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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
FLEET AT SAN DIEGO
SAILORS LAND AND MARCH ' THROUGH STREETS.
Governor Gillette and Admiral Thomas Make speeches--Golden Key and Jewelaed Sword sent to
 Admiral Evans.

San Diego, Cal, April 15.--A parade of blue jackets and marine landing from the American battieship fleet. 5000 fighting men fresh from cruise of more than 13.00O miles. marked to- day the ceremonies of ofticial welcome to the State of California.
 Sixty-four companies of sailormen in their togs of the sea. and sixteen companies of marines, soldierly and straight, formed this most notable of the navy's land display.
 The landing party. equipped as tn- fantry, armed with Krags, in light marching order and with canteens fll- ed, equalled an army corps. The pro- cession of the men of the navy form ed was more than two miles long. They marched from the water front 10 the city park over three miles of streets canopied with decorations which, combined with the red, white and blue of the nation and the gold and white of the State.
 San Diego took holiday to see the martial pageant and the sidewalks paralieling the asphalted roadways were crowded with a typical holiday throng. Their enthusiasm was explo- slve, the appearance of the blue jack cts and marines calling forth long sustained cheering.
 At the city park the sailors passed in review before Rear Admirals m onas, Sperfy ana Hsnaf-t and Gov erffor sfifstte and his stats A-efowo of many thousands of people surround, ed the grand stands
 Three thousand school children, way ing flags and banners were massed directly in front of the reviewing stand and their songs and cheers were one of the prettiest features of the days celebration.
 Governor Gillett. in a brief speech supplemented his words or welcome spoken yesterday on the quarterdeck of the flagship Connecticut, and Reai Admiral Charles M. Thomas made formal response in behalf of the fleet
 Admiral Thomas then accepted. in Admiral. Evans's behalf golden key synlbolical of the freedom of the city The token will be forwarded by Ad- miral Thomas to Admiral Evans al Paso Robles, Hot Springs. There will 20 with 1t a gold-mounted and jeweled naval sword presented today to Ad- miral Evans through Admiral Thomas by the patriotic fraternities of the city, including the G. A. R., the Con- fetierate Veterans and Spanish War Veterans.
 To Admirals Thomas. Sperry and Emery gold medals commemorative oi their visit were presented and there also was a medal for Captain R. R. In gersoll, who served as chief of stan to Admiral Evans from Hampton Roads to Magdalena Bay.
 Tonight a ball was rendered to the Admirals and officers of the! fleet al the Hotel del Coronado.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
FOUND DEAD
 IN BREWTON Murder May Have Been
 Committed. BODY FOUND HANGING IN HALL James Willis Found Dead in His
 Own Home. Dead Man and Wife Not Living Pesee- sbIy for Some Time Past-recu-
 liar Marks Found on
BODY FOUND HANGING IN HALL

Brewton. April Special )---At an early hour th:s morning James Wil- lis. a white man living in Alec. su- burb of Brewton, was found hanging in the hall of his home dead. Sheriff Fountain was immediately notified. who. in company with a deputy. went to the scene of the tragedy. The sheriff gave Instructions that the body be not disturbed and returned to town. He notified Coroner McLendon. who imne- diately secured a jury and held an in- quest over the remains of the dead man.
 Mrs. Willis was the first witness to be examined. She testified that at 2 o'clock this morning she arose from bed to get a drink of water. She had to pass through her husbands room, and noticed that he was absent, and upon entering the hall saw ham hang ing by the neck to a swing the cnii~ dren had been using, whereupon she gave the alarm.
 Four other witnesses were examined, and in the course of the trial it vas brought out that Willis and his vile had not been living together psece- ably for some time. and that ne nMa frGQuently or late LnEcdteASA " NaesA~t kill her or leave her.
 After making a thorough examina- ton of the body, It's position and me general surroundings, the jury rem dered a verdict that deceased came 70 his death by hanging at the hands or a party or parties to them unknown.
 The improvised gallows used vas blow line which had been fasteaed 70 the ceiling of the hall at the rear end: Isha rone had been caught together and wound one time around the neck and one foot placed in the loop of the swln8 while the other foot was touching he floor. There was fresh scar on either side of the wind pipe about the size ct a mans fingers. and which could not l,,osWlbty have been made by the rope. [ srr,,ss, st,'- sf,,e surr0undin@a, t seemed evident that murder had been commit | ted but the jury was unable to s.S paaSe inc blame, and the tragedy Is surrouna l ed In mystery. .e .~n "A leaves widow and several enii- sn~ Srer ina oldest of whom is about 70 | wars of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
SENDS FOR WATSON
ROOSEVELT FIXES THE DATE FOR
 ADJOURNMENT.
Had Overlooked the Conference oi
 Governors and Says Congress VIII Confinue UnttI After May I3.

