explaining the provision appropriatlng e4Da,00o tor an embassy building in Paris. said the Committee on Foreign Affairs had looked Into the subject thoroughly and had recon+ niendea ik
 xnsssa es nzSs cvsrsgan whx RsrliA Iondon 6ud other Euro9esn capitals wera not iheInde1 fn the Dill. Mir. Hale said the appropriafion fe Paris rep- resented q departurA and -yaa the be- ginning of a new policy by the gov erumefat of providing legation nSty srn- bassy buildings for It's diplomatic rep resentatives
 Maintaining that in institutinK such an entire change of policy at least q general consideration of the subject should be had Mir. Cuiberson, Texas- made q point of order against the pro- vision. which. despits the arguments of Mir Lodge. the chairman sustain.
 The provision accordingly went out of tue bflf which thereupcn was passed
 Including the two amendments adop- ted yesterday the bill carries a total aspropriation of S3,9s3,s05.
 MT Teller criticised the sending abroad of rich men to represent the United, States and yet, he said. poor man would be ostracised by the worlds representatives. He thought the coun- try was rich enough to maintain its foreign representatives ''In right style"
 MT. Lodge agreed with all MT. Teller had said. The extravagance of some of America's diplomatic representa- lives. he added, was sure to cause en- barrassment to their successors not so well oR financially. He believed that when these buildings shall have been constructed. all ambassadors should be required to occupy them and thereby maintain the same social scale.
 The provision was warmly urged by Mir. Bacon, of Georgia. who contended that the buildings and furnishings should conport with the dignity of the office of ambassador of the United States He was opposed to any par simony in the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
|CAUCUSES FOR REPUBLICANS Names Tues<ay Night
 for WSsting.  TO DEcIDy ON LEGISLATION Fate d $ financial Bills Will Re
 Determined. TAe caucu.es win Be HeIa ia the Na- ture of Conferences and Neither
 wm Be As.elss.iy
 Binding.

Washington. May 2.-The Repubii- can members of the House will hold two caucuses next week. the first on Tuesday night and the second on Fri day night.
 At the Tuesday night meeting, they will decide whether there shall be any financial legislation by Congress du- ring the present session and at the second will consider the advisability of other important legislation. includ- ing the. amendment of the Sherman antitrust law and the regulation of interferences by Federal Courts.
 Representative Watson, the Republi- can whip. immediately hxed upon Tuesday night as the time for the frsf conference. At that meeting, there will be decided effort to have tho second vreeland bill. recommended as the currency measure which the House should pass at the present session. but it is expected that this effort win be vigorously opposed by a number of members who hold the opinion that Legislation should so no fureAer at this session than to make provision for a currency commission.
 Both caucuses will be held in the na- ture of conferences and neither will be absolutely binding upon members. but 1t is expected that most. if not all. of the Republican, Representatives will consider themselves under obligation to support any measure that may be agreed upon,
 At the second conference. 1t Is un- derstood that special consideration win be given to Representative Hep burns bill embodying the views of the civic federation regardtng injunction. the anti trust law. etc.
 IL slso is highly probable that the proposition eoking to the placing of news print paper and wood pulp on the free list Of the tariff will rsceias serious consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
TRAIN IS DYNAMlTED
EXPLOSION CAUSED HELPER EN
 CINE TO LEAVE RAILS.
Every Person on the Trafn Has Beem Aeoounfed for Except the En-
 gtneer on the Second En-

