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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
many. Japan. Russia. Italy and Aus

tria.
 In his report. Mir. Hobson said:
 Four battleships are recommended by the general board of the navy. four are recommended by the Secretary Of the Navy, four recommended by the President of the United States. Though considerations of expediency have led the committee to the recommendation of two at this session, in reality four would. we believe. conform to the conviction of the majority of the Com mittee on Naval Affairs as to the needs of the navy.
 These needs have grown rapidly in the last few years due to the nations growth and to the development in Asia. Our existing navy has been built primarily for the needs of on ocean. We now suddenly find needs two oceans. The needs in the Atiaf have not diminished and the nee I the Pacific are as fully as gres fo meet these double needs we hs ,nly ships enough for one fleet. " 6 this fleet IS in the Atlantic we ar 4 fense- less in the Pacinc; when 1t Tn the Pacific we are defenseiess in the Att lantic.
 The completion of the Panama canal will not obviate the necessity for two fleets. for we are liable to have the de- mand for protection in both oceans at Lne same time.
 "coincident with the doubting of the needs of our navy there has been q revolution in naval architecture. bring ing forth a new type of armored ves- sells of 17,0o0 tons and upwards. All the nations responded quickly with a program of rapid construction. We have Jagged behind.
 "To hold our present position of na val-strength among the nations of Flu rope would require laying down not less than six of these vessels this year. To hold our present position among the nations of Asia would require an equal number. Therefore. In meeting the simultaneous demands from Eu- rope and Asia both. the number of vessels recommended in this minority report is an irreducibfe minimum Tt may be remarked at this critical juncture. when the world is drifting towards wars, the failure on the part of America to build up the naval power adequate to keep peace in the world will be liable not only to entail war between America and Japan. but ulti- mately war between the white, race and the yellow race and would pre- vent the carrying of the Gospel oi Peace through Asia. "The true policy for Christian to advocate Is to have his country, the i, great peace country. Keep the peace secure and create the opportunity fof the church to reach the myriads of Asia and carry the gospel until every knee shall bow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
nr. HefIln Goes to Mnnhlnrton.

Birmingham, April -(Special) Wyatt Heflin. brother of Congressman J. Thomas Heflin. left for Washington this morning for the purpose of making an examination, of the wound a pistol ball from the gun of Congressman Heflin is said to have made upon a turfman named McCreary.
 It will be recalled that a bullet glanced and struck the horseman when Congressman Heflin threw a negro from a street car and fired at the ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
FOUR WOMEN KILLED
TRAIN STRIKES CARRIAGE RE-
 TURNING FROM FUNERAL.
Vehicle Cut in Two and Carried Several Hundred Feet Before Train
 StOps-The Driver

Chicago. April S.-Four women, oc- cupants of a carriage were instantly killed and the driver was fatally in- jured this afternoon when the vehicle was struck by an electric train on the Chicago, Elgin and Aurora Railroad, near Haywood a suburb.
 The carriage was one of a number returning from 8 funeral. The driver died few hours later at hospital TU which he had been taken.
 The dead: Mrs F. Rohloff, 65 years and her daughter in lawS Mrs. Paul Rohloff. 29 years of age. Mrs Charles Dressel: Mrs. Minnie Potthoff, Ss years of age and Frank Newman. All were residents of Chicago.
 The carriage was cut in twain and the rear portion was carried several hundred feet along the tracks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
LANGDoN SMITH DEAD.
weII-KnOwn Newspaper Writer and
 Former TeIeEFapher.t

WeII-knOwn Newspaper Writer and
 Former TeIeErapher.
 New York. April S.-Langdon smith, newspaper man. war correspondent and one of the best-known special writers in New York. died tonight of malignant erysipelas at his home :n Brooklyn, aged 50 years.
 During his journalistic career of more than twenty years in New York MT. smith had been connected with The New York World. The Herald and The American He served as war corre- spondent in Cuba during the Cuban sn- surrection and also throughout the Spanish American war. being present at the battles of Guantanamo, Ei Caney and San Juan.
 More than a score of years ago MT, smith was known as one of the most skillful telegraphers in the world. Among telegraphers he was known from California to New York as Den yer" Smith.
 As a poet. Mir. Smiths best known verses are Bessie Mccall" and Eve Iut:on," the latter having wide cir cuIation when 1t appeared several years ago. He was born in Kentucky
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
SAY GAINES MADE ERROR Explanation of the Pub
 licity Bill.
 4 DRAFTED BY BELMONT Organization Fayors State Con
 trolling Matter. Would Divert Campaign Contributions from Larger to Smaller Commit- tees. and Thereby Reduce Political Evils.

