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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
REV. COOKE WANTS CHARGES
 TO BE HEARD IN PUBLIC

Brandon, vt, March 7.--The Rev. George A. Cooke. pastor of the Meth odist Church of this town. who has brought charges against Rev. pr. James R. Day. Chancellor of Syracuse University. on the ground that the Chancellor has defamed the character of President Roosevelt. said today that he would insist on . public trial of the charges.
 .Charees of this nature" said Mr. Cooke. "should be aired in open court, and shall not consent to any star chamber hearing"
 Mr. Cooke said that his charges were in i've specifications. all based on ex- tracts from Chancellor Days book, 'sThe Raid on Prosperity" and theae extracts he claims Chancellor Day has violated the rule of the Msthodisk Episcopal Church.. which forbids ths defamation Of magletrates. Mir. Cooke said that he was stranger to the New York conference, where the charges will be tried. and he did not know how favorable the clergy of this conference would be towards him. He sasd. how with proof each ok his hv4 spacifiea- tiona ok defamation on the part of Inc Chancellor Day.
 During the past i've years Mr. Cooke has preferred charges against Prot. Borden F. Bowen. Of the Department 1T Rhtieeophy af ahe Boston 2InfvsrsIs sty Divinity School; Ppof HinckIey c Mitchell of the same fnstitufion; the Rev. ChafleR parighnrAt. editor Of Zion Heralds the Rev. pr. JanaeB M Buckley. editor of The Christian Advocate, and tho Rev pr. John T. McFarIand. form ST President of the Iowa Weslsyan University and at present Secretary of the Sunday School Union and editor of the Sunday School literature of the Methodist denomination.
 All of these charges were dismissed after hearing. with the exception of those against Prof Mitchell. who. aa \ result of the hearing by the church authorities. had to withdraN from his professorehip. -. ..s -'-S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
A NEW DEPARTMENT
krR- RANsDELL WOULD ADD TO
 PRESIDENTS CABINET.
BnI Provides for Department of Transportation and Public Works -WouId Relieve War Depart
 ment of Some Work.

Washington. March LA bill to ere ate d new executive department of transportation and public works was introduced in the House by Mir. Rans- dell of Louisiana.
 The bill provides that the new de- partment shall have entire control of ail national affairs relating to trans nortation, including waterways and tbn construction and maintenance of aIl public buildings. works and im- movements. which shall be authorized for Congress and for which provision Is not otherwise made by law; also all works "to foster. promote and develop inc conservation and efficient utiliza- ton of the natural resources of the United States.
 One of the most sweeping effects of the measure, if it becomes law. would be to transfer to the new .de- nartment practically all of the pro- ierts aside from navy and army un- dertakings. now controlled by the War Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
DR. SADLER DIED AMONG
 BROTHER PHYSICIANS

ed for the third time, coming to Mont goniery with his family. During his residence In this city he lived on Ferry Street near Adams Avenue. For the third time, Dr. Sadler built up a large practice. death calling him just as he was enjoying the fruits of his long iabors.
 pr. sadler was a Mason, a member of Central Lodge. No 5o.f of Uniontown. In Montgomery he was a member of Royal Arch Chapter. Among the mem bership of this fraternal society. Dr.. Sadler was one of the most popular and one of the most respected.
 Dr. Sadler is survived by his widow, and three children. Clarence Sadler. age IT, and at present on the Govern ment training ship stationed in New port, R. l.: Miss Eioise Sadler, aged 13. and a litties daughter, Ruth, s years old. Clarence Sadler was notified of his fathers death by telegraph last night. but it is probable that he can not reach the city in time to attend the funeral.
 No other close kinsmen survive Dr. Sadler. Dr. Sadler attended the fu- neral of both his brothers. his next ago in South Carolina
 The funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed, but the remains will be shipped to Uns0ntown either this afternoon or on Monday morning. where the interment will take place in the Keys family burial plot. The body will be given Masonic honors at its interment in Uniontoskn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
A PITCHED BATTLE
BETWEEN FARMER AND BAND OF
 ROBBERS.
Three DempeRntoes Robbed I've 3Poae- ofzices nma Set Fire to Asmfldlnwn, But Were Captured After
 Lively Battle

