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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
DIvoRcES ARE GRANTED TO
 BOTH MIR. AND MRS. MCKEE

Paris. May 14.--The court today granted the Hart-McKee divorce. fnd- ing that both Mir. and Mrs. Mckee had contributed to the unhappiness of their household. Mrs. Mckee is given the custody of their child. with the provision that MT, Mckee be allowed to have the child one month yearly as we'll as being permitted to see 1t twice a week if living in the same city or town.
 The conrt also found that Mir. Me- Kee's charges that Colonel Baxter and Mrs. Mckee, his daughter, had inspired libelous articles against him in the American newspapers, were not proved and dismissed the case. Mir. Mckee was ordered to contribute 1000 francs monthly for the support of his child. The divorce suit was brought in this city by Mrs. A. Sart-McKee. formerly Mrs. Hugh Tevis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
FLAWS HEARING UP
HABEAs CORPUS PROCEEDINGS BE-
 GINS AT PoUGHKEEPsIE.
Sanity Experts are Introduced and Give Testimony Before Court--
 Jerome Is Contesting Every Inch of Ground,

Poughk eepsie. N. r., May 1l.-with the proceedings accelerated by the de- cislon of Justice Morauscher to hold court in practically continuous sessions from g o'clock in the morning to 10 o'clock at night, considerable progress was made in the Supreme Court here today with the hearing which Is ex- pected to determine whether Harry K Thaw shall be liberated from the asy- lum for criminal insane at Matteawan where he was lodged following his ac- quittal on the ground of insanity for the murder in the first degree for the killing of Stanford White.
 Following the settlement of the pre- liminary legal points which included a ruling by the court that the question of Thaw's sanity and of the constitu- tionality of his commitment would be proceeded with simultaneously, Attor- ney James G. Graham of Thaw's coun- sel, opener the presentation of his case by calling several physicians. among them pr. Frank H. Mcclure, Superin- tendent of the Tombs Prison in New York. and Dr. Charles E. Lane. a physi- clan of Poughkeepsie, who testified as to Thew's apparent nationality during his confinement in prison and In the Matteawan asylum. pr. Mcclure was the only one of. the relators witnesses who qualified as an expert, All the medical witnesses were sharply cross examined by District Attorney Jerome of New York. who appeared to oppose Thaws release.
 During the afternoon session, Thaw's counsel rested their case without hav- ing placed Thaw, on the stand or hav- ing presented their expert testimony. District Attorney Jerome then proceed ed with his case on the understanding that the relator's counsel were holding their expert witnesses for rebuttal.
 Mir. Jerome's one witness for the day was Dr. Austin Flint of New York, an expert on mental diseases. Dr. Flint was on the stand almost continuously from the middle of the afternoon when the court adjourned tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
,uildinss b wayeross. csa. .1s .ooo :.

buildings is waycross. Go. s75,ooo.s
 among the authorizations for the pu,cnase or sites and the erection of puonc puldines at total cost ex- the South: '
 Port Arthur. Tex. si2b.ooo; Victoria. Tex. ss5.0oo; Big Stone Gap. $50. ooo.
 Misceiianeous authorization in the oiii include the following: The Fed eral building at Shreveport. La, to be taken down and new building erected at cost not excessive of s20o. 900; to begin Federal building at Whining ton N. C', sso.o0o. the limit of cost not 70 exceei s2So.0o0; permission to acquire a new building site in Lynch burg, Va, by exchange and authorisa. ton or the erection thereon of a new building not to exceed in cost s2aoyooo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
MRS. NIEL's APPEAL
ASKS U. D. c. TO HELP THE MONU-
 MENT FUND.
Selma Women Want To Perpetuate Memory Of Morgan And Pet tus-A Tribute to Late
 Colonel Falkner.

