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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE FROM
 NEW ORLEANS TO NEW YORK

New Orleans, Aug. 25.-The Picayune today says:
 within the next thirty days the Tex. as City Steamship Company. backed by the interests which have built the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Rail- way, and which now control the Wool win Steamship Line, the Brunswick Steamship Line and the Mexican Amer ican Steamship Line, will probably es- tablish a service between New Orleans and New York in competition with the Southern Pacific.
 This important announcement was made yesterday by Traffic Manager J. R. Rowland. of the new company. who spent the day here in conference with shippers and others whose assistance in support of the new service he is seeking. Mir. Rowland qualified his statement by saying that their service would be conditioned upon the accept aance of his report by the General Manager of the line. C.. L. Dimond. whose headquarters are in New York. He will recommend the establishment of the service"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
KAUFMAN KNOCKS
 OUT JIM FLYNN

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 25-A Kauf- man knocked out Jim Flynn in the ninth round tonight.
 In the closing minute of the eighth round, Kaufman hoored Flynn for the first time during the battle with right and left to the jaw. Flynn regained his feet before the count and Kaufman cooly set himself and fioored Flynn a second time. The bell saved Flynn and his seconds dragged him helpless to his-corner.
 They restored him sufficiently to an- ewer the bell in the ninth round. but again Kaufman hit Hymns jaw and the Colorado pugillst toppled down. com pletely knocked out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
KEEPS UP ARMY LIFE.
Strange DoInss of Captain Hains Tn
 Hall.

New York. Aug. 25-captain Peter c. Hains, IT,. who shot and killed An- his, is keeping up the order of his life in the army as much as possible in the Queens county jail, according to a statement made today by one of his counsel.
 The attorney says that the Captain had three of his army uniforms in the call and makes Sis changes of uniform daily as he would at Fort Hancock He dons his service uniform in the morning. the fatigue uniform after lunch and about dress parade time changes to his dress uniform and walks up and down the corridor in front of his cell. He retfres at Taps
 District Attorney arrin today said he would oppose acceptance of ball for the prisoners next Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Prepares to Depart.

Sydney. N. S. w, Aug. 26-Rear Ad- miral Sperry. commander of the Amer lean fleet and the other admirals, re- turned on board the ships today. Ar arrangements are now being completed for the departure for Melbourne early tomorrow morning.
 The British cruisers Powerful and Challenger sailed this morning for Mel bourne. One hundred of the officers and men made an excursion today to Par ramatta for the purpose of receiving an illuminated address which the residents desired to present to Admiral Sperry. They remained there for some time, en- toying a view of the district and the points of historical interest
 After the recent reception on board the battleship Connecticut. 1t was found that a large number of spoons and forks. inscribed with the name of the flagship, were missing. They were probably taken as mementoes. but the of1cers, accustomed to such things. charitably suggested that they were eaten with the ices and cakes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Eirr Chirfn Meet.

Columbus. Ohio. Aug. 75.-Neariy two hundred fire chiefs are In Colum- bus today at the opening session or the convention of International Asso- citation. of Fire Chiefs. In addition to the chiefs there were many visitors and exhibitors present. Wednesday will be exhibitors day and practical tests of fire apparatus will be made on Broad streets. The convention will conclude Friday night. Nj. E. Higgins. of Albany. N. T., Is president of the Association and presided at its ses- sions Fillmore Tyson, of Louisville, ky. now vice president. will likely be elected to succeed him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
EXTRA SESSION HAS CONVENED GeorgiaLegislatureMeets
 Again TO SETTLE CONVICT SYSTEM
 - Report of Investigating Committee
 Is Read. Extra Session wnl Probably Last Ten or Fifteen Days and win Cost state Two Thousand Day. 
TO SETTLE CONVICT SYSTEM

Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 25.--The extra session of the general assembly of Georgia convened today to consider the convict question.
 The whole day was taken up with the reading of the lengthy report of Fhe investigating committee which has been probing this question. the proclamation and special message of Governor Smith and the report of the auditors who have examined the books and accounts of the penitentiary sys- tenn.
 Governor Smith urges that the state convicts be employed as far as pos-i sible upon the public highways and in extending the Western and Atlantic railroad. owned by the state, to the seacoast.
 The report of the investigating committee was identically as reported on yesterday. The prison commission was severely censured, but there was no suggestion of the abolition of the commission nor the impeachment of the members. The committee stated it's belief that the commission receiv- ed no profit from deals made by any body in convicts. The award Of l75 convicts to Dr. W. B. Hamby when other wouid-be 1essees were willing to pay higher price was severely censured.
 Books careleasIy. Kept.
 The report of the auditors showed that the books of the system were far from up to date and were care lessly kept. though only two errors, both minor ones, were discovered. The report states the prison farm was run as though 1t belonged to the super intendent
 Several measures were introduced today providing for the termination of the lease system at an early date and the employment of convicts upon the states highways. Tn the house a bill by Mir. Holder, of Jackson, was in- troduced which makes the date of final termination December 31, 1911. though 1t may be ended before If the prac- tical problems involved can be solv- ed. Senator Fielder chairman of the Investigating committed proposes to end the system upon the expiration of the present lease contracts, March 31 1909. After that time he would have the larger number apportioned among the various counties, and the remainder employed on farm to provide for the support and mainten- ance of the ones working outside
 The extra session will probably last ten or fifteen days. It will cost $2,001 a day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Committee of Young Turks is Maxim,
 SuggeAtfOns

London, Aug. 25-A special dispatch from Constantinople to The Times saws that a member of the Young Turkey Committee is authority for saying that the young Turks are ready to go some way in the direction of administrative autonomy for Macedonia, but will re- fuse to admit 1t to the enjoyment of privileges denied to other provinces.
 The Committee, he said, desires to make education compulsory. leaving the question of language to be settled by the inhabitants of each locality, but making the study of the Turkish lam guage as the official language. obliga- tory. Tn general the committee is will ing to discuss matters with the differ ent Macedonian committees in friend ly spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
DIES OF STARVATION.
Negro Murderer Dies In His Cell At
 Ghfaaun

Chicago. Aug. 25.-Clayton Williams, A negro, who murdered Mrs. L. B. Briggs recently by beating her over the head with a chair. died of starva- ton and exhaustion in the county jail today
 Williams mind. already impaired, gave of the race war at Springfield, H., and the murder of Mrs. Briggs fol- lowed At the jail he raved eontin- uously refusing food and fighting hls guarda
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
No Good Roads Meeting.

Birmingham. Aug. 25-(SpeciaD--- The meeting of the executive commit tee of the Alabama Good Roads As- sociation. scheduled to be heli in Birm- fngham today was called off owing to the presence of so few Of the mem bers. A telegram from President John Craft, of Mobile. stating that he could not attend decided the matter, and the committeeman present drifted away to await another call
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Esre at 0maha.

Omaha, Neb. Aug. 25-Damage ap- proximating s100.ooo was caused by . fire which started st 1 o'clock this morning in the Omaha Wagon Works The buildings were filled with wood and much inf1amable material, ana 1t was but few minutes before 1t was completely enveloped in flames. fne loss to the wagon works company is from sso, ,o00 to t70.00o. Tho plant "s the Omaha Single Tree Company was damaged to the extent of $1S,o0o te 800 100
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
RooseveIts Go to New York.

oyster Bay, N. Y.. Aug. 25.-The President. Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt left Oyster Bay on the yacht sylph at 63o D. m today for Gordanville N Y' where the President will attend the dedication of a public library erected Tn honor of the mother of Douglas Robinson, the Presidents brotherin- law. Governor Magoon of Cuba ac- companied the President to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Amerieanu Rohbed in Parln.

Paris, Aug. 25.--An American gtv- ing the name of William L. Straube and New York as his residence. to- night informed the Paris police tnas he had been robbed of $2.500 and a gold watch and chain by two Amerl- can crooks with whom he became ae- quainted on the steamer. The police have also received the compalint of an American woman who said she had. been robbed of 31,000 under similar circunn stances
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Rol,ert MobIey Aecuaed.

