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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
HOKE SMITHS MESSAGE.
Urges That Prohibition Be Given a I
 AnaaI

ON4CS oC GANGA e 'aAE
 trial.
 Atlanta, Ga, June 24S-The State Legislature met today for its regular annual session. Senator James T. F1ynt of Griffin. was elected President of the Senate to succeed the late John w. Akin, whose death occurred last October.
 After listening to Governor Smiths message both houses adjourned until tomorrow. Tn his message Governor Smith urges that prohibition be given fair trial and recommends that no effort be made to change the existing law except to perfect it.
 Referring to the work of the Rail- road Commission the Governor says the work of the Commission has been wise and conservative. and concludes as fol- lows:
 Permit me again to call your at. tention to the fact that. unless the States perform their part of the task of supervision and regulation over cor porattons, the National Government will absorb the entire power and centrali- | Satton will follow at a pace so rapid that the reserve powers of the State will be greatly in danger" Governor Smith urges honest elec- tions and recommends the passage of legislation which will make 1t a crime to pay the taxes of men that they may register. and suggests a law similar to the Federal liability act.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
MACON HIGH SCHOOL.
An Enthusiastic Mass Meeting Held at
 NotasuIga,

Notasulga. June Special. IA large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of Notasulga was held last night at the academy to devise ways and means for buildings the Macon county High School. which has been located in Notasulga.
 Capt W. c. Stevenson. rounfv s,,n. erintendent of Education was elected chairman and J. P. SIaton Secretary. pointed: ny
 To select suitable site: A. M. Cam. eron. A. Q. Noien. Rev. R. F. Stuckey. W: J. Bridges and W. J. Araat.
 To solicit subscriptions from the county at large: R. H. Powell. W. w Campbell. Oscar Lewis, Tuskeres. V G. Stevenson, Notasulga.
 rms committee is to be known q s the Central Committee, with power Ia aoo to the committee one member from each voting precinct in the county.
 The mayor and town council of No- tasulga were appointed to solicit sub- scriptions. and employ a suitable per terest of the High School.
 Building Committees: w q Rr,d- ges. J. B. Cameron, J. c. LivfnTston J. r Slaton and L. c. Ramsey.
 1ne sense of the meeting was to build and equip a brick strcture fo cost not less than $l0.0oo.
 J. E. Cameron donated a site con- .alning six acres, beautifuI eleva- s.on. sr !ylng about four hundred yards ousnrare. In addition to the ahova J. c. Livingston donated seventy Ave acres of land just outside the corpo- rate limits, which will be divided into iots and sold to argument the build ing fund.
 The people are very much enthusea ana are working harmoniousiy 10 aAe n tne Macon County High School
 At the close of the meeting Q r..o lution Of thanks was unanimously ns ss- ed Tor Senator H. P. Merritt for tha valuable assistance rendered fin aec,,r' Ing the High School at this place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Governor D. R. Francis.

New York. June 24-Former Govern or D. R. Francis. who was Secretary of the Interior during the second ads Rlfnistration of President Cleveland, expressed profound regret when, told of the death of the former President. He said: s'+
 "Mr. Cleveland was g truly great man and a patriot of the highest type. The services he rendered the republic have never been fully appreciated, but will be held in bigner and higher estimate as the years roll by. He was a Demo- erat of Democrats and understood the true principals of the doctrine as thor oughfy, if not more so. than any man ? of his generation. His taking or ct this juncture is an overwhelming loss to the country as well as to his party. When in public office, he was untir- ing in his devotion to duty and so mindful of the public interests that he was willing to sacrifice thereto not only personal friendship, but every An- terest and relation that came in con- f1ict with his official trust.
 MT. Francis, accompanied by his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
WO0DMEN OF WORLD
 CAPTURE A DISTHLERY

Huntsvills, June 24.-(special.)-- )---An illicit distiiery outfit captured by a lodge of Woodmen of the World and guarded by them until the Federal au- thorities were notified and took charge. was the unusual happening that Soc-
 The still had been giving consider able trouble in the neiRhborh ood. hav- ing produced much disorder, and the members of the lodge, on returning home. found the outfit loaded on wagon in front of the home of Will liam Bell They at once took charge and guarded the wagon and outfit with sh otguns.
 Deputy Collector Campbell and Dep uty Marshal Arnold went to the scene and arrested William Bell and his two sons. James and William Bell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
FIRST BALE OF COTTON
 BRINGS THIRTY-FIVE CENTS

