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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
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INFORMAL RULINGS.

Interntate Commerce Commission De-
 cIdes Important Points.
 Washington. March 21-Among tne informal rulings issued today by the Interstate Commerce Commission, the following are of public importance:
 A shipper who had customarily paio his freight charges in checks was called upon under a general ordef ls- sued by the carrier to pay his freight charges in cash during the recent financial disturbances While the local agent was endeavoring to get authori- ty from the home office Of the car rier to continue to accept checks rom his shipper, demurrage charges ac- crued. Held that they could not law fully be refunded.
 passenger travelling on rouno trip ticket containing the provision that this ticket will be good for return trip to starting point prior to night or date punched by selling agent Tn column two. Final limit did not reach the last connecting carrier oefore the date punched on the ticket. The pas senger was required to pay full fare on the last connecting line. Held that refund could not lawfully be made.
 Upon inquiry made by carrier the commission holds that 1t may not con fine the right to travel on freight trains to a particular class, such as drummers and commercial agents, but if the privilege Is permitted to one class of travellers. it must be open to all others on equal terms and condi- tions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
GIUSEPPE AHA IS
 REFUSED A NEW TRIAL

Denver. Col, March 21.-In the crim- inal division of the District Court here today. Judge Greedy W. Whitney de- nied the motion for a new triaI~ for Giuseppe Alta. convicted for the murder of Father Leo Heinrichs. whom he shot to death in St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. this city, Sunday. February 23. and sentenced him to be hanged during the week beginning July 12 next.
 Last night Alia made repeated at- tempts to commit suicide by beating his head against the iron bars of his cell. His head was covered with bruises when he was brought to court today and he was so weak he had to be sup ported by officers.
 When asked by the court if he had anything to say. Alia said to the in- terpreter: q did not do anything" There is no likelihood of an appeal v the Supreme Court as Alia has no funds and there has been no proof introduced of errors in the trial.
 After the court proceedings Alia was immediately taken back to the jail, where he will be watched closely until he is removed to the State penitentiary which will take place within a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
BIRMINGHAM BRIBES
SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST
 HIGDON's DEPUTIES.
udge Weaver Dlsmisses Cases Against Negroes Who Said They Gave Money To OMacers To Pro-
 tect Them.

Birmingham, March 21.--(Special.)- Following the sensational charge in the criminal court Friday that Oscar Linn, a deputy sheriff, had taken bribe money and the announcement that he would be prosecuted, if the statement proved to be true, was an- other sensation In which another dep uty sheriff was involved.
 After Judge Samuel l.. Weaver dis missed all the negroes arrested by Linn at Thomas when one of the mum Der is said to have given Linn $1S.25 to release him, half a dozen negroes arrested by Deputy Louis D. Dean in Eighth alley on Sunday on gaming charges were brought into court. They were Jack Green, Joe Hall, Wood Thomas, Will Green. Henry Gatwood and Emmett Higgins. The first man placed on trial was Jack Green and 1t was during jthe examination of the defendant by his own attorneys that 1t developed that one of the number had been turned loose. according to the testimony, with the understanding that he would appear in court and swear against the other negroes.
 A plea of not guilty was made when the case was called and when the statement was made the negro sald 10 have been released was placed on the stand. He gave his name as Dean Harris and said that there was no gaming at the time and that he had been released. Judge Weaver looked on his docket and could not find Har- ris's name. He asked Deputy Sheriff Carter to go to the clerk of the crimi- nal court and see if he could find any record showing that Harris had been arrested. Deputy Carter reported that he couIG find no record and another deputy announced that there was bond in the sheriff's offlce.
 When the deputy returned he hand ed Assistant Solicitor Aird bond which bore the name of Dean Harris with his mark, together with the names of two deputy sheriffs. Then came the sensation of the day.
 "The ink on this bond is hardly dry" declared Assistant Solicitor Atrd. addressing the court. Solicitor Aird then made a ringing speech in which he said he would not ask the court to convict upon such testimony and Judge Weaver dismissed the cases against all the negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22