Washington, April i5.--Representa- tive Watson of Indiana. who conferred with the President about an early ad- jou ruinent of Congress and who stated after the, conference that the President and the House were ih harmonious aRfeentent Tor adjournaH& about Mas 2, was sumfn sned by tAe Preeidant ta an- other sconfersnces today.
 Mir. Watson said the President had sent for him to say that he had over looked the fact that there would be a lconference of Governors on May 13 and that when he had called this confer ence he had done so under the impress sion that Congress would be In ses- sion. Out of courtesy to this confer ence which will discuss the subject of conserving tle resources of the coun- try. and possibly the waterways and forests. the President thought 1t would be better for Congress to remain In session few days longer If that couold properly be done.
 Mir. Watson said he agreed with the President and thought that adjourn ment would take place about May 1e.
 Mir. Watson reiterated statements made last night that the President was in hopes that certain legislation he de- sired would be passed but if 1t could not be put through he would offer no obstacle to an early adjournment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
HE SHOT DAUGHTER
DIR. swINNEY THEN KILLS HIMSELF
 IN AsHEVILLE.
Went to North Carolina to Upbraid Young Woman For April Fool Prank--Glrl VIII
 nfe.

Ashevire. N. C.. April 15-Dr. C. 0. swinney, who recently came here from New York. today shot and fatally wounded his sixteen year old daughter. Nellie. and then killed himself in the reception room of a girls boarding school in this city late today.
 It is said pr swinney became en- ragged because his daughter took part in an April fool prank. when she, to- gether with number of other students absented themselves from school. pr swinney called on his daughter this afternoon. Shortly after she entered the reception room four shots were heard and Miss Swinney ran from the room with blood streaming from her head.
 Swinney was found on the floor with a revolver under him. The room show ed signs of a struggle, chairs being overturned and broken.
 It Is said Swinney has been in poor health for some time and recently 1t is alleged his mind has been un- balanced.
 Miss Swinney is in a serious condi- tion and there is no hope for her re- covery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

 KILLS SELF oung Man Jumps From !. Window. A BROTHER IN MONTGOMERY Left a Note in Columbus Saying
 He Was Crazy. F - Falls from rAird story of . Hotel and Bsdy La.ds in an Alley-wa. ~ in III-Heaith.

Columbus. Ga. April 15.--(special.)-- Louis Redd, a prominent young man, committed suicide late this afternoon by jumping from the third-story of the Commercial Hotel. He fell into a narrow aileyway. which was filled with sewer pipe. and iron piping, but was not killed instantly.
 Tn some manner. just how, 1t will never be known. Redd crawled through the network of piping. but his strength gave out when he reached the side walk.
 Two young men passing along the street. saw him lying in the alley. his head juse touching the sidewalk. He regained consciousness and lived for a half hour.
 No bones were broken. but internal injuries were sustained.
 The unfortunate young man had been in .ll-health for some time and his mind was evidently Unbalanced. He was on the streets just a few minutes before he sprang from the window. He left note in his room to his brother, which read:
 Dear CIiff-Look out the window fst~r.a1 Ytf Fsss- ssAs.s s-af, f,ouis." Another brother, cnarles Redd. of Montgomery, Survives him He was a nephew of Judge William Redd. IT. ordinary or Muscogee County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
MUCH DAMAGE DONE
FLOOD SWEEPS THROUGH A MoN-
 TANA TOWN.
Several Houses Destroyed and Hun drsds of Head of Cattle and Live Stock DroWned--RaiIrOad
 Tracks Washed Away.