Washington, April s.--with reference to the authorship and purpose of the publicity bills now pending In the Senate and House, Perry Belmont, Pres ident of the National Publicity Bill Organization, and former Senator W. E. Chandler of the Committee on Legis- lation, tonight gave out statement asserting that Representative Gainss of West Virginia. chairman of the House Committee to which the pub iicity bill had been referred, in his published statement. gave an errone- ous impression as to the Mccall bill. This bill, Messfs. Belmont ana Chandler say. was originally dratteo by Judge John F. Dillon, of the law committee of the Publicity Association and not by Mir. Belmont, who is chair man of the Legislative Committee on the same Equally incorrect. 1t is fur ther declared, is MT. Gaines statement that he bill would not make campaign contributions but simply divert such contributions from national committees to smaller committees, from those hav- ing the greatest publicity to those having the least publicity; that 1t would make public no contributions except as some rich man might contribute to one party or the other for the purpose of giving himself standing. in that party.
 On the contrary Messrs. Belmont and Chandler say the National Publicity Organization intends to assume any new plan or legislation and that the proposed national law is the logical sequence developed from the operation of the state laws upon similar lines, and especially successful In New York, Massachusetts and Missouri.
 The publicity association. 1t is fur ther asserted. Is of the opinion that 1t should advocate only the enactment of 8 law for the publicity of the national political parties. leaving legislation concerning contributions to state and other local committees to be dealt with by state laws.
 Nineteen states, is ts explained al- ready have adopted such publicity laws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
THEODORE PRICE RETIREs.
Cotton speeuIator Will Devote Time tC
 Sick Son.

New York, April S-Theodore Il. Price, veteran of a score or campaigns in the cotton market, has decided to retire from speculation for the next two years, in order to devote his entire at tention to his only son. whose health has caused his parents considerable worry.
 MT. Price announced today that he had closed out all his cotton commit ments, amounting to thousands of bales of the May option. He also has re- insured the business of the Eagle Fire Insurance Company and will liquidate that concern. the stock of which he controls. He has advertised the sale of his horses and carriages at public auction.
 It is probable that he will make h4s residence in Maine for the next two Ysars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
KDNAPPEDBY NEGRO
TOOK PISTOL FROM WHITE MAN,
 MARCHED HIM AWAY.
J. c. West a Special Deputy Sheriff Disappears in TaIladega COun- ty and Poses Are Hunting
 Fer Him.

Anniston, April s-News Sas just reached here of the Kidnapping today of J. c. West, white man who was acting as a special deputy sheriff. by Will Cunningham. a negro, whom he was attempting to arrest near lin- coin, in Talladegaf County.
 It Is said that while West was read ing the warrant to the negro the latter seized the depnty,s revolver and march ed him away towards the Coosa river.
 Posses have been orga pized and blood hounds placed 'on the trial of the negro. but nothing has been seen of either West or the negro since.
 Cunningham Is said to be wanted in Georgia on a serious charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
PosTOFFICEs ROBBED.
SaIe-BIOwers st Work in Texas and
 LOmisfana.

Austin. Tex. April S.-The postoffice inspector office of the Department of Texas. Louisiana and Oklah oma has report that the safe in the postoffiee at San Saba. Tex, was blown open this morning by nitro -glycerine. and something less than $1,000 in currency taken. together with stamps. money orders, registered letters. etc. No traces of the burglars have been found
 Postoffice Inspector Munroe is also in receipt of information of the blow ing of two postofice safes in Louisiana. one at Howellton and the other at Plauuemine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
In..n. woman Garrote. child.

Waxhachee, Tex, April s.-While suffering from temporary insanity Incy Williams, wife of tenant on J. p Miller's farm, a few miles north of town, killed her twelve year old daugh- ter by garroting her with leather strap, producing strangulation by twisting the strap with a railroad spike. After killing the child, the woman left home and wandered in the woods all night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Monument at shiloh.