Camden, N. T.. March LA pitched battle between robbers and farmers. fin which two of tho latter were wounded, followed the daring robbery early to- day of the postofices st Pedricktown and Bridgeport, about thirty miles south of this city.
 Two of the men were captured. The robbers first appeared at Pedricktown and stole team from a livery stable. They then went to the postoffice, blew open the safe and stoie $250 in money and stamps. Thes3orce of the expIo- sion wrecked the building and the place took fire. The robbers then fled with the team. In few minutes, nearly the entire population of Pedricktown was at the postoffiee fighting the fire, and before the flames were extinguished the building was damaged to the extent of e2.O00.
 While some of the people were bat tIing with the flames. others organised posse to capture the robbers. The men. however, made good their escape, and nothing further was heard from them for two hours. when they ap- peared at Bridgeport. eight miles from PedFirikkown.
 It was nearly o'clock when they at. tackled the postoflce at Bridgeport. A famsiy named Brown occupied the up- per portion of khe building. The rob- bsrs forced m entrance and started a charge of nitro glyeerine in the safe which aimost wrecked the building. William Brown, the head of the family. ruabed dewn staif$ with revolver. When he reached the postoftce, he was eonfKontaa hx Hha fnTeH K9hnNxM Mha leveiled their f6tof64fA at hArn and or dered him to retreat up stairs The robbers then packed ID stamps Co the amount of ss00s took $50 fn cash and left in the direction of Woodbury.
 Mrs. Brown. fin the meantime had taiephoned to the Woodbury police, and as the trio drove into that town. they were hailed by policeman. The rob- bers drove the team of on sidewalk and the three opened Ire. The police- man shielded himself behind tree and returned the fire.
 During the fusiiade. the men re- treated and finally got away. going toward wenonah, abandoning the team and leaving a trail of blood. Aposse was organized and the desperadoes were traced to Wenonah, where tho trace of them was lost.
 shortly after o'clock tliis morning two men, carrying 8 third, were seen At wenonah, and within a short time score of farmers, well-formed. gave chase and soon had them penned in the woods nearby. Both sides opened Ire. one of the robbers fell and the second threw up his hands and surrenaered. ;rhe third man held his ground for sarne time. but ned further into the rsoods He is being closely followed. one of the men. William Mccoy, who sava he has no home had his face lit- s-siIy sIed with bnckshot The other injured man is at sewell under care Of a nhysician. and # Is thought he fwill die
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
GOV. HUGHES
 IS ENDORSED ByNewYo York Republicans.
 For Presidency. STATE COMMITTEE MEETING Resolutions Are Adopted Unani- mously Without Discussion. Chairman Timothy wooarua Presided !. ct Meeting and Every Congress
 sienaI District ia the state
 Was Represented.
 
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

New York. March 7.--Governor Charles E. Hughes was formally en- dorsed as New York's candidate for President by the Republican State Committee at its meeting here today.
 The resolutions endorsing him which were presented by former Congressman William H. Douglass. who represents the home district of the Governor on the Committee. were adopted unani- mously and without discussion. The committee decided upon April II as the time and Carnegie Hall, New York. as the place for holding the State Conven- tion. which will elect delegates at large to the National Convention at Chicago. nominate presidential electors and elect new state Committee. Jus tfce M. Linn Bruce. of New York, was decided upon as temporary chairman of the conyention.
 We are approaching another great political campaign" said Mir Doue- lass in a brief speech introducing the resolutions. land the people do not an ticipate the same walkover the Res publicans had eight years ago and Tour years ago. It Is our duty to voice the sentiments of this committee Sd the people will know where we stand. New York Is the greatest State in the Union. and as New York goes. SO goes the United States. We want to 70 to Chicago and say we can guarantee to elect our man. The time has como when we should unfold our banner and write on 1t in letters of gold. the name of our candidate"
 Mr. pouglasa said the hand of fate had often pointed to one man and that man n, ne believed was the Governor of
 we have ln our White fyo,,as |. ~an tinued Aar. Douglass, "a man who has hlazed the way. who has done rntIcl, for tho country Let us call this man the pathmaker." !"
 F. J. Kraeke of Brooklyn, in acc onding the resolutions. said;
 Ihe Republicans eE this State should ~5uNtly and untgaalw work to brine about tho nomination of covernas Hughes. which we are all So anxious r have him secures'
 Chairman Timothy L. wooaxn2 pre-. sided at the meeting. Every ConnFas. sional District ih the State wac renra. sented. Former Governor Odaff wes present but took no part except to < Ssr if the representation ak the state Con ventton wonld De governed by the vote cast in 1906 or 1904. Chairman Wood run informed Mir. OdeiI that the vote of 1904 would govern.
 A resolution relative to calling Con- gressionai District conventions where there is no separate Conaresslonai ai Committee. introduced by William n Ward. of Svestchester. was adopted fol : lowing which the Hughes resolutions were adopted. The Committee than adjourned 10 meet Friday. Aprii 10. at ?. m. after having been In session only about twenty minutes.
 When an effort was made to saa Governor Hughes at the Hotel Aetor. Colonel Treadwell. his military Recre tary, said the Governor was too busy to receive any one prior to his depart ure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
ALABAMA FEIJD EDS IN DEATH Lawrence County Farm CTS Use Knives. WALTER HOLLAND IS DEAD Sons of J. W. Turner Fugitivts
 from Justice. Asfray Began At sassstrate'. Court when Head Of Tarner House
 Was Accused Of Swear
 Ing FaIseIy.

