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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
TRAGEDY IN
 MID-STREAM Fish len Fight to the es Death. 4tE KILLED; ONE WOUNDED Enmity of Long Standing Has Spectacular Continuation. P. J. NickoIs, Who Killed Young smith and Wounded the Elder smith,
 Handed His Boat and
 Escaped.
4iE KILLED; ONE WOUNDED

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 4.--Enmity between two fishermen, having it's origin several years ago. whom, 1t is alleged. the wife of one deserted him for the other. reached a rather spec tacular continuation. in midstream of the Mississippi river, last night, some miles below this city, when g. L.. younger man being killed and the elder wounded, by P. J. Nickols the man who. 1t is alleged, was asSrieved. ac- cording to the statement of Smith, who reported the occurrence to the po- lice today.
 Smith asserts that he and his son were returning shortly after nIgntfall in a motor boat from tending their lines and encountered Nickols, who was in a skiff. near the middle of the stream. Tho latter. according to Smith at once opened lire with a shot gun, the first shot killing the younger man. but before he could get beyond range of his adversary's weapon had also been wounded. Nickols landed his boat and escaped. At the hospital where the wounded man was taken. it is stated that his wounds are serious.
 About a year ago Nickols was fired on from ambush and wounded, charg- ing. it is said. Smith with the at- tack.
 Mir. Nickols surrendered to Memphis officers late today. He will be held pending the procuring of requisition papers for his removal to Crittenden County, Ark, where the killing oc- cured. John S. Brinkley. who accom- panied Nickols to Memphis. was also arrested. charged with being an access sory,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
THREE-HOUR
 CONFERENCE Mack Meets With East ern Committee. TO WAGE ACTIVE CAMPAIGN Five Eastern States the Battle
 Ground. National Committeeman sauisbury Says With Organized Efforts in Delaware, Democratic Ticket
 win Win in That State. 

New York, Sept Additional Chair. man Mack, and members of the East ern Democratic campaign committee. had three hour conference this af- ternoon and talked over the situa- ton In each of the States along the Atlantic Sea board.
 After a consideration of the reports from the national committeeman pres ent. 1t was decided that New York, Connecticut. Rhode Island, New Jer- sey and Delaware were debatable States and that an active campaign from now on should be waged to swing them into the Democratic col- umn.
 Members of the committee reported that In their States, every effort would be made to secure the nomina- tions of the strongest candidates for places on the State tickets in order to make more votes for Bryan and Kern. It was determined to hold a meeting of the Eastern campaign committee every Tuesday here. Mir. Mack left for Buffalo tonight, and Senator Cul-l person, chairman of the advisory committee. left for Chicago.
 National Committeeman Sauisbnry told the committee that the fight In Delaware was confined largely to lo- cal issues. but that with organized ef- fort on the part of State and national committees. the Democratic ticket would win.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05

not mean to say that the causes that I have given are the only ones that have tended to build up the cities. Nearly everything that has contributed but these influences have all, when you trace them back to the cause, been operating and the fact that the far mer's influence in legislation has not been what 1t ought to have been is one of these influences.
 Take the rebates that have built up great centers and destroyed the small towns Why have they been given? Because the farmer has not had voice in the regulation of the rail roads.
 Great TrsiniBg school.
 T believe the farm Is the great training school and know that the people from the farm have strengthen ed every branch of business. but, my the country as we get farther from the soil we are less and less impressed by those great laws of nature that ought to have a controlling influence in our lives. Man as he lives close to the soil lives close to God. It is easy to teach religion to one who sees the miracles performed every day. It Is easy to inspire regard for the Creator in one who sees every day the handi- WOrk or the Almighty ana laoors con stantly amid the mysteries of Natural Life. And on these farms we have been rearing the men and women whose influences have helped to keep this country great and to promote the which have for their ob- jects the welfare of the world.
 But there is another reason why I am anxious that the farmer shall have a great influence. As have been studying the abuses that need to be remedied. I have found that the fun trouble is mistaken under standing of the law of rewards. The farmer more than any one else. is brought into close touch with the Divine law of rewards.
 "The farmer knows that God has given him fruitful earth. the showers that are necessary and the warmth of the sun and the farmer knows that if he is to convert raw material into wealth, 1t must be by diligence and by industry and the farmer is impress ed,. day by day. year by year, with the Idea that his reward is to be in pro- portion to his merit"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
MILK WAGON DRIVERS
 WALK OUT ON A STRIKE