Butte, Mont. May 2.-~Eaet pound Burlington train No. 6, due in Butte at 1isso o'clock last night was dynauit- cd about a miIe west Of the Northern Paeinc station ct I1.s7 o'clock.
 The explosion caused the first, or helper engine to leave the rails. but i t piowed aipnE fci few hundred gast without furHina ol er. The second cu- sine crashed into &se bank south of the track few car aehKths from where the explosion occurred. and turned over.
 Every person on the train has been accounted for except Eengtneer Russey of the second engine who Is suppos- ed to be buried under his locomotive Carl Mange. who was riding on tho blind baggage, was taken from the mass of tirnbers under which he was buried. His arm and legs were brok- en- Fireman George Ehle. of the sec and engine was severely scalded. Both were hurried to the hospital. the mall car was hurled on it's side and wreck ed. A cold storage Ash car was smashed into kindling wood. Only the front trucks of the express car lert the rails. The baggage car was also deratied. only the Pullman remaining on the tracks.
 The sheriff and police at once be- gan AH InFebllkdtlOH OL the dudIT. 1He dynamitinR Is believed to be the work of some tramp seeking revenge for being elected from. a train.
 Express Messenger J. B. Valentine was seriously cut by flying grenade. His escape from death in his car is considered remarkable.
 A clear account of the explosion and wreck is given by Engineer F. W. Lensie. of the head engine.
 xHyAr ah time. said he, "and we were running at the rate of about forty miles an hour. The line is perfectly straight and we had clear track. Suddenly there was terrific explosion and my engine was lifted clear of the track, but quickly settled on the tie, along which it ran for about 300 feet. I applied the brakes but not before the coupling had broken between my en- zine and the one following After ap- plying the air I shouted to my fire man. John Doreing. to jump and we both dropped to the ground as the engine came to standstlll. As soon as l realized the situation I hastened to the scene of the wreck and found the second engine turned over on its side. A moment later I ran into George BehI Engineer lBussey's fire man. He was walking wildly about with his hands terribly shattered and the skln actually falling from his body Ambulances quickly responded and he was hastened to the hospital.
 King died today in the hospital. He carried carpenters union card. issued at Sheridan, Wyoming. The first Ian gible clue was secured when inc of- ncers traced the powder used to mine located about mile from the scena of the explosion. Forty five sticks of giant powder were stolen from thIs mine last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Results of the Primary
 Elections.
EARLY RETURNS FAVOR HIM
Selection of Delegates at Large to
 Denver.
Reports From one zasared ,sna Forty Fays Counties rnaie@te That the
 Senator Has Defessea His 3 oppsneaa.

Dallas. Tex. May 2--After probably the most spectacular campaign knowr in the political history of the South. west. dating from March 2s and end. inE last night, partial returns from the Dep1ocratic primaries held through out this State today, to name dele. tlon 145 of the 246 counties report ina indicates that the ticket headed by United States Senator Joseph w Baiiey has received a niatoritf ai from 15,0e0 to 10000 votes.
 fFoiiowinB the charges and subse- qpent Investigation of 1.-the alleged con nection of Senator Bailey with the Waters Pierce oil compaAy and other concerns before the State Legislature which resulted in the discharge of the eommittee of the Senate before de- xision was reached, and Senator Bai- ley being exonerated by the lower zhouse. special interest was lent to to- days election in that the result will carry the endorsement or disapproval of the Senator by the voters of the State. In speech during the inves- tigation. Senator Bailey promised unrs- lenting warfare against his political opponents and 1t is said to have been this speech in which he also declared that none of his opponents should at- tend fha next National Democratic Convention that caused the fight thia spring.
 The ticket probably chosen is:
 Joseph W. Bailey. of Gainesville; M. M Brooke, of Dallas: James L. Storey. of Lockhart. and Andrew J. Baker. ct San Angelo.
 Alfernates: B, E. Looney. of Green- viile. J. R Ruben, of fayetteville; J. R B0wernan. of Amarillo and c. l.. Sranch1eld, of Henderson.
 More than thousand speeches were made in the campaign and interest was 1t white heat during the last few days uE the struggle.
 Nlr Bailey's chief opponent in the light was Cone Johnson. prominent lawyer of Tgler. Tex.
 At an carly hour this morning the fgurea from the Democratic primary to select delegates 70 the national con- ventton fpaFtisi returna) Indicate the
 Ticket headed by United States sen- ator Baflay. 9s,14s
 By Cone Johnson, s0593
 This makes the corrected figures of the SSnafor's ticket majority. show a total of 1s.s5s votes. Both sides in naming tickets, declared for w. J Bryan for President and pledged the Texas delegation to the Nebraskan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
EUL0GIES PRONOUNCED
 ON FLORIDA SENATOR'S

Washington. May 2.-Eulogies on the life, character and public services of the late Senators Mallory and Bryan of Florida were delivered by the Sem ate today.
 Those who paid tribute to Senator Mallory were Messrs: Taliaferro and Milton, Florida Gallinger, New Hamp- shire; Daniel, Virginia: Nelson. Minne- sota: Clay, Georgia, and Perkins, Cali fornia, while Messrs. Milton and Talia- ferro. Florida Bacon. Georgia Carter,
 ,ntana; owens Oklahoma; Clark. wyoming, and stone. Missouri. eulo- gized Senator Bryan.
 As a further mark of respect, the Senate adjourned untii Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
MIR. NORRIS
 GIVES FACTS Refutes Increased Labor Cost Contention. WAGES OF PAPER WORKERS More Evidence on Paper Trust
 Investigation.
WAGES OF PAPER WORKERS
He show. select Committee of Con- Eress Where Paper Manufacturers Had Given Out Misleading and
 Incorrect Figures. 6