Decatur. March 7.-{ -{specials Wal ter Holland Is dead. his father, ". F. Holland is perhaps fatally stabbed. and J. W. Turner is seriously injured by being beat over the head. This is the result of fight which took place to- day in Justice W. F. Berry'e court at Caddo in Lawrence count, ten miles west of Decatur.
 The cause of the dificuity Is q feud which has existed between W. F. Hol- and family and J. w. Turner and family for a number of years and grew out of a real estate transaction.
 Some years ago w.. F. Holland mortgaged q tract of farm land in Lawrence county to Colonel Kirk Wal lace. Of Mouiton. Colonel Wallace fore closed the mortgage and the land was purchased by J. W. Turner, who had much trouble in getting possession of the land, on account of Holland object ing. Holland owned other lands ad- Joining this.
 A few days ago Holland accused Turner of cutting his wire fence and trespassing on his lands and the trial of the Turner's was held at Caddo to- day, before Justice Berry.
 After the trial Walter Holland told J W. Turner he swore to a lie and drawing revolver struck Turner over ttt8 NlAN6 &1yChih& hAAAA AS'ttA o'.~ ~'~r%r cusly inturtns him.
 rom ana Bascom Turner rushed so their father's aid. Before Walter Hoi- land could fire his pistol Basccm Turner drew knife and plunged it straight into his heart and he fell dead almost instantly.
 w. F. Holland. Waiter Holland's father, rushed to his sons assistance and in the fight was perhaps fatally cut and stabbed. Tom and Basconl Turner escaped. Their father has not been arrested.
 of lawrence county. w. F. Holland married alster of VT " Garnett. wholesale pserchant of Deeetn
 Tle news of &he kililnG vas seie' st,er,na ,Mx .fnxnntk tonight
 The Turnsrs conducted esAAtFs store near EzilIsboro in lawrence see.Itv and are large land owneFs ir eb~f County. A searching party ii scouring the country about Cadoo to- mlehf for Tom and Bascom Turner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
PERMANENT REcEIvERs.
To Wind Up south Carollna Dispsasary
 Fund.

Ashevilie. ". C.. March 7.--Federai Judge Pritchard today decided te ap~ point permanent receivers for the South Carolina dsspensary fund nf $500. 900 and named Judge Joseph A.. Mccullough. C. K. Henderson and g. F. Arthur as receivers. HensiersDu and Arthur are members of the wind ing up" committee appointed by fha South Carolina Legislature a year ago.
 It ls believed that the winding up dispenRary committee will refuse to turn over the fund to the receivers and That a claRh will result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
rwENTY PERsoNs HUnT.

