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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
TAFT AND TAKAHIRA
GUESTS OF TRENTON CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE.
Mir. Taft in His Speech, Referred to State's Raghts-Sayn Cover nOrs Must Not Lose Their
 Responsibility.

Trenton, N. J., March 23-This was a field day for Trenton. Secretary of War Taft and Baron Takahira. Japan ese Ambassador to the United States who spoke before the Chamber ot Commerce, arrived in Trenton this afternoon from Washington. accom- panied by Congressman Wood. of thIs city.
 A special reception to the disttn- guished visitors took place in the as- sembly chamber in the State house at o'clock. The two houses were In session and the galleries and lobbiee were crowded with spectators. Eecre- tary Taft and Baron Takahira entered the legislative chamber accompanied by Governor Fort. President Hillyer first introduced Baron Takahira. lie spoke only briefly
 Secretary Taft said the developments of the country had made some Federal matters more important than State matters. when compared with condi- tions of a hundred years ago. but said this did not mean a surrender of the states rights, He added
 'I tremble to think that this gov ernment would be- if everything was centered upon the Potomac in the Dis trict of Columbia. The states, the governors and the legislatures must not lose their functions, lest the move ment Tn IaVOr or minimizing the state power shall gain in strength"
 At the conclusion of the exercises at the state house. the visitors were driven to the Masonic Temple. where the Chamber of Commerce banquet took place. There were over 45O guests seated at the tables in the hall which was profusely decorated with American and Japanese flags.
 Ambassador Takahira took advantage of his appearance before a commercial body Co tell his auditors something about trade relations between Japan and the United States and the world and to put In a good word for the com ing international exposition to be held under the auspices of the Japanese government In Tokio in 1s12.
 It was nearly midnight when Secre- tary Taft was introduced. He spoke on the national outlook" He was vigorously eheered as he rose to speak. ..s"s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
OIL CASE DECIDED
U. s. SUPREME COURT FAyoRs CITY
 0EL INSPECTOR.
Decision Holds Thaf OH That Is Be- tug Held in A State For Dis- tribugion, ia Subject t0
 fnmpection.

Washington. March 33-The case or the General oil Company versus John H. Grain. oil Inspector for the city of Memphis, Tenn, was decided by the Supreme Court of the United States today favorabia to Grain.
 The suit grew out of resistance by the company of Grains right to in- spect oil held in the city for shipment to other states, on the ground that such inspection would effect an inter- ference with interstate commerce.. and therefore be a. violation of the consti- tution. Justice McKenna announced the courts decision, holding that the oil was subject to state regulation as the oil in question was held in Mem phis for distribution.
 Justice Moody dissented on the grounds that much of the oil was in transit from Ohio to Arkansas.
 After quoting many precedents to show the courts tendency in the mat ter of state taxation of merchandise in transit. from one state to another, Justice McKenna concluded that be- cause the oil had been held at Mem phis, it was subject to the Jurisdic- ton Of the Tennessee authorities.
 .The conpany," he said, was do- ing business in the state and it's property was receiving the protection of the state. Its oil was not in move ment through the state. It had reach- ed the dest1natfOn of it's first shipment delay or accommodation to the means Of transportation, as in the state. etc, vs. the EnEle, supra. but for the pur- poses and profits of the company, it was only there for distribution, 1t Is said to fill orders already received. But to do this required that the property be given a locality in the state beyond mere halting In its trans portation. It required storage there the maintenance of means of storage, of putting 1t in and taking it from storage. The bill takes pains to allege this.
 Complainant shows that it is im- possible, in the coal oil business such as the complainant carries. to separate each one of these small orders directly from the railroad tank cars because of great delay and expenses in the way of freight charges incident to such q plan. and for the further reason that an extensive plant and apparatus Is necessary in order to properly and com veniently unload and receive the oil from said tank cars, and 1t would be impracticable. if not impossible. to have such apparatus and machinery at every. point on which complainant ships said oil
 This certainly describes a business describes a purpose for which the oil is taken from transportation. brought to rest in the state and for which the protection of the state is necessary. a purpose outside of the mere transpor- tation of the oil. The case therefore. comes under the principle announced in American Steel and Wire Company vs Sneed" ["
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

