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Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-12

away so much in weight since leaving
New York" the little lady said, yer,
much embarrassed. "Why-er-I real
" don't know what's the matter with
me-
All, it's he high attitude, mum.
Evenings light out here said a sau-
cy little newsbOy who had been watch
ing the weighfag-in.
= really believe the boy is right. /
never thought of that, said Miss Robs,
and the explanation seemed to satisfy
her, but the friend who had loaded"
the scales. knew better.
!. Then there is Miss Walker of Kan
sas City who came here post haste
at the request of Raymond Thomas
of the Chicago Tribune. Miss Walker
reported in shorthand the running sto-
Ty of the Kansas City convention for
the Tribune people, and so efficient
and accurate was her work that her
services were required this time. Miss
Walker comes from a family of Mis-
souri, newspaper women, there being
three sisters woo stand high in the
profession as writer's.
The youngest of the gentler but
most reliable sex who VIII be admitted
to the newspaper section of the big
convention is Miss Lulu E. Thomas OF
Denver, and a graduate of the Denver
educational institutions. Miss Thomas
is but IS years old, but win take
stenographie report OF the proceedings
Of the convention, including what the
newspaper man terms a running sto-
ry." dictated by , competent reporter.
This work win be done for the Wess.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-12

in looking over the country. The read
ers of the Dispatch will be treated
from time to time with letters bearing
on the resources and progress of that
section of Mexico, written in the into
mitable style of Alley.
Conductor J. B. Moulton of the South,
western returned from California yes
terday morning, where he has zen
making stay of two months. Mr..
Moulton returns greatly improved in
health.
c. T. Connel, Chinese Inspector went
to Bisbee yesterday morning on bus
mess connected with his office.
F. A. Yerrick, a switchman employ
ed in the local yards left yesterday
morning on a thirty day lay off, which
he will spend in Chicago.
Ralph Baltzley, physical director in
the Y, NJ. c. A. returned yesterday
morning from short trip to FL Paso-
Mrs. C. d. Sparks will leave today
for points in California.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-12
APPROVES CONTRACT
OF THE ENGINEERS
In the Reclamation Service
with the Phoenix and East
en Railroad Co,
(special to the Reyiewl

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE sec
rotary of the interior has approved
contract executed by one of the en-
gineers of the reclamation service on
behalf of the United States, with
the Phoenix and Eastern Railroad
company, whereby provision is made
for the construction Of a spur track
about 619 feet in length from the
main line of the railway company in
the City Of Mesa, Arizona, to a GER
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-12

tain designated point The proposed
spur will greatly facilitate the hand
ling of materials and supplies used
in connection with the Salt River pro-
ject. The railway company will fur
nish all rails. spices, bolts. switches.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-12

frogs, switch stands and connections
and shall keep the same in repair at
its own expense. The only outlay on
the part of the United States viii be
in the actual cost Of construction,
which Is estimated at $1,012.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-12

One can't help admiring the man
who is good-natured during hot waves
as wen as between them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

unite in a single appeal for popular education, very surely the case for tnis Conference is completely estabiished' How shall the great task be accom- plished?
 By the work of the individual. Let each one be thoroughly informed as to the kind of teaching that IS done m his or her own city. town or scnooi courage and help the teacher and keep on trying to lift the grade of the In. struction. Is the school term short Raise the needed money to lengtnen 1t. Are your neighbors careless and fn~ different? Hold meetings for their arousement and instruction.
 'fnfofm yourself as to the educa- ttone. conditions of your state; In are places so lonely and so dark that helpful light from the outside Is need ed. Possibly you can do something to assist in providing light; It there a School Improvement Club in your neighbour ood? Join it. If none exists create one or influence some existing organization to take up the school for the work and helpful service of every one.
 "And then, too. attend every session
 of this ds snS .pfa w ntop nation. You will find It dlfhcult to pick and chose between them. The open forum. on Compulsory School At meeting of the State superintendents will ali fairly bristle with interest. Therefore. let mo commend to your at tentlcn the entire program, so careful that no part can be neglected without personal loss.
 Also please remember that time is precious and that the meetings will be called to order promptly at the an nounced hour and the program will proceed, audience or no audience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
BOYNTON DECORATED
JAPANESE MINISTER HoNoRs As
 s0CIATED PRESS MAN.
Superintendent of southern Division Awarded Title In Imperial Order of the Rising Sun by
 Mikado

