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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
HE SCORES OFFICIALS
CONGRESSMAN COOK WRITES PUB- LIC LETTER TO ADMINIsTRA-
 TION.
Says That Great Injustice Has Been Done to CoIorado's Most Honorable Citizens in Land Fraud Cases.

Washington. Jan, 12--In a personal letter which he has addressed to the President and Vice President. Speaker Cannon and all members of Congress the Justices of the Supreme Court members of the Presidents cabinet and the Washington newspaper cores pondents, Hon. George w. Cook, Re- publican Congressman at large from Colorado, severely arraigns the ad- Ininistration for its course in prosecut- ing alleged infractions of the public land laws in Colorado.
 Congressman Cook insists that great injustice has been done to a number of Colorado's most honorable. upright and law-abiding business men in that they have been unnecessarily branded as criminals through over-zealousness of the government in ordering indict- rnents without furnishing proper evil dence.4 He cites the recent decision of Federal Judge Robert, F. Lewis al Denver. in which he quashed tndict- ments against some thirty citizens, to show that government prosecutors were over-active in their efforts to punish land frauds.
 Referring to4the action taken at the last cabinet meeting of the year. December 31, as to the Colorado cases. when the President authorized the at- torney general to use every means In its power to bring about in the higher courts disapproval of the decision rem dered in Colorado by Judge Lewis. Con- gressman Cook says:
 "Tlie unprecedented and dictatorial encroachment of the executive against the legislative and judicial depart ment, of the government is almost a daily threat to the peace and prosperity of the republic and should be knocked on the head by the constitutional de- cision of the Supreme Court of the United States.
 Our citizens in Colorado have with patience submitted to these persecu- tions for alleged effenses and every fair minded citizen should join in commendation of the fact that we have in our beloved country true judges who have the courage of their convictions and believe in justice to every citizen and a real square deal emphasized.
 "In conclusion beg 10 say I assume the personal responsibility for state- ments herein made"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
EIGHT MEN ARE DROWNED
 BY SINKING OF A BARGE

San Antonio. Tex. Jan. i2.----A special to The Express from Tampico. Mex. says:
 Eight men were drowned in the Eanuco River by the sinking of . barge. The barge belonged to E. M. load oyster shells.
 When in the middle of the river a large steam tug passed down the river so near the barge, which was heavily laden, that the swell caused the barge to careen and sink. All twenty men were thrown into the water and Fore man Lucas and seven men were drowned.
 The responsibility for the accident will be investigated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
TRADE IN COLOMBIA.
Special Agent Pepper Makes His Re-
 DOPf At Waahfn0tOn

RoEt AL WaSnlM2tOn.
 Washington, Jan. 12-A report on trade conditions in Colombia by Charles M. Pepper, special agent of the Department of Commerce and La bor, has been issued by the Bureau of Manufactures.
 The importance of establishing inti- mate commercial relations with Colom- bia, the nearest South American neigh bor of the United States, is strongly presented. The great natural wealth of the country in soil. forests and mines has not been distributed largely on ac- count of lack of transportation facil- ities, but active efforts are in progress to remedy this condition by construct ing railways which will create a large demand for railway materials.
 The classes of goods to be exchang ed for the natural product of CoIom- bia include many articles manufactured in the United States, particularly farm implements. mining and other machin- cry. Present market requirements are explained and information furnished general command and industrial con- ditions which should be helpful to American manufacturers in establish ing and extending trade with ColOm- bia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
IaEPoRT WAs INCoRRECT.
anahuro YamagatO Denies Rumor Tha
 He Has Restgued.


 Tolkfo. Jan. 12--It is officially an- nonuced that the reported resignation of Tsaburo Yamagato. minister ot Communication is incorrect. In an in- kervfew M. Yamagato said that the alfferences in the cabinet concerning tie railroad appropriation had been amicably settled
 Tn view of the approaching elections, khe opposition is endeavoring to create strong sentiment against the cabinet by means of a newspaper campaign ret sulting in innumerable reports of dif- xerences among the cabinet officers. Almost Invariably the Investigations Of The Associated Press. prove that the reports are unfounded. The govern ment's policies of increasing taxation and limiting the emigration are the main weapons of offepse.
 In view of the circumstances, the outside world had been careful not to accept as fact much that is now cabied and written concerning the policy of the Japanese government and the attitude of the Japanese people, because of a majority of the matter published in the Japanese newspapers and circulated by theylocaI news agen- cies is merely campaign literature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
WiIInon sendn nIsnange.

