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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
FORECAST OF NEWS
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS WILL Oc-
 CUPY THE WEEK.
In Ten States, Republicans VIII Elect Delegates to National Convention at ChicaEo-Three Demo-
 cratic Conventions.

Tn ten States, Republican State con ventions will be held this week to elect delegates to the national conven- tion as follows:
 Louisiana. at New Orleans on Mon day; Iowa, at Wallace and Michigan at Grand Rapids on Tuesday: North Dakota at Minot. Washington at Spo- kane, Montana at Butte, California at Sacramento, and Oregon at Portland on Thursday. Texas at Fort Worth on Friday. and Georgiaf at Macon on Sat urday. Three Democratic State con- ventions will be held to choose dele gates to the national convention at Denver. South Carolina Democrats will meet at Columbia on Wednesday and on Thursday Minnesota Democrats will gather at St. Paul Wyoming Democrats will meet also on Thurs day at Cheyenne.
 The New York State Legislature will convene in extraordinary sesison at Albany on Monday, when 1t is expected that Governor Hughes win rrge the enactment of the Agnew-Hart anti race track gambling bills and other measures. which the Legislature failed to pass at the recent session. On the following day, special election will be held in the Forty-Seventh New York Senatorial District to elect sue cessor to the late Senator s. F. Fran chots
 Confidently anticipating that the House Republican caucus to be held Monday night will agree upon the terms of an emergency currency bill. the Republican leaders in Congress are preparing to give such a measure right of way whenever it shall be presented to the House. They count upon hav- ing the bill before the House for con- sideration before the close of the pres ent week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
LAY CORNERSTONE
AMERICAN REPUBLICS WILL UNITE
 IN EXERCISES.
President Roosevelt Will Omciate and Speeches VIII He Made by Sec FetaPy Root and Am
 drew Carnegie.

Washington, May 1O.-Tomorrow the American republics will unite in laying the corner stone of the building which is to constitute the monument, testify ing to the predominant desire of the Western world for peace and commer- clal prosperity.
 President Roosevelt will oflciate. Besides his address, there will be speeches by Secretary Root, Andrew Carnegie, who has contributed three quarters of a million dollars towards the building fund. and Ambassador Ma buco of Brazil. Cabled words of sen tIment and cheer will be read from the Presidents of the Latin American re- publics. The exercises will be witt messed by the diplomatic representa- lives of the world, besides the high of- fcials and legislative representatives of this country. Seats for 5000 people have been reserved, and each seat has been eagerly sought.
 After the speeches. the cornerstone of the building will be laid by Presi- dent Roosevelt. It will contain in copper box. the reports of the three Pan American conferences which have been held since 1889, a testimonial of the gift of MT. Carnegie; the cable messages of the Presidents of the re- publics and their photographs, and of the governing board and officers. past and present, of the bureau, and rep resentative coins, postage stamps and newspapers of the different republics.
 The location of the building and It's architecture fit the plans for the de- Velopment of the beauty of the na- tional capital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
MUCH ENTERTAINING
OFFICERS AND MEN OF FLEET EN-
 LOVING THEMSELVES.
Prorram for Coming Week is Filled With q Variety of Events In Different Cities Around
 the Bay.