Washington. April 22.-The Post prints the following:
 The Emperor of Japan. through Am. bassador Takahira has conferred upon Colonel Charles A. Boynton, Superin- tendent of the Southern Division of the Associated Press. the decoration of the fourth class of the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun.
 Tn transmitting the decoration. which Is an exquisite product of the Japanese art, the Ambassador stated that 1t was given in token of the good will entertained toward Colonel Boyn- ton by the Emperor and in manifesto ton of the appreciation of the high ability and fairness of Mir Boynton in the exercise of his functions as a di- recting spirit in the great news con- cerns he represents.
 Colonel Boynton comes from fam fly of distinguished newspaper men. he being brother of the late General Henry Van Ness Boynton. and the son of Charles Boynton. editor of The Christian Nation of Cincinnati, on which publication he received his first newspaper experience.
 He was born September 3o 183s. at West Stockbrfdge. Mass. and went with his parents to Cincinnati. He was educated in the public schools of that city and later was graduated from Knox College. Illinois.
 After the apprenticeship with his fa- thsr he entered the service of the Wes- tern Associated Press as its New York representative. In 1894 he was pro- noted to his present position with headquarters in this city.
 He Is a member of the Gridiron Club, but aside from his connections with so- cieties he Is one of the most widely known newspaper men In America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
TO BUILD RAIL LINE
MIR. PETERS AND PARTY ARE IN
 COLUMBUS, MISS.
Sixty Miles of Road from Pickens- vflle, Ala, to OkoIona,

Columbus. Miss. April z2.--(sp peciai.) IF. M. Peters, head of the Peters Con- struct.on Company. arrived here today for the purpose of beginning work on the Aberdeen and Tombigbee Valley Railroad.
 A local director of the railroad com pany states that Mir. Peters has con- tracted to build sixty miles of railroad beginning at Pickensviile. Ala, and running to Okolona, Mss. via colum- bus and Aberdeen.
 Mn. Peters was accompanied by Fred Burke of St. Louis. and T. H. Linbauer of St. Louis, sub contractors. and W, T.. Mckell of Aberdeen. chief engineer of the Tombigbee Valley Railroad Com pspy
 The city of Columbus last septem- Der voted for the issuance of bonds in the sum of $50.000 for the purchase of right of way into and through the city and for acquiring terminal facili ties. The franchise, which was grant ed synchronously with the issuance of the bonds. provides that the road shall be completed and in operation between Columbus and some point on the Fris co system not later than Jan. 1, 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
VICTORIES EVENLY DIVIDED.

New Orleans, April 22.--Of the four parishes in which prohibition elections were held yesterday in conjunction with the election of State officers. com plete returns show that the victories will be evenly divided.
 Acadia and Saint Landry Parishes gave prohibition majorit.es ranging be- tween 200 and 500, while West Felici- ana and Concordia Parish es remained wet by very small margins. Intense interest was centered in the battle for prohibition, and the election of State officers was made e secondary matter in these four parishes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
SOMETHING CAN BE DONE
To Stop the Increase of Catarrh
 in Montgomery.

Cartarrhai troubles are increasing, not only in Montgomery. but all over the country.
 Catarrh Is a germ disease and to cure it, germ life, in the nose. throat and lungs must be destroyed, and this can be done only by breathing Ny omei
 There is no dangerous stomach drug ging when Hyomei is used; no tablet or liquid mixtures whereby the digeS- tion is often destroyed.
 Breathed through the neat pocket inhaler that comes with every outfit. its healing balsams penetrate the most remote air cells, destroying the catarrhal germs so that quick recov- cry follows The complete outfit costs but S1.o0. and E. c. Fowler agrees to refund the money should Hyomei fail to do all that is claimed for it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
FoR COURT AT FLORENCE. Commiftee win Report the Richard
 son Rfal,