New York, June 24.-The first bale of this years cotton crop was sold at auc- tion at the New York cotton exchange today. It was fully strict good mid ding In grade and brought s5 cents per pound. This bale arrived at Hous- ton, Tex, on the morning of June 20 and was sold at auction there at 54 cents per pound.
 Ii was immediately expressed to this city and following the sale. was hur- ried on board the Mauretania, sailing at noon for Liverpool where it will again be sold at auction according to the usual custom. This Is said to be a bale. which has travelled from Houston to New York. and will probably be sold in Liverpool within a period of ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
FATE OF VILLAGERS.
The Kuraa are Now within Mile o
 VIPumlah.

VMG HWEW0 axe NVW NNAA0AM - AAAAAG tCA
 URumiah.
 St. Petersburg. June 24.-The Novoe vremya today publishes a dispatch from it's correspondent at Urumiah, sent from that city, by courier to the frontier post of Julfab.
 The correspondent says that the mis- sionaries and the British and Russian consuls at Urumiah, are interesting themselves actively in the fate of Christian villagers residing in the sur rounding country. who have been sub- jected to pillage by the Kurds. They have held a conference in which rep- resentatives of the Kurds took part, but nothing definite was decided. Uru- miah is crowded with refugees. The Kurds are within a mile of the city.
 Russia has directed her consul at Urumiah to act in concert with the Consul of Great Britain and mediate with the Turkish authorizes to put an end to the Kurdish outrages around that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
pan pnnI Nrorfnn.

New York June 24--Paul Morton said:
 Grover Cleveland was most re- markable man--deliberate in thought. sound in conclusion and always care- full in action. He was simple as a child in his tastes and as resolute as q giant in his integrity.
 He was the highest type of public servant and it is to be regretted that we have so few men of his sturdy character in public life.
 He was a. patriot rather than a par tisan and his moral courage to do what he thought best for the country. re. gardless of his party. was The begin ming of the independent thought throughout the United States which is now such a factor in our National af- fairs" f
 As to MT. Cleveland's successor as . trustee of. the Equitable stock, the deed of trust provides that vacancies among the trustees may be filled by the surviving members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
LIquOr DeaIeru' Convention

Niagara Falls, N. r.. June 24.-The National Convention of the National Liquor Dealers Association, was con- tinued here today. pr. A. J. Frei- berg. attorney for the Ohio Wine and Spirits Association, was the first speak CT. Other speakers were; T M. Gil- more, President of the National Model License League and William E. Huh. The latter spoke. on The Illinois State Association"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
DIES OF HIS WOUNDS.
Negro Who Tried to Escape From Bir-
 mingham Onlcers.

1NCBEO vNMO AEAGU NO 98CMpC ETOm ntE~
 mingham Onlcers.
 Birmingham, June 24.-(SpeciaL) J. Gus Marshall, negro. died this morning in a hospital from, pistol shot wound received last night while making a des- perate effort to escape from the sher- tn's offiee where he was taken by a deputy. being charged with burglary and grand larceny.
 The deputy was searching the rec ords for the warrant against Marsha all when. the prisoner made the dash for liberty.
 Several deputies in the oflce bolted after the man and commenced firing on him in. the corridor of the court house. barely missing bystanders On the sidewalk in front of. the court house. citizens began collecting and joined in the chase at the same time firing on the scaping man.
 It is believed a citizen shot the ne- gro, though. deputy is accused. The negro. ran two blocks and then fell being caught between. two houses. The coroner Is Investigating the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
STEAMER STRIKES ROCK.
The Clyde Liner Chippeava in a HeIp,
 -leaa Condifinn

