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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FLEET's TARGET PRATicE.
Sailors Show Tmprovemei

AmerIcan Sailors Show Improvement
 Tn sheoting.
 Manilas Nov. 21r--It is officially am nounced that the ships of the Atlantic battleship fleet are showing consider able improvement over their target practice of. last year.
 The Kentucky. Kearsarge, Illinois and Louisiana will fire tomorrow, con- cluding the entire practice of the fleet.
 Sixty officers who have accompanied the fleet thus far on it's Journey will bid it farewell on Wednesday, their places being filled by a like number of officers from the cruisers and gun boats of the Asiatic fleet The off, cers who leave the Atlantic fleet will take the places left vacant on the vessels of the Asiatic fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
NO SAILORS ASHORE.
Rear Admiral sperry Fears Cholera
 In Manila.

Manila, Nov. 21.-Rear Admiral Sperry addressed letter to Governor General Smith saying that 1t had been decided not to grant the men of the Atlantic battleship fleet leave of ab- sence during the stay of the ships in Manila bay.
 This decison, the rear admiral says. Is based on the advice of the medical officers of the fleet as well as his own convictions. The letter states that the daily reports of the health department shows the presence of cholera in Ma nila and that during the progress of the epidemic a large percentage of the cases reported were dead or mort- bound, showing that they had been concealed.
 Rear Admiral Sperry then states that the house to house Inspection has been abandoned and claims there is always danger of a renewal and ex- tension of the infection. u f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
REFORMS IN PORTUGAL.
Takes steps to Practice
 Economy.


 Lisbon. Wednesday, Nov. 1.-The wretched condition of the country's finances due to years of grating" and nnismanagement in the course of which the most profitable industries of the country. like tobacco and matches have been sold to monopolies, con- tinues to occupy the government
 Short loans advanced principally by the two rich monopoles above men, tionei bearing and 2 per cent inter est. are being renewed by the payment of heavy commissions with the deposit of state and railroad funds as addi- tional security.
 With the state of the country's cred it at this low ebb. the estimated budget for 1909 shows a defictt of $5.- GOO OOe (receipts $71,000.00O. expendit- ures s76 900, ,00O). The half yearly taxes due at the end of the year will hardly meet the interest on the public debt and floating loans.
 In this quandary the government has decided to apply the knife vigorously and 1t is announced that the following
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
BOY IS KILLED IN
 l0LLARD SAW MILL

Pensacola. Fla. Nov. 21-(special) A special from Pollard, Ala, says that Willie Williams. a boy eighteen years old met a horrible death there yesterday in the shingle mill of I. s. Gate wood.
 The young man, who was not em- ployed by the firm, went into the mill and was standing near the shafting. when his coat was caught. Before the machinery could be stopped he had been whirled about a dozen or more times, every bone in the body. being broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
TRAGEDY IN ACOURT
SHOOTING AFFRAY OCCURS IN
 QUINCY, FLA.
Thomas smith is Dead, His Father and Dr. MunrOe are WOunded--Three Men Charged With
 Shooting.

Quincy, Fla. Nov. 21.-Thomas S. smith, dead: his father. T. Y. Smith. shot in three places. and pr. Robert Munroe seriously wounded in the leg. is the result of a sensational shoot ing affray in the court here this af- ternoon.
 Two Massey brothers and A. D. Covington are under arrest charged with the shooting.
 All the participants are among the most prominent men in the county Trouble had been brewing for some time and friends brought the princi- pals together today in the hope of settling the differences.
 The shooting started so Suddenly that no one seems to know who began 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
REDEMFTIoN OF CERTIFICATES.
Cost to the Treasury Was Less Than
 NS0O N0ft

Cost to the Treasury Was Less Than
 $50O,OOO.
 Washington, Nov. 21.--The redemp- ton of the treasury certificates is- sueds by the Secretary of the Treasury one. year ago has been accomplished at a cost to the treasury in cash of less than s500.0
 The amount of these certificates outstanding at the date of their ma- turity November 20, 1908. was $13.- 9Ss,5O0, and without exception they were held in the treasury as security for circulation. Of this amount $I3,- 2SS,250 have been withdrawn and law fuI money substituted for the retire ment of circulation and $547.750 have been surrendered and replaced by other United States bonds in order to continue circulation, leaving only $1O0.500 undisposed of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
CASTRO GOING TO EUROPE
 TO UNDERGO OPERATION

Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday. Nov. IS. via San Juan. Nov. 21.-President Castro is about to leave Venezuela for Europe with the purpose of undergo ing an operation at the hands of skilled physicians.
 Preparations for his trip are now being made. This will be the first time the President ever has left Vene- zuelan territory. barring a few trips into Colombia
 There Is reason to believe that the President contemplates leaving La Guaria. Nov 24 on the French mall steamer Guadelope. This vessel runs between Havre and West Indian ports.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
THREATENED REVOLUTION.
Ameriean warships sfay Be Sent To
 Haytf.