Helena. Mont. April ts.-With sew eraI houses destroyed In the little. town of Craig. forty-six miles north of Hell ena, hundreds of head of cattle and I've stock drowned and the Great Northern Railroad tracks washed away for miles. the loss from the flood caused by the breaking of the great 7e-foot dam at -Efauser-@L.aixe yestsrday. is conservativelys estimated today. Will be approximately sf.00r.o00. which tn- cluties the damages to the dam.
 In view of the contract between the Helena Power transmission Company. owners of the dam, and the Wtscghsin Bridge and Iron Company of Mifwau- kee the latter company. it Is said. will be liable for all damage resulting from the flood,
 After making careful examinatis ! of the dam site today since the water receded, A. H. Gerry, Jr., general man aKer, Is of the opinion that the wreck ed structure can be rebuilt at cost of probably less than $250,ooo. The dam will be rebuilt at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

landiady of e boarding house where Mir Lake stopped that he received at least one telegram during his stay here from March 23 to. April {. The wit nesses did not know which company delivered the telegram and the local managers of the Western Union and the Postal were called on to produce any teiegrams they might have re- ceived addressed to J. c. Lake. Or sent by him. ."f,
 Manager W. A. Porteons of the Pos tai replied that he had no right to do this Manager T. P. Cummings of the Western Union. after falling to secure a reply from higher officiaia of his company today. was given until tomor- row to find out whether he will be per- mitted to answer Mir. Bronssards ques- tion.
 MT. Broussard said he would refer to the House Committee Investigating submarines the question whether fur ther summons either here or in Wash fngton. shall be issued in attempting to get copies, of Mir. Lakes telegrams. Mir. Broussard said the committee wishes to learn Mir. Lakes motive in coming to New Orleans.
 Postmaster woodward testified that there was no record of any special de- livery letters sent or received by MT. Lake while here. The investigation probably will end tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
HARPER FINED S7OO
WARRINGTON POLICE JUDGE RE- FUSED TO FOLLOW ROOSEVELT.
The President Advocated Jail Sem tence for Prominent DrukgiEa Who Violated the Pure Food
 Act.

Washington, April 15.-As result of the first conviction under the pure food and drug law. Robert Nj. Harper. president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce, formerly President Of the American National Bank, a drug man. ufacturer, and one of the best known business men of this city was today sentenced by Judge Kimball in the po- lice court to pay fine of $500 on the count and $200 on another count of the indictment recently returned against him for manufacturing and selling an aleged mislabelled phar- maceutical compound.
 President Roosevelt had insisted that the prosecuting officer demand a jail sentence.
 Mir. Harper's case attracted much attention in this city and throughout the country and his trial brought out a host of witnesses on both sides. in- cluding many druggists and physicians.
 The compound which brought about his prosecution was a so-called head ache remedy alleged to contain anti pyrine. acetanolid. caffeine. alcohol and other ingredients. Testimony was of fered that an overdose would have a fatal effect.
 Harper admitted on the witness stand that he would not take the con tents of an eight ounce bottle of his own preparation as to do so would be dangerous. but a mass of expert testi- mony was given by the defense to show that if the directions furnish ed with the remedy were observed its effects be harmless
 President Roosevelt on March 16 summoned District Attorney Baker to the White House and directed him to press for jail sentences for Harper in order that the first convicted violator of the pure food law should suffer the extreme penalty.
 Following today's sentence bill of exceptions was filed by Harper's at torneys and an appeal was taken to the District Court of Appeals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
OPPOSE ALDRICH BTLL.
4ankAng and Currency Committee
 Heara Rnnknra