Louisville. Ky. Jan. 12.-Governor Wilson will shortly send a special message to the legislature recommend ing the passage of bill providing for an adequate appropriation and the ap- pointment of a state commission to di- rect the Lincoln centennial. The one-hundredth anniversary of Lincolns birth falls on February 12. 1908 and preliminary plans made by the Lincoln farm association. the celebration of the event at LincoIn's birthplace in LaRue county Kentucky are well under way. President Roosevelt has con- sented to deliver an oratton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
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 FRANK P. CHAPTER aaStiss DirsctSs. Weather Bursau

MONTGOMERY CURRENT QUOTATIONS.
 (Coxrected DaiIy.) These prices are at wholesale and not to stsrcRIcorn s@1oc; standard goods. Pearl 4hc; gloss lump 4c; nickel goods Lard-Lsaf iOc; compound sxe; basis Rice-Extra fancy head 7Xc: fancy head sh@7c; broken A csc; Japan 5K05Nc. Salt--Liverpool $l; Virginia soc. Vinegar-Per gallon 16922c. sH SiSe choice ii@isc; fancy isoi4MS. 9Sc Candies--Stick 7c; fancy 7%c.
 crakers-xxx soda size; XXX Ginger ssrdines--American mustard ss s5: < -oil Hides-pry Hints so Ice; dry salted SO Tc: green hides s94e; green salted 4@4Ne. wooI-clsar zoe; bury lO@i2sc; wash Msai--stAndard 75c; watergrOund 7se; Fruit and Produce-Fancy apples. Fancy Baldwin t5. %; No. 1 Baldwin S4.T5 Mala- ga grapes s5 co; fancy lemons ssos per box s4 25; Irish potatoes per bu. S1 co; on- ions red globes per bu. si co: cabbage 1he lb.: Rutabagas, per bag 1.50; Spanish on- ' ions tl.s5; Two Grown Raisins sl box; eo- eoanuts S4.6o; fancy H. P. peanuts 7c lb.; choice Florida oranges, assorted sizes ss-75; Cape Cod Cranberries. ba-, $3 25 crate.
 cheese-Full cream daisies 1shc; singles 16c; ID. cuts, square 16 Ec.
 Grits-per bbl sl. 90; per sack q. 90.
 Grain and Hay-Bran sl 50; shorts S1 60: : corn chops Toe; white corn 70e; oats mixed 66c; white 67hc; white clipped 6sc; timo- thy hay $2o.oO; Johnson grass soc; alfalfa SIPS.
 Prime Cotton Seed Meal s3s .oo.
 Molasses-Georgia cane bbL, 5sc gallon: eases, gallons $S 50 per case; maple syrup, Log Cabin Brand. gallons t14; gallons ST 50; quarts $4.2 per dozen.
 Chiclens-Hens S5 zoe; flyers 20 O 25c: broiiers zoe; ducks 2sc: turkeys 108 He.
 sugar-GranuIated 5%c; P. Y. C. 5c.
 Eggs-22hc.
 ter FOG.
 11hc; new sugar sack % ID. Sc; ID. sM0s second hand sugar sacks Ta 9Shc.
 Ties-Nsw Arrow a1.2o-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
RrIcxIayer. In Annual Session.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. l3.-The forty first annual convention of the Brick layers and Stonemasons international Union of America will begin in the Light Infantry armory here tomorrow. Six hundred delegates are in atten- dance, representing a membership of over 70. 900 throughout the United States and Canada. The convention will remain in session at least three weeks. during which time much impor- tant business will be transacted. It is regarded as certain that the conven- tion will order another referendum vote on the question of afflliating with the American Federation of Labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
sIana That Comes bad. Goes.

RIchmOnd IInes- -DlspatCI.
 Nothing about our speech is more curl- ous and in many way more interesting than the movements of our so-called slang words. A new, strange word sud denly appears from nowhere. or an old word as suddenly bobs up in disguise; and in the next breath 1t Is on every body's lips. We hear it East, West, North, South, on the street. in the clubs. in the drawing rooms. even from the pulpits If enjoys a mad and dizzy career of popularity, as marked as it is unexpected. and then, ali at once. 1t tumhles preeipitateiy into the obscuritywhence 1t came. and we never sticks Shorn by time of it's charm for the up-to-date" faddtsts. it yet endures be- cause of some real virtue of apt and need ed expressiveness; and slowly it beats It's way through the disapproval of the con ssrvative guardians of language, and lands safely between the covers of the dictionary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
Tennesnee Federation of Labor.