San Francisco, Cal. May 10.-After four days of indulgence in all the va- ried forms of hospitality provided by San Francisco which has worn we'll nigh every one to the point of physieal exhaustion. the officers and men or the Pacific and Atlantic fleets spent Sum day of recuperation and rest.
 Function has followed function in such rapid succession since the fleets arrival. that they have hardly had time to finish with one before beginning an other. Parades and reviews during the day. followed by automobile rides. re- ceptions, balls and innumerable social events, have occupied almost every hour of time.
 Admiral Thomas remained at the Fairmont Hotel all day. Last night he contracted a slight cold at the ban ouet which he attended in Oakland. which prevened him leaving his apart nnents today. Tonight. however, he et- tended the alumni dinner of the grad uates of Annapolis, given in Fair mount Hotel. This dinner was at tended by about 150 officers from the combined fleets and many civilians, who are graduates of the naval acad- emy. The affair was less informal than most of the previous functions. There were impromptu addresses by Admiral Thomas and others upon topics per taining to the navy,
 A breakfast was given at II o'clock today at the Fairmount Hotel to tho representatives of the press with the fleet It was one of the most elabo- rate entertainments that has been pro- vided for the newspaper men on the cruise Mayor Edward R. Taylor was one of the principal speakers. among whom were ex-Mayor James D. Phe- Ian. Gavin McNab and representatives of both the visiting and local press. one of the interesting speeches was that of Henry Reuter- Dahl. who spoke on the navy's needs and the necessity of more attention to the affairs of tn e navy by the press of the country.
 The program for the coming week is filled with a variety of events in8the different cities around the Bay. An au- tomobile ride for 400 officers of the fleet is on the program for tomorrow morning. Many athletic events. in which men of the fleet will participate are scheduled. There are excursions for both oficers and men to San Jose. vellejo. Berkely and other nearby cities
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
BILLS IN CONGRESS
FINAL ADJUSTMENT TO BE REACH
 ED SOON.
The sennte is Unusually Close Upon the Heels of the House and Has
 Left Only Two
 Measures.

Washington, May 1O-The supply bills of Congress, in which eppropria- tions are to be made for the support of the Government for the next fiscal year, beginning on July 1, are in such condition in both Houses that if no complications arise in connection with other legislation, 1t will be possible to reach a final adjustment by the 18th instant.
 The Senate is unusually close upon the heels of the House, and in addition to the deficiency and academy bills, has left only the postoffice and the sundry civil bills. These, however, are two of the largest of the appropriation bills, carrying, as they do, between tn em, about one-thIrd of the aggregate ap propriation made for the session. Both unquestionably will arouse much dis cussion in the Senate. and it is prob able that the greater part of the time for the next two weeks will be given to their consideration.
 The postofice bill will be the next after the agricultural bill to be taken up in the Senate, and by the time it is disposed of, 1t is hoped the Commit tee on Appropriations win be prepared to present its report d the sundry civil bill. The nava.< bill has been agreed upon in conference. and no doubt will soon be forwarded to the Chief Executive. The pension bill which is still in conference, carries the appropriation for the increased pension for widows. which has been authorized If Is the largest pension bill ever passed by Congress The legislative, executive and judicial bill has been in conference ever since March, but the delay fin reporting 1t is due rather to the absence of the conferees than to any material difference of opinion among them The fortihcations bill is also stin in the hands of the con- ferees.
 It Is expected that much progress will be made during the week with the bills which are now in conference. and tn at by the beginning of next week a comparatively little work will be left on most of these measures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
Body of Woman Is Found on . Clay
 Hmnh.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 10.-A mys- tery that savers of more than the ordi- nary, surrounds the finding of the body of a well-dressed woman on a clay bank in the extreme south western sec ton of the city today.
 The body was that of rather pretty woman of the blonde type. apparently about 35 years old. Beside 1t lay a bottle that had contained carboiic acid, and 1t was taken for granted that the woman had committed suicide. But when the police began an investiga- . tion they could, find no foot prints made by a woman that would show how the unknown made her way over the muddy ground to the pond. They did find prints of a mans feet, and sus- picion that the woman had been car ried to the place was strengthened by the fact that the body lay carefully covered by the coat belonging to the wornan's suit of black cloth.
 The point where the body was found Is far out of the way of any ordinary traffic, but people living not far from the scene report having heard a cab or carriage drive by early this morning, apparently going in the direction of the open brick yards where the body was found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
Negro Fiend Burns 2 ,
 His OlUn Children