Birmingham. May 14.-(SpeciaL)- )- Mrs. R. E. L. Mel. secretary of the Chapter at Selma, addressed the State convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy this morning in the interest of the Morgan and Pettus me- morial fund.
 ', The fond is being raised to erect a suitable monument to the late Senators John T. Morgan and E. W. Pettus, In their home town, Selma.
 The attendance on the second day of the eleventh annual session of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was a little larger than on the first day. Rev. Ratmundo de Ovies invoked the blessings at the opening.
 It is intended to erect a monument to the two late Senators to cost not less than. S50,000. An extended report was made to the convention by Mrs. F. H. Elmorey of Montgomery. in ref erence to the Soldiers Home at Moun- tain Creek,
 A report of ahe monumental com mittee was made by Mrs. B. B Ross, who reported $Sos for the State divis- ion monument. Other committee re- ports were received.
 A letter was read from Mrs. Virginia Clay CIopton who expressed regrets at not being able to attend the convention.
 Mrs. John c. Winter. of Montgurn- cry, took the floor and suggested that the State convention take steps look ing to a memorial over the grave of Col. J.. M. .Falkner who established the Confederate Home at Mountain Creek. The tribute was paid to Col onel Falkner on the floor of the con- vention.
 A short business session followed the luncheon.
 Trolley rides and reception and musical symposium were in order dur ing the afternoon. A memorial session was also held and reports received from the various chapters in the State. b The organization is in splendid shape according to the reports submitted by the various chapters.
 The election of officers and the final session of the convention. are on the calendar for Friday, morning. ...,s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
FnANco-nRTTTsH EXHIBITION.
The Gates Are Thrown Open to the
 Public.

London, May 144--The gates of the Franco British exhibition were thrown open to the public at noon today and an spite of threatening weather a large crowd was present to witness the in- auEural ceremonies which occurred la ter in tho afternoon.
 The Prince Of Wales. who was ae- companied to the exhibition by the Princess. delivered the pronouncement which started the wheels going. The Prince and Princess of Wales have ta- ken the greatest interest in the enter prise and today's eeremony was accom- panied with all the pomp usual to the Court. of King Edward VII.
 The Prince of Wales made a state progress through the west end of Lon don and at the main gate of the exhi- Dition he was received by the Duke of Argyle, Princess Louise. Lord and Countess Derby. Paul Cam bin M Cruip- ui the French Minister of Commerce. and other British and French notabili- flea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
CHINA REFUSES.
IiRn Amreemcnt for settle

Will Not Sign Agreement for Settle
 ment of Timber Controversy.
 Pekin. May 14--Contrary to expscta- tions China refused to sign the agree ment proposed by Japan for the settle ment of the Yalu timber controversy.
 The statement given out yesterday that an agreement on the matter was reached was erroneous. The excuse for not signing the proposed agreement given by the foreign board, is that Prince Ching. president of the board, puFpesed to introduce alterations therein. but as a matter of fact. the reason of the refusal is to be found in the strained relations between China , and Japan. ..s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
NINTH DISTRICT REPUBs.
Jn1fus Davidson Faction Elects Anti
 Taft Delegates.

Birmingham. May 14.-(SpeciaL)- = The anti-administration Republicans Of the Ninth District held their con- vention here today. Julius Davidson. Chairman of the State Committee, call ad 1t to order and introduced the tenn poraryt Cha airman, J. B. Sloan of Blount County.
 John Towers, editor of The Birmlng- ham Times, the Republican paper own ed by w F. Aldrich and J. A. Diffey, a negro, both of Birmingham. were elected delegates to the National Con. vention with J. B. Sloan of Blount County, and T. s. Samson. negro, of Birmingh am, as alternates.
 J T. Masterson made an address In which he criticised Governor Conner and the Legislature and said that laws had been enacted which had driven away capital from the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
MOBILE WOMAN
 IS HURT BY A CAR

W. Oberkirch jumped or was thrown from a Broad and Marine street car about 6 30. o'clock this evening and susta ned compound fracture fo the left ankle.
 The accident occurred 'on Government street near Bayou street. Mrs. Ober- kirch had boarded the oar with her small son at Jefferson street Wh en the ear was near Bayou street a fuse blew out with loud report and both Mrs. Oberktrch and the boy are said to have jumped to the ground. The boy was not hurt.
 Both Mrs. Oberkirch and the lad aver that they were thrown from the car by the shock when the fuse ex- ploded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
TWO FIRES IN BIRMINGHAM.

Birm4n ghaul.. May, tspecialD-- Suburban fires destroyed five houses today entaiIIng a loss of between s. oo0 and $I0.0o0, with less. than one third that amount of insurance.
 The residence of " H. Beasley of West End burned. the loss being $4QOO. J W. Johnson's hnne and three others al Woodlawn were burned to the ground. The. loss being $4,50Q. Defen~ ttves luesAstarted tho Area
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
.arsrlx ,o tns word. ol .a. preael,:

cd eagerly to the words of the preach CT.
 In dealing with this subject Rev. MT. Fancher gave what hes deemed the proper definiticn of "tiTnes of salvation and divided his sermon into the fol- lowing sub-heads:sS tD Present mo- ment-inducement to be saved now; (2) Gospel age;;;: Souls welfare at stake; (s) Uncertainty rof death; (D Growth of sin; (5) Dulling conscience, and (6) shining against best inter ests.
 The part of his theme which the speaker fmpessed mostly on his hear CTS was that which advised them to guard against procrastlnation In the matter of seeking salvation. The trou- ble with putting 1t off the speaker de- clared. was that the time is not our own and is beyond our control.
 The subject of the sermon tonight will be. The Faith that Saves"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Railroad Into HuntsviIIe.