American Warshfps Nfay Be Sent To
 Hayti.
 Washington. Nov. 21.--News of the revolutionary movement in Hayti, some details of which have reached the State Department from it's rep resentative there is not surprising to the administration officials.
 The American cruisers Des Moines and Tacoma are at Guantanamo, a day distant from HaytL Their ser vices, however. have not been asked for.
 The Eagle, which has been engaged for some time in Haytien waters, also is at Guantanamo just now coaling.
 Should the revolutionary movement assume any serious shape one of these vessels will go to Hsyti.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
VISITORS To TAFT.
General Edwards Discusses Cuba { Ill.AIan..aan.na.

General Edwards Discusses Cuba and
 Philippines.
 Hot Springs. Va, Nov. 21.--Briga- dier General Edwards. Chief of the Insular Bureau of the War Depart ment. came here today for a confer ence with the President-elect on the subject of the Philippine tariff and the American withdrawal from Cuba. Henry W. Taft. brother of the President-eIect also came today for visit which will extend until after Thanksgiving.
 Representative Lowering. of Massa- chusetts, and former Civil Service Commissioner Foullke, of Indiana, were added to the political colony at the homestead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Memorial in Washington.

Washington. Nov. 2i.-with simple ceremony. oficial and diplomatic, wash ington paid tribute to the Emperor Kuang Hsu and the Grand Empress Dowager of China at the Chinese lega- tion this afternoon. when memorial services to their late majesties were held in accordance with instructions from the imperial government, and at a time corresponding with ceremonies in Pekin.
 Tablets memorials of the deceased rulers. have been placed in the ball room of the legation, before which the invited guests passed and bow Min ister Wu greeted the callers. Flowers adorned the room.
 President Roosevelt and Vice-Presi- dent Fairbanks were among those to whom cards of invitation were issued
 President Fairbanks, several members of the Supreme Court and as- sistant secretaries of the various sH- ecutive departments attended Press- dent Roosevelt. however. sent one Of h1s military aides. Col. oarles $ Cromwell, who left the esideEts card.
 Secretary Root was suna Ing from an indisposition and sent a sssaRe Of sympathy. as did a4so Adml l Dewey, through an aide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
VOTE IN MINNESOTA.
Taft Received I85. .7s6 and Bryan
 1O9, ,43S.

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 21.-Complete returns on the lection in Minnesota were received today by Secretary of State Schmaul.
 The total vote for President in Min nesota was 3,325. of which William H. Taft received 195,7s6; w. J. Bryan, 10s,433; Chain (Prohibitionl. 1O.114; Hisgen Qndependent), 523. Debs, (So- cialisD, 14,469. Taft's plurality was S6.353.
 The total vote on Governor was 332. .- 105. of which Johnson (Dem) received 173.344: Jacobson (Rep.), 145,27S; Hag- gard (Prohib.), 6.57S; Moore, (Pubiic ownership). 6.162; Allen. Ond), 591; Johnson's plurality was 2S.O02
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
CeIebration nt AnnnnoIIn

Annapolis. Nov. 21.-In observance of the 20Oth anniversary of the granting by Queen Anne of England of the first charter of Annapolis, a three days eel ebration was begun here today with historical exercises at the State House. The chief event. will be on Monday when the corner stone of a memorial fountain, will be laid. Special relig- ious services will be held In all the churches tomorrow,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
wIu Restrict the English.