Red Bridge Road and into the city. Captain Smith. with oficers GrahAnf and Smith took the cut off at the base ball park and came into town by Madi- son Avenue
 Officers Canty and Duke were order ed from the office by telephone to so to the Red Bridge Road to disperse the mob said to be organizing at the bridge. Arriving at the bridge thu found Jim Chambless, Otis Reed, Ranson Davis. and Fred Wilson heavily armed with shot guns. revolvers and knives. ready to start out.
 The officers told them that Captain Smith, with four mounted men, had al- ready left and would capture their man. The negroes, however. deter mined that they would see that he did not get away. They helped Officers Canty and Duke search various hoases in the neighborhood where 1t was thought the negro might be found. The negroes held up the back of the houses with their shot guns while the officers went in the front.
 Despairing of catching their man in town, the negroes determined to get into their wagon and go after him. Just beyond the Red Bridge the party met Ofi1cers Curtis and Searcy, who told them that the man, Jim Keni y, had been captured and that by this time he was safe behind the Jail bars.
 One of the negroes then spoke up, begging the officers to turn him over to them. Turn him over to us, please, sir" said Chambless; you von't never have no more trouble with tnat nigger. Please sir, give him to us.' The re- quest however. could not be granted. and the negroes went to their homes content with the statement of the of- ficers that quick justice would be me- ted out to the incendiary.
 It was stated late last night that three of the five negroes sent to St. Margaret's Hospital would certainly die. The old grandfather. who had in- haled flames in his heioic endeavors. it was stated, is. burned beyond recov- cry. The smallest of the children win die. as in all probability will one of the little girls. about 8 years old. The mother. while very painfully burned about the head and arms, is not seri- ously burned. Whether she will re- cover from the burns and the shock of seeing her children burn. is regarded as problematical.
 The three dead children were: Eli gar, 12 years old; Tommie 10 years old; Minnie. years old. The two children fatally burned are 1 and years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
LOUISIANA'S
 LEGISLATURE To Fight Race Track
 Gambling. OPENING SESSION TODAY Chances for State Prohibition Are
 Very Slight. The Fight Against Cotton Futures wfIl Be the Same as Successfully
 wsged in 0ther South
 ern States.

Baton Rouge, La, May 10.--Race track gambling, prohibition and cotton futures, are the three big issues in sight before the opening of the Loulsi- ana Legislature here tomorrow.
 It Is generally believed tonight that the hardest fight will be made to abol- ish race track gambling. and with 1t the winter racing which, for years, has been a feature of the winter season of New Orleans. It is certainty that # the race tracks escape absolute clos- ing, they will be subjected to rigid regulations covering betting.
 The chances for State prohibition are generally regarded as slight, and 1t is asserted by most political lead CTS that New Orleans win not be in- cluded in any prohibition legislation of this Legislature. However. 1t Is reported that in return for this atti- tude of hands oh.' by the legislators. New Orleans will be forced to a much more strict observance of the Sunday closing laws than at present exists. Prohibition will have many influential friends in the Legislature, from the fact that large portion of the State already has gone dry under local op- tion.
 The fight against cotton futures here will be the same that has been suc- cessfully waged in several other of the Southern States. It is known that members of the delegation from Red River Parish intend to introduce bills of this sort but the representatives of this parish to date have been almost the only outspoken anti-futures advo- cates. and the movement has not yet gained sufficient visible support to ass sure 1t of anything like success. The influence of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, the largest fin the Soufhs and in addition one of the largest ae- tual cotton markets of the world. is q strong factor against the anti-futures
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
TAFT HOLDS CONFERENCES.
Tentative Accord is Reached Upon Im-
 pOrtamt Points.

pOrtant Points.
 Panama, May 10.-Ever since his arrival here, Secretary Taft has been busy holding conferences with Presi- dent Amador, Foreign Secetary Arias, Senor Arango, the Panaman Minister to the United States. Mir Squiers, the American Minister to Panama. and William Nelson Cromwell. the legal ad- wiser of the Panama Canal 0Dmmis- sion.
 The conferences were concluded to- day. They covered numerous topics re- lating to the treaties which it is de- sired to negotiate between Colombia, the United States ana Panama.
 It is stated that a tentative accord has been reached upon important points and that decision with reference to the others only awaits special inqui- ries now in progress. The result of the conferences. it is announced. is sat- isfactory to all parties concerned.
 Colombia's recent seizure of the town of Jurado. on the frontier, in- volved in the general boundary ques. tion between the two countries. has been fully considered. The Panaman Government has agreed to the sugges. tion made by Mir. Taft to withhold all action until the Secretary has had an opportunity to confer with President Roosevelt and Secretary of State. Root.
 Secretary Taft expects to conclude his business relative to the canal ad- ninistration and inspection tomorrow and will sail for the United States on Tuesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11