Huntsville, May 14.--(Special )--Ac- cording to an official of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. the matter of that railway building a line. up into, the city and having an uptown depot is no longer a rumor. but is a fact. The project has been contemplated for several years and 1t is said that in no way does the Nash vile. Chattanooga and St. Louis Rail- road propose to interfere with the en- trance of the Nashville and Huntsville Road into this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
MRS. J. R. WITT DEAD.
she Was Popular Young MatrOn of
 LImestOne County.

LAnaGANOhG NOuAAg'
 Athens, May Special. )-Mrs. John R. Witt. wife of John R. Witt. one Of the leading planters of the county. died yesterday at the home of her hus- band in South Limestone. near Belle Nina, after short illness with measles contracted from nursing her children.' who have been i'll with the disease.
 She was one of the most pouplar young matrons in the county and was loved by all who knew her. Her hus- hand is a wealthy and prosperous plant CT and their home was one of the most elegant and refined in the county.
 She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church and her home life and her beautiful life and character was an inspiration to the entire community.
 She was a sister of Edward EsteS,. leading business man of Athens, and of Dr David Estes, prominent physi elan of the western part of the county.
 Her remains were carried to Lebanon, in the western part of the county, where sleep the members of her family 9or generations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Hoods SarsapariIIa Known as the
 ONE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER

Appetite-giver and strength-builder, effects cures of all blood diseases, troubles of the stomach, liver and kidneys, and all low or rundown conditions of the system.
 It often succeeds where other rem edies totally fail. Buy a bottle and begin to take it today.
 HMy husband was all run down, and no medicine helped him until I gave him Hoods Sarsaparilla which set him on his feet. I am very grate- ful for what it has done for him, and have induced others to try it. " Mrs. Joseph Smith, Box 92, Lake Helen, Fla
 Sold by druggists everywhere. In the usual liquid form or in chocolate eoated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
THE ORPHANAGE SCHOOL.
The Closing Exercises are Held in
 Evcz green.

Evergreen. May 14.-(Special. )-The closing exercises of the Orphange School occurred Monday and Tuesday nights, and were interesting and we'll attended
 The closing concert was given Tues day night in the Agricultural School Auditorium by the music class under the direction of Miss Mamie Steele.
 The Orphange School has done good work during the year.
 Miss Mamie Henderson was taken 60 Montgomery yesterday afternoon to have an operation performed for ap- pendicftis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
THE TIME OF SALVATION.

Rev. H. W. Fincher Preached in His
 Revival Services.
 Continuing his tabernacle revival ser vices. Rev. H. w. Fancher chose last night as his text The Time Of salva- tion,". to be found In Second Corinth- aans. 6:2 A large congregation listen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.

Meridian-Jackson, no game: rain. Vicksburg Colufnb us, no game; rain. Gulfport 2; Monroe, 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

'- Merchants, Manufacturers, Bankers and all others interested, call at Ex-
 change Hotel and investigate UnIver-
 sal Adding Machine. 2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

Nursing Mothers and Malaria.
 The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. drives out malaria and ! builds up the system TSs grown people and Children, soc. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
MISSIONARY
 UNION MEETS

(oontinued from Page One.) are Miss Luther H Nichols, Mrs. Myrtle Daniels and Mrs. Ola Braittian all of Little Rock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

hereby announce myself q candidate foR Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont. Rouaery County, subject to the action oe DAVID FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

Meraosr Board of Revenge. subject to the
 aetion, of tha psmocrati6 Peimary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

TOR SUPERINTENDENT OF kDUCATTON.
 hereby Anaoyncs myself. e eandidata fSf 5ect to thS action of the pamocratic prt.
 mary. s c M MITCHELL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

hereby announce myself aa a eandfaats . Tor Ss-electfon aa County supsrintenxenf q Udueation. snhieet to ths sctiOn of ths '~O G VI. CONVECTION.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