Berlin, Nov. 21.-A despatch from Cairo states that the Egyptian min istry intends to restrict the influ- ence of the English councillors who. in previous ministries were actually the ministers It is stated that here after all important questions will be dealt with in the council of ministers. The English Attorney General D. K.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
THE WORLD PUBLISHES
 EMPEROR,S INTER VIE "

reforms" will be submitted to the Cortes when 1t assemblies in January: Reduction of half pay allowances now given to army and navy officers (there are now about 500 generals on the re- tired Hst) $S00.000;S reduction in the number and pay of fiscal guards to prevent smuggling to the detriment of the tobacco monopoly, s500,000: reor- ganization Of police and municipal guards, s700.000; and reorganization and reduction in the personnel of the educational system, S60,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FIVE MEN DROWNED.
British Schooner CoIIIdes In Boston
 Harhor

Boston. Mass. Nov 2l-FIve men. in- cluding Captain obed Knowlton, of the British schooner Hugh G.. lost their lives in a collision in Broad Sound early today. The schooner sank and. three men were saved,
 The drownod:
 Captain Ohed Knowlton: First Mate William Merriam; Steward James Mil berry; Seaman, Albert Mills! Seaman L. Mosher. all of Nova Scotia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
MILK FAMINE THREATENED.
Thousands of Cattle Held in Pens a
 Result of Quarantine.


 Result of Quarantine.
 New York, Nov. 21 1.-Thousands Of cattle. swine and sheep have been held in pens here as a result of the order placing in quarantine all cattle and other food supply animals coming from the States of New York and Pennsylvania and today the local au- thorities are taking prompt steps to combat the foot and mouth disease, the rapid spread of which made the quarantine necessary.
 It is said that in addition to a scar city of beef. with resultant high prices. milk famine may be caused. A large supply of the milk used in this city is said to come from coun- ties in which the malady is reported to have found a foothold. If these counties should be quarantined as a result of the epidemic. the milk supply will be seriously curtailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FOUR wRHoKs
Two Men Killed and Number Of Pers
 aons Ynfwred

Chicago, Nov. 2l Two men were killed, another perhaps fatally hurt. and a number of persons injured in. four wrecks which occurred in Chicago and environs as the result of a heavy fog.
 Three of the wrecks occurred today and one late last night WabaBh suburban train crushed into "a freight train between Worth and Chicago Ridge. killing the engineer of the pas senger train. Two electric cars on the Aurora, Elgin and Chicago line col ltded near Aurora and five persons were injured Four persons were hurt in head on collision between the two elec- tric cars of the Calumet and South Chicago City Railway Company
 A wreck on the Illinois Central Road between two freight trains resulted in the death of Arthur Alt. fireman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
MANY PERSONS
 LOSE LIVES Explosion on Mississippi
 River Steamer. MANY ARE BADLY ScALDED Fire Added to Horror of the
 DiSaster. Reliable Reports from Bayou Goula are to Eaeet That Twelve or Fifteen N Person. are Miss
MANY ARE BADLY ScALDED

New Orleans. Nov. 2l.--Ten or m re persons are dead and twice as ml injured as a result of an explosion day on the Mississippi River steamN. H. M. Carter. near Bayou Goula. about hundred miles north of New Orleans
 The boiler of the Carter exploded while the steamer was on it's way from New Orleans to Baton Rouge with cargo of general merchandise and fifty or more passengers. To add to the horror of the disaster, iire succeeded the explosion, and the boat was burned to the waters edge. are to the effect that between twelve and fifteen persons are missing, and the loss of life win be great. About the same number were badly scalded, and 1t is expected several of them will de. The injured are now on their way to New Orleans and are expected here early Sunday morning. They are aboard the tow boat McDougal, which went to the rescue of the passengers and crew of the Carter as soon as the explosions occurred.
 Captain H. M Carter. who was aboard the boat with his wife and child. was blown out into the river by the explosion, but was saved. Mrs. Carter ana her children were taken on in safety.
 Captain J. v. Lee Blanc was aboard the boat when 1t left New orleanE. but went ashore at DonaIsonviiis. and was not on board at the time of the explosion.
 The books of the boat were blown into the river, but were nshed out and are now at Bayou Conia-
 The H. MS Carter, a stern-wheeler. 1ES feet long. was a cotton packet and was built on the Ohio river in Ia03 Up to few weeks ago. the boat was rune nIng in the cotton trade at Harwood. Ark. At the time of the secident, tk was under the charter 60 the Comeaux- Leblanc Packet Company and was en- gaged ln the sugar trade.
 This Is the most serions river disas4 ter in ilftean gears. U is the nrs liver accident attended by large loss SfeElfe in that time on any steamboat obetat- ing out yof New Orleans t E
 It may De several days before ! is known exactly hoy many lives have been lost. &
 The packet company gives out the following liats Hre
 Dead or missing: Casimir LeBlanc, chief clerk barlxeeper. name unknown; thirteen others principai1y negro roust-
 Badly scalded-First Mate John Gray; Head Purser George LeRlanc; nine ne- gro roustabouts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Re,rnrd for Opera score.