Jackson. Tenn. Jan. 12.-There will be a gratifying attendance tomorrow at the opening in this city of the .an- nuaK convention of the Tennessee Fed eration of Iabor.S The local labor bodies of Memphis. Knoxville. Chatta- nooga and other cities of the State are represented. During the several days if will discuss plans for entending It's membership and influence and also consider proposed laws governing wo- men and child labor and a number of other matters of importance to the Workingmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
nrrirnI an f.nhIaa

Washington, Jan. 12--The Brazilian embassy here tonight received a cable gram from Senor Branca, the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. announcing the arrival of Admiral BvaHA and his command, and outlining thet plan of entertainment of the people Of Brazil over the fleets arrival. "a
 The plan of entertainment as official ly given out began practically when the battleship fleet was sighted off Cape Frlo at o'clock this morning. when sixteen Brazilian men-of-war were sent out to greet 1t. The fleet is anch bred in Rio Janeiro Bay. The first day was consumed in visits to the Bra ziIian and American officials. After other entertainments lasting until
 January 22, the battleship fleet will sail for Puenta Arenas, Straits of Magellan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
A King Who objects to Titles.

IOnuOn lIu -AoIt9 .,..-
 King Haakon, of Norway. has scientifie tastes He is interested in new inven- tions, and especially in any contrlvance which may be of use at sea or in the navy He also likes sport is a fine shot. rides well to hounds and is first-rate billiard player King Haakon is Knight of the Garter and holds several other British dig mites. It is curious to note that at the court of Norway there are no nobles ana nc titles; and in this respect 1t resembles tne courts of Athens, Belgrade. and Bucharest When he came to the throne he abolished the prefix of Your Excellency' for min, isters and other dignitaries. and even wished to depense with the title of "Majesity'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
FAIR DAY EXPECTED.
Forecast For Clear Weather Today
 Tomorrow.

Forecast For Clear weather Today
 Tomorrow.
 "FaIr. Monday and Tuesday; fresh westernly winds"
 That's what they said in Washington last night and the local bureau of the Weather Department hoped it would como true.
 For 1t was such a nasty day yester- day. It did everything in the almanac except snow, and at times the rain was so foolish looking that 1t was suspected that the flakes was coming on.
 In Montgomery last night 1t was pre- dlcted that 1t would be freezing by 4 o'clock this morning; try the crust fin the water-pitcher and see. At least the Temperature is within a few de- gress of it. Up to midnight every body believed anything about the weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
MUTINY or CHINESE. Orlentals on British Steamer Rebel Against Treatment.

Philadelphia. Jans 12--More than forty Chinese sailors on board the British tank steamer Chesapeake, lying at Point Breeze. mutinIed today be- cause they declared, Captain William Gray had not furnished proper clothing and food on the trip from Singapore to this port.
 The men clambered over the side of the steamer to the pier and the officers sent call for the police to a nearby station. A squad answered the call and the troublesome Chinese were sur rounded and driven on board the boat. An agreement granting some of their demands was signed by the captain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
R.1Ia,n9 Trade- C;o1ncVI.

Santa Cruz, Cal, Jan. 12-The State Building Trades Council of California will begin its seventh annual conven- ton in this city tomorrow with rep resentative attendance of delegates. Jurisdictional questions and matters of importance to the building artisans throughout California will be consider ed by the convention and officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
Courts 10 Meet.

Today will open both the civil division of the City Court and the Eff teenth Judicial Circuit Court. both courts have a very heavy docket. The Circuit Court has a much heavier docket this term than 1t has had for several terms past, while the docket of the City Court contains a very large numbers of eases, not however. more than the average run of that court.
 With the opening of these two courts this morning and the opening of the Federal Courts, nearly every court in the city will be open at the same time. and all of them with large number of eases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
HUGHES BROUGHT BACK. Arrives in New York in Charge of Ca
 nal Policeman.

