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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
HOLDS UP COACHES
DARING BANDIT APPEARS IN YELL
 LOWsT0NE PARK.
Secures Large sums from Tourists and Makes Ills Escape--soIdiers of the Army in Pur-
 ar1ff

Butte. Mont. Aug 24.--One high wayman. wearing black mask, held up and robb edathe passengers of seven stage coaches in Yellowstone Park at a point only few miIey distanct from the Old Faithful Ipn. ~~f the upper received this afternoi s
 The coaches left hotel in the usual order at intes ls of a few min utes and were he . sip one after the
 The highwayu scwas stationed at a bend in the r 4 where he was in- visible from q direction. At the point of a riff .Fe lined up the passen- gers and aft Believing them of money and valuat allowed them to enter the stage Sd resume their journey. This per Asnance the bandit enacted seven timSS. It is understood that he collected large sum. estimated at St.000 to $6,00o.
 The fact that tourists in the park are not permitted to carry weapons made it impossible for any of the pas sengers to offer resistance.
 After holding up the last coach, the robber disappeared into the hills.. and 1t was afterward found that he had made his escape on a horse belonging to the transportation company. All haste was made back to Old Faithful inn to give the alarm. The soldiers encamped at The Thumb station were immediately notified and a messenger was despatched to the camp of soldiers on- the West Gallatin River at the west boundary of the park.
 The soldiers from Fort Yellowstone were on the road to take up the trail within ten minutes after news was received. The capture of the bandit Is considered to be almost a certainty. - On the first seat of the first coach sat B. Drew, of Orlando. Fla. and his stepson. H. Gaskin. Mir. Drew was ordered to hand over. which he did to the extent of SEQ.
 M. L. Walker, an Oklahoma banker, had $i0,000 in drafts in his pocket book and tried to conceal this under the seat. The robber saw him and ordered him to bring it forward. In all about 125 people were held up but not all of these suffered losses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
CANNOT BE 4 WAR
 WITH VENEZUELA

London, Aug. 24.--The correspond- ent of The Daily Telegraph at The Hague says that after discussing the venezuelan affair with diplomats there, he has arrived at the conclusion that there can be no question of war. such as advocated by those who are call ing upon the Dutch Government to take forcihle action.
 The correspondent says, in the first place. Venezuela has no navy worth mentioning, and, 4n the second place, apart from the fact that the Monroe Doctrine would prevent the Dutch from landing, the Dutch warships could do nothing against Venezuela's steep eliffs and that portion of tho Dutch army destined for services In the colonies is far too small to effect anything.
 On the other hand. insults to na- tional honor are not matters for ar bitration; therefore, the only course left Is a blockade. which would hit Castro in the only weak spot--his purse.
 The absolute standstilI of shipping business would capg dissatisfaction fn Venezuela with thS Arobable sequel of pronunciamentos ali a new Preai- dent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
WIFE OF ARMY MAN
 MURDERED IN ENGLAND

London. Aug. 24.-The wife of Major General Charles Edward Luard was mysteriously murdered this afternoon in desolate wood near Seven Oaks' which is a short distance outside Lon don.
 No trace of the murderer has been found. but the motive apparently was robbery, valuable rings having been taken from the woman's fingers.
 Major General Luard Is a retired officer of the Royal Engineers. He en- tered the army in 1857 and was execu- tive oficer in London during the Fen ian disturbance of 1867. He devised the scheme for the rearmament of Gibraltar. He founded the Society of Amateur Rifle Clubs In 1901, and the Patriotic Society in 1907. In 1885 he married the youngest daughter of Thomas Hartley of Gillfoot, cumber- land
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
REPORT TO CENSURE
SEVERE CONDEMNATION OF GE0R-
 CHA PRISON COMMISSION.
Committee VIII Not Reconanaend Im- Beaehment For Irregularities as t0 COnvfcfs--Extra LeRin1a-
 lure Asne rablem T0-Day