New York. June 24.--Having lost her bearings in thick fog, the Clyde Line steamer Chippewa. en route from Charleston, s. C.. to Boston, ran on a submerged rock on the Long Island coast just west of Montauk Point, early today. She Is a freighter and carried no passengers. The sea rushed into the hold in the steamers hull. extin- gushing the fires, and rendering her helpless. She has a cargo of naval stores and lumber.
 Without steam. the alarm whistle could not be sounded, and it was not until the fog lifted that the steamer could signal her predicament. A wreck ing tug has been sent to her. She is in no immediate danger tonight as tha sea is smooth. Life savers will take of the crew If storm endangers her,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
CLARK GRIFFTTH RESIGNS
Manager of New York Americans Gives
 I'm lob

MMMABeF or NeVF AWEA zA1lIeIHSa"9 VAFe9 Up Job.
 Philadelphia, June 24--Clark Grifith. manager of the New York baseball team of the American League, tendered his resignation to Frank Farrall. own CT of the team, today.
 Griflth asked to be relieved from the management of the team several days ago and following a conference with MT. Farra1l before the game with Phil adelphta here today he rendered his resignation to take effect at once Grifith said that he was disheartened and felt that he should get out and give Mir. Farrall a chance to try another manager. He said there was no dis sension among the players. Elberfelo Is mentioned as a probable successor to Grifith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25

nacted that contributions for this ob. ject will be solicited.
 Delegates from most of the cities of Alabama will gather at the convention and a large attendance is expected. The officers of the convention are: Presi- dent, A. A. Boyle of Birmingham; sec- retary, S. M. Fisher, of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
STORM CAUSES FIRES.
Lightning Arouses the People of Biru
 fnEham.

LI8htning ArOUses the FeOpie or LITTLE
 fmEhAm.
 Birmingham, June 24.-A severe cleo tricaI storm which passed over Birm- ingham this afternoon caused several small tres
 A car load of hay was struck in the western part of the city and soon after ward the fire department was called to Fifth Avenue, where a house had been struck and was in flames
 Considerable excitement as caused in the Federal building when the light wires leading into the building were struck and the whole structure thrown into darkness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Hon. Don M. Dickinson.

Detroit, Mich, June 24-DOn M. Dickinson, former Postmaster General in President cle~eaaITdss oabtsets--is aal ,m a sanitarium at Flint, Mich, suffer ing from nervous breakdown.
 James H. Cullen, one of MT. Dickin- sons law partners, said after hearing of Mir. Eleveland's death, that he would communicate with the physician in charge of the sanitarium immediately as to the advisability of telling Mr. Dickinson of MT. Cleveland's death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Mayor Pat Lyons .

Mobile. June 24.-Mayor Pat J. Lyons on being shown the Associated Press dispatch announcing the death of Gro yer Cleveland ordered all flags on city buildings at half mast out of respect to the dead former President. Mayor Lyons was well known to Prasidsnt Cleveland and said that, the country should do him every honor possible. He referred to him as the savior of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Hon yo.eph q. Rich |.

Mobile. June 2l.--Hon. Joseph C. Rich, an original Cleveland man, pays the following tribute to the dead statesman:
 sTn the death of Grover Cleveland the country loses its most conspicuous ex- ample of fidelity to public trust, cour. ageous discharge. of public duty ana conservative regard for the constitu tional iimitations against Federal au- thority upon, which the safety Of the republic depends. The South has lost its most valuable and useful friend since the civil war"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Mr. I'd. c. RenedicfI.

Greenwich, Conn, June 24-E. Q. Benedict who was one of Mfr. Cleve- lands most intimate friends said that the news was so, sudden that he had had hardly time enough to compose his thoughts to give expression of the loss he felt. His relations with the former President, he said. had been close and delightful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
NEGROES CONVENTION.
Baptist Women Meet Today to Discu
 ATissiOna

The Baptist StatS Convention of me- gro women will be held at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church Thursday, Fri day Saturday and Sunday. There will be morning, afternoon and night ses- slons throughout the convention, the initial proceedings beginning at 10 o'clock this morning
 The principal topic of discussion will be home and foreign missionary work, and consideration of much interest will be the matter of improving the negro university of Selma. It 10 ex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Hon. Normep J. Coleman.