am overwhelmed at the splendid way with which you have conferred the honor upon me. In this presence desire to return thanks to for the gnlendid work of my campaign mana ger Hon. R. T. Goodwin and to my friend c. P Mcintyre"
 Major E. F. BabeF. manager or the camoaIgn for MT. Tyson was called from the gathering and made to speak. He delivered a most happy speech ana he was roundly cheered by the crowd. Charles F. Moritz discussed the IT, nancial aspect of the campaign and denied charges that had been made against Mir. Gunter and c. P Mcintyre. He delivered an excellent talk.
 The crowd was enthusiastic and re- snsed to be quiet until 1t had heard from other speakers Others who spoke were James J. Sullivan. J. M. Kennedy, Emanuel Lobman, Tyler CSoodwvn. S. H. Saul. Chief w H. Fay Tor. Patrick J. Sweeney, J. Ware Fal- ker and Charles D. Faber.
 Joaes and Saul In Seven.
 The aldermanic race in Ward z at- traeted special attention througho out the entire campaign. Cloverdale end of the ward presented two candirates In George w. Ellis and S. H. Saul while Highland Park presented only one. John F. Jones. The fight be- tween Saul and Ellis was extremely close In the Cloverdale box Saul led by one vote. Tn the Highland Park
 tCOntinued on Page Eleven.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
CHANGE OF VENUE.
sheriT Reia's Case is Transferred ts
 Another Perish.

Lake Charles. La. March 23.-Upon application of Attorney General Guln. Judge Lee today transferred the Sheriff Kinney Reid case to Rapids Parish.
 Sheriff Reid has been tried at Lake Charles seven times. resulting in as many rnistrials The Attorney General. who was recently directed by Governor Blanchard to take charge of the case. asked for a change of venue on the ground that it would be impossible to obtain verdict in this parish. It Is charged that because he was short In his accounts during Q previous term. Reid is ineligible to now hold the of. fice of Sheriff. The shortage was made good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
rnran rnnsca sfnrtier.

Lake Charles. La. March 23.--News reached Lake Charles today of triple tragedy in q turpentine camp at Mys- tic. La, yesterday Charles Duncan and Dewitt Mitchell cuarreied during a game of cards. Both drew guns and began .firing. Duncan and Mitchell, as well as Robert Jenkins. spectator. were killed. All three of the men were negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

J. Sullivan, 23s; wm. J. Toole. ls4.
 Ward 2: c. w. Ellis, 16e; John F. Jones. 217; s. H. Saul, l7s.
 The following were elected to the Central Council: Ward 1. Jas Abraham, A. Campbell; Ward 2. w. E. smith. Eil- lott Hannon; Ward 3, Henry Hughes. Robert Arlington; Ward 4. Lorenzo Davis, John A. Fillmore; Ward 5, B. 8. Chapman, J. H. Hardaway; Ward !, John Hopkins Farley. T. F. Harrison; Ward 2. Carl Rosmer, w. T. shsehan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
Not in FIOridm.
WHITE MAN HANGED.
John McPhePsOn Pays Penalty on Gal
 lows for Murder.

lows for Murder.
 Knoxville Tenn. March 23.--Johu McFherson. white. was hanged here today for the murder of Deputy Sher- iff William Walker. On the night that he killed Walker. McPherson killed Grant Smith in Knoxville and was making his escape to the mountains when he shot down the officer.
 In his drive for liberty. McPherson was accompanied by his father. who Is serving ten years for complIcfsy In the Walker murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
Overwhelming Victory Over Tyson. YOUNG ALDERMAN
 CARRIED EVERY WARE Ira H. Virgin For President of
 Council. Emansei Lebrnan And James Gallagher wan Be The cisy's First Police cesanaissioners A Wet
 Election Day.
THE WINNERS.

THE WINNERS. szayor--saston Gunter. Council President--I. H. Virgin. Police Commissioners - James Gallagher, Emanuel Lobnian. Alderment First ward--S. s. Parrish, F. M. Ferry. Second ward--J. T, Letcher, ,, M. Burch. Third ward--J.s M. Kennedy, Q. F. EGorstx. Fourth Ward--W. R. Brasseii, w. W. seidie. Fiffh Ward--Robert Lowe, T, D. Thompson. sixth ward--J. ,. Sullivan, ". J. Tooie.
 Saul,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
INvITATIoN REcEIvEp.
ChSneae Government to Ask Fleet
 Wait There.