Early In the campaign I announced the platform upon which I based my candidacy for Mayor of Montgomery. The platform is published elsewhere in this issue.
 : In addition to my platform, desire to say that I am in favor of separating the races on our street cars. by ap- propriate ordinance.
 My record in the Council shows that have always opposed the issuance of license to negroes to sell spirituous, vinous ar malt liuuors. l do not be- Iieve that the official sanction of the law making body should be given to these breeding places of vice and crime.
 I have tried in every way to con duct a clcan campaign of education and bring the issues squareiy before tho people of Montgomery. have said nothing dcrogatory of my opponent ex- cept to present his record as public servant.
 He has donn many things during his career as an Alderman of tue citv and ss i. representative of Montgomery County in the Legislature. that have beer, the object of attack by me and those representing me. I have not he's itated to commend his good deeds. as . servant of tho people. but the things that I have condemned lead me to be- Iieve that he ts not the man to ne pIacAd at the head of the city govern 'nent.
 have charged that he has voted for reckless, and. in many instances. use- less expenditures of money which no prudent business man would stand Tor. The records bear me out.
 have charged that his environ ments are had for the city. Everybody knows that he is surrounded by office- holders and cffice- seekers who have their own and not the city's interests to subsArvs.
 I have charged that he lacks good business judgment. The records show how he voted ta give a large sum for floating the bonds of the city when It should have cost only a nominal sum they show how he voted on the ques- rtion of purchasing a worthless gravel pit for the city; and they show how he voted on the question of creating cer- tain offices which have benefited no one but the ofiice-holdcrs. These things I deem to be poor business judgment, and if allowed to continue the inovit- able result will mean serious conse- uuences to the city.
 have charged that upon moral ques-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
INTERESTING GAMES WERE PLAYED BY SCHOOLBOY LEAGUE

The first game of the second day of the series of the Intersch plastic league resulted in the Barnes School defeated the Edgar school by score of 10 to 3. The game was interesting from the start and continued until the last man was out in the ninth to be highly exciting notwithstanding the high score of the Barnes school.
 Neither side could tally until the third inning when the Edgar team made two runs. The Barnes school then took the lead and in the fifth innning made three runs In the sixth began. the Barnes batters piling up seven runs.
 In the eighth the Edgar school made another tally. but the big lead which the Barnes School had taken was too great to overcome. The final score was 10 to 3.
 The second game was played between the High School and the Barnes team, the High School winning by Is to 0. The High School pitcher Gordon was intincible, the Barnes batters being unable to make a single safe hit
 The game was totally one sided as the paper dope showed 1t would be. Diffley started pitching Tor the Barnes school but after letting In one run was retired in favor of Amerine. In the next three innings the Hign School team.> batted out 10 runs and Diffiey was againt called to the box.
 The change did no good however, as DiffIey finished the game by letting the High School boys make five more runs.
 The standing of the Interscholastic League follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
sULzER DESERVED CREDIT.
Takes Mir. Mann To Task For Claiming
 Certain Honor.

Takes Mir. Mann To Task For CAaimA"k
 Certain Honor.
 Washington, March 21.-Harking back to the refusal yesterday of the House to sustain a resolution calling upon the President to supply the House with information concerning corporations collected by the bureau of corporations. MT Sulzer, of New York, took to task MT. Mann, of 1lii- nois, for claiming credit for the in- troduction of the act creating that bureau. MT. Sulzer asserted that he, not MT. Mann. deserved the credit.
 When MT. Mann sought to interrupt with a question, MT. Sulzer cried: can't yield to you You wouldnt yield five minutes to me yesterday. I'm not going let you steal my time like you've been stealing my ideas.
 MT. Sulzer asserted that when the bill was before the House creating the department of commerce and la bor, every Republican member voted against establishing a bureau of cor porations and every Democrat voted for it; that subsequently, conference of the Senate and House incorporated in the bill "A portion of my bureau Of corporations section, leaving out the best of it."
 MT. Sulzer charged that the action of the conference was due to teiegrams from the Standard oil Company given ont at the White House, indicating the unwillinRness of that corporation to have any further antitrust provisions adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
GO UNPLEDGED
RHODE ISLAND SELECTS HER
 DEM0CRATTC DELEGATES.
Sessions of the State Cenventfon Were Very Lively-wiIlfsm Jennings Bryan Was Not Endorsed
 for Presidency.

