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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
DAMAGE SUIT FOLLOWS
 A SENSATIONAL ASSAULT


 Florence, July 34.--- Especial. l--The sensational assault upon Laura Blank enship, a 1s-year-old girl, by Henry Mitchell, his wife. Nora Mitchell. and their daughter. Clara which took place recently at Centre Star in this county, an account Of which appeared in these columns, culminated today In the filing in the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County a suit for damages in the sum of s5,000.
 The plaintiff is Laura Biankenship, and the defendants the three Mitchells named above. The bill recites that the plaintiff was driving past the Mitchell place when she was hailed and ordered to get out of the wagon. which she did. She was then held down by Mitchell while his daughter shut of her breath with an apron, while Nora Mitchell stabbed her re- peatedly in the side with q pocket knife.
 The case will be heard at the Sep. tember term of court and promises to be a very interesting one an account of the prominence of the parties in. voived. Henry Mitchell being 6 proFn- inent and wealthy farmer of the Centre
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
SURGEON LAY JOINS
 CAVALRY SQUADRON

pr. IT. T. Lay. captain and assistant surgeon of the End Alabama Infantry. left Montgomery last night for Birm- ingham to join the First Squadron of Alabama cavalry now there. The or- ders received by Captain Lay command him to report to Major Ben Noble, of the squadron. and to remain subject to his orders until August l. when he will probably be sent to Chicakamauga for service with the 2nd Alabama. In which regiment he holds the rank of captain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
HAp NARRow EscAPE.
Wen Caves in or Men in south Flor

Well Caves In on Men in South Flor
 ence.
 Florence. July 24.-(Special. )-whils digging a we'll on the H. Marks place near South Florence. Fred Pollard and Wes Simpson, brothers-in-law, had Q narrow escape from death by being buried alive.
 The men were nearly fifty feet from the surface when the sides of tho well caved In thirty feet above them. com pleteIy burying Simpson. who was lean- ing over. Fortunately Pollard was standing and was not completely cov- cred and by heroic efforts he managed 10 uncover Simpson in time to save his life. The men were both badly bruised and scratched when rescued and Simpson Is confined to his bed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
WHILE LOADING WAGON
 WOMAN IS KILLED

She Was Moving and a Shot Gun Was
 Accidentally Discharged.
 While moving her household effects to clean out her cabin on the J. A. Fuller plantation. fifteen miles from Montgomery on the Greenville Road Thursday afternoon a shot gun was accidentally exploded, causing the al- most instant death of Hattie Frazer. the negro woman, who occupied the house.
 The gun with lot of bedding and fur niture was being piled in wagon by the Frazer woman with the assistance of some neighbors. The death was so plainly accidental that no inquest was was reporte6iin Montgomery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25

A marriage license was issued yes terday in the office of the Judge of Probate to Tn omas McMahon and vii lie Samson. and the couple were united by Bernard Gaston immediately after the official permit had been obtained.
 The following transfers of real es. tate were recorded yesterday fin the office of the Judge of Probate:
 R. K. and Sarah Stewart to J. R. Graves Ivey. Lot lS of the Well aldi ton to Highland Park; Lot 2s of the Ivey-Noble plat, and Lots 1. s. 8 and 17 of the same plat. the latter located in Block 8. The transfer was made sub Ject to a mortgage of $500 on Lot Is. and a mortgage of s750 on Lot 2s, the consideration stated being e3,000.
 second deed represents the trans fer of the above described property for the same consideration from J. R. Graves 1vey to H. S. Houghton.
 Alex and Nanneth Rice to Willie I . Johnson. for confederation of $500. the east 80 feet off of Lots and 8, Block ?. of Irmadale. a suburb of Montgomery.
 W. B. westcott and wife to Anna Westcott. consideration $5. two acres of the northeast corner of the north west one-quarter of the north east one. quarter of Section 26. Township 12, Range IF.
 The following appointments of the Governor were announced yesterday:
 Notary public and ex-ofiicio Justice of the Peace-G. M. E. Mann of Boaz.
 Notaries Public-Miss Arrte Mat thews of Birmingham: B. Clarke of slocomb. and Miss Lena Summons ot Clanton.
 