New York. Sept 4.-Because their union was not officially recognized by the Sheffield farm dairy company. who employed them a large number of drivers of milk wagons went on strlke to-day and many residents were de- prlved of their usual supply of milk.
 Several outbreaks occurred between the strikers and the men who had been employed to take their places on the wagons Milk wagons were over turned and harness cut while the new drivers were inside buildings making deliveries. The authorities have been asked to protect the men but as they are scattered over the city on various routes. the problem Is a difficult one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
FIRE SWEEPS NEVADA TOWN Rawhide Laid Waste by
 Flames. LOSS WILL BE $750,000 Thousands Left Homeless and
 Without Food. Plans Were We'll Under way For a Reconstruction of The Town Before The Ashes were
 Even Cool.

Rawhide. New. Sept. 4-Three thou sand people homeless, score or more injured and a property loss of over $750.000. is the result of a disastrous ire which started at g o'clock this morning in Dr. Gardner'R office. To- cated in the Rawhide Drug Company's $ building. Tanned by gale tho fire swept rapidly South and East to Bal loon avenue and up Rawhide avenue to within fifty yards of the Peoples Hospital.
 over ton and half of dynamite was used in the demolition of build- ings, which in a measure stayed the flames passage. The volunteer fire de- partment and five hundred miners the inflammable construction of the buildings. they were swept away like tinder
 At Ii a. m., the business portion of Rawhide was a smoldering ruin, the flames being finally checked south of Balloon avenue. Among the first build ings to so was Collins Hardware Store. that exploded with a terrific rip, hurl- ing burning planks and boards a~great distance. setting fire to numerous buildings simultaneously.
 The scenes were similar to those at the fire at Goldheld in July, 1906. and at Cripple Creek. in April, 1898.
 Many people were injured by flying debris but none is reported seriously hurt. A subscription list was started and in few minutes over $5,o0o was raised and relief train started from Reno. carrying food and. bedding. ! All the mining towns of the State came quickly to the assistance of Raw hide sufferers with cash contributions San Francisco Mining Exchange at once sent e contribution of $500.
 A partial list of the heaviest losers follows:
 First Bank of Rawhfde, Bank Of Rawhide. Press Times building, Mizpah Mercantile CompanN Nevada Meat Mar ket. The Northern Texas sRickards, Nfarks and Company. Nevada Club. Downer Hotel, KelIyss Dance Hall \ The hre~ destroyed the hoisting works of the Bluff Mining Company Grutt Hiil properties and the Grutt husiress ofice. The loss on these amounting to $1o.0o0. which is the sx- tent of damage done the mining prop critics.
 Plans were well under way for a reconstruction of. the town before the ashes were cool
 The Press-Times and Rustler news raper offices were saved. although the machinery of The News plant was de- stroyed.
 The fire was brought under control after destroying the entire business section with the exception of one gro- cery store A report that two com mercial travellers lost their lives in the burning of Ross's Hotel has not been confirmed. The town has been placed under martial law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
A TEST OF STRENGTH.
Name of Hughes VIII Go on RepubIi-
 can Ticket

New York, Sept. 4.-Timothy Wood run. chairman of the New York State Republican Committee, announced this afternoon that he had advised Jacob Brenner, chairman of the Kings County Republican Committee to make a test of the sentiment in Brooklyn for the renomination of Governor Hughes in several of the assembly districts at the primaries next Tuesday.
 Herbert Parsons. chairman of the New York County Committee, last night announced a similar test of the Hughes sentiment in New York County at the primaries on Tuesday when enrolled voters will be handed two ballots, on one of which will be printed the name of Governor Hughes in large type.
 Gen. Stewart Woodford. who nom mated Governor Hughes for the Pres idency at Chicago. called on MT. woodruff today and told the chairman that unless Governor Hughes was re- nominated that New York State would be lost to the Republicans.
 Mir. woodford said that President Roosevelt voiced his sentiments swhen he declared that the renomination of Governor Hughes was a necessity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
CASE OF MAJOR WALKER.
Confederate Veteran is Rescued Fro
 BlnckweIIee TalauA

