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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
cUMMINS SECURES
 VICTORY IN IOWA

Waterloo, Iowa, June 24.-Gov. A. B Cummins, leader of the so-called Pro gressives" was made permanent chair man of the republican state convention here today, defeating Robert Healy the choice of the stand patters.
 The convention adopted a state plat form which gives enthusiastic endorse. ment to Governor Cummins and the progressive legislation upon railroad and corporation questions.
 The convention nominated Judges Scott M. Ladd and Silas M. Weaver to succeed themselves on the supreme bench and approved the nominations for state officers made in recent pri- maries.
 The platform adopted in addition tc commenting the amendment for two cent fares, abolition of railway passes prohibiting corporation contributions to campaign funds and compelling pub. licity for campaign expenditures pledges loyal support to Taft and sher. man, national nominees and the na. tional platform.
 The convention also adopted resola. tions of regret on the death of former president Grover Cleveland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Meeting of oregon Teachers.

Eugene, Ore, June 24.--The Oregon school teachers will take Eugene by storm tomorrow and practically every accommodation in the city will be tax ed to provide places for them. The occasion Is the eighth annual conven- ton of the State school association, which will be in session during the remainder of the week at the State university.
 The program arranged carries out practical points on instruction in every held in which teachers are interested. History, industrial education and the apportionment of school funds are the three chief topics slated for discussion. At the initial session tihs morning the prominent speakers included Elwood r. Cubberly of Stanford University ana Edward Hyatt, superintendent of pub nc instruction of California. President R. F. Robinson of Portland occupied the chair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
pEvELoPs A RoMANCE.
Legal Fight in France Over an Ameri-
 can Estate.

Paris, June 24.---The death here in May of Benjamin Hart, a millionaire American who has resided in Paris, almost continuously for the last twen- ty-five years. has uncovered a romance which promises to have a court sequel in suit brought by the adopted daughter whom MT. Hart disinherited in his will
 Hart was a virginian by birth, but he was well-known in New York, where he lived for many years and where he arnassed a large fortune during the Civil War. He was married while he lived in America, but later was di- vorced. As there were no children. by the union, Mir. Hart, during one of his visits to Paris. became interessea in a pretty 3-year-old child, Isabel Luchhesi. and arranged with the pa- rents to adopt her.
 Tn 1892. when Isabel was 1T years of age, Hart formally adopted her Tn New York under the laws of that State. The adopted daughter. about this time, contracted marriage with a distinguished young French diplomat Jean Guillemin, a brother of the Count ess of Montebello, who Is now counse- Tor of the French embassy at Vienna. Guillemin is well-known in America, where he was despatched by M. Del case upon two missions.
 After completing a magnificent resi- dence in the Rue Salilee, Hart formed a mesaliiance with a Mime de Bic ana installed her as the mistress of the house. It was charged that Mime. de Bic conceived a violent hatred for the daughter because the latter refused to recognize her position In the Hart household. When MT Hart died. 1t was- found that he had left will specifically dis- inheriting the adopted daughter and bequeathing all his property, which amounted to several millions Of dol lars, principally personal property m America, to Mme. de Bic.
 Mme. Guillemin has instructed her lawyer. Donald Harper, to bring suit to break the will on the ground of un- due influence. The document will also be contested, as it was drafted in &C., cordance with the New York law, whereas it is claimed Hart was domi- ciled in France. Mir. Harts will will come up for probate in New York on Julv 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Panic and Many Drowned.