WEC ASAG A4DAE4 GW@D4ys
 Atlanta Ga, Aug. 24.--The prison commission of Georgia will be severe ly eensured in the report of the spe- cial Investigating committee of the Legislature which has been engaged for heApast five weeks in probing the prison system of the State
 There will be no Impeachment of the members. Neither will the com mission ba abolished. 4 severe een- gence will close the record
 This was decided upon at the final meeting of the Investigating commit tee to-day. The report of its findings has been made up and unanimously signed, and will be presented, with a transcript of all evidence, to the ex- tra session of the Legislat, mich meets tomorrow.
 The commission is censurei for al- lowing pr, Hamby 175 convicts at the minimum price, in excess of his con- tract when other lessees were clam bring for them at a higher price. Dep- uty wardens are consured for aecept- ing pay from lessees while serving the State. Various county officials are criticized for having leased misde- meanor convicts in violation of the on public works.
 The management of the State farm is criticised severely, while more Iib- eral treatment is urged for the State reformatory.
 It is estimated that the extra ses sion which convenes tomorrow win cost the State $2.000 day. Bills. pro- vtding for the termination of the con. vtct lease system have been prepared by Representatives Holder of Jackson and Candler of De Kalb and Senator Fielder of the twenty y-second The Holder bill is practically the same as that which passed the House at the regular session. It provides for the end of the present system on Decem- Der sl. 1911.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
nIsMIssEs COMMANDER.
General KaximaEa is Handed Lemon
 by General LiakhOn.

Teheran. Aug. 24.-General Liak- hoff military Governor of Teheran. has dismissed the commander of the third regiment of Cossacks, General Kazimaga, a prominent reactionary leader who distinguished himself by his ruthlessness and zeal at the time of the dispersal of the Parliament.
 The dismissal Is said to have been due to a quarrel arising out of the distribution of money received from the grateful monarch. General kazi- maga asserted that General Liakhon appropriated the Hons share.
 The minister of war. who Is Jealous of the steadily growing influences Of Gen. Liakhon, Immediately appointed Gen. KazImaga to A high post in the troops under his command. There IS much i'll will between the Persian soldiers and the Cossacks because of the favors extended to the latter. aug mented by the Shah's action in en- trusting to General Liakhof the pun ishment of the Persian Regiment which had been guilty of plunderinE shop keepers and travellers on the out skirts of tn ecity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Cause of sunnennlon.

Buffalo, N. Y.. Aug. 24.-Mr. Wll- Hams retired from the firm of Meadows Williams & O.. about three weeks ago. Counsel for the firm today gave out a statement in which they say that 1t is believed that the suspension was primarily due to the heavy depression in securities which were owned by the firm and the inability of certain of the firms customers to make good losses suffered in the panic. The schedule of assets and liabilities will be prepared as soon as possible.
 The firm owns seats in the New York Stock Exchange and also in the Chi cago Board of Trade. Meadows, Will. Hams & Co., were declared bankrupt by Judge John R. Hazel, of the United states District Court this afternoon on the application of three creditors. The company consented to this action of their creditors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
SON KILLS FATHER.

Jacksonville, Fla. Aug. 24--A farmer named Turner, residing about ten miles from the city. was shot and killed at a late hour tonight by his son.
 Bad blood had existed for some time. the younger Turner being deeply in love with his stepmother. young girl whom his father married . short time ago.
 Young Turner was arrested and lodged in jail in this city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Cancels Nashville Date.

Knoxville. Tenn, Aug 24.-R. E. L. Mountcastle, Tennessee member of the National Democratic Committed, today received telegram from National Chairman Mack. advising that the plan for Mir Bryan to spea'- at Nashville on September II had been cancelled. It ia stated that Mir. Bryan intends to speak only in the doubtful States. but will speak in Nashville. Memphis, Knox vile and Chattanooga soon after tho November election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
I,aaker,s Victory at Chess.

Dusseldorf. Aug. 24.-Dr. Emanuel Lasker scored another victory To- night in the series against Dr. Tar rasch of Nuremburg for the cness ebamnionship of the world after for fv-two moves. pr. Lasker has now now three games and Dr. Tarraseh one. The next series of games VIII be played at Munich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
MENocAL FOR PRESIDENT
Conservatives of Cuba Put Out .
 F,aeh -f

Havana, Aug. 24-The National con- ventlon of the Conservatives tonight nominated by exclamation. General Ma Nrto Menocal. for President. and Rafael Montoro for Vice President
 Genera% Menocal Is President of the eVterans' Association. while Senor Montoro was a member of the Advisory G,ommittee which prepared tho new electoral law.
 No consideration was given by the convention to the platform of the par. ty which. apparently has not been changed since 1902. The convention adjourned until tomorrow to arrange the details of the campaigr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Two PoLIcEMEN sHoT.
A. Result of AItercation With SO'

Houston. Tex. Aug. 24-Two police men lie shot in the Houston infrmary. as the result of an altercation with Joe Kemper. son of the former Treasurer of Walter County.
 Kemper fired the contents of a shot eun. into NJ Monroe and c. W. Heck. as they were on their way to report to the police station early today. Mou- ros will probably die. Kemper and another man had been arrested at night for lighting and after being released Kemper made threats against the po-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
De0ieI Rv son1beS Paciac.