Robert Mobley, 8 negro was brought to the city this afternoon and placed in iaiI on charge of assault with intent to murder. He fell out with another negro who lives near Marion Junction yesterday and just before day this morning he is said to have visited the latter's home and discharged both bar rels of a shot gun into the house.
 The negro Smith Into whose house MobIey fired was slightly injured by one of the loads from the gun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26

Mexico. was run down by a bicyclist in the center of the city today and suffered q fracture of one arm and con- tusionB of the face. An x-ray exami- nation was made to ascertain if he had suffered any other injuries. His condition was not considered to be se- rious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Two Traihmen Hurt.

Jacksonville. Fla, Aug. 25.-Con- ductor Hilton and Engineer Wright. of an extra Atlantic Coast Line train, were badly injured thls morning when their special ran into burned trestle between Andrews and Baione. The in- iured men were taken to Waycross for treatment. Both men reside in Sa- vannahr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
SUES A TRADEsslAN.
Mrs. Howard Gould Wants Fis
 Thousand Dollars Damages.

Mrs. Howard Gould Wants Fl
 Thousand Dollars Damages.
 NewYork, Aug. 25.-It was learn today that Mrs. Howard Gould T. brought suit for s50.0o against Frs A. Mclaughlin. 8 Fifth avenue trad man. who. she alleges. thp6ugh q D cess server, Injured her to that exte
 Failing to collect bill from M Gould for various art4cles. he had ma for her, Mclaughlin began suit to cover the amount he said was q him. On July last the process serv attempted to serve summons on Mfr Gould and in her complaint Mrs. Gouli alleges that he wantonly, maiiciousi, and cruelty insulted her. as a result o which, she says. she sustained a sever, nervous shock and injury to the ex tent of the damages ask ed in her suit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
srav Re FIoriAa Negro.

A negro docketei on police blotter as Arthur Cole is being held by the police authorities who believe that the negro is the rapist whoSis wanted in Pensacola. description of the negro has been forwarded to the Pensacola authorities and from newspaper ac- counts the police believe they have the man who is wanted in the Florida city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Tn Cnn Erfrn aennlnn.

Des Moines. Iowa. Aug. Ex-Governor A. B. Cummins today authorized the statement that he will call a special session of the Iowa Legislature to amend the primary law and permit the people to elect the successor to Senator Allison. The announcement followed a conference of Republicans in Des Moines today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
STAGE HELD UP.
Passengers Are Robbed Of Fifteen
 Hundred Dollars,

Helena, Mont. Aug. 25.--A special to The Record from Cody. wyoming. states that the stage running between that place and Meetettse, Wyoming. was held up today by robber and passengers robbed to the extent of $1.500.
 Because of the distance separating the places. the robbery evidently was not committed by the highwaymen who held up the stage in Yellowstone Park yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
soLnrrRs WITHDRAWN.

Ist Regiment ordered to Leave
 Springfield.
 Springfield. H., Aug. 25.--The 7th regiment. Illinois National Guard nas heen ordered to withdraw from this civ ana by 10 o'clock tomorrow morn ing there will be no more soldiers in Springfield.
 Al conference held between Gov ernor Deneen, Sheriff Werner and representatives of the military forces in the city it was decided that the further presence of armed men was unnecessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Bryan To Attend.

Rochester. N. Y, Aug, 25---Locai Democratic leaders have been notified by National Chairman Norman E. Mack that William J. Bryan. will be present at the Democratic State Convention in Rochester on September IS and will de- liver an address in Convention Hall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Chattanooga, Tenn. and
 Louisville, Ky.
Order From Nearest Point

In connection with our Louisville house. established store in Chattanooga from where the fine whiskes will be shipped formerly supplied from Louisville.
 We say with all honesty that think have regular than other house This be only of goods and fair prices The whses sell ds that oily color delicate bouquet the essentials denote good liquors.
 With exception ship less than six quarts quite saving to you account of packing and handling.
 Shipments Made in Wooden Boxes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Fire fin Toronto.

Tofonto, Aug. 25.-Half of the Union Stock Yards at West Toronto, was wind out tonight by fire. The loss Is estimated at S150.O0O. Seven houses on Keele Street were also destroyed. Tha origin of tn fire.is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
HIsGEN AND GRAvEs.
Independent Candidates VIII Be NOti'
 fed August 3I.