 OF GOVERNORS Eventful Week Begins in Washington. EMINENT GROUP OF MEN Conference on the Conservation of
 Natural Resources. All of the Sessions VIII Be Held at the
 White House and President
 Roosevelt VIII Pre-

Washington, May 10.--This will be an eventfui and historic week in Wash ington. The arrival has already be- gun of one of the most eminent groups of men that has ever gathered here.
 Included in the assemb1age will be forty-four Governors of States and Territories, their advisers to the num- Der of 153, and hfty-nine Presidents of the leading national organizations of the United States--a total of 256 men notable for their positions and ability to grapple with a great public ques- tfon.
 The occasion Is the conference on the conservation of natural resources. which will be held at the White House this week and over which President Roosevelt will preside. The theme of the conference Is worthy of the men who will participate. It's importance was set forth by President Roosevelt in his letter of invitation to the Gov ernors in these words:
 Tt Is the plain duty of us. who. for the moment, are responsible, to take inventory of the natural resources which have been handed down to us, to forecast the needs of the future and so handle the great sources of our prosperity as not to destroy in ad- vance all hope of the prosperity of our descendants. Facts which I cannot gainsay, force me to believe that the conservation of our natural resources is the most weighty question now be- fore the people of the United States. If this is so. the proposed conference, which Is the first of It's kind. will be among the most important gatherings in our history in its effect upon the welfare of all our people"
 The conference represents the climax in the development of President Roose- velt's policy regarding natural re- sources. It Is a natural outgrowth of the activities of the forest service. which has been the pioneer in con- servation and through the work of which the public mind has been aroused to the close approach of timber fam inc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
EXPULSION OF FRENoHMEN..
.entmrnt of Freneh Repnhlle

Resentment of French nepubho
 Against Venezuela ls Increased.
 Paris, May 1O.-The recent expulsion of eight Frenchmen from Venezuela has served to increase the resentment of French public opinion against Pres- ident Castro's arrogant treatment of foreigners. The Temps reviewing the situation. expresses regret that France did not send ships to Lombard Puerto Cabello, instead of simply breaking off diplomatic relations when M TaiRny, the French charge d'affafres was expelled from Venezuela two years ago. It declares that the time has
 "The United States seems disposed to begin" says The Temps. Senator Cuilom declared that Castro deserved a good spanking. Never was there a more propitious occasion for President Roosevelt to use the big stick and France is perfectly willing to see him enact the role of peacemaker. vene- zuela must be taught a lesson, and tE is immaterial whether it comes from Washington or elsewhere. provided it comes quickly"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
CAPITOL GRAFT CASES.
SIX Defendants Arrive at Harrisburg
 to stand Trial.

Six Defendants Arrive at HarriEhurg
 to stand Trial.
 Harrisburg. Penna.. May 10.-The six men who will be called as defen- dants in the second of the capitol contract cases to come to trial ar rived here tonight.
 The defendants in the case are charged with conspiracy to defrsud the state out of about ,$5.O00 in a bill of S17.000 for metallic furniture for the state department in the cap itol. The commonwealth alleges that the measurements and charges wero improper and that defendants knew them to he so when the bills were rem dered, approved and paid.
 The men indicted are: H. Burd Cas- sel. Congressman from the Ninth Pennsylvania district. president of the company which supplied the furniture; Architect Joseph NJ. Huston; Ex-Aud- itor General William P. snyder; Ex- State Treasurer w. I. Matheus: Ex- Superintendent James M. Shumaker. and Frank I. Irvine, a travelling aud itor for the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
MrMoRIAL snRvIcns.
Trtbureu Paid to Memory of Late Cpn-
 mreNsuaan Meyer

