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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
RUSHING THE TRIAL
COURT WANTS TO COMPLETE
 LAMPHERE CASE.
Dr. Haines Unable to Be Present to Swear to POls0n---Neighbors of Mrs. Guinness on
 Stand.

La Porte, Ind, Nov 21.--Ehorts on the part of the defense to secure a con- tinuance of the Lamphere murder trial today until Monday, because of the inability of Dr. Walter s. Haines of Chicago. who Is in Washington testify ing in another case, to be present. failed.
 Attorneys worden and Weir were compelled to offer evidence which they had intended should follow that of Dr |. Haines, who will testify to finding arsenic and strychnine in the stomach s of Mrs. Guinness and two of the chill dren as well as the stomach of Hell gelein.
 The court and the State are endeav- bring to push the trial So that the ju- TOTS will be able to go home by Thanksgiving. Unless the defense fin- ishes by Monday, this is considered im- possible.
 The sensations of the afternoon ses- sion of the Lamphere trial were the stories told by Daniel M. Hutson, and | his daughters, Ire story told by Fred drugged once. and the testimony of John Anderson. who saw a strange woman with Mrs. Gunness on Saturday before the fire.
 Hutson and his daughters declared on the witness stand that they saw Mrs. Gunness on July 9, but they were unable to distinguish her features | through a big black veil. Hutson, who was a neighbor of Mrs. Gunness, declared that he knew Mrs. Gunness well enough so that he could not be mistaken. He said:
 T saw her on the road near the hog pen on July 9. I was returning from town with a hay rack and saw two people at the Gunness place. She had on a light skirt, black waist. wide trimmed hat. a white veil on the hat and a black veil that came down to her chin. There was a man with her :. He weighed about 165 pounds. He | had a grey moustache and gray hair When I got within two wagon lengths. they got into the buggy and drove on, and I tried to follow them. They got ahead of me and did not like to fol- low them.
 There was too good a chance of | getting a chunk of lead. The buggy had yellow running gear and a black top. The horse was a grey one with dapples on its hips as big as half | dollar"
 On cross examination the witness said that he did not see the woman's features, but could tell from her build and walk that it was Mrs. Gunness. 1 Evelyne, the 11-year-old daughter 1 of D. M. Hutson. who followed her father on the stand testified that she saw Mrs. Guinness in the "l1ay time' | near the woods.
 Eldora hutson. 9 years old. gave substantially the same testimony.
 John Anderson, another peighbor of ! Mrs. Gunness, Is the man who de- clared that he saw the strange woman with Mrs. Guinness on the Saturday
 before the fire.
 The defense contends that this strange woman may have been mur- dered by Mrs. Guinness and that hers may have been the adult body found in the ruins.
 l County Commissioner Miller testified | to seeing the bodies taken from the
 ruins. There was no head on the 1 adult body. he said.
 pr. Walter S. Haines will go on the
 stand Monday to tell-of the finding oi
 poison in the stomachs of Andrew
 Helgelein and Mrs. Guinness and two
 of her children. -...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
JAS. H. LAKIN DEAD
OLD RESIDENT EXPIRES AFTER
 LONG ILL HEALTH.
Prominent In Religious CfrcIes--Was Resident of The Capital
 City For Forty
 Yeara

After continued ill-health for a pe- riod of more than two years, though ex- periencing an apparent improvement for the past few weeks, James H. Lalkin, one of the oldest residents of fNthe city, and one prominent in many circles. died at midnight, Saturday night, at his res idence, 212 South Lawrence Street.
 Mir. Lakin was 70 years old, having been born in Natchez, Miss.,7 in 1898. Coming to Alabama in 1864. he settled in Montgomery, where he entered the profession of photography. For over forty years he retained an extensive patronage in this craft and grew to prominence in the city. He retired from active work about two years, ago. at the failure of his health. <1
 Mir. Lakin was a prominent member of the Court Street Methodist Church, and a zealous worker in the Sunday School of that institution. lie was also a member of the Knights of Honor.
 James H. Lakin is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. T. Key of Mont gomery, and son. Drt J. H. Lakin. of this city.
 The funeral will take place this after noon at 8 o'clock from the Court Street Methodist Church, the institution in which Mir Lalxin, through forty years of his life, worked zealously.
 The interment will be made in Oak wood Cemetery, pr. o. c. McGehee to oficiate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
IA WHITEWASH IN RIOT CASES Not a Single Conviction in Springfield. JURY FREES ALLEGED LEADER All MurdererS of Illinois Negroes
 Acquitted.
 L ~/ Prosecuting Attorney Doubts If It Is Possible to Secure Justice In
 COunty-There Were IF
 Indictments.