 Paris. June 24.-A special dispatch received from corunna, Spain, says that the Spanish steamer Larache went on the rocks in fog near Muros, where the cruiser. Cardinal Cisneros was wrecked in 1905. The Larache sank rapidly and a panic followed.
 There were ninety-seven passengers and ffty-four members of the crew aboard. These took to the boats, but up to the filing of the dispatch only forty-seven had landed.
 Defective communications make 1t impossible to obtain complete details but the latest reports state that sev- enteen women were drowned. It fs known that forty-seven survivors were landed at Muros. but that two of them have since died. Fifteen others were landed at Lon.
 According to the oficial lists the La rache carried ninety-eight of a crew. including stewards, walters, etc, and ninety-seven passengers. The Larache came from Cadiz where she had landed part of her passengers. She was on her way to Muros when, on account of the fog, she headed for Corunna. Sud denly she ran upon rock, but the cap tain who knew the coast we'll got his vessel of. Almost immediately she ran upon another rock, which was un- charted.
 The steamer. according to a survivor of the crew, sank within a few min- utes. The heavy sea, which was rum ming at the time. destroyed two of the life boat&
 Boats from the neighboring fishing village went to the rescue, but were able to do but little for a time owing to weather conditions. They succeed. ed eventually in picking up a large number of men and women who were floating on pieces of wreckage.
 The Larache was owned by the Com- pania Transatlantic of Barcelona. and as of 1.050 tons register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
UNJUST LEGAL RATE
COURT OF APPEALS HANDS DOWN
 A DECISION.
Each Community is Entitled to Bene- fits to Be Derived From Its Peculiar Advantages, Says
 Texas Court.

Austin. Tex, June 24.-The Calves ton Houston differential rates were to- day declared to be unjust and discrim- natory in an opinion handed down by the Third Court of Appeals in the case of the Railroad Commission vs. the Galveston Chamber of Commerce.
 The opinion declared that 1t is well established rule that each community is entitled to the benefits arising Iron It's local and natural advantages and that the Legislature never intended to confer upon the Railroad Commission the power to make discrtminations to offset natural and other advantages possessed by localities and individuals.
 The court declares 1t to be the duty of the Commission to adjust It's order to prevent that result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Ohio Golf champlonnhip.

Canton, O.. June 24.-The magnificent grounds of the Lakeside Country Club presented a gay and animated appear ance today at the beginning of the an- nual State amateur tournament of the Ohio Golf Association. Beginning with the qualifying rounds today the tourn- ament will continue through the re- mainder of the week. The large and high-class field of entrants and the promptitude of officials and players at the opening combined to give promise of the most successful tournament in the history of the association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
As It Was and As It Is.


 The invitation to Mfr. watterson to visit Lincoln shows . new spirit in Mfr Bryan. We are far away now from the young autocrat who after the election of 1S96 declared that those men who had rejected the ticket that year would have to present themselves in sack cloth and ashes if ever they asked re- admission to the party. Mfr. Watterson was of that number. and he has never worn the Biblical suit of penitence. Of course he was not so arrayed at Lin- coin. That wear would not be becom- ing to his style of beauty. He went in old-fashioned Democratic togs, talked probably in frank fashion. and came away with head up.
 The latch string at Lincoln, there- fore. Is on the outside. Mir. Bryan Is ready for company, wants company, and will see that visitors enjoy them selves. He wants support, and is will ing to make advances to secure 1t. He has been instructed by diversity, whose uses. we are told, are sweet.
 And so 1t may come to pass that at Denver Mir. Bryan may not care to be the whole show. While asking for an organization of the convention in keep ing with what his candidacy will ex- press he may not care to appear in all, the details of distributing honors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
EVE OF ROWING RACE.
Great Event Today Between Harvard
 and Yale Crews

and Yale Crews
 New London, Conn, June 24.-The eve of the Harvard d-Yale rowing race tomorrow finds the city awaiting the event with keen expectancy with the varsity fights more evenly watched than in many years before and with the vanguard of the great throngs ex- pected tomorrow already here.
 There is much disappointment to- night that the program is to some ex- tent changed. President Roosevelts determination not to attend because of the death of ex-President Cleveland has been followed by doubts as to the presence of MT. Taft but 1t is hoped that the spirit of enthusiasm among the University men will finally prevail upon the Secretary to lend his pres enee to the event.
 Today initiated the preliminary fea- ture of the Harvard Yale regatta, two good races being rowed-the freshman four and the graduates elght-both resulting in victories for Harvard.
 Yachts kept arriving in the road stead during the evening and some where out beyond Rage Rock was the naval squadron from Hampton Roads. Coming down the Sound was the May flower. bearing Mrs Roosevelt and the Roosevelt family who will be among those to witness the great race.
 Assistant Secretary of the Navy New berry, on the Sylph, arrived during the afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Turnfest at pavenport :.