New YOrk, NOV 5I.-Much Interest has been aroused by the announce ment that the Metropolitan Opera House directors will award sub bstan- tlal prize for the best operatic score composed by a musician born in the United states This is to be done to stimulate and encourage American composers to comefordward with their reninS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
FaITbanI1a at white House,

Washington, Nov. 21-Vice President Fairbanks, who returned to Washington last night, called on the President to- day to pay his respects. He stated that on the expiration of his term of service he would resume the practice of law in Indianapolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
INDEPENDENT FERTILIzER co.

New Concern is Incorporated With
 Fifty Million.
 Trenton. N. J.. Nov. The Inde- pendent Fertilizer Company was in- corporated here this afternoon with a capital stock of s5o.ooO.ooo. divided equally into common and preferred. the latter paying per cent dividends. The object of the company is to deal in manufactured fertilizer. The in- corporators: Harold Otis. Charles W. Willard. and Steele. Otis & Ka1l, all of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
..RIenched" FIour Hearing Ends.

Washington. Nov. 21-The hearing by the pure food board of the depart ment of agriculture which has been in progress here for several days bear ing on the question of whether or not "bleached" flour is injurious to health was concluded today. The case was then taken under advisement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
HARRIAIAN's LATEST DEAL.
He Secures Control of the Wisconsin
 Central.

Chicago. Nov. 21.-A dispatch to The Boston Herald from New York says:
 From an excellent source 1t is as3er- tained that Mfr. Hartman has prac- tically secured control of the wiscon- sin Central.
 It is now assumed in certain good quarters that the recent election of George Gould to a Wisconsin Central directorship occurred at the suggestion of E. H. Hartman and that Mir. Gould is in the Wisconsin Central practically as Mir. Harriman's representative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
NINTH VICTIM or WRECK.
Jacob A. saIman Dies in New Or
 Ienna

New Orleans. Nov 21 Jacob A Salman, President of the salman Brick and Lnmber Company. died here to- night as a result of injuries received in tho Great Northern-Northeast railroad wreck at Little Woods. La.. Nov. II.
 Mfr. salman's death brings the Little- woods death list up to nine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
DRANK POISONED BEER.
One Man is Dead and Four others se-
 rfOualy HI.

St. Louis. Nov 21 .--one man Is dead and four others are seriously i'll in the city hospital from drinking poi soned beer given them last night by pseudo employment agent.
 The men. who were recent arrivals in the United States were approached in a room at Ar South Second Street by a man who offered them work in a factory He bought beer for them and when they were overcome by it.. robbed them of s227 and fled. Forta sotar died before the police could sum- mon madical aid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Iniured one. ArrlNA.

New Orleans. La. Nov. 22-The tug boat McDougall arrived here shortly after midnight with the injured mem bers of the crew and passengers of the river steamer H. M. Carter which was destroyed by an explosion of her boilers today while making a trip from New Orleans to Baton Rouge.
 Those who came in on the McDou- gall report that the following consti- tute the list of casualties so far as is Known at present:
 The dead: Casmere Le Blanc. assis- tant clerk: Peter Cami. bar tender; four negro roustabouts. The injured: Charles Moore. first mate, cut about body; John J. Grey, second mate, bad ly scalded. may die; Captain H. M Carter. cut about body; George Ie Blanc, clerk. badly burned: nine ne- groes, all badly burned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
WOMAN SHOOTS FARMER.
afrs. Davis Says Tillery Tried to Force
 

Dublin, Ga, Nov. 21.-w. L. TilIerY, prominent Laurens County farmef, lies at his home mortally wounded. ac- cordlng to physicians, as the result of the well directed aim of Mrs. Josie B. Davis. a widow.
 Tillery, according to Mrs. Davis. went to her home and tore open a screen door and when he attempted to step. in the hallway was shot down by Mrs. Davis. who warned him not to break the door.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
DIFFERS PAYMENT OF VETS
Prohibition Bears Down On old Soldiers
 of Georgia.