New York, Jan. 12.-The passengers arriving on board the steamer Colon from Cristobal. Canal Zone, included J. Hughes, who is in charge of a ca nal policeman.
 Hughes, who has but one arm, is charged with shooting a man about a year ago at Kissimmee, Fla. He was recently located on the isthmus where he was employed as foreman of canal apnnlOVeS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
FOUR ITALIANS ARRESTED.
Body of Murdered Man Is Exhumed Af- ter Month,a BurIaI.

Lake Charles. La, Jan. 12-Revealed by the confession of his five slayers, the body of Joseph Tritico, a young Italian, was today exhumed on a truck farm, when 1t had been buried over a month. Four Italians are tonight un- der arrest charged with the murder and the police are in pursuit of a fifth.
 Trltico had been arrested charged with robbing a Southern Pacific freight car. While In jail he notified five other Italian members of the Black Hand society and alleged to have participat- cd in the robbery that he would turn States evidence unless released. The Italians secured his release and killed him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
TAFT RETURNS.
VIII Appear Before Committees fin
 WaahfnUtOm

Washington. JanI 13-Secretary of War Taft returned to Washington from New York. where he delivered an ad- dress on the relations between, capital and labor at the Cooper Union last Fri day. fts
 The Secretary will appear before two congressional committees this week. Tomorrow morning he will go before the house library committee in con nection with the Grant monument and on Thursday he will appear before the Senate Committee on Interoceanic canals in connection with Panama canal affairs. Secretary Taft will de- liver an address before the Ohio Society of Philadelphia Tuesday night of this week. tIe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
ReIeased on Bail.

B altimore, Jan. 12-Antonto Lansa and Alfred Constantine Gone, his Jamalea partner, who were arrested last nlgnt and charged with conspiracy to mu der Joseph Di Giriorgio and his tamily by his exploding dynamite under the Di GIriorgio residence. early last
 month, were given a hearing this morn ing and released on 9l0.0Oo ball each for a further hearing next Saturday. Col. Garo Monteleone arrested earlier yesterday on a like charge, was eODl- mitted in default of s.eU0 hail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
Courts Move In Jersey.

Newark, N. J., Jan. I8.-In Keeping with the reputation of the New Jersey courts for speedy justice, george Will son. alias williams, will be on trial to- morrow for murder, just one month after his alleged crime. Wilson, who is a negro, was bell boy at the Park Hotel in Orange. On the night of De ceuber I3 he is sPiA '~ ""'~ ''"'~7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
LaIxe seaman'a Conference.

Chicago, H.. Jan. 12.-A joint con- ference of the Lake Seaman's Union, the Marine Bremen, Oilers and Water tenders Association of the Great Lakes and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union of the Great Lakes will begin to- morrow. The chief purpose of the con ference is to draw up a new proposi- tion dealing with the wages and work ing conditions to be submitted to the organizations of vesel owners in the spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
ExpIoaIon KIIIn NIan.

Joplin. Mo. Jan. 12.-An explosion of natural gas In the basement of the Olivia apartment hotel here today kill ed Marvin R. Reynolds aged twenty, night clerk, seriously injuring several other persons, A suite of five rooms occupied by John E. Stevens, a wealthy mine owner and his wife, was complet- ly wrecked and both occupants were severely injured. Mrs. Stevens Will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
Konnas FraternaI Conxresa,

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 12.-The Kansas Fraternal Congress will meet in en- nual session in Topeka tomorrow and will be called to order by President William L. Burdick of Lawrence. The congress includes in its membership the most of the fraternal benenciary societies doing business in Kansas, The principal work of the annual meet ing Is to consider insurance, Iegisla- tive and other matters of mutual in- tarest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
: Johnstone & Co. Cotton Merchants and Exporters
 Cotton Bsugh. in Alabams and Mississippi @ Branch Offices Troy and Dohan. Ala and Jackson Mss

Frederick R. Romer, . wealthy under tal<er. who was found dead in his room in the hotel the following morn ing with his head crushed in. Wilson was traced to Philadelphia and arrest ed there. He is said to have made q detailed Confession of the crime, stat ing that he had killed Romer when the latter had discovered him robbing his room tsfs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
NEwsrAPER MAN KILLED.
John Trentem Loses His Life In an Al
 tonoohf1e Accident.

tomobile Accident.
 Houston, Texas. Jan. 12.--In an en- durance race in which sixteen automo- piles participated over country roads covering 112 miles. an accident oc- cured on the final run today in which John Trentem, sporting editor of The Houston Post, was Killed by a col- liison with a street car: Brown Bolts was injured internally, and Ray Weiss, general sales agent of the Kirby Lum- Der Company. was badly bruised.
 Trentem was in a car which had lost a tire. The wheel without . tire caught on street car track and the automobile was thrown against an on- coming car. Trentem was instantly killed. The others were injured by the car turning over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
snIciden Renorted.