Memphis. Tenn, April S.-The monu- ment erected by the State of Minnesota in the National Military Park at Shi- loh. Tenn. to the memory of the Min nesota soldiers who fell on that bat tlefield will be dedicated on April To- Governor Johnson and his staff ac- companied by a party of forty five prominent men of that State. are now en route to Shiloh to participate in hte dedicat tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
BANKER A SUICIDE.

Milwaukee Wis. April sa-A dis patch from Stoughton, Wis, says:
 Nj. A. Johnson. cashier of the First National Bank of Stoughton. was found dead on the floor of his room this morning with an open gas jet from a movable fixture in th's month. indicat- ing death was due co suicide. There Is no known reason for the act,
 MT. Johnson was wealthy and the bank, so far as Is known, Is in excel lent financial condition. The bank is capitalized at $5O.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Mar Ptrforate stamps.

Washington, April s--Postmaster Gen eral Meyer Issued an order today per uiftinR the perforation of United States postage stamps for the purpose of identiHcatlon only. It is aimed to pro- tect the large ussrs of stamps against theft Certain restrictions as to size and method of perforation are contain ed in the order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
KILLS SELF AT TABLE.

Albert Heiser First Shoots His Young
 Bride.
 New York. April s.--without warn ing and apparent motive, Albert Heiser. a baker, suddenly drew a revolver at the dinner table tonight, fired two shots at his young bride and then killed himself by sending a bullet through his brain at their home on Lexington Avenue.
 Mrs. Heiser, who was twice wounded in the body, .s not expected to recover. She told the police that her husband had been jealous of her but could not lffe s~-.-s-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
CHIsoLM A WITNESS.
BirminKham Boy on stand in Louis-
 tnna.

tnna.
 New Orleans. La. April s.--Alexan- der R. Chisolm. who is serving a term in the Federal prison at Atlanta. Ga. was one of the principal witnesses here today in the suit of the First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. against Gi- bert and Clay, cotton brokers.
 In the suit it is averred that money stolen by Chisolm. when he was pay ing teller of the Birmingham bank, was used by him in speculating in cot- ton futures and that Gilbert & Clay permitted him to carry on his transac- tions under an assumed name.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
For PubIIe BuiIdiurs.

Washington, April s.--The Senate Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds today approved bills as fol- lows:
 Postofice buildings at Milledgeville. Ga. s50,o00; Hinton, w. Va. y50.000 Americus. Ga. s25.ooo; as an increase in amount heretofore appropriated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI.
Delegates in Charleston for TrienniaI
 Session.

Sessiom.
 Charleston, s. C., April. s.-The gen. eral society of the Cincinnati met Tn triennial session here today with Wins low Warren of. Massachusetts in the chair There are about ninety dele gates and alternates present represent ing the thirteen original states.
 The program for the three days ses- sion includes a number of entertain ments as we'll as the transaction of business. Little was done today ex- cept to hear and respond to addresses of welcome.
 Tonight the South Carolina Cincin- natl entertained the general society at a banquet at Hibernian hall. where ad- dresses were made by President War rem, Asa Bird Gardiner of New York t; the French Ambassador, Nj. Jusserand. who is the guest of honor; Dr. Frank Landon Humphreys of New Jersey; H. A. M. smith of South Carolina and others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
ROY NOT TO RE RETURNED. 'rench Ministry Declare He Can n
 Ts~n.Arufrd Ia Era nre

Paris. April s--The Ministry of Jus tice, to which the foreign office turned over the request of the United States for the extradition of Paul E. Roy. a Frenchman, who married an American woman known as Glacia Calla and who has been accused by his wife of killing her brother at Newfngton. N. H.. has decided that no law exists in this country under which Roy can be given over to the American authorities.
 The Ministry of Justice declares that 1t would be a violation of France s principle which is not to deliver a citi- zen charged with crime In foreign country. but 1t rules that Roy can be prosecuted in France.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
' PHYSICIAN IS ARRESTED.
Prominent st. Louis Doctor Accused
 Of Murder.
st- LnuIs. April s.-

St Louis, April s.-Dr. Englehart Wooster, Jr.. former chief physician at the city dispensary, and one of the most prominent physicians fin the city was arrested last tonight charged with the Killing of Reese Hall, twenty-five years of age early Sunday morning.
 Dr. Voester's father was coroner of St. Louis county for three terms.
 Bell was killed while escorting a woman and two of her Daughters from a party
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
: yENEzuELA NOT DISCUSSED.
Secretary Root Thinks Roosevelt
 Should Have Full Authority.