Atlanta. Ga, Nov s1-It developed to- night that the Confederate Veterans of Georgia may not get over $200, 900 Of their quarterly pensions in time for Christmas.
 The money is due two weeks before the holidays. but indications are that the shortage in State funds. due to the prohibition law. and other sources, will delay payment to the Veterans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Emperor Speaks in Berlin

Berlin. Nov. 21.-Emperor William made a public speech in this city this morning on the occasion of the. cen- tennial celebration of the formation of the City Council of Berlin.
 Instead of speaking extemporaneous- ly, as Is his usual custom, he read his address from a printed form that was handed to him by Chancellor von Bue- low.
 His majesty said:
 'The municipality of Berlin was created in the midst of the fire of wars of liberation, but since that time it has been developed by the devotion of the citizens Of the capital. This gives me the hope that the municipality of the future also will retain the spirit of true citizenship and that nothing will force itself between the prince and the people"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
con,InentnI FIeId TrLnl..

Charlotte. N. C.. Nov. 21.--Ths thir- teenth annual field trials of the Con tinental Field Trials Club opened at Barber Junction this morning. The members stake was on and Qie wsath- CT was ideal for the runa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
DISTURBANCES IN PERSIA.
People Burn Warehouse And Other
 Property.

Berlin, Nov. 21.-A despatch, to Berlin news agency from Teheran says that disturbances have broken out at Enzeit. a Persian town on the Cas- plan Sea in Gillian province. because the governor attempted to take out of the customs house 14,000 rifles. which had been bought in France for the Shah for shipment to Teheran.
 The despatch further states that the customs house was set on fire and partly destroyed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
me DlDlomatfr Cor,,a.

Peking. Nov. 21.-Tile members of the diplomatic corps ip Picking. three rep resentatives from seh legation were received at tho pkiace at 10 o'clock this morning for the purpose of ex- pressing the condolences of their goR- ernments on the deaths of the Em- perOr and the Dowager Empress oe China
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Corbet Bey. has been displaced by Abdul Kahlik Pasha, who hitherto has been Mudir of Sint province.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
Steamer NeustrIa Overdue.

Marseillos, Nov. 2I-The French steamer Neustria. from New York, Co., tober 2T, for Marseilles. is six days over due. She 10 a freight setamer and car- TieA no paBsengeTa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
AUTO ACCIDENT AT SAVANNAH One Killed and Another
 Injured. WERE TRAINING FOR RACE Their Auto coIIided With a Iele-
 graph Pole. D. E. Rose. Mechanic, Lost His Life and John yuhais, the Driver of
 the Auto, Was Badly
 Injured.
WERE TRAINING FOR RACE

Savannah, Ga, Nov. 21.--Turning sharply to the left to avoid collision with a large dog which was crossing the course Jean Juhasz, driving the French s. P. o. car. entered In the in- ternationai light car race. to bs run here next Wednesday. as preliminary 10 the grand prize contest on Tnurs- day, today hurled his mechanic to al- most instant death and is himself lying in the Savannah hospital tonight with an injured spine. The racing machine was crumpied beyond hope of repair.
 The mechanic, Marius de Rosa, was picked up unconscious from the road side and hurried in a touring car to the city hospital Death quickly en- sued. Juhasz and do Rosa had reach ed the city only yesterday and 1t was said they were not making unusual time today when the accident occurred. The turn made to a yoid the dog was slight. but the speed of the little ear caused it to jump sideways, and 1t struck tree q glancing blow. There was a richochet to . second tree and then to q telephone pole. Still plung- ing about after this third blow, the automobile turned completely around and plunged again into a pole which this time was broken of short.
 Today.s accident was the second se- rlouS OuS 70 occur ln tne H8nt car class a mechanician by the name of Grinnon is lying now in the hospital in a precarious condition.
 The g. r. o. which was destroyed to- day, was number 1, started In next Wednesdays race and was generally regarded as a favorite contestant.
 It seemed, to look at the car after the accident. that there would be lit- tie possibility of its starting in the race on Wednesday.
 The proprietor. of local garage drove to the scene Of the accident, ex- amined the cars carefully, and aH- nounced that he would put it in con dition for the race. The ifdications, taefefore are that t will not be acratclle Juhasz. too. will probably keive it His uer sa has not deserted biri. and tonight 1t was stated that he deemed to be suffering only from the shock and would be in condition in q day or twn