Vislt There. Washington. March 23.-What is considered an invitation from the Chinese government for the Atlantic battleship fleet to visit Chinese ports was reclved at the Chinese legation today and promptly forwarded to the state department. A cablegram to the Chinese Minister shows that the vicery of Nanking has been instructed to make suitable pre- nniFai of the navy to welcome the American battleships to Chinese ahorea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
wEATHEn FoaEoAsr.

washfngtsn. March .s.--For Alabama --Fnlr In north. rain In soash portions | Tuesday, wcdnc sdny. fair. light to ] fresh northwest winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

The following were elected Alder men:
 ward 1: Parrish. S69; Perry ss2. ward 3: Burch, 44s; Letcher. 4S2. Ward 3, Johnson, 212; Kennedy fSSS' Meritz. 364
 ward 4: ". B. Brassell, 56l; J. J. Pierce. 235; W. W. seidle. S2S.
 Ward 5; R. J. Lowe, 249; T. B. WsTS E. ,. cramton. iss; Jas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
DESIRES HIS RANK
CARTER WANTS TO. GET BACK IN
 ARMY.
He Will Petition President Roosevelt Direct for Vindfcataon of the Harbor Graft Charges
 Agatnaa Him.

Chicago. March 2s.--The Tribune to- day says:
 oberlin Nj. Carter. formerly captain in the United States Engineer Corps. will seek restoration to the army and to his rank as q result of the vindi- cation in Savannah harbor Eraft charges given him in the decision oi Judge Kohlsaat. which was handed down on Saturday:
 He is confident of obtaining from the President this. recognition of the justice of the courts decision. While admitting that reinstatement in the army is what he desires. Mir. Carter would not discuss his plans for bring ing the matter to the attention of the administration. From his advisors it was learned that he will petition Pres ident Roosevelt directly.
 Restoration of the honor that was torn from him Is placed above all other considerations by the former captain. It has been known among his friends for some time that he has refused re- peated offers of high salaries from en- gineerlng concerns that recognized his ability. He would not accept them while his reputation was under cloud and he always has declared he would devote the rest of his life. if neces- sary, to removing the stain on his name.
 Not in FIOFidM.
 Jacksonville. Fla. March 2S.--Former Captain oberlfn M. Carter has not been in Florida recently. and according to advlces here Is not connected with any railroad as engineer. The Carter eul-
 
 road was E. Ben Carter. who 10 not with the railroad at present
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tCOntinued on Page Eleven.
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of about the same amount; although inc MtIwa uke ee's net income was larger in 1901 than in 1906.
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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
Destructive Fire at Lander,

Lander, Wyo.-The Orchard opera
house, bar and cafe burned early Mon.
day morning, involving a loss of at
least 10000, about half covered by in
surance.
The Women OF Woodcraft gave a
children's masquerade ball in the hall
at night and 1t is thought that the fire
caught from a superheated flue, as 1t
broke out at four o'clock, two hours
after the dance broke up.
The Opera House bar boasted of the
finest collection Of mounted wild game
heads in the state. one fine freak elk
head being valued at more than $500.
The flames burned so swiftly and had
made such headway when discovered
that nothing was saved, even the cash
register being destroyed. There was
no wind at the time and the firemen
managed by hard work to save the ad-
Joining buildings. though the tea and
coffee store of j. r. Parker and the
jewelry store Of w. B. Lodge &: Co..
in the Jackson block adjoining, were
damaged by smoke and water.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
Court Reproves stratton Executors.

Colorado Springs.-A refusal to ap
prove of the annual report made by
the executors of the Stratton estate
was made for the third successive year
by Judge Kerr in a statement made in
the County Court Monday.
The main reason for the refusal is
that the executors have failed to in.
clude in their annual reports the names
OF those alleged to be receiving free
transportation from the Colorado
Springs & Interurban Railway Com
pany, which is one of the three subsid-
iary companies Of the Stratton estate.
1t is claimed by the court that at least
160 persons are in possession of annual
a basis of S. or Sc month, has been
worth from $50,00O to 100000 to the
estate in the last five years, during
which time the executors have had
charge.
In his statement Judge Kerr says:
IF they have a right to give away the
revenue of the street car lines, l see
no escape from the conclusion that on
the same principle they may also give
away the revenue derived from the
lease of the Brown Palace hotel, or
from the Mining Exchange building or
from the royalties derived from the
Cripple Creek mines or from any other
asset Of the estate. II this theory were
correct, then the executors might do as
they pleased with the assets of the
estate and dispose of them as II they
were their own property"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
Admiral Brownson Rebuked.