Secretary Root Thinks Roosevelt
 Should Have Full Authority.
 Washington April s.-The Venezue- Ian situation was not considered to- day by the Senate Committee on For eign Relations although Secretary Root and Solicitor Scott of the State De- partment were both present.
 The general understanding Is that the subject will be taken up when all treaties negotiated at The Hague are out of the way.
 Secretary Root Is of the opinion that when the correspondence now berore the committee is considered 1t will suggest that the President should have fun authority to treat with President Casro in such manner as he shall find it necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
rtre at T.ookout Tuu.

Chattonooga. Tenn. April Sire was discovered in Lookout Inn. on top of Lookout Mountain. just after noon today and burned iercely for two hours, enta ming a loss of between ss, 900 and s10,000. The fire originated from a charcoal stove being used by timers at work son the roof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Min Yinit New Zealand.

Wellington. New Zealand. April B. The American government has accept ed the invitation of New Zealand for the American battleship fleet to visit the colony on it's way around the world The warships. however, will call only at Auckland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
rEoNAGE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Indictments Are Returned Against sev-
 eraI Men,

Greensboro, N. C., April s.-The grand jury of the Federal Court. now in ses- sion here, returned true bills charR- ing peonage against J. W. Prim of Mecklenberg County. a cotton mill man. and also against the following persons connected with the construction of the South and Western Railroad in McDowell and Mitchell counties: D. S. Madden. J. B. Powers. J. H. Harris Joe Tally W. B. Radclif, James Fin lev and John P Elmore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
r,.r. w,u Not JoIp F'Ieet.

Pasa Robles, Cal, April S.-ReAr Admiral Evans will not re-join the battleship fleet at San Diego or partici- pate in any functions and celebrations in the ports Of Southern California. That was finally determined today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
sn.nsnaea fnr Hanins.

New York April s.-The entire ju- nior class of New York University was suspended from the University for three days by the faculty today as a pen- atty for the hazing of Henry Bloch. freshman student.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Negro Educator Dies

St. Louis. April s.-Prof Arthur M. Langston. principal of the Dumas high school, who for over thirty years was one of the most widely known negro Sdueators in the West. died Of heart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

disease last night at his home here He was a son of John Mercer Langston. former Congressman from Virginia and one time United States Minister 10 Hayti.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Toklo Raised to Embassy.

St Petersburg. April s-The Council of Empire today adopted without dts eussion of the bill to raise the Russian legation at Tokio to an embassy. ThAa bill already has passed the Dur&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
DEATH ENDS FASTING.

} St. Paul, Minn.. April s.-Knutte ! Ohnstead died at 195 Grove Street . ' early today, having literally , \ starved himself to death in an at , | tempt to fast for forty days in .
 \ order to demonstrate his theory < that the mind controls the body . < and that mind Is mightier than \ matter. Ohnstead's fast lasted
 { thirty one days according to those
 Q in the house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
TURNS DOWN WOMAN.
Although Elected Mrs. Barney Cannot
 Get C0mNafsaf0n

Montgomery. Mo-. April s.--Mrs. Ger trude Barney. who was yesterday elect ed city collector as the candidate of the Republicans and temperance peo- pie. was refused a commission by the City Council today because she is q woman and therefore Ineligible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
THE WEATHER.

washfnwton, April s.--For A1abamsi Fair on the coast showers and cooler Thursday in the interior, Friday fairy warmer light south winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-04
FEATURES OF THE AFTER EFFECTS OF 7. RS
THUNDERBOLI MESSAGE