Boston, Jan. 12. A number of eases of suicides were reported In Massachu- setts tonight following a day marked by stormy and depressing weather con- ditions. Five persons, including four men and one woman, took their own lives. A sixth death was caused either bv accident or violence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
A nianatrionn Fire.

Three Rivers, Mich. Jan. 12.-About half the business section of the village of Fulton was destroyed by ire sup posedly of incendiary origin fire today. The fire which was discovered in Woods general store, destroyed 5eV- eral buildings.
 The estimated loss is $5O.00o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
pockford PouItrv Snow,

Rockford. H.. Jan. 12.-The most not able show ever given under the auspi- ces of the Rockford Poultry and Pet Stock association will open tomorrow to continue through the week. A liberal premium list has attracted many high class exhibits from various parts of Illinois and neighboring States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
FOREST PRESERVATION. A Convention win Be Heid In AtIanta
 on Thursaay. f

on IHur9dayss
 Atlanta. Gaa Jan. RIA convention to discuss and urge the preservation of the Southern Appalachian forests. will be held in this city on January Is. Delegates representing the leading commercial organizations of the cen- tral Southern States will attend and invitations have been sent to the Gov- ernors of these States to be present. Governor Smith of Georgia, will pre- side over the sessions. s
 The American Institute of Electrical Engineers. the Federation of Womens' Clubs of Georgia and other organiza- tions are taking an active interest in the movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13

''marries money" or has 1t himself. Henceforth. 1t is believed, the depart ment will refuse the requests of most of the passed midshipmen unless they can show that they have ample means to support tn hemselves, their wives and additions to their families.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13

WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
 FORECAST.
 Fair and cool weather continues over the northeastern districts. under the tnSiuencs or an area of high barometer east of Nev England. The low barometer area that wa central over east Texas. yesterday has nov cd slowly eastward to middle Mississippi It has caused brisk to high winds and rail over all southern districts with pronounced temperature rises in the east gulf and south Atlantic states Fair and colder weather prevails between the Rocky Monhtains and the Mississippi River. under the influence of an area of high barometer covering -ths northwestern districts.
 This high" has caused decided temper ature falls in Texas and Louisiana and wfll give clearing, colder weather in Alabama tonight, with fair and continued cold dur ing Sunday. It is now raining in Oregon. but fair weather prevails along most of the Pacific coast. Temperature and preclp. -ation as report. ed by the Weather Bureau for selected Southern stateA durinR the 24 hours end. ing am ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
Don't waste llfe ln doubts and lea

Don't waste life In doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, we'll assured that the fright per formance of this hours duties will be the best preparation for the hours of ---~- 4t-' follow it.-Emersor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
x-Faliing.
krYER raRRcAsT.
wEATMER CONDIEIoNs AND GENERAL

The Coosa and the Alabama will remain nearly stationary during the next two days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
Weaf Vlrrlnla,

Glen Jean-$20. 900 land company. 900 oil company.
 Elkins-$10,00 900 development company. Spencer-$5, 900 oil and gas company.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-23
EASTERN MARKETS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKER

YORK May dealings today
subsistence
falling smallest day The
The
being
induced by
the high levels touched earlier the
the New Haven alleging violation of
The the the
pecula-
discussion the stock
such Otherwise there little reflection
the days market individual stocks
Pacific Mail jumped asnod the that he ship subsidy
had
Iped even violently VIXEN the rejecting the conference
reported Lead reflected
had been advanced The special heaNiness OF Amgam.d Copper
decline
n % the steel gnates to maintain the prees of finished products
sharply at the outset That stock mored narrowly and ugghy
much
OF the
The absorption
export amounted $S5699 and only enough cash been
S5EA declined both
unchanged
especially for six months loans, which made 80
Bonds Total sales,
bonds unchanged call