Washington. April 22.--(Special)--A sup-cornmtttee of the House Judiciary Committee today decided to report fa- voarbly the bill introduced by Repre- sentative Richardson providing for terms of the United States, Court al Florence.
 A letter has been received from Judge Jones which explains that If terms of court are held at Florence II would result in 8 cutting down of ex- pehses and be a great convenience also to Alabama lawyers and their clients.
 Representative Richardson says that he did not get the request until ten days ago and he introduced the bin promptly. It is late in the session but he shopes the measure can be passed before adjournment.
 Representative Wiley is still suffer ing considerable pain, and the rheuma- tlsm confines him flat on his back in bed. His heart action. however. Is good, and his physician does not con Vider him dangerously Ill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
CONGRESS
Summary of Home.

Washington, April 22.-The sum total of today's proceedings of the House was the passage under suspension of the rules of three bills and the defeat of one When adjournment was reach cd. there was pending a measure which instructs the Attorney General to in- stitute suits against the Oregon and California Railroad Company for the forfeiture of sevral million acres of land grants in oregon. The bills that got through were as follows:
 Declaring the right to enter as oil lands certain mineral lands; authoriz- ing the alienation of certain alIotments of the five civilized tribes, and remov. ing the restrictions against foreign ships with respect to trade between the United States and the Philippine Islands.
 By large majority, the bill to allow the importation of foreign white la borers into Hawaii was defeated.
 At 4:4e p. m. the House took a re- cess until 11:30 a. m. tomorrow.
 Summary of Senate.
 Washington. April 22.-The Browns vile affair and the naval appropriation bill occupied practically the entire time of the Senate today and both subjects will again be under consideration to-. morrow. Senator Warner (Afo con- l the negro soldiers and quoted at con- siderable length from testimony taken in that case.
 He did not conclude his remarks and will resume tomorrow.
 The naval bill was read through with the exception of the sections relating to battleships. which will probably lead to an interesting discussion tomorrow.
 MT. Hale announced that he would propose an amendment appropriating $7.000,000 to begin construction on the new battleships so that there might be no delay in that work, and there is no doubt that the amount will be added.
 Senator Warren reverting to recent speech by Senator Hale against mili- tary enlargement, read statements from the Secretary of War and the Chief of Stan, disclaiming any purpose of securing a regular army of 1s5000 men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
young Teddy Up in a BaIlon.

Washington. April 22.-Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., with Captain Fitzhugh Lee, the Presidents military aide, and Captain Chandler. of the signal corps. in charge of the experiments with army balloons made an ascension today from this city Shortly after the start an accident was narrowly averted by the throwing out of ballast after which the balloon went up and began the Journey in a northerly direction.
 The Associated Press at 10:10 o'clock tonight received the following dispatch from Captain Chandler at Wilmington, Del.s
 '.wiimington. Del, April 22. 1908.
 Signal corps balloon landed safely four miles north of Deleware City. Del, 5.15 p. m. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. and Captain Lee. passengers.
 (SiRned) "Chandler, Pilot"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
TO REOPEN sHIPP CASE.
Government Win Probe Further Into
 Eyuchfng of Johnson.


 Washington. April 22.-The case of Sheriff John F. Shipp and number of other citizens of Chattanooga, Tenn, who are under prosecution by the Su- prene Court of the United States for contempt on the charge of participat- ing in the lynching of negro named Ed Johnson, after that court had taken cognizance of his case. probably will be re-opened for the taking of further testimony.
 The Attorney General has discovered two witnesses to the lynching who were not heard when testimony was being taken and today filed a motion in the court for the re-opening of the case anRd the re-appointment of James D. Maher, deputy clerk of the Supreme Court, as commissioner to hear wit nesses.
 It is stated that two persons who have been found failed to appear at the previous hearing because of their fear that personal injury would be done tn enl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
. of Alabama. Montgomery County.