szhYe long ago soc. down Almost
sts many Democrats are IN sympa.
tbs with Roosevelt rs there are Re
publieaua il IL the party of al
vance against the party ~ reac
tlan. u ~ the peoples party
against the money power Now the
oulY question u hos much "a the
waf ~ party and PARTY leadership
can be mafshaled D. interests to
PIT down Roosevelt
What The people think 81 the
Roosevelt message Is quite appar
ent Never In the history 81 the
White House have 40 many toic
srama. letters aud al kinda u mea
aaKea % a eouFrainlaiofy nature
been received They have swamp
ed the secretaries. and ouiy a nmalI
fraction ever vii be aeou hf
Roosevelt II he put IN al his time
for ten DAYS. he would hardly be
al bic e. 10 through them all
Aud the remarkable thing 10 thai
theY come from high as veli a. los
They come from large business men
ard they come on postal carda
aeFawled Ia pencil Members Of
labor unions. farmers. mechanics
clerks. have been keeping the wires
hot and have burdened tho mail
bags with their comments
According 10 the verdict Of the
people. the message rang the bella
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-04
SMALL PRICES ATTRACT
MANY SHREWD
BUYERS
JOHNSTON co. TO CLOSE OUT
WAREHOUSE ON MADISON
AND WESTERN.

There's no doubt that the d 8.
Johnston CO Intend to close ont
their Warehouse in the Northern
Pacific Building Ia the shortest
possible time Il Is only necessary
20 Investigate the many fine pianos.
organs. genuine Pianolas and ether
plano players offered their
splendid condition and smallaess Of
price 20 quickly convince anyone
who has The slightest knowledge Of
piano values that The Pioneer Piano
House means business This event
T. attracting many thrifty homes
bent on securing good musical
instrument al saving
The present warehouse. which
has been the Wholesale Piano and
Talking Machine Quarters for many
years. IS to be given up. Hereafter
this branch of the Johnston House
will BE- carried on from the New
Johnston 60. Bldg az Third and
University.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-04
RECKLESS BARBER
HELD PRISONER

| wag ~ work at his chair In the
shop when sent home and ordered
10 stay there. but broke the quaran.
tine twice afterwHrd
II ~ claimed he has thus caused
a spread Of the disease
Although admoninhed 20 remain
In the house for ~ days. stump.
II 10 alleged. ran about the city. and
Was finally arrested and placed 10
the room over the health offices as
a prisoner until the quarantine pc
nod b. over. when he will be taken
TO court
Stump. II rs said. has charged
that ho has been confined In a
small room with no fire or other
accommodations ana objects 10 the
presence Of the policeman Who has
been stationed al the door to pre-
vent his escape
Inspector dnKee says the room
rs well heated b. q stove. and that
the room IL furnished with a bed
with clean bedding and that the
prisoner has good food
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-04

George stump. a barber. 81 years
old. under arrest for breaking
smallpox quarantine and detained
pending the completion of his quar-
antlne period In a small room over
the health offices. iu chatting under
his enforced imprisonment and de
mandn his freedom
The health department refuses 10
move him elsewhere or 10 set him
al large. claiming that he broke
quarantine three times. went to
work in his shop. near YeHief way
and First ay. and tore down the
quarantine plaeardn as fast az the
officers could put them up
According 90 Inspector MaKee.
stump'a house. In which there were
five cases. WAS fnmlFatcd February
-. II IL claimed that the disease
had been in progress for some time
before the department had beou ad
Yiaed Of its presence
stump. II ia claimed. paid no at
tention to the orders Of the depart
meut 10 remain within doors. aud
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-04
rIJNC Secret Service Sleuths and President Himself
UUlVO Have Them for Instant Use Even al Reception.

,...,,,, star Exclusive ssrvieel
WASHINGTON, Feb -
Ye,e.u diplomats declare the Sc.
-, service guard maintained over
p,..,scs, Roosevelt equals that Of
-, foreign court Even The kaiser
!. 40 better looked after
ne sscclleaes of this suard was
.am,rably shown a recent pfesi.
a..,,.l reception in the line which
sl.a ~ 10 .hake bands with the
ss..sasnt wers i.seo pcoplo. Scat
80 smong them Ia immaculate
,s.slas dress wefe The secret aeFy.
+. mea whom none suspected
rex beoked ever body over care
ALI fos concealed seapons. bombs
e. knisss
SANDING close q the president
/. a. 70 b. practically touching
alr vas another detective Ia evens
=. e,othss hoidlng bis hands
ser,.s hls chest In a peculiar MAJ
- ne nan waa likc q statue.
=, IL sycs we're never Idle. Al
- msrest suspicion q q threaten
~ nctrucut b. would have been
rsiy With a eievefiy concealed