Houston. Tex. Aug. 24.--In the an swer filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by the so-ealled Hartman lines of Texas to the complaint of the Texas Railroad Commission, denial Is made that the Southern Pacifio towns any part of the capital stock of said companies or either of them" as charged in the complaint" '"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
CADETS ARE NOTIFIED.
Adiutant General Tells West Pointers
 of Suspension.


 Washington, Aug. 24.--Adjutant General Ainsworth of the Army, to- day forwarded letters to cadets Wm. T. Rossell. Jr.. and Harry T. Weaver, the suspended first class men of the Military Academy at West Point in- forming them of their dismissal from the Academy In pursuance of orders from the President and Secretary of War Wright
 Adjutant General Ainsworth also sent letters to the six first class men suspended from the Academy for haz- ing. informing them that they had been suspended until June IS. 1909. when they will be ordered to return to the Academy unless they shall in the meantime resign. The order in the cases of the cadets will not be published in the usual form because they are not recognized as ofnC ers of the army. So far as the War Depart ment Is concerned this terminated the case of the cadets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
FITZGERALD ALLOWED BAIL.
Former Government Clerk Is Given
 Temporary Freedom.


 Chicago. Aug, 24-George W. Fitz- gerald, arrested yesterday on charge of stealing S173,O00 of United States funds from Assistant United States Treasurer William Boldenweck on February 20, 1907. was admitted to bail today by Judge Chetlain.
 Counsel for the defendant pleaded Tor an immediate hearing. but the court Dostnoned the examination until August 31 to allow the states attorney to col- feet further evidence.
 q have not a nickle that does not belong to me-" exclaimed Fitzgerald to reporters. worked up by a private detective a 9ancv and no move was made by the eovernnent authorities in court today A representative of the United States District Attorneys office. however. was present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
nrnr ne NIccrnclLen,n nodv.

Tulsa. okla. May 24.-The body of man believed to be that of William McCraekeu. who disappeared from his home in Nelogony. Aug. 9. after taking out life insurance to the amount of S22. 900, was found tn the Arkansas River near osage Junction Insurance companies have been resisting payment of claims on the life of Mccraeken-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
TO OVERTHROW CASTRO.
Expedition is Being Organized by Ne-
 vada AdyentureRs.

vada AdventurePs.
 Reno, New, Aug 24.--It has been learned here that Gen. Raphel Ysabel Mendez who has been In Nevada since his escape from Venezuela after the battle of La Victoria in 1892. is or gonizing a filibustering expedition to overthrow the Castro government.
 With the proceeds of a mining deal. Mir Diaz started q campaign for the outftting of recruits.
 John Poe, the Princeton football player. Is said to be connected with Mendez in the affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
TWO TOWNS BURNED.
The Fire Was a Result of Mys-
 teriOus Raid.

Aberdeen s. D.. Aug. 24.-Reports raached here to-day to the effect that the towns of Lowry and Alaska, on inc Minneapolis and St. Louis Roads s Missouri River extension, were de- stroyed by fire. the result or mys-
 sir buildings were destroyed at Al<agka' and several at Lowry. The raids are believed to be the result or reeent activity by the authorities In arrestine suspected horse thieves The sheriff of walworth county is now at Lowry making an investigation. The fire was first discovered at midnight at Lowry and at Akaska at S;So A. work of the same band. Citizens first on the scene say they saw several mounted men ride away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Tvro Droxvnea ln I.aIEe.

Ardmore. Okla. Aug. 24.-George Stevens. Is year old, and Manford Jen- kins. 16. were drowned in lake here today. Stevens was unable to swim and went beyond his depth. Jenkins was drowned when he tried to save his companion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
BRYAN CANCELS ENaAaEafENT.
Plans of Syracuse Fair Did Not suit
 Mebrmmfxan.