Member Board Of RsvsnuA :saoJect to the setIon of the Dsmecratie Primary:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

hereby announce nysaix e candidate fos C0untY Superintendent of Education, sub. 3ect to the action Of the pemoeratio par- U. D. W. HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

Namber of Board of Revenue subject ko Ihs action of the Dsmoeratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

hereby announce myself . candidate rSs
 coronsR for Montgomery County. eab3eee
 Co the Dernocratio primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
FOR CORONER.

re-elsotion as Coroner of MontWonnery County. subject te the pemocrAtIc pFfa mary. w. H. TICM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

Hereby announce myself . candtdatA s.u county treasarsrs subject to Che notion Ss the psmocretse primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

For County Treasurer, subJect to ehA ss uon es the Democratic primary.
 L n roLLIEn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

hsrsey auncuncs myself . eanaiAasa ro. the office of Tax Assessor of Mont@ofs. cry County subject to the action of tns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
[KNN0UNGilENISI

n.~. Eon rAx COLLECTION,
 ne c;,,s seosncs myself q candidate for :sss:. .:.s s.sa;s s:S :;;ss .: ], hereby gOn TREAsgRER.
 osny TrsssSsnrss %Ssss sSssss. o ssssndas: ss. fc:
 wiLIIiza B WHITING ios is:r;ss ss. osss. snss.usss ss ns:slf s.sdia.. jsct ss the sssios 'sseS ss ,Ss Ss'sfsrs. sSs: Primary. JASON H Has''s sMTTH I hereby announce naysers as q .ana,n.,. scs cSyn,y TTsasurss sasjse. to AnS,dsss sS. ss. uon os the Democratic. primary. ssssyy sss:sy .ssys .s.scynss my:.is s.nd.os.. fog
 JzS P. ynaaALI. . K0n TAX ASSESSOR. iS hsrsSy snnSgpcs myself q candidate foe srsis psSss . scscas ses essisn q afhs shs Rs ne szfics sS Tsx Assessor of Hsscs Honssomssees, se, ssas ssss ss ;ssa:'s '' 'Ae .fs'sR as shs R; the sies ss Tax 2ssss.os fadssass q MonssoEs. Es. DsmoeEstis psEty. X soToMoN FOR sURERNTENDENT OF EDUCATION. csas os ndaSsssiSt dSsssSat' .dS sss Ject to ths action of the pemocrasIc prt. mary @s A AATcA~LL l, hereby announce myssis . candidate fos Co1ntV Superintendent of 1ducation. sub. feet to the setion Of shs psmoeTssis gar. I hereby announcs myself e q eandfdats Tor s-eiection as coupty. supsrintsnxsns q Udueation. gnh1eet to ths dctiCn of ths
 '0 d V. CONVECTION.
 FOR CORONER.
 hereby announce myself . candidate foe County. subject te the psmceratIs pFt- mary. w. H. TICM coronsR for Montgomery County. sab3eet 60 the Democratic primary; .w,v
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. hereby annoahee myself . candidate cef
 JAMES H. 6ooK. hereby announce mysslf Q candidate aoF shs action of the psmoesatic pEimary. [ hereby enneunee. nysslt . candidate Sos ,.sssias' os sS. PsH'sfssi6 F EylasTSIl Ia sTTSIlsos. hereby announce nayseif eanadidate fes Member Board ef RevsnuA :saeJect to the sctien of the psmeoFassS PrimsEy; yrs I hereby announee myself a candidate fos Sonsry County. supisct to the Setioa oe
 DAVID FLEMING. FOB JUSTICE or PEACE. BEAT ,. am eandidata for Justice of the Psao.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. I hereby annouhee myself candidate tef Member Board of Revenue. subject to tue action of the Democratic Primary. #
 TAME9 H C00K. z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

hereby announce myself a eandiaae. ,.. The e9fice of Tax Assessor of Mont gonesv County. sub3ect to the action of ths YSayns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

i n.~.x E01 TAX COLLECTION
 xh@ AZ. 1Sosncs myself candidate for
 SS0ansy. sub1sct sS she action Of inc Dem. ~..e Party. CHAs. BL TEAsLEY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

sor the offiee of County rrsasurer' sus. @ecs 70 the action of the Dsmcorsris Frmsy. JASON H sMITH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
FOE TAX ASSESSOR.

hereoY ennouncs myself a candidate soe Lne Office or Tax Assessor of Montgomsry SoNntys subject to the action Of the Dena.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

, s NUK TREAHUREK. Gorrsx rnnounce. myself q candidate for S1e 0emecratio Drimary. VI
 WILLIAM 1.r WHITING
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-05
Rules That Pennsylvania Rail-
road Is Not Liable for
Loss of Limb.
RULING is PRESENTED.
THE VERDICT OF s12,5oo IN THE
HENRY CIRCUIT COURT is
SET ASIDE BY THE HIGHER
BODY.