Providence R. l.. March 21-The Democratic State convention in live ly session In Music Hall this afternoon decided not to endorse resolutions fav- bring the nomination of W. J. Bryan for the presidency but referred the resolution to the delegates at large to act upon at their individual dis erection. The convention selected eight delegates at large who will go to the National Democratic Convention un- pledged.
 National Committeeman George w. Green was elected one of the delegates and will undoubtedly succeed himself on the national committee. After the convention, the Bryan men expressed themselves as perfectly satisfied with the result.
 The delegates at large elected fol- low:
 Governor James H. Higgins. Paw tucket; former Mayor George W Green. whonsocket; Judge Frank E Fitzsimmons. of Lincoln; Col Patrick H. Quinn. of Warwick; Peter c. Can non, of Providence: former Senator Patrick J. Murphy. of Newport; David J. Brown. of Providence. and former Senator Sumner Mowry. of South Kingston.
 Senator T. P. Gore. of Oklahoma. attended the convention and addressed 1t upon questions of national interest at the close. George Fred Williams, of Massachusetts. was also present and both men received warm greeting when they appeared On the platform.
 Vote For Clutter and Devei-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
EXPLOSIVE PACKAGE. Anonymous Letter Saves Life of Prom
 inent Manufacturer.

Greensboro. N. C., March 21.-Caesar Cone. of this city. enc of the most prominent cotton manufacturers in the State. received Thursday night at his home. a note warning him against opening package that had been mall ed him.
 MT. Cone received A box wrapped in manila paper Friday morning and upon examination, it was found to contain more than a pound of gunpowder and about two ounces of No. shot. The box was so arranged that on opening 1t one or more matches would ignite the powder Today Harden Germany. a former employe of MT. Gone, was ar rested upon suspicion, and remanded for a hearing before the United Statee Commissioner next Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
BROWNSVILLE NEGRO
 SENT UP FOR LIFE

Huntsville. March 21-(special.)- Sidney Jones. a negro who belonged to the battalion of negro troops that shot up Brownsville. Tex, a few months ago, was convicted of murder in the first degree last night and sen fenced to a term of Imprisonment in the penitentiary for life.
 The trial took place in the Law and Equity Court and d verdict was return. ed by the jury at late hour last night Jones killed Bessie Humphrey, mu- latto woman with whom he became enamored after his discharge from the army. The deed was done in a fit of jealousy. Jones having found the wo- man in the company of another man.
 In committing the murder. he used a revolver that he stole from the army He escaped from Madison County and went to Greenville. where he was ar- rested for carrying concealed weaE ons convicted and sent to Pratt Mines. He was recognized by fellow convict in the mines. and brought to Huntsville.
 Jones expressed satisfaction at the verdict and said he is glad the jury did not fix his punishment at death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22


 contest for the gentlemen and the cake contest In which both ladies and gem tlemen participated. Charieton Siocum won the gentieman's prize a "Street Fair Derby" for trimming the best hat Miss Mary Smith won the ladies prize in the cake contest, which was a large cake embossed in deisies
 The guests were invited into the dining room where cake and hot choco- late were served from beautifully ap- pointed tables decorated in bridal wreath.
 The remainder of the evening was spent in pleasant conversation and a musical program was renderded by Misses Lucille Cogburn. Fannie Jack son and Olivia Warren of opelika.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ben c. Redwine of West Point. Ga, spent Saturday night and Sunday with the iatters parents. MT and Mrs. R. L.. Wilkerson
 Miss Mary E. smith of Winchester, Tenn, Is on visit to her sister and brother. Mir ana Mrs. R. E, smith
 Mrs F. M Bryant entertained at dining in honor of Rev. C W. North cut and family last Tuesday. Mrs A M. Boles and daughter. Lucille Boles spent several days in the capitol city shopping this week.
 Mrs. & L. Adams who has been critically III at her home Is much inn proved
 The new Methodist Church has gas lights now and services will be held there Sunday night for the first time
 Miss Alune Warren of Opelika is visiting Mrs. J. P. Slatan,
 See the display ia our windows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
ADDRESS TO LABOR.
DECLARED THAT. UNIONS CANNOT
 BE DEsTROYED.
The Address Was Issued hy the Labor Workers Whs Have Beea Tn . Conference at Wash-
 iuGfou.