St. Louis, Mo. June 24-Upon being apprised of the death of former Presi- dent Cleveland, Norman J. Coleman who was Secretary of Agriculture during President Cleveland's first administra- tion said: T am deeply grieved and fnexpressfbly shocked at the sad intel iigence, cannot speak in terms strong enough in commendation of his most excellent qualities of both heart and mind. He was a most pariotic man and most devoted to duty. He had but one Ambition, that was to serve the people of the United States in the best and most faithful manner. He was rather slow about forming friendships. but when only the bond of friendship was formed 1t was one that WIT tsabhru
 formed 1t was one that was true and firm. Mir. Cleveland was a most excel lent man in every respect, and his pass ing is a crushing blow to the country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
ARABS ATTACK FRENCH.
Private Dispatches State That FrenS
 VomaAa are Heavy

Paris, June 24.-According to news received here from the West Coast of Africa, the Arabs in the French de- pendency of Senegal. inspired by the events in Morocco, have risen again The Minister has received inform ation that the Arabs recently attacked two French columns one of thirty-two and the other of forty seven men. The French losses were heavy.
 Private dispatches here from Dakar declare that both columns were wiped out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
FIRE IN COUNTRY.

Blase Near Hendricks NH Noticed in
 Montgomery.
 The bright reflection of fire appar- entity in West Montgomery. was mo- ticed by people on the streets at about i1;S0 o'clock last night. The blaze was outside of the city limits near Hendricks Mill. and none of the com panies went to the locality.
 No alarm was sent in to the Depart ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
{ CoIs T.yons r,x,re~.e. Regret.

Mobile. June 24.--Coionel A. S. Lyons. vice mayor and delegate from Alabama to the national convention which nomi- mated MT. Cleveland. expressed pro- found regret when Informed of the death of the statesman.
 T knew Mr.sC Cleveland personally and held him in high esteem. He was a statesman and a gentleman. His last message to Democracy was one of the wfsest and most instructive pieces of literature II ever read"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Jndge Georre Gray

Wilmington. Del. June 24,--5udge George Gray. when told of thesdeath of Grover Cleveland. said:
 T am deeply grieya6 at the an- nouncenent of MrE-H HCleveland's death. I had hoped that his useful life might have been prolonged for many years for the pSneftt of himself. family and his cophtry. Wisdom, conservatism and courage which characterized his adEafnistrations. have made, his place secure in American history"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
senator E. M.. carmnclk.

Knoxville. Tenn. June HEX Cow ernor F W. Carmack, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomina- ton in this State. who is here today. said of ex-President Cleveland:
 'Mr. Cleveland impressed the people of this country, without regard to party, as few of our public men hrwe done. His political character and rec ord have been the subject of great and bitter controversies but undoubtedly he won the admiration of many thou sands of people. both Republicans and Democrats. He bore himself in private life with a dignity becoming his sta- tion."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
North CaroIina,. Tribute.

Charlotte. N. CI. June 24.-When the Associated Press. announced to the Democratic State Convention. in session here today. the death of former Presi- dent Cleveland. all business was imme- diately suspended and former Governor Thomas B Jarvis. temporary chair man of the Convention. offered the fol- lowing resolution. which was adopted. the 5000 persons rising In body with bowed heads:
 Resolved. That the Democratic party of North Carolina. in,convention assem- bled. has heard with profound and sin- cere regret of the death of Grover Cleveland three times the nominee of this party and twice the Democratic President of the United States. We recognize in Grover Cleveland one of the greatest statesmen who has figured in public life since the war. and in his death we feel that the South has lost one who showed himself friend to 1t, and one who did more to fbring about & reunited country than any other pub lie official in his, day.
 That we tender our sympathy to the family of2former President Cleveland, and direct that a copy of these reso- ,Iutions be sent to Mrs. Cleveland in respect to President Cleyeland's mem ory that this convention do adjourn until 4:s0S o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25

Master Henry Clay Johnson, son of Mir. and Mrs. Berto Johnson, who has been seriously i'll with typhoid fever at his parents's home. 515 South Perry Street. is almost recovered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25

United States and the man who pro- tected the credit of the country at the most critical time in its history.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25