Washington.- President Roosevelts
attitude on the question of the COM
mand of hospital ships in the navy,
which resulted in the resignation OF
Rear Admiral Willard Fl. Brownson
and incidentally some caustic observ-
ations on that incident and the con
troyersies among the naval officers
and their adherents as to details OF
naval construction and methods OF
training, were made known Sunday
when Secretary Metcalf gave to the
press two letters from the President
addressed to him on these subjects.
In the first of these letters Presi.
dent Roosevelt condemns in unmeas
ured terms the act Of Admiral Brown
son, declaring it to be unseemly and
improper. The question upon which
Admiral Brownson took issue with the
navy department the President de-
clares is one on which there can be
entirely legitimate differences of opin.
IONS, but, he adds, there is no room
for differences of opinion as to tho
gross improperly OF the admiral's
conduct in resigning sooner than carry
out the orders of his superior officers
in such a matter. The officers of the
navy must remember that it is not
merely childish, but in the highest de
gree rcprehensible, TO permit either
personal pique, wounded vanity or fac
-ional feeling on behalf OF some par
ticular bureau or organization to rem
der them disloyal to the interests Of
the navy and therefore to tho country
as Q whole"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
, Pueblo centennarian Dies.

Pueblo, Colo.-Mrs Eliza E. Bliss.
aged 103 years, died Sunday morning
at the home Of her niece, Mrs. c. E.
Weed. near here, of a cold which she
contracted while on her way home
from a reception which she gave at
hel 103d birthday anniversary, Decem-
Der 30th. The reception was given at
the home of another niece, Mrs. John
Douglas, and many friends called there
to see the aged woman.
Mrs. Bliss maiden name was Hay
den. She was born on a small farm
near Litchfield, Conn, December 80,
1904. Her father was farmer and
quarryman. Mrs. Bliss was twice mar
ried and widowed A brother is still
living in Nebraska,
A few weeks ago the aged woman
gave an interesting interview of her
recollections Of the war Of 1872, the
Mexican war and the tiiil war. Dur
ing the war of 1872, when she was
eight years old, she assisted in max.
ing bandages for the American sol.
oilers. Shortly before she was 100
years of age she took a long trip to
California and points on the Pacific
coast, visiting relatives. among whom
was a great great granddaughter
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
MILLIONS IN CATTLE,
Western Stock Show at Denver Will
Attract the Most Valuable Stock
in the Country

w VIE SSdutIy.
The National Western Stock Show
that will be held in Denver the week
Of January Goth will Cring there some
OF the greatest herds of pure blooded
cattle in the country. The advent of
such cattle into the far west is an in
dication OF the evolution in the cattle
business that has been in progress for
the past few years. Some of these
herds, consisting Of only few cattle.
are worth more than many of the big
range herds of the early days. In the
pioneer days of the western cattle
baron, cows were worth a ten dollar
Dill and $25 was enough to pay for a
bull. The kind that will be shown at
this show sell as high at $4,000 for
single animal and the poorest speci-
men will average well over 500. One
OF the interesting features Of the show
is the public sales of pure bred cattle.
These sales are under the direction of
the National Record Associations of
the various breeds and only specially
selected animals are offered. Il com
mittee of disinterested breeders pass
ing upon the cattle to be sold and re-
Jectlng all that are not strictly accord
ing to type. These cattle are offered
without reserve to the highest bidder,
not as money making proposition but
to encourage Stockmcn to invest in
these choice animals and thus discover
the advantage of breeding choice cat
tie. There is always great interest in
these sales for most of the cattle are
young and the buyer may secure at
low price an animal that will develop
into an individual of great value. In
stances have been known where ami
mails sold at these sales at a couple
Of hundred dollars nave later been
bought back by the original breeder
at as many thousands.
The offerings at the Denver show
this year are said to be of unusual
high quality as the various breeds are
seeking to make their cattle popular
in the west. The Shorthorn Associa.
ton will sell fifty head and the Here
ford Association is Offering 100 head.
The Galloway Association will sell
fifty head. The Aberdeen Angus breed
will not have special sale this year
hut there will be some choice speci-
mems offered at low prices at private
sale. Through these sales the results
Df this annual eXhib. don will within
few years attract the attention of
the country by reason of the improved
quality of the cattle OF the west.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
Estimates for Denver Building.