BlnckweII's Island.
 New York. Sept. IA movement has been started to obtain the prompt re- lease of Major Francis D. Walker. a Confederate veteran. from Blackweli's Island. where he was sent recently as vagrant for six months.
 The homeless old mans commitment followed his application for q nights nnalter at q police station.
 Thomas Murray. member of the IT. S. Grant Post. c. A. R.. became Inter- ested in the case and wrote to Ed ward owen. the commandef of the only Confederate camp in New York. saying that he and other Grand Army men from Brooklyn stood ready to help the old Confederate veteran iff ft could be shown that he was deserv- ing.
 Mir. Owen then made an lnvesti- gation and found that Major Walk CT appeared to be a Southern gentleman who has outlived all relatives ana friends and was thrown upon the char ity of strangers.
 It has been decided to have the old man transferred to an institution where he will receive medical atten- ton, or if this fs impossible the Con- federate camp will care for him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Admiral GIass Buried.

Berkley. Cal, Sept. 4.-The funeral of the late Rear Admiral Henry Glass, who died at Pas Robles a few days ago took place today from the fam lily home here. three rear admirals act ing as pail bearers together with Chief Justice Beatty and Lieutenant Coms mander EDerlee. The admirals who paid their last respect to the dead chief are: O. S. Farebholt. Merrill Miller and W. K. Whiting. An escort formed of boys from the naval training sta tion at Yerba- Buna Island. which was established by Admiral Glass, accom- panied the body to the vault.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
FLEET LEAVES MELBOURNE.
Ameracan BaftIeshiDs Weigh Ancho
 and Resufne Cruise.

and Resufne Cruise.
 Melbourne, Saturday, Sept 5- PunctuaIly at o'clock this morning the Connecticut, flagship of Rear Ad- rniral Sperry. commander-in-chief of the American Atlantic fleet, weighed anchor and pointed her brow down the bay With clock-like precision four others ofthe white hulled craft Ioi- lowed in her wake and began their course to Albany. Australia. The New Jersey remained in the harbor to con- vey the American mail. which is ex- pected shortly. to the fleet.
 As the, vessels passed down the pay fin single file the hills and the town Of Melbourne resonded again with the booming of salutes from the fleet and the batteries ashore. Scores of steam boats, yachts and launches laden with cheering crowds escorted the ships down the bay to the head lands, where they remained until the American ves- sels were lost in the &og.
 The headland shores were crowded with spectators to witness the ending of the history making visit. the full significance and potentlalities of which if is believed have not yet been realized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
ENTERS GUILTY PLEA.
First of Alleged Springfield Rioters
 Eacea Court.


 Springfield. Ill, Sept. 4.-The first of the alleged rioters. who participated in the recent race war to appear for trial was Roy Young. who today entered iary, larceny. arson and riot. He con- fessed to having set fire to many ne- gro houses. Young swore that his age was IS years, whereupon Judge Creigh- ton sentenced him to the Pontiac Re- formatory.
 A surprise was sprung when the att torney for Abe )Raymer. an alleged mob leader. indicted for murder in con- nection with the lynching of Scott Bur ton and William Donnegan, entered motion to quafh all tndictmets on the ground that they are faulty. George richardson, who was indicted for as- sault upon MrA. Hallam, and who was later exonerated, was today olrdered re- leased. It wak his arrest following 6 false identification of him by Mrs. Hal- lam that prectpftated the riot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Newn of The vatIcan.

Rome, Sept, 4-Cardinal Merry del Val. the papal secretary of state, will leave Castel Gandolfo the latter part of September for Subiaco where he will spend the remainder of his yearly vacation Cardinal Sartolii has been made reporter of the case for the ap- pointment of Bishop Muldoon of Chicago to the post of Bishop of Rock ford Illinois.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
AUSTIN MURDER CASE.
Omaha Police Trying to UnrnveI Mys

Omaha Police Trying to UnraveI Mys-
 tery.
 Omaha. Sept. 4.--The police and de- tective departments of the city are working on the Dr. Fred Rustin mur- der and intimate that the guilty per- son may be placed in custody at any time.
 Several insurance companies which carried insurance on the life of the Rustins have taken a hand in the i'm vestigation and several private detec- tives are now at work on the case Lona Bonnell. in an interview today. stated her real name was Mrs. A. Rice and that her parents and husband live in Des Moines. She had not lived with her husband for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
BryaI Wires CondoIencc,

Lincoln, Neb.. Sept. 4-News of the death of Alexander Troup was brought to Mir. Bryan just as he was preparing for bed. and he immediately sent a tel egram to Mrs. Troup expressing his great sympathy and sorrow. MT. Bryan said:
 MT Troup was one of my closest personal and political friends. No one has been more loyal in his support or more unceasing in his labors during the last twelve years. He was an ideal citizen in public and in private life, devoted to every good and unselfish in- terest in this country. and in his fel- low men. His death is a great grief to me and a great loss to our party"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Gnn Overcomea severaI.