State of Alabama. Montgomery County.
 Notice Is hereby given that letters of ad- unInistration on the estate of NJ. Hiram Jones deceased. were issued on the sth day of March. 1908 by J. B. Gaston. Judge of Probate, of Montgomery County. to the un- dersigned.
 make eettlement with me and all persons holding claims against said estate will file the same within the time required by law or the same will be barred.
 CHAs B. TEAsLEY. Administrator of the estate of N Hiram
 Jonea deceased. thurs-tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

vas presented by. James c. Graham and the papers bear the signature of Harry K. Thaw.
 The writ is made returnab1e at Poughkeepsie on Saturday. May 9, at which time District Attorney Jerome. of New York, will be given opportun- ity to oppose the proceedings for Thaw's release.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
TEXAS RIVERS RISING.
Several Houses are Carried Away by
 Swollen Streams,

Swollen Streams.
 Fort Worth. Texas April 22.-The Leon River at Temple, sixty miles south of here. is rising rapidly, food ing the low lands and destroying farm property.
 Several houses have been washed away today. The Missouri. Kansas and Texas Road has suffered washouts and Is unable to run trains between Tenn pie and Bolton. while the Cotton Belt Road has suspended service between Gatesville and McGregor. Several steel bridges near Temple were washed away today and the electric light and water power houses are partially sub merged.
 Telephone reports from up streams says an eleven foot rise is heading down the Leon toward Temple.
 George Davis, a negro boy. was drowned in the flood at Belton ana J. F. Ainsworth, a prominent attorney of San Angelo lost his life in the flood. San Angelo and Gatesville are now iso- lated.
 The water in this section has reced. ed and towns farther south are begin ming to feel it's effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Bxure.. Con,pauies EnJoined.

Chicago, April 22.-Judge Kohlsaat in the United States Circuit Court, is- sued an injunction today aginst five express companies. restraining them from issuing express franks and from transporting property in interstate commerce in exchange for franks. The companies enjoined are: The National. American. Wells Fargo. United States and Adams.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
TAKEs UP RoY CAsE.
Aneriean Denies Aceusations Made D
 His Wife

Paris, April 22.--Examining Magis- trate Boucard today actively took up the study and investigation of the case of Paul Roy, the Frenchman who is accused by his American wife, known as Glacia Calla of killing her brother, George A. Carkins at Newington, N! H., last January.
 This afternoon Roy appeared before the magistrate accompanied by his lawyer, Antony Aubin, and presented his story of how the death of carkins occurred. The proceedings were se- cret.
 Roy formally protested against the accusation of murder contained in the document which Magistrate Boucard read to him, declaring that he was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Minin~ Layr. Amended.

Washington, April 22-A bill was passed by the House of Representatives under suspension of the rules, by which the mining laws were amended so as to permit the entry of mineral lands as oil lands where 1t had been determined that oil is present. Three years are allowed in which to finance an under taking and sink the first well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Noted Chemi.t bend.

Guayquill. Ecuador, April 2z-- F1oores Ontaneda, noted Ecquadorean chemist died today of bubonic plague which he contracted at the municipal laboratory. Twenty new bubonic cases and nine deaths from the disease have occurred in this city since last Satur- dav
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

Tuscaloosa, April 22.--tSpeciaLl-- Tom Lee. a negro. was fined $40 in the Mayors court yesterday for violating he prohibition law. He was caught by Chief Thomson and officers Simpson and Wilson, and he had quite number of jugs and bottles in his nen>r.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
wyII Speak In Montevallo.

Tuscaloosa. April 22.-(Special.l- Hon. F. s. Moody has accepted the in- vItation of the General Josiah Gorgas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at Montevallo. to make. an address on Memorial Day in that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
GETS VERDICT FOR sIo,ooo.
Nelse Olsen Awarded Judgment Against
 GauthePm Hallway

Huntsville. April 2.-(Special.)- Nelse Olsen. formerly & railroad brake man. secured verdict tonight for $10.000 against the Southern Railway in the United States Court.
 Olsen sued for s25. 900 for permanent injuries resulting from a freight train wreck near Short Creek. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Wedding In TuacaIoosa.

Tuscaloosa, April 22.-(Special.)-- The marriage of J. M. Travis and Mrs. Elizabeth Scales occurred at the Pro bate office. Judge J. c. Brown oficiat- ing. The bride was formerly Miss For rester and has many friends and ad- mirers The bridegroom IS a popular business man of Knoxville. who will probably locate in Tuscaloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Dean O'Grady Calls Meeting.