 The Posta l Ttelegraph-C Gable Com- pany of Wilmington, Del. yesterday filed with the Secretary of State a copy of it's articles of incorporation. thus qualifying with the payment of fees for doing business in Alabama. W. A. Sheppard of Montgomery was named as the agent of the corporation In Alabama, upon whom service of pro- cess may be had.
 The Anniston Ore Company of Annis- ton. a corporation with a capital stock of S2.000. yesterday notified the Secre- tary of State. through the Probate Judge of Calhoun County. of It's recent incorporation. The concern will en- gage in the mining of iron ores. and the incorporators are c. P. Gaborey. F. 3. Gaboroy and J A. Gaborsy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
Crnna Are Good .

Stevenson. July 24.--(SpecIal.) )--The crops in this section are in excellent condition.
 The cotton and corn are making an immense yield. and the oats are the best for many years. There has been enough rain to keep them growing finely, and most of the farms are prac- tically free from weeds. No Insect of any kind has appeared yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
Guarantee COmpanles' New Rule.

Tn a brief opinion rendered yester- day to Secretary of State Frank N. Julian,- Attorney General Alex M. Gar ber ruled that Guarantee companies der thb new Code Anake their certih- catss tb the Secretary of State. Tn the past they have been certifying to the Stats Auditori
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
sENsATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS.
Investigation of the Convict Lease sys-
 fen, fn G:eorwfn.

tenn in Georgtn.
 Atlanta, Ga. July 24.-Sensationai de- velopments are expected at the hear ings before the State Executive Com- mittee which is Investigating the con- vict lease system in Georgia.
 A number of witnesses who alleged convicts have been brutaliy logged at the convict camps and others who claim inhuman treatment in number of other ways has been practiced, have been summoned before the committee, J. A Cochran . former convict, and now a contractor in this city. declared that one negro was beaten to death at the States prison fin MilledBeviile several years ago for no offense other than that he was i'll and could not work. He testified on the witness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
ATHENs POLITTCa.
Candidates Are Announcing for the v
 rioua ORlcea

CandIdntes Are Announcing Tor the Va-
 rious OHlces.
 Athens. July 24.--(Speeial)--Th mu- niclpal race is about to become an in- teresting event here. Mayor Clements has announced he will not stand for reelection.
 Hon. Fred Wall Is a candidate. and It is said that Hon. John B. Mcclellan, ex-Probate Judge. will be a candidate. Five Aldermen are to be elected, one from the town at large and four from the four wards. None of the elect Ro into office until April next. The cleo tton is to be in September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25

Stevenson. July -(speciai.) )--vir- gil woodward. the 7-year-oid son of MT. and Mrs. George woodward. died about l o'clock this morning from the effects of an ulcerated tooth, which finally involved his whole jaw. Ills remains will be inferred here this af- ternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
DOT. Ia C,ent. . nox.r.

Fresh from the country. Choice Fresh and Salt Water Fish. Crabs. etc, sent to us daily by express. Poultry, live and dressed. always on hand. Spe- cial prices to the trade.
 Tatum & Robinson. Phone 256. No. 10 Monroe Street. tu-wed -frt-sa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
searIet. Fever at Athens |.

Athens, July 2s,--(Speeial.) )--Athens has two cases of sSRraet fever, the lit- Frost, Wright. IT,. Is %pe of the vlc- ffns. and a little son or@.Mr w. M. Huehison Is the other. Neither case ls serious but the parents os. the iowa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
FATALLY HURT.