Hears Bankers.
 :, Washington, April 15.-The bank ing ana currency committee of the house today continued to hear arxu ments against the Aldrich financial bill and also the measure introduced by Mir. Vreeland of New York Upon which the republican members of the house are to caucus next week. The currency commission of the American Bankers Association. rem resentatives of the MerchantT Asso- ciation of New York and other bank CTS of the different sections of the country were severe in their denun- citation of both of those measures,
 It seemed to be the general opin- ion among the speakers that if gen eral currency measure could not be passed at this session 1t would be wise on the part of she congress to let the matter go over until the next session in the meantime providing for com mission to consider the whole inan- ciaI situation and formulate a measure next winter.
 J. B. Forgan. president of the First National Bank of Chicago. was the first speaker. He read a statement . unanimously adopted by the committee at meeting in Chicago in which the Aldrich bill was referred to as im- practicable, unwise and financially un- sound.
 4 bond secured currency was de- nominated as vicious and recommen- dation was made that the whole sub ject be referred to a committee for in- quiry Aand report at the next session of congress.
 NIT. Forgan thought 1t would be bet ter to pass no bill this session than an emergency measure. With the La- Toilette and the other objectionable amendments eliminated he said the Aldrich bill still would be unsatisfac- torv.
 MT. Forgan claimed that the amend ment of Senator LaFollette prohibiting a bank from making loans to Gorpor- ations in which the directors or ohl- cers of the bank were officers of direc- tors after 1t becomes a law. would ap- set the banking business of the country. The effect would be. he said. that the directors would retire and put "dum- mics" in their places.
 Referring to his own bank. he said the twenty one directors represent corporations with a capitalization of over $4,O0O 100000. Four of these di- rectors. he said. were named by Senator LaFollette as among the one hundred men whom he claimed control ed the banking interests of the coun- try. and yet not a cent had been loan ed to any corporation in which these four men are interested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
AMERICANS WANTED.
Australians Desire More Friendly Re-
 lattoms

New orleans, La. April 1s.--In a let- ter published here today from Venour Nathan. secretary at Sidney of the Im- migration League of Australia, con- corning the approaching visit of the American battleships to that country. MT Nathan says:
 We have immense areas of land. ag- ricultural and pastoral, quite undevei- oped. only awaiting population If the visit of your fleet can only make the people of the two nations realize what they are to each other. and what svnpatbtes in common we feel that it would lead to a great interchange of peoples, of settlers and tourists.
 "If we could draw some of your sur- plus numbers to ourselves and make ourselves a little more American. we know it would be to the advantage of Australia.
 "In Australia now nine out of every ten persons have their relations and friends in Great Britain. We look for ward to the happy time when a great many Australians will be writing to their friends and relations in Amer lea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

and not Chief of the Congress of the United States" T declare on my solemn responslbfii- ty." he continued. adopting the lam guage of Mir. Cochran in referring to the Presidents recommendation that the United States does not require four new battleships. What is the differ ence between my responsibility and the responsibility of the President have I not as good right as he to be solemn?
 Japan did not. he said. want trouble with the United States.
 1 am tired" he added. Of hearing this nonsense of seeking peace by pre- pairing for war"
 The enormous resources of the United States. he said. and the undoubted de- termination of It's people would Euaran- tee peace.
 MT. Hobson, moving to increase the number of battieships from two to four. cited the facts regarding the battieships being built by other na- tions and said his proposition was not for an increase compared with others but merely to keep up wf;h what other nations were doing. He insisted that the debate was not in line with his proposition and said 1t was unjust to treat his proposition as one for mill itary aggrandizement.
 ! z 4GWHey moved 10 reduce the number of new battleships from two to one. .
 Tawney Sounds Warning.
 Chairman Tawney of the committee on appropriation. in moving to reduce the number of battleships from two to one again pointed out the danger in which the treasury Is being placed by the immense increases in appropria- tions authorized in the several supply measures.
 Mir. Tawney's remarks were made particularly applicable to the demand for four battleships instead of two. He compared the appropriations in various countries in preparation for war and on account of wars and said the startling fact was developed that the United States was spending more than any other nation in the world.
 we are this year." he said. "sx- pending 9s4.975.23s more than Eng land. s136.0s7.s3s moro than Germany, and sf52,s5s.s36 more than France" Continuing the comparison. Mr. Tawney declared further that, on acc count of preparation for war. the Uni- ted States. with an army of 62,Ooo men and navy of 42.000 men, Is ex. pending this year only e66,47S.7oi.i9 less than England with an army of | 204 300 men and a navy of 12s.00o' and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
confers in Chicago

Chicago, April 15.-W. J. bryan snant an hour in this city today going from Peoria to Grand Rapids Mich
 He held conferences with a number of politicians known to be devoted to his interests and 1t was reported after he had left that he disapproved the plan to send contesIlng oeiegasion from this State to the Denver conven- ton.
 The story could not be confirmed but the Bryan leaders would not deny that MT. Bryan had stated he saw no rea- son to dlstrust the regular delegation from Illinois.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
CITY OF DANVILLE
 HAS GONE "DRY" AGAIN

Danville. Va. April 15-The City or Danville today voted against licensing saloons. the majority against license being forty-five votes Each side car ried two wards.
 The city voted against license April g, 1903, by POS majority. but on Septem- Der 14, 1905, a second election resulted in a plurality for license of eighteen.
 Today's election causes the pendulum to swing back to the dry cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
BRYAN IN MICHIGAN.
w.hr..Ixmn is Gtven an Ovntion ~ Grand Rapids.