Springfield. Ill.,, Nov. 21-After four hours deliberation, the jury in the case of Abe Raymer, alleged leader of the mob in the race riots last August, to- night returned verdict of not guilty.
 He was tired on a charge of malicious destruction of property.
 When tried several weeks ago for murder in connection with the lynch- ing of Donnegan, an aged negro, Ray mer was found not guilty.
 The grand jury returned IT indict- ments in the riot cases and there has not yet been conviction. although a number of cases have been tried.
 Tonight's verdict is taken to mean a collapse of the riot cases.
 After the acquittal of Raymer on the charge of murder, the State had Ray mer indicted on the charge of malicious destruction of property.
 Judge Creighton challenged the jury list and purged the jury box, with the result that a special session of the Board of Supervisors was called and the names of prominent farmers and business men were placed upon the jury lists.
 Additional counsel for the State was employed and every effort was put forth to secure a conviction.
 After the acquittal of Raymer to- night the States attoPney said that he believed a conviction in any of the riot cases would be impossible.
 Whether the State will ask for a change of venue in other cases is not known, butsthe opinion is general that none of the charges will be pressed and that eventually the indictments for rioting now standing against a score or more individuals, will be dismissed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
HOT MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN.
Atlanta Is Thoroughly Aroused Over
 MayOraIty Contest.

Atlanta Is Thoroughly ArOused OVeE
 MayOraIty Contest.
 Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 21-With Atlanta's three daily newspapers fighting for the election ofSRobert F. Maddox independ- ent candidate for Mayor of Atlanta. against James G. Woodward. twice Mayor and the regular Democratic nominee, with numerous Maddox cam paigu badges in evidence on the streets and orders placed for several thousand Maddox ribbons to be worn by women, and with both sides thoroughly organ ixed. Atlanta has fairly entered upon the greatest municipal campaign in her history
 Polls are being made today of the big office buildings, showing some changes in woodward supporters in the pre- uminary. MT. Maddox's speech making campaign, which began yesterday, will De continued today. Monday night, a Maddox rady will be held at the Lyric Theatre.
 Tn a speech last night. Mir. Wood ward challenged MT. Maddox to meet him In joint debate, but it is not ex- pected that the rival candidates will appear on the same stump during the campaign.
 The city Is thoroughly aroused over Sha mayoralty contest and 1t is ex x-- pected that no less than 14.O00 votes gvil ba cast for the two candidates on December 2. It is too early to make any predictions as to the result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
GOMPERSRE:-EL
LABOR FEDERATION REVIEWS
 CONFIDENCE IN HIM.
Daniel Keefe Left on The Roster. Of Ohlcers-Rext Meeting Will
 Be Held I'm Toronto.

Denver, Colo Nov. 21.-President, Samuel Gompers, of Washington, D. C.; First Vice President. James Dun can, Quincy, Mass; Second Vice Pres ident, John Mitchell. of Spring Val ley. Ills; Third Vice President, James O'Connell. of Washington, D. G.; Fourth Vice President. Max Morris, Of Denver Colo; Fifth Vice President. D. A. Hayes. of Philadelphia; Sixth Vice President, William D. Huber. of Indianapolis; Seventh Vice President. Joseph R. Alpine. of Boston. Mass; Fraternal Delegates to British Trades Moulders Journal, and B. A. Larger, of the United Garment Workers of America; to Canadian Trades Conven- tion, Jerome Jones, of the Georgia Federation of Labor and editor of The Journal of Labor Convention city for 1909, Tortonto. Canada.
 The above Is the result of today's election in the American Federation of Labor convention.
 The executive council, which is made up of the officers shows no change with the exception of the substitution Of John R. Alpine for Daniel J. Keefe. who withdrew.
 Mir. Gompers was reelected to the office he has held since the organize tion of the Federation in 1881 with the exception of one year. amid scenes of the greatest enthusiasm only one discontented representative of the So- cialist party voting against him,
 A roll call to decide where the next meeting shall be held resulted: Tor onto. 9,397; St. Louis, s,079; Roches- ter, N. Y. 1,4ss; Washington. SsO; Milwaukee, 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
CLUBS" BOOM IN BIRMINGHAM Judge Greene'S Decision
 Has Effect THE ANTS MUCH PLEASED Non Validity Of Raiders Warrents
 Cause Comment Men of Good Standing Are Openly Expressing Themselves
 That The Prohibition can-
 not Be Strictly Enforced.