Kansas City, March 7--Burlington passenger train No. which left Kanaas City at 7:S0 this morning for Chicago, was derailed at Kearny, Mo, twenty fiftean foot @nsbaAkguent 9wenfy per- sons were injured four seriously. Hurt: J. D. euyton. Kansas City; k. D. Wilcox Kaneas City Chapel, young Divinity student. studying at Liberty, Mo: travelling man. name unknown. None of the other Injured are seriously hurt.
 The wrecked train was made up Of baggage cars. smoker and two coaches. It Is an accommodation traIn that stops at every station between Kansas City and Chicago. and not due in Chicago until Sunday morning The accident was caused by spreading rails. The train was not running fast and this fact probably prevented more serious results
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
TROOPS LEAVE GoLDFIELD.
Nevada state Police Take Charge Q
 Mining District.

coldheld. New, March 7.--The United States troops that have been in Gold field for three months, evacuated the camp today and turned the responsi- bility of maintaining peace in the Gold deld district over to the local police authorities and the Nevada State pos lice.
 The departing forces consisted of Iil men and five officers. Several squads of State police arrived in Goldfeld this week and established local headquar- ters in building in the center Of town The district is peaceful as the strike was practically declared off this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
A DoUnLn 1RA0EDx.
Harry Adler ExlHIa hIln f1ssSrceA xN1fs
 ana zfkhsaefA

Denver. Colo. March fxarfg A6 Ter clothing salesman forty Neaft old shot and killed his divorced wifa Miss Grace Nottingham. twenty -eeren years old. in a room in the Waldorf Hotel. this city, last Wednesday night and then blew out his own brains
 The bodies were not found unfii tos day. Adler left a note from wb1eh E appeared that he had determined te SkiIl his former wife and himself The couple were married In Los Angeles January f2s 1896, and the woman cb- tained a divorce in Denver a year ago, Previous to her marriage, Miss Mott tingharn shot and killed Edward Mur. phy. q railroad fireman ct Av0na. Colo, where she resided with her parents She pleaded self defense and a jury found her guilty of involuntary manS slaughter for which she served one day In jail.
 Adler ls said to have been cousin of Abe Ruef of san Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
PosTAL sAvINGs RANks.
sub-comuaittee of Senate Discusses tn,
 Various Bills.

washington, March 7-BiIls to ss- tablish postal savings banks, introdue- ed by Senators Carter, Knox and Bur kett. were today considered by sub committee of the Senate Committee on Postoffaces and Post Roads. consisting of Senators Carter. Burrows. Bankhead and Clay.
 Postmaster General Meyer was be- fore the subcommittee and outlined his views on the subject Postmaster General Meyer stated to the committee that while the Knox bill was drawn in his department. he was not welded to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

that measure and was very ready to approve amendments or provisions to be taken from both the BFrkett and Carter bills. The committee and the Postmaster General agreed upon the plan for placing the funds to be se- cured by the postal savings banks in the various national banks of the coun- try at a rate of interest sufhcieutly large to pay depositers two per cent and to defray all attendant expenses.
 Speaking today of the chances of se- curing action on this bill. Senator Car ter, Chairman of the subcommittee said:
 T have no doubt the Senate will pass q bill smbodying the post savings prfnciDles.-
 There win be further meetings to discuss the measures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
mURDERERs ARREsTED.
BiOodhOunds TrniI The sIayera or Hat
 tiesburg MeRcmnnt.

Hattiesburg. Miss. March 7.-Foi- lowing the murder last night at Bar nett, Miss. of J. H. Powell, a well known merchant. blood hounds were placed on the trail of the murderers and today came up on George John son and Tom Barnett. both negroes |. The negroes were taken Into custody and at first locked up in the Jail at Barnett. Fearing a 7lynching. officers later started with the men to Quit man. Miss, but one of the negroes got away. Blood hounds were again brought into play and are tonight trailing the fugitive.
 Powell was shot in the back of the head as the result of what Is believed to have been a grudge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
ozARx NATIoNAL FoRnsF.
r,e.saent signs an order Creating the FoReat.

washington, March 7.---The President today signed proclamation cFeatinE ths ozask National Forest. in the north western part of Afkansas, The ozark and the AFkansa national for est. which was created in December Iast. form the two s4sternmost nation- aI Sorests and kive the State forest area. Of, nearly 100000 acres. The new forest has an area of nearly s2o,- Oo6 acres and is located on the divide ,hetween the Arkansas and White riv- erss
 The area included in the new forest is for the most part covered with un- broken stands of hardwood and short leaf pine, estimated to be worth not less than $1,SOO.0O0 as 1t stands and may bring S5.00o.oo0 if properly han dled. .
 < The new forest brings the total area of. the fational, forest in the United states up to i64.sss.656 acres. practi- cally all located in the Rocky Noun tafns and Pacific coast region, and all of 1t west of the Mississippi river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
AUGusT MAcHEN ouT.
Former Postal OmeiaI Serves His Pen-
 iteatiary Sentence.