NebraaEkmm is Given nn
 Grand Rapids.
 crand Rapids. Mich. April ts.--MiI- ,,. Rrvan was given an enthusias. lie welcome when he arrived In Grana pon,ds this afternoon to begin two dTys' swing through Michigan; ,.,rn croud headed by a band. He was given an ovation on the streets as he proceeded to the Morton House where a public reception was held from 2 until o'clock. mass meet ing was then addressed py MT Dfy@n at Powers Theatre.
 MT. Bryan was accompanies tc the c,tv bv D. J. Campau. Michigan mem : her of the National Committee. and Thomas F. Barkworth of Jackson ,.atbAred to see MT. Bryan that he was forced Ito make a speech from the end of the train. He left at 5:2o ?. m Tor Lansing where he spoke tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
ro CnILE ON MHEELs.

San Francisco. April 15.-Mounted on bicycles and with ap entire camp ing outfit and repair kit strapped to the frames of the machines. two West Berkeleyans. Otto A. Keim and ClydV F. Lemly. have started flor Valparr Chile, which they expsct to rec travelling almost the entire dist bicycles.
 The trip down the coase America has never been maoS cycles. The men expect to reac-T'Cu- racao in about thirty-five days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
H D. Pnrsonn bend.

New York, April l5.-Hosmer B. Par- sons. vice president of the Wells-Fargo Express Company and president of the wells-Fargo Bank died at his home Brooklyn from pneumonia.
 During his fifty years service with the wells-Fargo Express Company MT. Parsons has held many official posi- tions,
 MT. Parsons is survived by his widow and one daughter. Mrs. Charles Ad- ans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
A DeatructIve storn,.

Union. S. C.. April 15.--A destructive storm passed eight miles north of here this afternoon, demolishing several residences. W. J. Flames. a farmer, was seriously. and H. J. Spears aud Mir. Hames's wife slightly. injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
WIncheater Goes Dry.

Winchester. Va. April 15-winches- ter gave the drys one hundred and four majority at today's local option elec- tion, out of a total of s49 votes cast. overturning a majority for license two years ago of fifty-two votes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
NEW ORLEANS INVESTIGATION
Trying to Secure TeleKrama Sent By
 

6. J. O. Lake.
 New Orleans, La. April 16-Vain at tempts to secure a copy of telegram received here by S. J. c. Lake, of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company occupied most of todays investigation here into submarine boat companies.
 Congressman Broussard, in charge of the investigation, brought out the fact from private detectives and the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
More Boots for Russia.

St. Petersburg. April 15.-According to The Russ, the Admiralty has de- cIded to order four 900-ton torpedo boat destroyers from England. These vessels are to have turbine engines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
Death of Mrs. Foreman.

Parkersburg, w. Va. April f5.-Mrs. A. l. Foreman. widow of the late Gov ernor Foreman. West Virginias first chief executive. died at her home to- day. aged TT years, after an illness of several monthG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
wEATHER FORECAST.

wnshfnxton,s ApriI 15--For Aiebsmai | Generally fair Thursday and Friday, light to fresh south winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
COL. WILEY IMPROVING.
Hi. Attack ssZRheumatism Yields to

Washington, D. C.. Apr, 1S-lSpeeial) Ike presgh, h, II,s h,sS,. .t. atse.,s sm Tradpally yielding to treatment and he Is in the best of spirits / ss ss@Nu@@a- s's~>~ Stnfar.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

Mir. Williams of Mississippi. caused an outburst of applause by his op- position to military expansion. He re- ferred to Mir. Hobson as young enthusiast. an expert on naval affairs whose mind Is entirely absorbed along those lines"
 He Is like an eye specialist" he said. An eye specialist never found a perfect eye. This young specialist will never find a perfect navy"
 Referring to Mir Cockran's remarks. MT. Williams said amid a storm of ap- plause and laughter that the "Presi- dent is Commsnder-in-Ch of the Army and Navy of the United States