Birmingham. Nov. 21-(Special)- The decision of Judge Dan A. Greene or the criminal court, that the raid CTS warrants, under which the sheriff |. has been making indiscriminate ar- rests of all persons found in so-called ''ciubs," are not valid, is the cause of considerable comment in Birmingham and throughout this section of the state and the prediction is made that there will be healthy patronage of the s'clubs' in the future.
 Advocates of law and order do not believe that 1t means that violations of the prohibition law will be per- mittej without any checking whatso- ever, but that in future, the sheriff will have to make arrests where the law is being violated and he can get the evidence. Heretofore the raiders warrants were secured and a club" was entered and every person there- 3n was placed under arrest Tn a majority of the cases. the men found an the places were marched to the county jail and then allowed to make bond. No bond could be made at the place of arrest. This had a tendency 10 frighten many people who sought liquor. However. there has been a continuation of business at the clubs" and the decision just handed down win act as a boom for the trade.
 It Is believed in some quarters that this decision of the court will have a bad effect on prohibition and the Law and Order League may have to re- sort to other efforts to get evidence, the employment of detectives to gather evidence not being a bad plan.
 The prohibition law enforcement has been a subject of much interest in Jef- fers0n County since the same has been , in effect There are two sides to the question and men of standing have been in favor of and against the same! Men of good standing are openly ex- pressing themselves that the law is not being enforced and cannot be en- forced strictly while many men of good standing say that the officers will be encouraged in their efforts to enforce the law.
 It will not take many days now to ace what effect the decision handed down by Judge Greene as to the validity of the raiders warrants will have. though both sides claim that it means much. The anti-prohfbitionists annear pleased. The Law and Order T,earue committee of one hundred will nrobably have a meeting in the next few days and will consider the present rroposftion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
crnnrera Land MIIaon

Washington. Nov. 21.-At the final session of the National Grange, Pat rons of Husbandry, a resolution was adopted by the delegates lauding Sec retary of Agriculture Wilson for his service in the Department for his eff forts to improve the conditions of the American farmer and to place research and education In their relation to the farm and the farmers home and coun- try life generally on a high plane and the extension of their influence among the masses of agricultural people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FIRES IN MARENGO
BIAzEs IN FORESTS DISTURB THE
 PEOPLE.
Considerable Damage Has Been Done To Timber and other Property. Race For Probate
 Judge.

Linden. Nov. 21-(special.)- there has been more damage done in this section of Alabama by forest fires this fall than for many years.
 The fires have been raging for weeks in all directions, and much tim Der has been ruined as well as fenc- ing destroyed.
 Several barns and out-houses, to- gether with several negro cabins. are reported to have. been destroyed recent ly by the raging fires.
 Great clouds of smoke hang over the whole country, becoming so dense at times that breathing is difficult.
 Linden people have been troubled great deal of late by these dense clouds of smoke, and there is a probability of eyen worse yet unless rain comes soon to assist in putting out the fires.
 Mrs. J. M Miller and Miss Neva Bal low, of Linden. had a narrow escape from injury Thursday evening while returning from Demopohs in a buggy.
 At the long bill just north of Linden the buggy turned over. throwing both of the occupants out upon the hard ground.
 The buggy wheel passed over Mrs. Miller's neck and shoulder and she was otherwise bruised.
 Miss Ballow received injuries about her feet which were very painful. Phy- sicians and friends were summoned hastily and soon the wounded ladies were resting comfortably at their homes.
 Already interest in tho race for the Probate Judgeship of Marengo County Is warming up to fever heat.
 There are three candidates already announced and others may enter the contest at an early date. Judge Alon- go L. Nasty. the present incumbent, is a candidate to succeed himself. Hon. John King, of Consul. has recently an- nounced his candidacy for the plum, while Judge J. M. Miller has also de- clared that he will seek the nomina- tion.
 Mir. King is State Senator from this district and Is well known throughout Southwest Alabama.
 Judge Miller represented Marengo County in the Legislature of 1Ss8-s9 and has been identified with public life for several years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
NEWS OF DEMOOPLIs.