Jsy Allen Struck on Head by Heavy
 Cross Tie.
 Stevenson. July 2f--(Special.)--Yes- terday afternoon young Jay Allen was seriously, If not fatally, hurt while helping to unload some cross tie at this place.
 He was struck on the side of the head and jaw by the end of one. He had regained consciousness this morn ing but little hope Ia entertained for. his recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
aTNUClx WITM Ax
Nemro Boy Attempts to Kin Hss Own
 Father

Father.
 Athena, July 24.--(SpecizI.) )---Mat yiReIns. a negro. living three miles east of Athens. came near being killed this raorning by his own son. who struck him on the head with an ax. The blow was q giancing one or else he would have met instant death
 He was busy hftching team to the wager when his son approached him and dealt him the blow that rendered him unconscious and almost scalped him. The boy has been in the asylum and it Is believed he was crazy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
Han. Ir,rIea IIi,.anls

Louisville. Ky, July 2l.-The body of Philip B. Hans, who yesterday shot and killed Arthur w. Kraft. and badly wounded Mrs. Kraft. was found this morning lying near the highway a mile from St. Matthews a suburb. Hans had shot himself through the head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
Penai-Cara

The one best drink--is the result of scientific experiments. It is sold in
 bottles everywhere. Phone 2oo2 5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
COMMISSION OPENS
 FIGHT AGAINST RAISE
neafh af Infnnt.

are very much alarmed for fear of an epidemic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
ONLY sIo.5o.

Coat ana Pants Made te order and
 Guaranteed to Fat by HOlt's
 Dye Works.
 Our great cut price sale of crack a. jack tailoring is still going on. Come in before the desirable patterns are all gone.
 We guarantee a flt or no sale. Terms: Cash on delivery, Holt's Dye Works, l0s 8. Court Street. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25

Star beat and the plaintiff being she ward of his brother, Jim Mitchell.
 Casino Matinee T0dny { ?. n.
 sFfadIe Dee Dee,s 10 and 20 centn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
NEWS OF RECORD

A marriage license was issued yes terday in the office of the Judge of Probate to Tn omas McMahon and Wil- lie Samson. and the couple were united by Bernard Gaston immediately after the official permit had been obtained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
For Girls and Young Women
Vlard seminarY, NashNIIe, Tenn.

<4th year. Seminary and special souF- sea Conservatory of nauslc. eTRONGEBT FACULTY IN THE SOUTH. ITS boarding pupils complets appoint for outdoor sports. Delightful climate. Bes s'''A ,. D. BLANToN. IL D..
 President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25

HEPBURN 6 O'BRIEN Plumbing. stsam and Gas Fitting.
 Job Work a Speciality Phone s1i. No. 8 Washington Ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
DEATH OF MAI HOBBS.
Over Forty Years Disbursing Office
of the Treasury.