MeW AuEU8N oAs
 New York. Aug. 25.--The ceremony of notification to the Independence Party candidates, Thomas H. Hisgen ana John Temple Graves, which had been set for Saturday night, August 2s. has been postponed to Monday night, August 31.
 The postponement was necessary on account of MT. Hisgen's activity in the Vermont campaign. which will not permit him to reach this city before the last day of the month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
BIRMINGHAM THE LOSER.

I,abor TroubIer Causes Cancellation Of
 Convention Dates.
 New York, Aug. 25--It was an nounced by the Council of the American Institute of Mining Engineers in this city today that the annual meeting or the institute. beginning october l. will not be held in Birmingham. Ala. on ac- count of the, existing labor troubles in that state. but instead in Chattanooga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
BUYS SCHOOL SITE
SELMA BOARD PURCHASES STILL
 WE'LL PLACE.

NeGrO C8REuEeH HM seElll1 ls UeHleFeu tU
 Be Wanted tn Pensacola for
 Rape--Authorities
 Notified.
 Selma, Aug. 25-(Special)-It was announced this afternoon that the city school board had purchased lot on Fremont Street and upon which 1t will next year build and establish high or grammar school for the most advanced students of the city
 The site purchased is known as the StIIlwell place, but the consideration for the lot has not been made public. Curing the year of 1908 to the school board proposes to credit handsome and commodious school building upon the lof
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
VOW sTERNBURG,s FUNERAL. !
Services win Be Held Next Friday at
 2 4Atf-ssfs H.naSmoE E.snsa

Heidelberg. Aug, 25--Announcement is made that the funeral service and the burial of the late Baron Speck von Gernany's Ambassador to the United States. will be held at Lutz- cinema, the families estate near Leipsic, next Friday at p. m.
 } The Baroness Won Sternburg has re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26

ceived te1egraphic messages of com doIence from friends in all parts or the Tinted States and Europe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26

Ambassador Thompson Hurt.
 Mexico City. Aug. 95.-David D. Thompson. American ambassador to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
AthIetic Eyents,

sydney, Aug.s z0--A Byknhn4 Wdo held at the royal agricultural society show ground today and the athletic events brought out a big crowd. The program began at il o'clock in the morning and the contests did not come to an end until after o'clock this afternoon. In addition to the militia on the naval sports, there were sheep shearing. wood chopping, buck jump ing and boomerang throwing contests, sheep, dog trials, etc. The men en- joyed the day thoroughly. Tn the tug of war the team from the British war ships defeated the American sailors
 In Ghe 300 yard foot race, Brown, of the British cruiser Pioneer, was first; Therry of the American battleship New Jersey. second. and Swanson of the same vessel. third. The Americans were victorious in one of the baseball games, the fleet team defeating New South Wales to 3. In the other game the University of Sydney team defeat ed a team from the battleship Mis- souri. to 0.
 There was a fight for the light weight boxing championship of the fleet athletic hall in which Lynch of the battleship Ohio, drew with Kelly of the Missouri in the eighth round. In the course of the afternoon crowds visited the battIeships and were shown
 
 rained hard all the afternoon. but this was not sufficent to deter the excur- sionists.
 This evening the city was iIlumi- mated as usual. The Lord Mayor of Sydney gave a reception to about B. 900 persons, including Lord Northcote Governor General of Australia, and Lady Northcote Admiral Sir Harry Rawson. Governor of New South Wales, and his wife; Vice Admiral Sir Richard Poore, commander in chief of the British squadron in Australian waters, and his wife, and the senior officers of the American fleet. The common wealth tonight entertained about 2,OO0 American officers and sailors at theatres and parks.
 A negro sailor insulted barmaid. whereupon four white sailors at once interfered and handled the colored man very severely. The offender was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
ENTERTAIN SAILORS
GREATN DAY IN SYDNEY FOR
 FLEET.
Americans Contest With Natives And Brifash in Athletic Events in Royal Agricultural sOcle-
 &y Show Ground.