Washington. May 2--According to figures submitted today by John Nor ris, representing the American News paper Publishers Association. to the select committee of the House on wood pulp and paper inveshgation, regard ing the increased labor cost per ton of paper produced. the Increase amounted to but 52 cents ton < In spite of statements of paper men ton was correct. and yet he charged that the paper makers had put on an increased price of SIP ton. alleging that the increase was due to the high CT cost of labor. In the case of a Hudson River min. Mir. Norris present. cd data showing that even though the mill changed from two to h three hour" basis. the cost of production of paper actually had been reduced s1.ls per ton. It was, he said. q matter about which he had personal knowi- edge.
 MT. Norris. replying to a question by Mir. Mann. gave evidence showing that the average wage of union paper workers in the State of New York for the third quarter of 1s06 was S10.s4 per week, which he said was very low. He would not enter into q discussion with Mir. Mann as to the latter's sug- gestion that 1t appeared to be about time the wages should be increased.
 Answering Messrs. Ryan and Ban- non, the witness said that his wage calculations had reference to union helpers, workers and skilled work CTS, exclusive of women and children. In the State of Massachusetts, he said, the, average weekly wage for 1906 was ss.20 and that this figure took Into account employees of all classes and sexes including those under twenty one years of age. In further refuta- ton Of the claim of the paper manu- lecturers regarding the high cost of labor. Mr. Norris read from reports of the United States Bureau of Labor. from which it appeared that there was | decrease In the price of paper work CTS in 1908 as compared with 1905 and that paper working was the only in aaasary that was dAereassds
 As showing the slight increase that had taken place in the wage scale of paper worker Mfr. Norris offered sta- tisfics for the year 1900. which fixed the paper production at 2.Ts2.zl9 tons at an average labor cost of s7.f5 per week Tn 1905. he said. the e5.9e4 ceived an average wage of $s.s2 per week.
 Further disputing the claims of the paper makers as to the wages paid, Mir. Norris presented in evidence official statistics regarding the printing and binding group which he said were re- ceiving seventy-eight per cent more wages than were being paid to the paper workers.
 At this jnneture adjournment was taken until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
WAS NO SURPRISE.
New Yorker Tells os shooting at Fort | de France.

de France.
 New York, May 2.--The shooting with fAtal results at Fort de France. Mar unique. was no surprise to one man at least. in this city. who. occupying a prominent position with weil-known exporting firm. could not allow his name to be made public. in view of the fact that he was connected politf- ca1Iy with one party on the island, the antilnegro element. This man received a cable message immediately after the shooting of M. Siger.
 For years thcre has been ar raca war between the negroes and the whites. and the Mayor has been the foremost In spreading among the negroes the doctrine of down with the whites.'' c Hing them that if the white race dominated. they (the negroes) would be sold into slavery and such non. sense" said this man at hts ofiice yes
 aRecentiy. Nj. verdon, young man cried out in the street. Long live the whitesm He was arrested and throwp into jail for lese majeste. or something to that effect.
 sThis bitter feeling will continue. for the white race in the French pos sessions las determined that 1t will not be dominated by the blacks. I expect that more lives will be sacrificed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

appropriating si5o.ooo for continuation of work on. the St. Michaeps Canal Alaska. until the passage of she next sfndry civil bill, was agreed to with out discussion.
 Mfr. Mason. Arkansas. proposed to amend the paragraph appropriating sz.- 100000 for continuing improvement of Passes to the mouth of the Ohio River so that it should read, to the high lands near Cape Girardeau. Mo"
 The amendment failed. and the fur ther consideration of the bill was post. poned until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

port carries with 1t an Arrangement for the construction of the bureau of manufacturers, Of the census office and the bureau of statistics of the De- pertinent of Commerce and Labor into one bureau which shall be called the bureau of foreign aid domestic com merce. Within this bureau, separate division of tariffs is to be formed. It Will be necessary. in order to carry by the committee that Congress shalf take action but 1t Is expected that as the accommodation Is in the line of economical administration, there will be no difficulty in securing the neces- sary legislation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
oFFICIAL ANNoUNcEsIENT.
Ambaanader Greet And Buchanan G

AmbammadeF CreeE And Buchanan Co.,
 ing to Costa Rfca.
 City of Mexico. May 2.--It was of heially announced tonight that Ambas- sador Creel and William L.. Buchanan win leave this city en route to Costa Rica May 10, going to Salina Cruz. where they will board the United States cruiser Albany which is ex- pected to arrive at Salina Cruz May 10. sailing the following day
 An invitation has been sent to the Governments of Guatemala. Salvador. Honduras and Nicaragua for their judges to make the trip to Costa Rica on beard the Albany. which will stop only at the ports necessary to take them aboard.
 Ambassador Creel and Mfr Buchanan will mske the trip in the capacity of high commissioners, their only duties being to represent their countries at the Inauguration of the Central Amer ican Court of Justice during the last week of this month. They win not visit any other Central American ca p- ftal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
statemeas 0 Issnea.