Mai Thomas J. Hobbs, one of the old
est and most widely known employees of
the Treasury Department, died this
morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home
1922 H street northwest. His death was
not unexpected, as he had been falling
in health for nearly year. He was at
the Treasury last Thursday and chatted
a while with his old associates. On his
return home he complained of being
weak and took to his bed. Arrange
ments for the funeral will be made to-
morrow.
Maj Hobbs was born in York county,
Maine in 1925. His family was an in
the politics Of the state. Before he was
twenty-one years old he served as assist
ant secretary of the Maine senate. He
was fond of adventure and made trip to
Oregon via the Isthmus Of Panama In
1852 He came to Washington in May,
1853, and secured a clerkship in the
Treasury Department. In December.
1893 he was promoted to an 1880 clerk
ship and In May, 1865. he was appointed
disbursing officer of the Treasury. He
filled this responsible position for forty
two years during which time he dis
bursed more than 81 GOO, 100000. his &C
counts being balanced to the cent. On
the 9th of October last year, at his own
request, he was relieved of the post of
disbursing officer. and took an 81 500
clerkship. About five months ago his
health caused him to seek a rest. and
since that time he had. not resumed his
official duties Lieut.. Col Hobbs, U. s. A.
stationed at the Rock Island arsenal, is
his son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO. November 1S-On realizing
sales brought out by yesterdays sharp
advance December wheat prices at the
start were Las to sc lower today at l O3ss
to 1.d3's, but on buying by elevator inter-
ests the market advanced to 1O37s
December corn opened unchanged to
&c lower at 62as to 62Is and sold up to
G3lsc
December oats opened "A shade lower
AT f9"s. sold at 49l and advanced to
4gIgr
Prices al the opening were 2ihc lower
TO Dee higher on provisions.
The top point for December wheat was
reached at l.o4M- December closed weak
at the bottom price, off Hsaai, at 1.O3Aa
1.03h
After advancing to 63hsc corn closed
steady al G5i. a63A.
Close: Wheat-December, 1891 lO3ss:
May. 1os,.; July. 1o2h2.
63h; May. IS; July. 62Aa62ss: September,
d2k
oats-December, 4ol.a49l. May, 5l,s;
July. 46ss.
Pork-December. 1865; January, 1915;
MAY. 10 37Ia.
Lard-November. 9271a: December. o.25;
January. $50; Nay. 9.I2IZ
Ribs-January. 8 81; May. S.6712aS7O
Barley-Cash. COATS.
Timothy-November. 3s7.s; March 395
Clover-November. $50; March, go
Liverpool Grain Prices.
. LIVERPOOL. November 1s-CIosng:
Wheat-Spot, firm; No. = red western
winter. Is IlAd; futures steady; Deem
Der. as Hid; March. IS ,9Ad; May. is
S9sd.
Corn-Spot. quiet: American mixed, old.
Is. futures quiet; January, IS 6Sd; March,
IS 33sd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, November 1S-The cotton
market opened steady at an advance of
las points, with the active months selling
to points net higher during the early
session, December, January and March
making new high records for the season
Realizing was heavy, particularly as some
recent buyers were disappointed that the
advance to &c for March did not catch
stop-loss orders. and during the middle of
the morning prices reacted 3 or points
from the best. Business was fairly active.
Futures opened steady; December, 325:
January, 9.O7; March, sos; May, S95;
June. S 50 bid: July, SIS: August, SIS bid +;
October. s.55as So.
After the reaction of 3 or > points dur
ing the middle of the morning prices
firmed up again toward midday, and at
noon were about 3 to : points net higher
on renewed covering and near month bull
support. Spot quiet middling uplands,
- 10; middling gulf. go.
Estimated receipts at the ports today
.iS.O1 bales. against 12,S53 last week and
Gn.6a6 last year. For the week 45OHW
bales against IA, 600 last week and 354,-
:;s1 last year.
Todays receipts at New Orleans, 2U6i1
bales. against 1871 last year, and at
Houston. 1880 bales, against 1875 last
year.
Spot closed quiet ten points higher.
middling uplands. 900: midding gulf
$50: sales, 600 bales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
RoIHSCA|lO DIES IN Pen
FORMER BANKER VICTIMIZED
MANY SMALL INVESTORS.
Sold Bonds Under Promise of High
Interest-Had Less Than Two
Years to Serve.