 Demopolis. Nov. 2L--(Spe pecial.)-A reception was rendered in honor of Miss Adelaide simon and the visitods who are In the city to attend the Ster- fels-Simon wedding. which will be con- summated at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. Joseph simon. Sunday af- ternoon.
 The young men of the Demopolis High School have erected a gymnasium on the grounsd of the school, which furnishes a great deal of amusement for the boys of the school. This fea- ture Is one of the best that has been added to the school in years.
 The lock which is situated about a mile from Demopolis on the Tombigbee River has been completed and all of the hands. with the exception of about twenty, has been laid of and only s. Bailey. who is in charge of the lock. will remain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
RalIway Mems orEan,satiou.

Denver. Col, Nov. 21.-It was an- nounced today that there was born in Denver yesterday a powerful railways employees organization to be known as the Railways Employees Department of the American Federation of Labor, with ten affiliated organizations as members.
 H. B. Perham was elected Chairman and John Flannery. Secretary. The ob- ject Is to bring about a closer union of all railroad employees and to seek to affiliate all railway organizations with the organization.
 Objection was made to a statement of Max Hayes that 100000 men are unemployed in this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
GEAR LOOMS IN CHICAGO.
Political Prisoner From Russia iH
 Court.

Chicago. Nov. 21.-Fhe shadow of the Czar loomed big in the chambers of a Judge of the United States Court yes- terday, and agents of the Russian gov ernment put forth their best efforts to obtain possession of Christian Rudo- witz, whom they accuse of murder.
 His friends on the other hand as- sert that he is merely a political refu- gee. seeking to escape sentence to Si- beria.
 It rests with United States Commits sioner Mark A. Foote to decide wheth- CT Rudowttz will remain here as an American citizen or whether he will go back across the ocean a prisoner of the Russian government.
 Baron Ernest Schilling, Russian con- sul, and William c. Rigby. appeared for the government of the Czar. Att torney A. E. Norwich, of New York. in opening the case, charged the Rus sian government with formulating fic- titious evidence so as to "railroad' Rudowitz to a Russian prison for po- litical revenge, because of the mans participation in revolutionary move mentS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
CoNFEDERATE SOLDIER DEAD.
After Extended Period os Ill-HeaIsl

After Extended Period Ok IIl-HeaIth
 ". M Flames succumbe.
 W. M. Hanes, for many years resident of Montgomery, died this morning at i2:45 at the residence of his sister. Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick. at AIS Columbus Street. Mr. Hanes had been in ill-health for some time. grad ually sinking until the end.
 Mir. Hanes was 70 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War. and mem- Der of the United Confederate Vete- rans. He is survived by his sister, with no other immediate connection. |. He was unmarried. He was engaged in the mercantile business while in Montgomery.
 No funeral arrangements have been made as yet, but will probably be set. tied today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Poker Game in Florence

Florence, Nov. 21.-(Special.)-Chi of Police Kendrick and Policemen Broadfoot and Eastep last night raid- ed poker game in the second story of prominent business block and rounded up the players eight in mum ber. This morning the men were ar raigned before Mayor Walker and fined SPA each. which was paid the men re- leased. They gave the following names: Joe Richie, Sam Jones, Tom Wallace, Frank Whitten. J. Harrison, Charlie, Loney, Buck Jenes and George Weathers. Three were Florence boys and the balance were from Sheffield
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

to curb the warlike spirit of the Ser Vians has proved double edged weapon.
 The i've mediatory powers. who were instrumental in having Servia retire from positions which Austria consid- cred menacing, have engaged them selves in turn to prevent Austrian ag- gression and have imposed peace on both sides.
 The danger of an armed collision which was considered possible at any moment. while the rival armies were in immediate contact, Is regarded here as now practically eliminated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Action of Federation.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 21-Among the teresting things accomplished at the fam session of the American Fedora tion of Labor were the following:
 The Longshoremen's and Seamen's Union adjusted their differences and the factions of the Electrical Workers agreed to make a complete settlement of their controversy at the St. Louis convention. January IS, 1909
 resolution asking the President to pardon Jan Pouren, Russian political refugee. was adopted and one asking for assistance in the defense of Magon, Villareal. Rivera and other alleged Mex ican revolutionists under arrest at Los Angeles, was referred to the Executive Council to bring the case before the proper authorities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
HARDEN ExULTs,
German Editor Writes of the Political
 Scandal,