Chicago, Avg, 24--william J. Bryan today cancelled his engagement 70 speak at the state fair at Syracuse, N r.. on September 18th for the reason. he states, that the fair managers in- stated on charging an admission fee.
 MT. Bryan recently followed up his acceptance of the invitation to speak at the fair with a stipulation that no charge should be made for admission. Today National Chairman Mack re- ceived a telegram from W. P. Baker. Secretary of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, declaring that an admission fec must be charged. and quoting member of the fair commission to the effect that the reason for Inviting prominent men to the exhibition is to increase the gate receipts. The can cellation of the date followed prompt ly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
STATE WILL ANSWER.
Arkansas CommIssiOn to Reply to
 Railroads.

Little Rock. Ark. Aug. 24.-Attor- ney-General Kirby today anpoYpced that tho State had completed all it's depositions and papers in the injune- ton suit of the railroads of Arkansas against the Arkansas Railroad Com mission. and which is to be heard at St. Paul. Minn.. Aug. S1.
 Copies of the papers have been filed with the railroads. who are to be given until Friday next to answer. The case is one in which the railroads seek to enjoin the Commission from putting into effect certain rates and involves the validity of the act creating the Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
FAILURE Is ANNoUNcEp.
Meadows, wnIiams and Company Fore.
 cd fa Sugneud

New York. Aug 2l.-The failure ee Meadows. Williams & O.. was ans : nounced on the New York Stock Ex- change todax, The firm has ofaces at 3s Wall Stl 1t
 Post and Flagg. local correspond ents for Meadows. Williams & CO, said that the firm,s account with them was not active and was well margined. Their contracts here were comparative ly small On the Stock Exchange the suspension created little interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
PANIC ON TROLLEY CAR.
4 Swiftly saovlpE Car Caught Fir

From Fuse.
 Cleveland, O.. Aug. 24--Three- per sons were badly hurt. one woman probably fatally. while several others were terribly bruised. in a panic on a swiftly moving street car which caught fire today. A fuse blew out with a heavy report and smoke began pour ing up through the floor.
 The motorman was hurled through the vestibule window and the car ran a block before 1t was finally stopped. Men, women and children leaped from the car and were thrown violently to the pavement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
EmhezsIer suicides .

Frankfort. Aug. z4--Herr GeIter@ mann. cashier of the Coupon Depart ment of the Motteldeutsehe Credit Bank, shot himself dead Tn tnis city the bank. He left letter of confess sion addressed to the management Gei- termann had speeulated on the London ExchauR0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
sAME OLD sTORY.

4 Child is Killed with an "UnIOaded"
 Gun.
 Memphis, Tenn, Aug, 24--Pointing an old shotgun at Frank Gourlie. aged years, his cousin, lad of fifteen. said T will show you how to shoot" The child's head was literally torn from his body by the discharge that followed The gun was supposed to have not been loaded. The tragedy occurred at Frazer Station. a suburb of Memphis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
SPRINGFIELD IS QUIET
Saloons Permitted to Open Their Doc
 Again

Again
 Springfield. H.. Augs>24--Springfield today showed further recovery from the effects of the recent race riots. There was no work for the 7th In- fantry. Illinois National Guard. to do, but the regiment will probably remain here until Wednesday morning. For the hrst time in nine days. ss- looms were permitted to open.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Pontmnater Id Pletcher.

Washington, Aug. 4-(Special.)-- John T. Anderson has been appointed postmaster at Fletcher. Chiffon County vice, J. B. Anderson, resigned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
THE WEATHER.

WashhnEton, Aug. 24-FOr AlahanfA OccasiOnaI showers Tuesday and Rrob- ably wednesday, variable winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
s4,,,.. T,eaaer. Not Located

cIncinnatl, Aug. 54--Vice Presideht ro6n P. white, of the United Mine %vorkers. and President T. L. Lewis, or the National organization, who are re- nrtaS to have had a conference in thts ettv today, could not be located here and SO far as can be learned. no conference between the leaders of the miners was held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
vetefans Would Stop It.