Birmingham, April 22 Especial. )- Very Rev. Father H. E. O'Grady, Dean of the priests of North Alabama, Mo bile Catholic Diocese. has called a meeting of the deanery to be held in Birmingham on May [. The confer- ence will be attended by about thirty priests and papers on dogma and moral theology will be read.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Alabamn Patents.

Washington. April 22.-tspecial)-- Patents Issued: J. H. Foster. Tusca- loosa. combined desk. chair and recep- tacle; N. H. Patrick. Ensley. framing or measuring instrument; T. J. Smith. Ensley, cotton cr:sper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Raldroad Machinista strike.

Marshalltown, Iowa, April 22.--Ma- chinists employed in the shops of the Iowa Central Railway went out on g strike today together with helpers and apprentices. Reduction of four cents per hour in the new wage schedule caused the strike. Machenists at Os- caloosa, and Monmouth. H., are also
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
HAREAs CORPUS GRANTED.
Harry Thaw win Be Given Hearing .
 His sanity.

Poughkeepsie. N. Y. April 22--A writ of habeas corpus was granted at White Plains today by Justice Morse bauser, on application of Harry k.
 Thaw. The application for the writ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
t,anturea \ ssHlind Timer.v

Take . trip to Havana on the "Fama yacionaI" Limited. Fare. Te. if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
A CONFERENCE
 tUK EDUCATION

tco...nsea from Page one,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

"Democracy requires very large in- telligence and very exemplary charac ter that it may clearly perceive the fundamental principle of our govern ment carefully guard the attempts 10 abridge its power or encroach upon It's rights. It also demands a, clear. con scientious exercise of the elective fran chise that the great Arerican experi- ment may win It's way to permanent triumph,
 'If therefore. the child in our homes and the best interests of our country
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10
IN KENTUCKY
NATIONAL BAPTisT CONVENTION
TO BE HELD.
Secures big Meeting
VIII Not Alter Plans for
1908.

Nashville, Tenn, April 1O.-"The
change of the meeting place OF the
sos session OF the National Baptist
convention from New York to the
beautiful. proud, historic and wealthy
city Of Lexington, Ky, was made
March 2C By the executive boards In
session in this city. The change will
not interfere in the least with the
date, the time, the place or the ex'
tensiye program for the coming ses-
sion Of the National Baptist Sunday
School Congress and Young Peoples
.Chautauqua, which is to be held in
Jacksonville, Fla, at Bethel lnstitu-
tlonal church, beginning wednesday
morning, June "a, and continuity
until Monday, June 30" said Mr..
Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of the
Sunday school congress movement, In
speaking to the Courier-Journal cor
respondent about the action of the
Executive boards. Ii was also learned
from him that the work of preparing
1.-The list of subjects to be discussed at
the congress is being rapidly pushed
and that they would be announced
through the columns OF the National
Baptist Union, the official organ of
the National Baptist convention, at an
early date. Although the programme
lis In It's embryonic state, 1t was
learned that many prominent men
have consented to speak. among
them" states Mr.. Boyd, "will be
found the following: The Rev. W.
b. Reed. pastor of the First Baptist
ichurch. Madison, n. j.; Mr.. Hugh +.
Mussellman (white), superintendent
Sunday School training department
American Baptist Publication society
Philadelphia, Pa; the Rev. A. A.
Cosey, Mound Bayou, Miss; the Rev.
n. ID. Broughton (white), superin-
tendent Sunday school pedagogy
Southern Baptist Sunday school
board, Raleigh, n. c.. and Lieut.. Col.
Alleh Al.ensworth, United States arm,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10

eral stan OF the army and the general
board of the navy by a direct order
from the president upon Secretary
Root's recommendation for prepared
ness to back up eventualities with a
show of arms.
President Roosevelt cannot consti-
declare war against Venez-
'uela. Legislative authority would be
required for such campaign, and
the present preparation OF plans, It is
will be merely in accord
with the policy OF mapping out cam
"a isns for possible emergencies.
Directions given in the present in
stance are. however, the most explicit
made SINCE the army and navy was
ordered to prepare, for participation in
lie International relief column against
Picking during The. Boxer troubles.
They are being guarded closely and
Transmitted verbally from bureau 20
bureau.