NEW YORK. November 1S.-News of
the death in Sing Sing prison of
David Rothschild. a former banker
of this city, which was received
here today, renewed interest in one of
the most remarkable instances of high
finance" that ever occurred here. Roths-
child was president of the Federal Bank,
which institution was organized in 1902,
and closed by the banking department in
1904, at which latter time RothSchild
was charged with misappropriating
$500, of the banks funds.
At the time of the Federal Bank
failure the Globe Security Company, an
other of Rothschild's concerns, also failed.
Hundreds of small investors in Michigan,
Illinois. Iowa Indiana, Ohio and Mis-
souri, bought bonds of the Globe, under
promise of high rates of interest, and
these lost practically all of their money.
The Federal Bank did business with
small merchants and manufacturers OF
the East Side of New York, and it's fall
ure ruined many of them.
large percentage of loans made by
the bank were without indorsers or secur-
ity. and Rothschild was charged with ap-
plying the funds to his own use. The
specific charge on which ROthschild YVES
convicted was discounting nc.e for
$4,000 for II. d. NesSler and transferring
the proceeds to his own account
Rothschild was taken to prison June 1,
1904 and there was a year and q half u
his term yet unserved when he uieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS-Nearby fresh Virginia. 80:
west Virginia and southwest Virginia.
2ta2S: Tennessee 26a27.
BUTTER.-Creamery fancy. 81 iaa32 !;
western firsts. 29a30; seconds, 24a25;
process, fancy. 2Ja26; fair to good, 19a
20. Store-packed. fresh. 15al6.
CHEESE.-New York state factory
new, large. 14a14la.
POULTRY.-Chickens spring. per H.
12a13; hens, per ID, 10a11; roOsters. per
h.. s; keats. per H.. 10; turkeys. hens.
per lb 14a1J; turkeys. toms. per H.,
14a15; ducks, per h.. 1Oa1o.
DRESSED POULTRY-Turkcy LA
10; hens, choice, per h.. 12a13; roo3ters
per H.. .; chickens per h., l3a14:
ducks. per H., 12a14.
VEGETABLES per Dbl.
No. 1. 2.O0a2.50; per bu., S5a90; potatoes.
No. =, per Dbl, Locals sweet potatoes.
per bbl., 1.75a2.5o; vans. per Dbl.
125a1.75: turnips. per box, 2oa5o; per
Dbl. 1.00a1.oO; cucumberS,' per baSk et,
2.Ooa3.0o; onions, per Dbl. Id: bu., 90;
cabbaSes per hundred, t.ooaIoo; pc"
pound. 12a2; eggplant, per crate, 2.:Iua
$50; squash. per crate, 1.loao.00; snap
beans, basket. Florida. 225a2.JO: spin
ach per Dbl. 1.:Ioa2.U0; lettuce, Florida,
per basket 2.50a3o0; tomato per bon.
1.0oa2.O0: radishes. per 100, !.ooa1,:3;
crate, 1.25a1.JO.
GREEN FRUITS.-Applcs. per bbl
loose, 1.25a3.OO; per double headed Dbl.
3.00a4.50; oranges, Cal. per box, 3.50a
500; Fla. 2.25a2.75; grape fruit. per
crate 3OOa4.0O: pineappIes. per crate
ket. 5oa2.0O: Keifer pears. per Dbl, 7Ja
12a; per bu box. 30a60; grapes, per
basket Pals; cranberries, per bbI 9OUa
100; per box. 2.2oa2.75.
HAY AND sTRAW.-Hay, western
No. 1, 14O0a14.5O; No. =, 12OOa13OO;
17.OOa1S. 90; rye, machine thresn. l0.OOa
1850; wheat. 6OOa6.50; oat stlaw. per
ton, S.OOa9.OO.
SEEDS.-Alsike. per bu.. s5oa10OO;
clover. per bu., 5.6Oa635; timothy, per
bu., 1.90a2.10
kits. per doz., 75a1.oo; quail. per doz
30Oa4OO: quail. small, per doz.. aOOa
80; pheasants. each. 1.00a1.25: wood
cock. each, 35a40; oppossum. each
2Oa4O: squirrel each. Gas.
LIVE sToCk.-Cattle, extra. per cwt..
4.5Oa4.75; medium, cwt., 3.40a4 90; ordi-
nary. per cwt., 2.0oa30o. Hogs, per
cwt, gross. 5.75a6.OO. Sheep. per lb, so
a4.0o; spring lamb. choice, per h.
$50: medium, per h.. 600 Calves,
choice, per H., S1a; medium, per h., u
as; grass, per lb., 3a4.
BEEF CUTS.-Ribs. No. 1, per h.. ii;
No. >. ID: No. }. 10. Rounds, No. l, per
lb, 10; No. .. 8; No. 3. I. Loins, No. T.
per h., Il; No. >, II; No. 3. TO- Chucks,
No. 1. per lb., 8: No. 9. Z; No. 3. 6.
WOODS and HIDES.-Wool. washed,
free of burrs. per h.. 23a25; unwashed
per h.. 2oa21. Hides, green. per h., D.
dry per ID, 10a12. Sheepskins, green
each. 50a15; dry, each. 25a60 Calfskins
green, each. 1.30a1.5O. Dry flint hides,
per H.. 12a13; dry sailed hides. per h..
l0a12.
GRAIN-Wheat. per bu.. SSa1 90. Corn
shelled, new, per bu., 63a67; ear. :: 7Ja
800; old shelled, per bu., SJa9O. car. 41j
a4.40. Oats. western white. No. ., per
bu., 63a6s: mixed. 62a64. Bran, per ton.
2S.0OaSO.OO. MiddlinS. per ton, 3O.00a
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
RUEF'S TRIAL RESUMED.
Jury Admonished It Must Not Be
Influenced hy HeueY Shooting.