Davenport. la. June 24.--An army of young German American athletes. near iy 1000 strong. win capture Davenport tomorrow and will remain In posses sion of the city until next Monday. The occasion Is the district turnfest of the North American Turnerbund, for which preparations have been in progress fol nearly a year. The indications early today were that the meeting would be one of the largest of dts kind ever held in this part of the country. Large del egationa are in the city from Chicago Clinton, Minneapolis, La Crosse, Mil waukee. Bloomington. Rock Island Fond du Lac, Madison, Grand Rapids Des Moines and other points in Mime sota, wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
4 GREAT HIGHWAY.
Macadam Road from San Antonio to
 Laredo, Texas.


 Laredo, Texas.
 San Antonio, Texas, June 24.-(Spec- ial.) .)--Plans are being formulated for the building of a great highway to connect San Antonio with Laredo and the Mexican border.
 The road will be especially designed for automobile travellers and will be l50 miles in length and of the finest macadam.
 It is hoped that by the time the road is completed that the Mexican Government will be interested and an extension made to pass through the various states of Mexico to the capital of that country. When this important work Is completed 1t will give the au. tomobolists one of the finest touring trips in America passing through a country of varied scenery and of great historical interest
 The project was first suggested by the Laredo Board of Trade and viii be taken up by the Business Mems Club of San Antonio, the County Judges and citizens of the various counties through which 1t passes.
 great deal of enthusiasm has al. ready been aroused in the undertakine . and 1t Is confidently believed that the project will be pushed to Completion . rapidly as possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Vermont Democrat. Id Nee,

Burlington, Vt, June 24.-The ad- vance guard of delegates has reached the city Tor Fridays Democratic state convention. Thos. H. Browne of RutJa nd will be temporary chairman of the gathering. In addition to the naming candidates for governor and other state omcers to be chosen at the next elec- ton the convention will select four deI- egates at large to the Democratic na tional convention at Denver. The del egates will in all probability favor the nomination of William J. Bryan for the presidency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Oregon e. A. R. rncamnm.n.

Newport, Ore, June 24.-The Stars and Stripes fiuttered from every mast head in Newport today and public buildings. business houses and private residences were gayly bedecked in the national colors in honor of the Grand Army veterans. whose annual depart ment encampment was opened under most favorable auspicea During the morning hours the old soldiers arrived in Iarge numbers and there were also many members of the Women's ReIief Corps and other organizations nrnonr the visitors. Today was devoted chief. ly to the reception of the veterans. To- morrow and Friday will be the big days of the encampment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
cornerntone for Ne,r CnnlfoI

Pierre, s. D., June 24.--The laying ol the cornerstone tomorrow for the new State Capitol building will be made a gala event. in which all parts of South Dakota are to be represented. The event will be marked by simple but impressive ceremonies conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Grand Lodge J. J. Davenport of Sturgis will act as master of ceremonies, and will be escorted by the Deadwood Com mandery of Knights Templar. The State and city officials will take part and there will be delegations of visi- tors from Hot Springs. Lead. Sioux Falls, Rapid City and other cities and towns of South Dakota.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
BREWERY IS BANKRUPT.
Judge Mccall Make. an order in Mem.

phis.
 Memphis, June 24.--Judge Mccall. sitting in the United States District Court here today, adjudged the Mem phis Malting and Brewing Company bankrupt. The ruling of Judge Mccall held that m transferring all assets to Albert Scnwili & Co, of Chicago. which was done last September, the brewing com pany committed an act of bantruptov ana by doing so became insolvent Motion for new trial has been made The brewing company has been for some time operated by receiver, but the plan Of operation has not met with the satisfaction of the creditors When placed in the hands of a receiver, the liabilities were placed at $250 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Ohlo Munic Tenchern