Atlanta. Ga. May 2.--The Southern Freight Association issued the foiiew= ing statement this afternoon thrcuEn Randall Clifton. General Freight Agent of the southern Railway, in reMaxa 10 an increase in rates on commodities in what Is known as the southenstexn territory:
 Tt is true that tho rates on fxesn
 meat from Ohio and MissisHiDpl river crossings to points in Carolina territory will be advanced, the advance annount- ing approximately to ten cents per one hundred pounds. This advance, how ever. does not effect points in tho Southeastern territory. which includes the territory south and west of Carer lima territory. For example: The ads vance does not affect Atlanta, Macon Columbus, Albany, Americuss Georgia etc, or any other points in Georgia
 ssThe advance is the result Of an aa- vance made by the lines north and west of the ohio river to Virginia cities. and the rates to Carolina ferri- tory are only affected where they are made on Virginia cities combinations. The advance effective June 1 has no bearing on any general advance in rates in Southeastern or Carolina tor ritory and no general advance in these territories mas yet been definitely de- termined upon, but if such an advance is made, 1t will not affect fresh meats to the extent of ten cents per 100 pounds, or any amount approxinating that"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
FIVE BODIES RECOVERED.
Death List of Chicago Explosion |,
 .Gr0vvIng Rapidly.

Chicago. Ill. May Five bodies were recovered today from the ruins of the Chicago Reduction Company plant. Thirty-ninth and Iron Streets which was destroyed by an explosion and fire last night. The death Iist now totals six
 Seven men are still unaccounted for five seriously injured. one of whom is said to be dying, and are at the county hospital; seven others are al their homes suffering from wounds and burns. The number killed, in- Jured and missing Is thus brought to twenty five.
 officials of the company said to- night that at the time of the expio- sion. the six naptha tanks in the plants were more than three -fourths full. These tanks had a capacity of 1S000 gallons. Bremen kept streams of water playing upon the ruins all day and 1t is thought that the debris has become suficiently cooled to allow a thorough search for corpses tomor- row
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
MIKARDo TO ROosEvnLT.
Jnpanese Emperor Acknowledges O
 blegram of CondoIemee.

Japanese EmperOr Acknowledges uan
 bIegram of CondoIemee.
 Washington, May 2 - President Roosevelt today received the follow ing cabIegram from the Emperor ok Japan in reply to the President's nes- sage of coincidence on the disaster te the cruiser MatsushiuAa:
 "Tokio. May a. 'President of the United States of
 America, Washington. P The great sympathy which you have so earnestly expressed on aa~ count of the terrible disaster to cns warship Matsushima has touched me very deeply and hope you will accept for yourself and the American people my sInceTeSt thanks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
KlII. yenro Furitave.

vicksburg. Miss. May 2,--News reached here today that Joe Joseph. a negro. who recently murdered Branch T. Archer. was shot andf killed last night by former Sheriff Mccay who led a posse in search of Joseph. Joseph'a head was shot almost to pieces while he was standing ln back water up to his neck, in a canebrake at the mouth of Bayou Pierre near Bruinsburg. 4 reward of 31. 300 had been offered for tha negro dead or alive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
hILLHY MAkns aEaUEsr.
wants To Testify A gaia ia smhsnarine
 InxestiEation.

1 WaahinHfon. May 3--HApreeentatfvo George l. LilieV. of Cpnnectlcut. under whose resolution special cofnmittSe Of the House has investigated the leg islative methods of the Electric Boat Company, is desirous of again appear ing before the committee. notwitfi- standing the fact that as far as the taking of oral testimony Is concerned, the investigation is closed.
 He has written to Chairman Boutelle from Waterbury. Conn, stating that as soon as his health improves. he would like to resume the witness stand and reply to certain statements made by some of the witnesses. The committee has taken no action on the request.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
NO MONEY FOR HERMITAGE.
The House Turns Down MT. Gaines
 Amendment,

Washington. May 2--After the usual roll call to determine the presence of a quorum the House today resumed consideration of the sundry civil ap- propriation bill, disposing of 1t. para graph by paragraph,
 An amendment offered by Mir Gaines. of tennessee. appropriating s1O.000 to ala the Ladies Hermitage Association xo care for and preserve The Hermit a8s" the home and tomb of Andrew Jackson near Nashville. Tenn. was re- 5eeted on a point of order made by Mir Tawney. Minnesota.
 An amendment by Mr, smith, Iowa,