SAN FRANCISCO, November lS.-The
trial of Abraham Ruef on the charge of
bribery was resumed before Judge Will
liam f. LAWYER today. The court admon-
ished the jury that they were not to be
influenced by the shooting of Heney, but
were to be guided solely by the evidence
presented. No one was charged with re-
spoons bility for the shooting.
Orders were given to court attaches
that Ruefs friends and employees were to
have free access to the court. Ruef had
made affidavit that his friends were being
kept out OF court.
James l.. Gallagher. the prosecutions
star witness. who acted as agent for Ruef
in the alleged bribery transactions with
the board of supervisors. whose examina-
ton had been finished by MIR. Henep two
hours before he was shot. resumed the
witness stand today.
Counsel for Ruef endeavored to get Gal
lagher in cross-examination to difYeren-
tate between remembrance. best recol-
lection and positive recollection with
which witness qualified his answers. This
was productive Of many sharp clashes be-
tween counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18

Great Northern Ore. 1873.
International Steam Pump. 3214.
National Biscuit COM. S91s.
National Lead, com. ~SS7s,
New York Air Brake, IS.
Pacific Mail Steamship. 31L.
Peoples Gas of Chicago. 1OOi2.
Pressed Steel Car. com. 10.
Railway S-eel Springs. com. IA
Republic Iron and Steel pfd.. IS.
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron, conn.,, SO1z.
Tennessee Copper. 1855.
T. S. Realty & Imp. CON-. GA
L. S. Steel, COM. 'S7s
L. s. Steel. pfd.. 1131s.
Utah Copper, ~.
Va. Car. Chem. COM. 3924.
Western Union Tel. 64sa.
BONDS.
Inter. Metro. 41as. 74ls.
Nor. Pac p. l.. is. 1o3.
Union Pacific Convert As 1865
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
TAFT AT HOT SPRINGS.
Snow on Golf Links Disappointing.
MAY Go to Cuba.

HOT SPRINGS. Va. November 49,
President-elect Taft reached here today
at 1880 o'clock. RE breakfasted with
NJ. f. ingalls, in the latter's private car
en- route from Covington, Va, to Hot
Springs. Mrs. Taft met her husband at
the station. There was an expression Of
disappointment on Mr.. Tafrs counte-
nance when he viewed the golf links In
their coat of snow.
Mr. Taft said today that while he
would like much to go to Cuba this
winter to witness the REIMBURSEMENT Of
American rule and the Inauguration Of
the new Cuban government he was not
at all certain of his ability to do SO. No
definite plans, he added. had been made
for the trip and. in fact, the decision to
go had not been made.
1t may be stated, however, that should
the President-elect find his engagements
such that he can spare the time he will
make the Cuban trip, as he has repeat
eddy expressed keen interest in Cuba
and her affairs and besides feels per-
sonal responsibility for the new admins
tration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-18
Government Securities.
GIBBONS HERE TODAY.
Cardinal Attends Meeting of Catholic
University Trustees.

With Cardinal Gibbons and many of
the other high church dignitaries pres
ent, the board of trustees of the Catho-
lie University convened in annual ses-
sion here today. The most important
work of the board will be the election of
a new rector to succeed Ri. Rev Bishop
O'Connell who does not desire to con-
tinue in the post. The appointment must
first be ratified by Rome. and carries
with it the Office of bishop
Among those who are being considered
for the position are Mgr. Michael ].
Lavile, pastor of ST. Patrick's Cathedral,
and vicar general of the archdiocese of
New York; the Ri. Rev. Mgr. HAY ),
chancellor of the archdiocese Of New
York; thr Ri. Rev. John Carroll of he
lena. Mont; DR.. John Talbot Saith, di-
rector Of the Catholic summer school,
and Mgr. Nevin Francis Fisher of Phila-
delphia.