Commander J. W. Bush, or the 4tn Brigade, Alabama Division. United Con- federate veterans, has issued state. nent in which he calls upon the au. thorfties to declare martial law Tor three days In order that citizens might be disarmed.
 After reciting the recent Outrases he concludes.
 T fought through the civil war Tor four years and now command orig- nde of twenty-sIx camps or Conteoer- ate Veterans. and I believe we can gather enough active veterans to alo in disarrning men who are causing the whole State SO much inconvenience ana fIlling every household with the deep" est anxiety. This is the time Tor ac- tion. Temporizing with marauders, raniats and incendiaries will do no longer. Action is the word.
 Arm the Confederate Veterans an ana we will uake the field and let the Na- tionai Guardsmen go home to their business, which demands their pres ence."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
sternhuR,a sueceasor.

Berlin, Aug. 24.-The Foreign Ofhce, upon receiving a telegram from Heidel- borg announcing the death of Baron von Sternburg there, the German Am- basasdor to the United States sent a cablegram to Count Herman won Hatz- enfelt -Wildenburg, the German Charge d'AfYafres at Washington, instructing him to inform President Roosevelt that the question of a successor to the Ba- ron probably would not be settled un- til Prince von Buelow, the Imperial Chancellor, saw the Emperor, which might not be until the second week in September. Various diplomatic changes in prospect are to be gazetted in Oc- tober, and among them probably will be a successor to the Baron at Wash ington.
 Some of the diplomats under consid- eration for this post are Count von Goetzen, the Prussian Minister at Ham, burg Herr won Reichsenau. the Ger man Minister to Brazil. and pr. Baron Mumme won Schwarzenstein. the Am bassador to Japan. An American diplo- matist, in conversing with Emperor William in January of this year said something complimentary of Count von Goetzen.
 T am glad to hear you say this" re- piled the Emperor, because Count von Goetzen will be the next Ambassador to Washington"
 Although the intention of the Empe- TOT i'm this regard appeared definite when he spoke. the report that the Count had been selected to succeed Baron von Sternburg was so widely cossiped that there arose a certain amount of feeling in the German dip- lomatic service against the choice of this young minister for so desirable an embassy and this feeling may cause a revision of the previous decision upon the part of the Emperor and his Cham cellor.
 Count von Goetzen is a brilliant and amiable man, "42 years old and he has seen a variety of service including the most of military attache at Washing ton from 1898 to 1900. He was Gov ernor of German East Africa for five
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
MAY CALL OFF
 UNION STRIKE Leader White Wants a
 Conference. OPERATORS REJECT ADVANCE
OPERATORS REJECT ADVANCE
Non-Union Miner Is Shot From
 Ambush.
Cenamander Bush, of the Confederate veterans, says If Given the
 Power, the old Soldiers win Relieve situation.

Birmingham. Aug. 24-There is a feeling in Birmingham tonight that some important developments in the strike situation are imminent. 1t Is even said to be probable that the strike may be called of this week.
 Vice President John P.tWhite, of the United Mine Workers, who has been in this district for several weeks, left Sunday morning for Cincinnati, and to- ident T. L. Lewis, of the National or ganization. about the Alabama situa- tton.
 while nothing can be learned defin- ttely, it is understood that c. B. Me- Cormack, president of the Alabama Coal Operators Association, received a telegram from Mir. White this afternoon asking if the operators would consent to have commitete meet White and Lewis at any point outside Alabama To this Mir Mccormack is said to have wired a declination on the ground that the operators have nothing to discuss with the miners union.
 This, together with other develop naents of the day. lead many to believe that some important step, either for or against peace, IS to be taken in the next day or two.
 NOn- Union Man Is shot.
 Another act of violence occurred in the strike zone early thus morning when a white non-union miner named Clay ton was shot from ambush while on his way to work in the Sayreton mines,
 The attack was made between Sayre- ton and Mary Lee. and he was left " ing on the ground with blood pouring from three bullet wounds. two in the breast and one in the arm.
 The attempted assassination occurred near camp of guards and deputies ana the officers rushed to the scene in time to frIghten of the assailants and save the man from death. Deputies ana bloodhounds were sent to the scene.
 Clayton is a brother of one of the deputy sherfirs and 1t is believed this was the cause of dhe attack.
 Sheriff Hfgdon has sent a large force of dep,- sSSs to Morris. where trestle og a s.s Mack of the Louisville and Nashville RaflFoad.l running to the mines at Indto, was dynamited and the telephone and telegraph wires between Birmingham and Morris cut. No one was injured but every effort IS being made to run down the dynamiters.
 Striking miners at Indio were moved put of their houses yesterday. having failed to comply with orders to vacate. They are now living in tents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

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