Washington. May i0.--Trlbutes to the memory of the late Representative Adoiph Meyer of Louisiana were paid in the House of Representatives today. General Meyer. as he was more famil- larly known. served many years In the House, most of the time as member of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
 Without exception the speakers praised his military career and credit cd him with having been conspicuous ly identihed from the beginning with the building Of the new navy. Mrs. Meyer and her daughter. Mrs. Louise L. Swift, came to Washington especial iy to attend the exercises and occupied seats in the speakers private gallery.
 The eulogies were delivered by Messrs. Ransdell. Broussard, Pujo and Watkins of Louisiana. Foss. Illinois, Padgett. Tennessee; Clark, Missouris Lamb. Virginia; Spight. Mississippis Kahn. California, and olcott. New York. several of whom were General Meyer's colleagues on the Committee on Naval Affairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
BIG TEMPERANCE MEETING.
A Feature of QuadrenniaI General Con.
 ference of Methodists.

Baltimore. Md. May 1O.-The feature of today for the delegates to the quad rennial General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. was big temperance meeting at the Lyric, at which Governor Frank Hanly, of In- diana, was the principal speaker.
 Among other things, Governor Han ly said that what the Methodists of the present day need Is intensity; that they are not as spiritual as In years gone by, and he declared that had they the spiritual intensity that marked the early days of the church, the whole country would become converted in less than a year.
 At a labor memorial day meeting held at Ford's grand opera house. Gev- ernor E. W. Hoch, of Kansas and Bish op John Hamilton of San Francisco, were the leading speakers.
 Bishops and prominent delegates to the conference preached from the pull pits of a large number of churches of various protestant denominations to- day and tonight, and were listened to by large congregations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
CURRENCY LEGISLATION.
Republicans Preparing Right of Way
 fn House for BIII.

Washington. May lO.-Conhdently expecting that the House Republi- can caucus to be held Monday night, will agree upon the terms of an emer- gency currency bill. the republican leaders in congress are preparing to give such measure right of way when ever 1t shall be presented to the House.
 They count upon having the bill before the House for consideration be- fore the close of the present week. The length of time that may be given for debate has not been determined and win rest entirely with the committee on rules. It is not expected that the discussion will be extended
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
TOBACCO BEDS RUINED.
Hand of Kentucky Night Riders Visit
 Indiana Town.

Aurora, Ind, May IDA band of marauders. supposedly from Kentucky, early today ruined the tobacco beds on the farm of Henry Kaiser five miles below here.
 They dug a grave, put in an old sword. a box of matches and a note, warning Kaiser that if he attempted to raise any more tobacco he would occupy the grave. The farmers are alert and expect more trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
TRAGEDY IN THEATRE.
Woman Fired Six shots From Box al
 Her Huabnnd.

St. Paul, Minn.. May 10.-During a performance last night at the Majestic Theatre Mrs. Bert Swan. who occupied a. box. fired six shots at her husband. an alligator tanner, while he was on the stage. None of the, shots took effect. Many persons in the house be- gan to leave the theater. but Swan hurriedly left the stage, a blank cur tain was let down under pretense of showing moving pictures, @afpd order was thus restored.
 After she had been arrested Mrs. swan said that she did not intend to Kill her husband. but merely shot at the scenery. She refused to discus 3 her alleged troubles with her husband Mrta swan will accompany her husbf 'd to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
AIfonso,, son Enrolled.

Madrid May 1O.-Prince Alfonso of tho Asturias, the Infant son of King Alfonso. who was born May 10, 1907, was enrolled in the Spanish Army at the royal chapel today. The little prince was attired in the uniform of private of The Kings Own Regiment" and was carried by the Queen to the altar. where the military oath was ad- uainistered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-11
An,n.enent Plncen CIoned.

ChattanOoga, Tenn, May IU.-The city police today swooped down on Olympia Park, and. without warning, closed every place of amusement. This was the opening day, and the place was thronged with people. Chief of Police Mosely, with a force of plain clothes men, notified the managers that they must not operate their places. There was no attempt to defy the or- der of the police.