GoFeFu0r hoke Smhuh.
 Atlanta. Ga. June Ex-Governor Hoke Smith. who was Secretary of the h. terior under President Cleveland is- sued this statement today after learn ing of Mir. Cleveland's. death:
 < T am deeply grieved to learn of the death of Mir. Cleveland. He was one of the real men that live in gem eration. His courage and devotion to convictions of right had no limit. He reached conclusions after great delib- eration. and after obtaining all access sible information; then immovablY ad- hered to his conclusion
 He was big In brain and in body Duty was with him the constant rule of conduct I never knew-hfm to do an official act except from the sense of highest patriotism. N
 There was a tender side to his mo- ble emotions. Those who knew him but slightly admired him. Those close to him loved him.. He was great President. and a great American citi- gen." stts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Georaia's senate Mourns Death,

Atlanta, Ga. June 24.--The Georgia Senate today adopted the following resolution on the death of former Pres ident Cleveland: @+
 Resolved by the Senate of Georgia. That deep regret is hereby expressed in learning of the death of ex-President Cleveland one of the, greatest men the nation has produced and the only Dem ocratio President since the war"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Governor Jared ". sanders .

Baton Rouge, La, June 24.--Before ad1ournfng today the Senate and House of the Louisiana Assembly passed res- oiuNons of regret over the death of former President Grover Cleveland. Tributes were paid to his memory by Governor Sanders and others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
csiTned, -rIoke Smith :
Governor John A. Johnson.

Johnson, Of Minnesota, who Is here to- day. when told of the death of Ex- President, Cleveland. said:
 T am deeply shocked to hear of MT Cleveland's death. regard him as one of. the country's greatest men and I predict that when his history is prop erly written, he will be rated as one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Hon. Richard olney.

Falmouth, Mass. June 24-Richaro olney, Secretary of State in Cleveland cabinet, when informed by telegraph of the death of Mir. Cleveland. express ed deep regret at the news, but request ed that he be not urged to say any thing further at the moment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
c,overncr Hoke smith.

wife, will, depart for Princeton tonight to attend the funeral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
NO RACE SUICIDE AROUND
 ROOsEVELT'S VIRGINIA HOME

} Richmond. Va. June 24-There } Is no race suicide in the neighbor-
 } hood of President Roosevelts Vir-
 , ginia home in A1bamarie Coun- , ty. Twins and tripiets have just { } arrived at the homes of James {
 } and John Meberry. respectively. , A negro woman in the same neigh
 , borhood gave birth to twins about , the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Country's Statesmen
 Speak of CleUeland

Mir Cullen said he spent yesterday with Mir. Dickinson and that while he was improving his condition is still such that he did not believe his phy- sician would permit him to be told the news.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25

New Haven, Conn, June 24--Secre- tary Taft was greatly shocked when he was informed of the death of former President Grover Cleveland He was in the commencement procession with the Yale University officials when the news was conveyed to him by the Associated Press: T am very sorry, indeed, ne said. ''to hear of MT. Cleveland's death. He was one of the really great men or the country and passing away IS a distinct loss to the American people"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Hos. Charles s. FairchIId

Boston. Mass. June 24.-Charles S.
 Fairchfld. Secretary of the Treasury in Cleveiand's first administration, said;
 Just say for me. please. that Grover Cleveland was a great and good man"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Alnba.sad dor whitelaw Ried.

London, June 24--The flags over Dor chester and the Mexican Embassy were placed at half mast today on the recep- tion of the news of the death of Mir. Cleveland. MT. Ried said: T had a high personal appreciation of MT. Cleveland and my cordial relations with him. which began when he was Mayor of Buffalo, never were broken. I believe Mir. Cleveland had grown steadily in the respect and appreciation of the American people since his retire ment from office
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Bryan Pay. Tribute.

b -@---.Ns
 Lincoln. Neb., June 24.--The follow ing tribute to former President Cleve- land was written tonight by W. J. Bryan and will appear in next weeks issue of his paper:
 The death of ex-President Grover Cleveland brings to a sudden end the phenomenal career of one of the strongest characters known to the po- litical world during the present gen. eration. Like every commanding hg- ure, he had zealous supporters and earnest opponents. but those who dif- fered from him were as ready as his warmest friends to concede to him the possession of clements of leadership to an extraordinary degree. He was deliberate in action. firm in conviction and ever ready to accept responsibil- ity for what he did. Few men have exerted a more positive influence upon those associated with them. We are not far enough from the period in which his work was done to measure accurately ,his place in history, but the qualities which made him great are part of the nations heritage and universal sorrow is felt at his death. |"