Berlin. Nov. 21-Maximilien Harden. the editor of Die Zukunft. whose ale gallons resulted in the unearthing Of the round table" scandals in the sum article in which he affirms that he did good work in causing the expulsion from court of Prince Philip zu Eulen- berg.
 Continuing, Harden says that the late Baron Speck won Sternberg, who was German Ambassador at Washington, wrote him letter in which he declared that half the leading men in the United States had expressed to him their ap proyal of the work done by him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
RUFF TRIAL DRAGS.
Gallagher Tells How the Money Was
 Handled

San Francisco, Nov. 21.-The twelfth wee kof the trial of Abraham Ruef. charged with bribery. closed today with ex-Supervisor Gallagher still on the witness stand on examination.
 Counsel for Ruef devoted almost the entire session today to interrogating Gallagher as to the denomination of the various moneys he stated he re- ceived from Ruef and paid to the su- pervlsors and the time and place of these transactions.
 The witness adhere in the main to the general story of the payment of the money for the various franchises and the amounts given him by Ruef. Court adjourned until Monday morn ing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
PRINT PAPER FAMINE.
rhIs is the Opinion of the Large Paper
 Manufncturera.

Manufacturers.
 Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 21--A dispatch to The Evening Wisconsin from Ap- pleton. Wis. says: Unless altogether abnormal weather conditions prevail practically through the United States between now and the first of the new year, this country, within six weeks, will face a serious print paper famine, according to the best judgment of the large paper manufacturers of Wiscon- sin.
 Paper industry. 1t Is reported, has never before been so dubious as at present. and 1t Is said the constantly depicting water power streams throughout the paper making districts. both East and West. are adding daily Co the threatening aspect.
 The Spanish River Wood Pulp Com pany. at Espianola, Canada, controlled by E. A. Edmund, of Appleton. an- nounced today that its production would be cut to one-half the capacity of the plant, owing to the low water condi. tions in tho Spanish River.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Railway FueI Association.

New York. Nov. 21.-Announcement was made today of the organization of the International Railway Fuel As sociation, the object of which is to discuss and improve methods of in- spection handling and the economical use of coal and fuel used by railroads Eugene McAuliffe. of the Rock Island Frisco lines, declared that the fuel consumed by the railroads of the Uni ted States. Canada and Mexico repre- sents seven and three tenths per cent of the gross earnings of the combined railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
White PlaInr CeIebates.

White Plains, N Y. Nov. 21.-White Plains, called the birth place of New York, and ich-vith historical lore and surroundings. celebrated the 225th an niversary of its purch hase from the In- dians today. Governor Hughes. Mayor McCIelland of New York and other dis tinguished guests were present. The celebration closed with a display of fireworks tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
stenmer Amerika Arrivea.

New York, Nov. 21-The steamer Amerika arrived today fIem European ports with 1922 steeraGe passengers. the largest number brought to this port on any steamer the past year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
BICYCLES IN BOSTON.
Lawson-AndersOn Team Wins Six Dn!
 Contest

Contest.
 Boston Nov. 21.-The Lawson An derson team won the six day bicycle race at the Park Square Coliseum which ended at II o'clock tonight.
 The finish was a sensational one, six teams in a field of ten falling during the final sprint. Five riders finished, When they crossed the line Iver Lawson. of Salt Lake City. was ahead of Walter L. Millen of Davenport. Iowa second; Carlo VanonI, of Italy, third; Eddie Boot, of Melrose. fourth. and Edward Mckay. of New York fifth. All five made 1920 miles and one lap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
ruo rrnlnmen KnIea.

men were killed and three were fa- tally injured today in a collision be- tween two freight trains on the Ann Arbor Railway near Lakeland. Fol- lowing a change of orders 1t is un- derstood that one of the trains ran by a signal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

New AdminIstratOr Will Try to Estab-
 lish Peace.
 Cherbourg. Nov. -21.--The French armored cruiser Admiral Aube, sailed tonight for St. Pierre.
 On board the cruiser Is Pierre Dide- lot the newly appointed administrator of St-Pierre Miquelon. He stated that his mission was to act liberally in the establishment of peace on the island.