Sydney. N. g.. Aug. 25-Although 1t was cold and showery this morning, 400 officers and men were entertained on an excursion going in two separate trains to the Illawarra district, Lake IlIawarra, beautiful land locked coastal lake fifty miles from Sydney, was visited and the excursionists were given an opportunity to view the. de- lightful rural surroundings and the splendid coal bearing territory.
 Another party of 300 was enter tained at a public picnic in the great national park which lies seventeen miles from Sydney, and contains S6- 900 acres and noted for its beautiful scenery, typical of Australia. At the agricultural show grounds. hundreds of officers and men and great crowds from Sydney. headed by Admiral Sir Harry Rawson. the Lieutenant Governor, at tended a gymkhan made up of dis tinctly Australian sports. There was exhibitions of boomerang throwing by six queenland abortgni. who previously had performed privately before Lord Northcote, the Governor General, the senior officers of the fleet. and con tests in wood chopping. buck jumping. bullock riding and ether sports of the country.
 The Brazilian Consul General otday held a reception for the officers of the fleet and officials and prominent people of Sydney.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-06-27
Excellent Work On Roads,

Thursday completed the work In hand
to certain degree on the rebuilding of
the county road leading from L'Anse
to Baraga. A crew of men under the
supervision Of County Road Commits
sioner S. Denomie have been engaged
in this work for the past three weeks,
and with the splendid assistance Of the
recently purchased rock crusher have
accomplished wonderful things.
The new crusher is of the latest de-
sign and is SO constructed that it can be
removed from place to place with mod
crate ease.
The machine is also so constructed
that three grades of rock can be made.
One of coarse nature for foundation,
another of finer for filling and another
Of almost dust for top dressing.
The plan now being made for future
use of the crusher is to install it near
the high cliff at Red Rocks and by the
aid of timbers construct bin wherein
during the next winter farmers and 9th
ers may haul rock and deposit it, thus
giving an ample supply for use in the
spring.
There are still several little places to
be repaired along the road and when
this is done the L'Anse- -Baraga road
will be delight to all who have occa-
sion to use it.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-06-27
A Word to the City Fathers.

Special attention has been attracted
of late to the serious and dangerous
condition of the roadway leading to
the South Shore depot in this village.
At various intervals previously, team
sters have made efforts to make repairs
such as were needed for their i'm
mediate use and safety. They complain
now that they have become tired of
doing so and ask the attention of the
council in the matter. 1t is one of the
most extensively used thoroughfares
within the village limits, it belongs to
the village, and for the safety of those
who are compelled to pass over it, we
deem it high time something was done,
before the village is called upon to de-
fend serious damage suit in lieu Of
neglience.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-06-27
CONTRACT FOR BRIDGE,
Arvon Township Enters Into Trsnne-
ton With 1oliet Bridge and
Iron Company.

At special meeting of the township
board of the township of Arvon held re-
Gently, the members thereof entered inr
to contract with the Joliet Bridge and
Iron Co., for the purchase of a new and
substantial iron bridge to span the Ra-
vine river at point WHERE it intersects
the new L'Anse-Skanee Shore road in
Arvon township.
The design Of the bridge is identical
with the one recently installed by the
company for L'Anse township over the
Silver river, with the exception Of the
piles. which are to be of concrete in
stead Of iron.
The bridge will be q so #. span and
it is expected will arrive on the gronnd
ready for erection about the first week
in August. The contract calls for its
completion by September LIST, but the
company's representative intends to de-
liver it before the allotted time.
Arvon Is to be congratulated upon the
manner with which it has carried out
its end Of the work on the roadway.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-06-27
Disastrous Rain Monday.

Monday afternoon shortly after one
o'clock L'Anse and vicinity was visited
by one of the most destructive rain
storms which has been experienced
since 1906.
For nearly two hours rain fell in tor
rents, accompanied by hail, wind and
an occasional fash of lightning.
So rapid did It fall that the cross
town drains and waterways were en-
tiyely inadequate to cope with the
large quantity of water and some of
the streets were flooded to depth of u
foot or more.
In many instances foundations Of
houses were weakened and left in dan
gerous conditions, and many were the
splendid gardens which suffered total
destruction.
Willing hands worked constantly to
protect property and keep the drains
open, but with little success until the
storm ceased.
While clearing the main drain several
curious youngsters missed their footing,
fell into the water and narrowly es-
capped being drowned
A similar storm visited this section in
the spring of 1906.