Toledo, O., June 24.-The opening of the annual convention of the Ohio Mu- sic Teachers Association took place this afternoon at the Collinwood and was we'll attended. The Associa ton embraces several hundred music teach. CTS residing in all parts of the State and large majority of them are at tending the convention. The program extends over three days and makes pro- vision for several concerts and recitals in addition to the regular convention business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Endeavorers at sacramento

Sacramento, Cal, June 24.-With the largest attendance on record, the an. nual State convention of the California christian Endeavorers began here to. day. The scene of the convention Is an immense tent erected within the state Agricultural pavilion. Durina the forenoon numerous delegations ar. rived from all parts of the State. Eiab. Vra'e programs have been prepared for unuo until Monday. The list of sneak. CTS includes a number of maflstSrs ed- ucators and other persons of prom. hence. ff '7fF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
nIuRpnR IN PHILIPPINEs.

American Party is Slain by the
 NegTOs.
 Manila, June 24.--A telegram re- ceived here today from the Island of Negros. tells of the murder of P. D. Everett, a Government forester; T. R. wakely, a school teacher, and four Filipinos. by hill tribesmen.
 The party had started across the Isl- and of Negros. which Is one of the least civilized of the extreme southern group of islands. and had been missing for six weeks.
 No details of the murders nave been received here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
To Face CourtmnrfiaL

Washington, June 24.--As a result of the bursting of boiler on the cruiser tennessee at Santa Barbara, Cal. sey. eral weeks ago. with seven fatalities. F. c. Fribe. chief water tender. ana A: T. Lounder, water tender. will be tried by general court martial. The board of inquiry found them responsi- upper inboard soot door of boiler cs
 which was blown off, were properly en gagged in their circuits before securing them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Maker. of wh,r Wagons.

Detroit, Mich. June 24.-The men in charge of the mechanical end of the great automobile industry of America rounded up fin this city today to ex- change ideas and discuss technical prob lems. The occasion is the fourth an- nual meeting of the Society of Auto mobile Engineers. which 1t was decided to hold this year fin conjunction with the convention of the American so- ciety of Mechanical Engineers. Both meetings are being held at the Hotel Cadillac and will continue for several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
At Michigan Normal College

Ypsilanti, Mich, June 24.-com- mencement exercises were held today at the Michigan State Normal College. President L. H. Jones presented sthe diplomas to the graduates, and Presi- dent Edwin H. Hughes of De Pauw University, who was recently elected a bishop of the Methodist Church. deliv- cred the address of the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
To Discuss Smoke Prevention.

Cleveland. O.. June 24.-The Interna. tional Association for the Prevention of Smoke began it's annual convention in Cleveland today. with smoke inspec- tors in attendance from many cities of the United States and Canada. The Association will be In session three days. Uniform State laws and city or dinances for the prevention of smok 6 are to be considered and acted upon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Heat in Wnahinrtnn-

Washington. June 24.+One death and four prostrations due to heat, was the record today of the hottest June day experienced in Washington in thirty four years. The Weather Bureau ther- mometer recorded 97 degrees at o'clock and 102 degrees was recorded on the street. Later a wind storm caused the mercury to drop ten de. grees and the Weather Bureau oficials forecast cooler weather for the next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
DENIES THE CHARGES.
Turkish Troops Have Not Trespasse,
 on Persian Frontier

on Persian Frontier.
 Constantinople, June 20.-The Grand Visier, replying to energetic represent. ations made by de Nelidoff and c. H. Barclay, respectively, the Charge d'Af- faires of Russia and Great Britain, has denied that Turkish troops have tres- passed in the Persian frontier zone,
 De Nelidoff pointed out the proximity of the Russian frontier to the dis turbed region and insisted on a formal reply. This was given as above Mir. Barclay warned the porte of the serious consequence that might result from a continuation of the present conditIonx.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
SENATOR HANSBROUGH
 DEFEATED IN NORTH DAKOTA

St. Paul. Minn.. June 24.-Specials to The Pioneer Press from Grand Forks, N. D., say that returns received at midnight indicate that United States Senator Hansbrough has been defeated in the Republican primaries in North Dakota and that the contest between e, B. Little and T. E. Marshall for the senatorship will be close.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Wedding in Washington

Washington. June 24.-St. Johns Church was the scene of a brilliant military wedding tl.is afternoon, when Miss Winifred Mattingly became the bride of Major David D. Porter of the United States Marine Corps. The event was largely attended by leading repre- sentatives of the army and navy set In official society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Do..n,t want second Place.