St. Paul, MInn., oepL, F-FeteE Schollert, of St. Paul and Lewis Chris tiansen were Sound dead today in MT. ScholIert's house 365 Fuller Street and Hendrickson was found in a dying con- dition from breathing Illuminating gas. Victor Schollert. a son of Peter Schol- lert, was overcome but will recover. Lewis Christiansen and Hans Hem drickson were visiting the Schollerts from their home in Polk County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
GREENS CAR SEIZED.
Copper MagnRte Annoyed By Attach
 ment fin Frisco.

ment in Frisco.
 San Francisco. Sept. 4.-The private car belonging to Col. W. c. Green. the copper magnate. who arrived with his family from the Orient yesterday has been seized by the sheriff here and tho trip of the Green family to the South is delayed.
 The seizure was made on an attach ment arising out of the suit filed against Colonel Green a few days ago by pr. E. B. Perrin for the recovery of $1l2.O0O, alleged to be due the plaintiff for the purchase of certain Arizona lands sold to Colonel Green.
 pr. Galbraith. Colonel Greens sec retary. says that the seizure of the car is merely the result of a misunder- standing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
LEGISLATURE DIsAGREEs.
Georgia's House and Senate Cannot Get
 Together.

Atlanta. Ga. Sept. l.-The Georgia House of Representatives today dis agreed to the Senate substitute for the convict lease bill passed by the House and all amendments thereto except one imposing a tax of s200 on the manu- facture and sale of near beer, which was adopted. The House then sent the bill to conference.
 The Senate at first refused to ap point conference committee. but lat decided to name an instructed comy . tee. This action brought forth a s< q ing arraignment of the upper body Yy Representative Hall in the House.
 Just before adjournment the Sem ate agreed to send an uninstructed com. mittee into conference and the two committees are now trying to reach an agreement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Corselt in Paris.

Paris, Sept. 4-James H. Colfelt of New York arrived in Paris today and at once visited his wife in the Beakon Hospital. It is understood that re- conciliation has taken place. Mrs. colfeit yesterday made an unsuccess- full attempt to commit suicide here by shooting with a revolver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
GULF ClOAsT INDUSTRIES.
Businesa Col IAditiOns Commence
 show Marked Improvement.

ShOW MAFAeU NInDFVVeUemts
 Pasca gould, Miss, Sept, 4.-Buslness conditions along the Gulf coast. which were checked by a decided depression following the financial stringency last winter. are lcommencing to show marked Improvement
 This is especially true of the lum- Der trade. which was further stimu- lated to-day hby the purchase of twenty billion feet of pitch pine by Italian interestAI. The lumber. will be shipped to Italy through this port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
DEMANDS RELEASE OF BOYS.
They Crossed Into Mexico With a Tar
 get Gun.

Ell Paso, Sept. 4.-American Consul T. D, Edwards has demanded the re- lease of Catarino Lops. Henry 4. GuIrre, Frank Medina and Robert Rechy, Mexican boys. from Fl Paso. who were arrested by Mexican rurales from Juarez because they crossed the river into Mexico. with a target gun
 Consul Edwards said if the boys were not released today he will take the case up with the American State
 The boys are held incommuni- cado. and the charge against them has not been divulged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
ENRoUTE TO LINCOLN.
AuhassadOr David F. Thomas to Talks
 n Vacation.

Kansas City, Mo. Sept. 4.-Dayid E. Thomas, U. s. Ambassador to Mexico, accompanied by his wife. passed through here In his private car today en bis way to his home in Lincoln.
 A motor car collision in which his lief, wrist was broken and nervous strain due to livng In high altitude. were reasons Mir. Thompson gave for taking his vacation. The political sie- nation in Nebraska which l, centsIs s.s,',.a IJncoIn has nothing to do witt bis return. the Ambassador says.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
woMAN KILLS WOMAN.
.T,.. WheatIey Was With Husband e Mira Allen

Wichita Falls. Tex. Sept, 4--At an early hour this morning Lillie Wheat lev. a handsome woman, was shot ana instantly killed by Mrs. Walter Allen. wife of the proprietor of the St' Charles Hotel in this city.
 Miss Wheatley was in a carriage with MT. Allen when the shooting oc- cured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Oounteaa ! GIndya Nod IlI.