Washington March 2i.-~"while the Supreme Court and other Ninstitutions may be able to temporarily retard and seriously embarrass the growth and action of our movement, we boldly assert that no power on earth can destroy successfully. outlaw or dis rupt the trade union movement" /
 These words form the key to an ad- dress issued tonight to org . ized labor and farmers associations by the labor workers who have been in session in this city for the past four days.
 The address states that a large part of the discussion of the conference was devoted to the consideration of the supreme courts action in applying the sherman antitrust law to la bor.
 "weTe marked by the utmost harmony There was indeed the intensity of feeling which so grave a situation must evoke. There was also an unbounded enthus- lasm and a firm determination that the work initiated by this conference should not cease until the wrongs from which the workers suffer shall be lighted"
 The further statement that 1t was the unanimous feeling of the confer ence that some steps should be taken
 
 for prompt action toward amending the Sherman trust law so that 1t shall not be applicable to organization or as- sociations not for profit and without capital stock nor to members of such organizations or associations; nor to any arrangements, agreements or com binations among persons engaged in agriculture or horticulture made with a v:ew of enhancing the price of their nup aHrtrrIfnral Ar horticultural 0r0- ducts"
 The conference pledged itself to use it's influence toward securing the en- actment of a bill to regulate and limit the issuance of an injunction and al- so of a new employers liability bill. The address continuing says that 1t si the belief that congress appreciates the gravity of the situation and it is declared that Tabor is not in a mood to be trified with"
 After stating it to be the duty of laboring men to question candidates for congress as to their attitude to- ward labor legislation, the address calls upon the labor workers "to stand faithfully by our friends; oppose and defeat our enemies. whether they be candidates for president, for congress or other offices. whether legislative, executive or judicial.
 The address concludes:
 Held mass meetings in every city and town in the United States on the evening of the third Sunday or Mon- day in April 18th or goth and at that meeting voice fully and unmistakably labcr's protest against the Supreme Court decisicn which strips labor of the rights and liberties which we had supposed were guaranteed by the con- stitutfon.
 "Each candidate" continues the ad draas "should be questioned and pled- ged aa to his attitude upon all sub iects of importance to the toilers whether in factory, farm, field, shoE or mine."
 A footnote to the address states that '"rhis is signed by the same names as were appended to laoor | protest to Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
PREDICTS TAFT's NOMINATION.

Governor Cummias Says First Ballot
 Will Tell Result.
 New York, March Ex-Governor A. b. Cummins. of Iowa, who was in town tonight to attend the Iowa Society am ner said that Secretary Taft would De n nominated on the first ballot anu elected. He also predicted that Bryan would be the Democratic candidate.
 .'The state of Iowa is for Taft Ter President" said Governor Cummins 'because he represents the Roosevelt policies. Of course if President Roose- welt should be a candidate, he would be the choice of Iowa Republicans. I apprehend that if a majority Of the delegates cannot be obtained for Tart the President will reconsider his de- cision and be a candidate. That IS remote contingency, however"
 How could Roosevelt be a candi- date after what he has said?. the Governor was asked.
 ''If Roosevelt stands square and dces nothing to bring about his nomination he would not have right to decline a nomination if the convention wanted him." ,.,
 Governor Cummins said he believed the election would result in a close hard fight, but that Taft would win.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
tcommunicatsd.,
tcenmuniasds Tyson Defines Position
 In Municipal Canpaign
Denies Charges Made by Opponent and Pledges His Best Efforts For
 City of Montgomery.