Ottawa, Kan, June Ex-Governor Johnson. of Minn.. In an interview here today, said that he Is not candidate for the vice presidential nomination. but that his name would be presented to the National Democratic Convention for the presidential nomination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
JOB FOR YOUNG TED.
Loeb Talks of Plans for Roo..v.,.,.
 

oyster Bay, June 24.--Secretary Loeb today made public the folIowine sts.ao ment in reference to the pubiishsS rs- port that the Presidents son, Thso. oore Roosevelt, Jr.. intended enterins ehe employ of the United States Steel Corporation: |, The story as regards It's implication pure fslsehood. John Greenwav
 wno was in the Presidents regiment mas told young Roosevelt that he viii uy .o get him on job simply as one St tne ordinary miners and exactly as ae tres hundreds of others every year ana Is trying this year.
 Young Roosevelt is at this nomant on seeing if there was a chance at sns otner Joo where he was told he might get employment. H-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Inve.tirating Cooperation

jury began today an Investigation of the affairs of the Central Life Securi-
 ties Company. United States District Attorney Sims, who assumed personal charge of the proceedings announced at the close of the days session that the, testlmony which the government Is to 4hring before the inquisitorial body probably will be- completed tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
In Memory of sep.fo- To.,

worcester. Mass. June 24.--Arranxs. ments are complete for an interestins program of exercises here Friday oT the occasion of the dedication of tn, monument erected in memory of in, late Senator George F. Hoar. Mayo James Logan will preside over the ex
 ereises and the oration of the day vii
 be delivered by Justice William H
 Moody of the United States Supreuf, Court. S1PA 0"i'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Mrn. Roopevelt Arrlynr.

New London, Conn, June 24.--The Presidential yacht Mayfower, on which are Mrs. Roosevelt and family, which left Oyster Bay this afternoon. steam cd into the lower harbor and anchored of the Fort Griswold House shortly after 10 o'clock tonight.
 It is understood that in the morning Mrs. Roosevelt and the children will be transferred to the sylph. which will anchor abreast of the finish line of the minor races
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Telegraph superintendeuts.

Montreal. June 24-The annual con- vention of the Association of Railway Telegraph SuperIntendents began in Montreal today and will continue until the end of the week. The attendance embraces representatives of the tele- gpaph apartments of narly all the lead ing railways of Canada and the United States. An elaborate program of enter tainment has been arranged. the fea- lures including trips to Quebec. St Anne de Beaupre, Montmorency Falls and other places of interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Cut PromInent Man.

Nashville, Tenn, June 24-whils Sheriff German and J. T. French were attempting to arrest Basil Ashinghurst of Burksvilles ky, he cut French's throat from ear to ear. causing his death in a few minutes. French was one of the most influential men in the country. Ashinghurst is also promi- nents .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
No Tax on Rarhers.

Austin, Texas, June 24.-The Court of Criminal Appeals today held the act of the thirtieth Legislature. which levied a license fee on barbers to be uncon- stitutional. The court finds the law defective not only that 1t levies a tax upon 6, mechanical pursuit but also 1t makes a class. distinction in exempting student barbers and barbers in towns of 1000 inhabitants or less from the sanitary and other provisions of the .acts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25
Conference of Possnsassers.

Cedar Rapids. Ia, June 24.--Postmas- ters representing twelve counties of Iowa attended a conference of their district organization which was held in thi scity today. President W. c. Wright of Palo presided. Problems of the postal service. including rural delivery and rural inspection, were discussed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-25

Mir. R. S. Williams. who was pain fully injured in alighting from Court Street car opposite his residence Tues day night, was not seriously injured MT. Williams was severely bruised about the face and head but was able to attend to his business yesterday.