New York. Sept, 4-An intimate acquaintance of the Vanderbilt family today received cable message from Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt denying ab- solutely the rec4nt sensational report of the illness of 1.-the Countess Szechen- IYL 1frs Vanderbilt eahlAA that there
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Rich Merchant DIea.

Chicago, Sept, 4-Emanuel Mandel first vice president of the Mandel Brothers, and one of Chicago's most successful merchants. died last night at Basic, Switzerland. according to a dispatch received here today. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
sMOTHERED TO DEATH.
A. M. Phipps Loses Life fla Fire At
 Sumner, Miss.

Sumner. Miss. Sept 4.--Practicaiiy the entire business section of this place was destroyed and one man. A. Nj. Phipps, an employe of The Sumner News. lost his life in a fire of un- known origin which was discovered In the store building occupied by H. H. Polk and Company early today. Phipps was smothered 70 death while he slept.
 The property loss is estimated at Sl00,000 partly covered by insurance. the buildings destroyed including the recently erecteo court house. hotel. seven store and ofiice buildings and several residences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
Publisher Otis is III.

Baltimore. Md. Sept. 4.-General Harrison Gray Otis, publisher of the Los Angeles (callfornia) Times. Is at the Johns Hopkins Hospital here for the purpose of undergoing a surgical operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
GENERAL CoRLEss DEAD.

End Comes to a Soldier of the Army.
 Denver. Sept. 4.---Brig. Gen. Angus tus corless. T. s. A.. retired, died at his home in this city today. He was born in North Yarmouth. Me. in 1ssas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
OLIVER DALRYMPLE DEAD.
.Bonansa Wheat Farmer Pas
 Away in North Dakota.

Away Tn NOFth Dnkota.
 St. Paul, Minn.. Sept. 4-Word was received in St. Paul last night that Oliver Dalrymple, wbo was known as the Bonanza wheat farmer" of North Dakota. died at his ranch home at Casselton N. D.
 The Dalrymple farm consisted of seventeen sections. embracing 10,SSO acres and these lands have been de- voted In the main to wheat raising.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
OLIVER GETS CONTRACT.
Tennessee Man to Construct Dam At
 Augusta, Ga.

Knoxville. Tenn. Sept. 4.-w. J. Oliver of this city has been awarded the contract to reconstruct the great dam at Augusta, Ga, which was swe ept away by the recent floods.
 It is estimated the work will cost from $500,O00 to $1,000.000. Mir. Oliver is preparing to begin construction at once
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
LYNCHING FEARED.
Life of GeirgIa Negro in Danger from
 Mob,

Athens. Ga, Sept. IA special from Damascus. Ga, says John Town, me-. gro. who last night attempted to cri m -' inaily assault the wife of Joe Wheeler a white man, Is in danger of being lynched.
 husband and frightened the negro away. posse captured him later and he was placed in jail Feeling is rum ming high and mob violence is feared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, Sept. 4.--FOr AIabama --LOeaI showers Saturdays Sunday, fair except showers on the eoastj light va- EiabIe Nindss mostly south,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-05
SOLDIERS IN JAIL
GUARDsMEN TO APPEAR BEFORE
 CoURTMARTIAL BOARD.
Lieutenant Rankin, of Brewton, Is Among Those Accused of Ma
 king . Scene Near
 Birmingham.

Birmingham. Sept. 4-(Special.)- Much interest is displayed in the court martial to be held Saturday afternoon at Camp Eva Conner. when several members of the military companies on duty in the strike zone will be given a hearing as to whether they shall be placed on bread and water for some time or restored to ranks.
 Five of the men are in the county Jail. while an of1cer and other me- are under guard in the camp
 The courtmartial will probably con sider the cases of Lieutenant H. F. Rankin. of Company G. Brewton: H. B. Douglass. George Bell. w Love- lace, and s. Sage. who. while in an au- tomobile, created consternation in the town of Brighton, near Bessemer.
 The full list of those to appear be- fore the courtmartial is being made up and an interesting session Is expected.
 The soldiers are leaving the district rapidly, several companies having all ready reached their home stations.