Washington. March 7.-August W. Machen, former General Superintendent of free delivery service of the Post office Department. who was convicted a little more than three years ago of conspiracy in connection with frauds in the Postofice Department. arrived in Washington today. having been re- leased from the penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va. at midnight last night upon the conclusion of his two terms of two years, less the time ale lowde for good behavior.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
sTrEPIE CLIMBER CAUGHT
stranger Found Unaer Bea tn c Me-
 wraga Hosaae.

Mobile. March Special l---Harry r,avennort a white man, aged 5e years. claiming to be a steeple climber. found in the room of negro woman eul- pioyed at the home of W. 8 MeNefll on fine corner of Church and Concep- tion streets, was arrested tonight on the long charge.
 Davenport was first seen to climb ln a back window and Officer VII Con- niff found him under the bed. The wo- man says she never saw him before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
Depnty sherln Murdered.

Alexandria. Va. March 7.--It was learned today that Deputy Sheriff C.. c. Johnson of Glenmora. was murdered last night while seated in his bed room where his wife vas i'll. He was shot by person on the outside through an open window and no clue to his as~ saiiant has been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
ATr. Holt for LleutenanI

The President at the instance of Col. onei Wiley has designated William I. Holt of Montgomery to stand an ex- animation with a view to an appoint. ment from civil life as a second lieu tenant in the army.
 Alfred J. stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
Mir. Wa Arrives

Washington. March 7.--Minister Wu Ting Fang, who has returned to the United States as China's diplomatic rep resentktive after several years absence. arrived in washington tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
po.1ma.ter nt EIennor.

Washington, D. C.. March 7--special) Georgia L. Tucker has been appoint ed postmaster at Eleanor Dallas Coun- ty, J. B., Winter resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
THE wnATHER.

washfnxton, Hzarch z--Fer Alabama, Partly cloudy suadayS Monday rainJ lixht, variable winds.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-02-14

only for the want"u sport OF taking |
life, who destroy animals that are
harmless and who can put the results
of their craftsmanship to no good
use, are likely to grow callonsed and
regardless of the feelings of their
fellow creatures.
st is for this reason that the laws
regulating the killing of wild birds
and animals should be rigldlv en-
forced, and for the same reason the
needless desire OF youth to Stay ana
destroy, should be restrained Until
maturity has taught them something
Of the suffering they inhict. Sucf
laws as these, however, can only b'
enforced by public opinion. Police
men and deputy sheritts and gam
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-02-14
NJ RlDDER SWEPT BY DISASTROUS FIRE
MONDAY NIGHT.
Fire destroyed Large Seo SsEs,-s-.- .
ness Portion Of City. -.I.Oss Estl-
mated ;at About $4,000.
Origin Unknown.

The town of DeRidder was swept by
a disasterous fire Monday night that
DESTROYED a dozen or more OF houses,
Entailing loss Of $4,000 to S2O,oso.
The fire was discovered in the De-
Ridder Steam Bake"y shortly afsr
midnight, anu although hundreds Oh
men rushed 10 the scene OF the conlla-
grafton and fought the Ilames valiant
Nv, they were not able To gain control
Of the situation until al large portion
of the city had been destroyed. Inc
origin of the fire is unknown although
tits thought it may have started IN
the furnace of the bakery, as 1t was
first seen there. Both the newspaper
Offices were destroyed as well as no.
tells. warehouses, livery barns and
several dwellings.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-02-14
Two Democratic central fomml''ee'
mon Amounted From Welsh.

At the meeting of the newly elected
democratic central committee OF "1s
parish, held in Lake Charles Monday
jmportant business was transac'eo'
The time was set for the next primary
the same being February 10Th. Inc
resignation of DR.. jno. II. Cooper
who has represented this ward here
tofore, was accepted and John w.
Armstrong was appointed in his place
Chas. Carr was appointed to NIL Tue
Mace from this ward formerly occu
pied by Chas. Martin. who pec"'n'
;ne,oib]e through having changed
his residence to Lake Charles