Indianapolis, Ind. June 5.-The case
against the Pennsylvania railroad was
reversed by the supreme court today.
s12,5O0 in the Henry County court.
The railroad appealed and the SUI
preme court holds the fact alleged did
not show the injury to have been
caused by the fault Of the railroad
company, whether such fault really
existed or not. Schepman was thrown
from train near indianapolis while
returning to Richmond, and lost one
leg.
The verdict secured by Schepman
was the largest ever gained against a
railroad company for the loss of limb.
Schepman maintained that the rail
road company represented its train,
which was due to arrive in this city
about Q O'Clock, in the evening, was a
thoroughly vestibuled train. He Sc
cured passage believing it to be such.
He endeavored to pass from one coach
to another, while the train was in mo-
tion through Irvington. He fell from
the platform and his leg was ground
off 1t was in the dead of winter and
snow covered the ground. SChepman
managed to crawl with his arms and
one knee to a farm house near the
railroad track and summon help. 1t
was thought for some time he would
not recover.
At present Schepman operates a mer-
chant tailoring establishment on Main
street. He walks on one artificial
| limb. The case has been in court for
about two years. The railroad COM
! pany has fought it at every step.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-05
Two Sticks of Dynamite Put
Under CoIored Mans Place
At West Baden.
RACE FEELING EXISTS.
ALL DUE TO THE FACT THAT NE
GRO WATERS REPLACED THE
WHITE GIRLS IN HOTELS
GAMBLING RUMORS HEARD.

West Baden, Ind. June 5.-Un-
known persons early this morning ex-
ploded two sticks of dynamite on the
west side of the European hotel. leas-
ed by Charles Rice, colored. causing
fifty negroes to rush panic stricken
from the building.
Before the explosion fifty revolver
shots were heard in the neighborhOod.
1t is presumed that it was the inten-
tion TO frighten the negroes out of
town. Race feeling exists here be-
cause the hotels recently replaced
white mattresses by substituting neg
rOes. Another rumOr says that gambl-
ing has been recently conducted in the
negro hotels.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-05
Spark AIights in Tub of Gaso-
line in the Room Occupied
BY Richmond Dry Cleaning
Company.
GASOLINE THREATENED
WHOLESALE DESTRUCTION
Great Amount Was Stored in
Room Where Fire Ragged
And in Basement Below
Loss Is Not Heavy.

The two rear rooms occupied by the
Richmond Dry Cleaning company, 1924
Main street. were badly gutted by fire
about II O'Clock this morning The
fire originated from an electric fan,
in the cleaning room, throwing a spark
into a tub of gasoline, which was rest
ing on the floor. An explosion fol-
lowed and almost instantly flames
spread throughout the room and into
the room to the rear The explosion
took place Just a few feet from where
Rush Chauncey, a brother of the pro-
prietOr of the establishment, Edward
l.. Chauncey, who was at work clean
ing wrap. He regards his escape
from death as remarkable.
In the two rooms where the fire rag
ed was about thirty gallons of gaso-
line. In an excavation under the room
where the fire originated was stored
laEe quantity of gasoline. The
presence of this great amount of COM
bustiDles rendered the fire a mo1
dangerous one and when the fire de-
partment arrived it looked as though
the entire row of dilapidatad buildings
Wnlch extend from the W eS1cOtL MOTEL
nearly to Eleventh street, would be
destroyed.
The firemen under the leadership of
Chief Miller lost no time in entering
the flaming structure, Drawing the
danger OF gasoline explosions. and by
most efficient work confined the
flames to the two rear rooms of the
establishment. After about a half
hours hard work the fire was extin-
guished but not until considerable loss
had been sustained.
The walls of the two rooms are bad
ly chared and nearly all the clothing
on hand TO be cleaned was destroy
ed or damaged by water. Mr.. Chaun-
cey states that he has about 1920 in
surance but that at the present time
he does not know whether this will
cover his loss. He thinks that his
large motor has been badly damaged
After the flames started a police
man arrived on the scene TO hold the
crowd back but large number of peo-
pie succeeded in gaining entrance TO
the building. When someone remark
ed that there was gasoline in the burn
ing building a regular stampede en-
sued but no one was injured in the
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