Washington-Plans and specifica
tions were submitted to Congress Mon
day by Supervising Architect Taylor
Of the proposed new federal building
in Denver, for which site has recently
been purchased.
The estimates call for building to
cost $1,S00,000, 49,500 square feet
ground space, basement, four stories
and attic, and Of fireproof construc.
ton. Drawings showing the elevation
and plans Of the building were sent
with the estimates. The items speci
fed In the estimates are as follows:
Excavation, $10.12S; concrete floors,
$3O,29G: brick work, $122.31S; stone
work, $377,533; iron and bronze work.
1901 .806; wrought iron work, sS2 900;
fireproofing, s1SS,S39; roofing. $4,000;
plasteriry and marble floors, $1S4,324;
wood finish, s156,G4S; painting $17,'
SOB; plumbing, $4,000; heat and ven.
tilating, $4,000; wiring. $4,000; ap.
breaches and stone walks, s31.415,
lock boxes. $1,000; contingent. s172.
coo.
1t is the belief of Colorado members
OF the House and Senate that they will
succeed in having bill passed to 40
vide for the Denver building if there
is any public building legislation this
sension.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
Enoineer FIetcher's Last Run.

Grand Junction, Colo. - Engineer
Herbert w. Fletcher of Grand juno
tion, on his last run, before retiring
from the service. was killed outright.
mis- fireman, d. Frederlckson, fatally
hurt, and Brakeman r. G. Darnell.
fearfully injured in collision with a
string Of stray coal cars on the main
line of the Rio Grande Western near
Thistle junction, a short distance west
of Grand Junction, early Monday morn
ing.
Fletcher was driving his train, an
extra freight, at 4 rapid rate Of speed,
ignorant of the impending danger,
when 1t suddenly crashed head on into
the runaway cars, which were not pro-
tected by signal lights.
The locomotive was completely de-
molished and Fletcher's body, horribly
mangled, was found between the drive
wheels of his engine.
The fireman was thrown out OF the
cab, the engine overturning upon him.
His injuries are so serious that his re-
covery Is not expected.
Brakeman Darnell, who was riding
on the top of the first car from the en-
gine, was pitched to the ground and
legs, breaking and crushing them.
The injured men were taken to the
Salt Lake hospital on relief train.
The track was blocked for several
hours and all traffic was suspended
for that length of time. The damage
10 the rolling stock was estimated at
about 100000.
Fletcher was thirty years old, and a
member Of the Elks and Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Engineers. He sent his
resignation to the company several
weeks ago and announced before leav-
ing Grand Junction Sunday night that
the trip was his last and that when
he returned he intended to retire from
the railroad and enter into business
for himself at this place, after visit
to relatives at his old home in Kansas.
Fletcher is survived by widow and
two children.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-10
Features of the Stock Show.

Denver.-ln object lesson for every
farmer and ranchman IN Colorado as
well as the thousands of visitors from
other states, will be the exhibition of
Colorado grain and forage products
which will form an important part OF
the live stock exposition to be held in
Denver January 20th-25th. Prof. w. H.
Olin of the State Agricultural COLLEGE,
has the exhibition in charge. The ex-
hibtion will be unique in many re
spects and will give the visitors to
the show a splendid idea of what the
state is capable of producing in this
line. The different kinds of grains
and forage and the uses to which they
are put and the different processes
through which they go in the way OF
manufacture will all be demonstrated
The exhibit will have considerable
space at the exposition.
Stock growers and feeders the coun
try over were astonished at the show
ing made by Colorado at the recent In
ternational Live Stock exposition in
Chicago and they want to know moro
about this wonderful state and what il
can produce. Letters received by the
managers of the western show indicate
lldl lle Vi DIetutGS anu
feeders from the east will be unusually
large this year. Buyers from all of thc
eastern markets are coming out il
force also prepared to bid on some OF
the fancy stock shown. Prices prob
ably will range much higher than thcy
did at the Chicago show which was
held in the midst of the recent finau-
cal furry.
Representatives from all of the farm.
ers' and stockmen's papers will be in
Denver for the exposition and will give
the state much valuable advertising in
their publications.
One of the biggest crowds of the
year will be in Denver for stock show
week and probably only the Democratic
national convention in July will be a
bigger affair in point of attendance.