tfons which have come before the Council he did not vote for the best Interests of the city. The records show that he voted to license negro dives to retail liquors. and that he voted the same privilege to people of the red light districts.
 I am fully persuaded that such things do not tend toward tho hest social and moral uplifting of our city and its in- habitantR.
 My opponent has not made g single positive charge against me. Our rec- ords on the question of not voting are almost the same for the same length ot time that we served in the Council, ard every one who has ever served in D legislative body knows that no member votes every time the roll is called.
 In conclusion, I will say that con sider public office public trust and if elected Mayor I shall give my whols time to the office.
 confidently submit my claims to the voters of Montgomery.
 SEE OUR EXCELLENT BLUE SERGE we are making as a special Easter Of- fering, coat and trousers tailored to fa9fa 800 m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
COMES TO ALABAMA

Joha M. Cefin Gets Oaice fn Birning-
 ham.
 Las Vegas, N. M. March 21.-(Spec- iaD-A special from Albuqueraue this territory. says that John M. Coffin who for a number of years has been prom inently identified with the successful management of the American Lumber Company in that city has just been of fered and has accepted the position of Treasurer of the Tennesse Coal and Iron Company at Birmingham, Ala bama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
Tndn.trInI Pence Prize.

Washington, March 21-Senator pan iel introduced today in the Senate and Representative Barthold in the House, bill amending the act for the establish ment of the foundation for the promo tion Of industrial peace so as to pro vide for the investment and re-inVest- ment bv the trustees of the principal and any additions that may be received The principal, amounting to $40'OOV' IS the Nobel peace prize received by Pres- ident Roosevelt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
COST TO GOVERNMENT.
-teIyOu Submits Figures on Super"
 ,a.sw~ RaHIP0aa Accounts.

COrteIyOu Submits Figures on Super"
 viainG Railroad Accounts.
 Washington, March 21-It will cost the United States government $15O'OVv A year for the supervision of railroad accounts under the present interstate commerce act, according to 8 communi- cation from the Interstate Commerce Commission transmitted to the House today by Secretary Cortelyou.
 The document contains letter from Commissioner Harlan, in which he states that 1t will require board or examiners composed of 2S5 men espec- ially trained in the methods of railway accounting to supervise the accounts and practices of the steam railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
Cuban Drursists Protest.

Havana, March 2l.--A mixed commis- sion representing the Pharmaceutical Association and the University made a report to Governor Magoon today opposing the decree requiring all drug gists to be examined for diplomas by a commission appointed by him. The governor will consider the report as soon as 1t is translated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22

cd in ShIs undertaking to throw Gus Schoelein of this city in fifteen min- utes tonight. schoeniein. who weigh ed 174 pounds against the Russians POS, was on the defensive nearly all the time. but did excellent work. Gotch recently undertook to throw schoeniein twice in an hour and fall ed. s A@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
NoTAsULGA ENTERTAINMENT.
Beautiful Affair Given For Benefit O
 Church.

Notasulga. March 21-(SpeciaI)--A beautiful church affair was given Fri day night at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Cameron, when their daughter, Miss Ethel Cameron entertained at a measuring party" for the benefit of the Methodist Church.
 This beautiful home was beautifully decorated in wisteria, violets, lilac and potted ferns.
 Upon arriving each guest was meas ured and for each foot of height five cents was charged
 Miss Mary Addison and Charleton 1tocum received and measured each guest.
 Two very interesting features Of the evening were the hat trimming
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
Vote For Guntsr and Good
no Reduce Wages.

Providence, R. l., March 21.-Robert Knight, head of the B. B. and R. Knight Company, announced tonight that a general reduction in wages amounting to ten per cent will be made in the Knight Mills Monday April 6. The company employs 5000 operatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22
KILLED BY INDIANS. Family of Dead Man Carried Away
 Rv Same Trfhe.

Fl Paso. Texas. March 2l.-Tele- grams received here today by relatives of T. R. Baker, from Hermosillo' State of Sonora, Mexico. say that Baker has been killed by the Yaqui Indians and that his family had been carried away by the Indians.
 The family of the dead man include his wife, two boys, aged seventeen. and nineteen, two girls. aged seven and five, boy twins, four years, and two babies one nearly three years old and an infant six months old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22

Vote for the man who will adnlinls- ter wisely and firmly the city's affairs, regardless of classes and who iS a friend of labor and capital alike. This is Tyson's motto.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-22

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