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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
GOVERNOT OFFERS REWARDS
 FOR ARREST OF CRIMINALS

Two rewards of $50 each were offer ed yesterday by Governor Conner for the capture and conviction of negroes cha rgedwith murder. The murders occurred in defferent counties and at different times.
 One of the rewards is for the capt ure and conviction of Henry Burt Pope, who is under indictment in Ta1- ladega County for the killing of Po- liceman Thomas Thompson last Decem. Der In Talladega. Thompson was the victim of more than one murderer. 1t is said, and Pope is believed to have been implicated in the deed which rous- ed the indignation of the people of Talladega.
 Already one of the three alleged slayers of Policeman Thompson has been convicted. Two others have been captured. It is claimed that there is ample evidence to convict Pope of be- ing an accessory to the crime
 The other criminal. whose capture is sought by the Sheriff of Madison Coun- ty, is negro named Ned Ellerson. He is said to have walked into the home of a negro woman lying asleep on her bed in the City of Huntsville and. pressing a revolver to her heart, fired a bullet which killed her instantly Therequest for a reward from the State was made by Solicitor James H Pride, of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit The murder occurred November 25, last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
ROOSEVELT REAPP0INTS
 WATERWAYS COMMISSION

Washington, June e.-Carrying out his declaration to the Conference of Governors that should Congress fail to provide for the continuance of the Inland Waterways Commission, he should continue 1t by executive act, and Congress having failed to take action on the subject, President Roose- of the commission. In doing so he made public the following explanation:
 "In view of the desirability of con- tinuing the work of the Inland Water ways Commission, the President has re- quested those designated last year, with the exception of General Alexan- der Mackenzie, Chief of Engineers, War Department, who has retired, to continue their services on the said com mission and has also requested Senator William B. Alison, Representative Jo- seph E. Ransdell and Prof. George F. Swain, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to serve as members.
 "As soon as & selection for the Chier of the Engineers for the War Depart ment has been made, he will also de- signate a member of the commission In place of General Mackenzie"
 The commission as now made up IS as follows: Representative T. B, Bur ton, Chairman Senators Allison or Iowa, Warner of Missouri Newlands of Nevada. and Bankhead of Alabama; Representative Ransden Of Loulslaha. Gifford Pinchot Forester, Department of Agriculture; F. H. Newell, Dlrec- for of the Reclamation Service; Herbert Knox smith, Chief of the Bureau or Corporations. Department of Commerce and Labor; W. J. McGee, Department of Agriculture, and Prof. George F. Swain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

still in the profession, shold become a minister" saidMr. Barlow. His nat ural vocation has been apealing to all sorts of women and men, and he has seen all conditions. It is perfectly nat ural, also, that when man has devot- ed the greater part of his life to make people laugh, he should want to get down to serious things. There is bound to come a timeswhen he or she must think of serious things"
 influenced by Rev. Walter Bently. or ganizer of the Actors Church Alliance. Mir. Barlow Is planning to enter the General Theological Seminary in the fall as a resident student. although fl is probable that he will undertake '1ayman" preaching under Bishop Dar- lington In the latter position he will start on an annual salary of $700.
 MT. Barlow is 39 years old and made his debut when a boy of nine, in his fathers troupe of Barlowfi Wilson. Primrose and West
 While in Winnipeg in 1900. he Joins ed the Royal Canadian Regiment and served in the Boer war. For his serve Ices in rescuing his captain when wounded. he received a medal from Queen Victoria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

played Juliet siIverton In the Princess of Patches" last week, is an actress of merit. Bonnet R. Finn, who took the part of Col. Robert silverton. fur nished a nice smooth and pleasing piece of acting and is entitled to his full share of special mention. The company as a whole is good--very good. for a summer stock company. The Casino is well ventilated, fan- cooled and attractive and certainly no more delightful place to spend the af- ternoons and evenings can be found in Montgomery.
 The Irene Myers Stock Company will continue it's engagement this week as usual. The bill for this week will be ''The Fatal Wedding" and it is prom ised that Miss Myers will have fully as attractive a part in that, if not more so, than she did in last weeks production.
 Monday night will be Souvenir Night" and a handsome picture of Irene Myers will be presented to each attendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

pleted yesterday afternoon, that the opening might not be postponed. The work Ia most artistic. The petitions have been removed where they inter- fered, and the floors, walls, windows and ceiling put into artistic harmony. The handsome instruments which will be for sale will have the advantage of being in their proper Surroundings, and Montgomery is to be congratulated that she possesses so artistic a show room.
 One of the windows of the light com pany's building will be used as a dis play window for the show room above. This will be fitted up and instruments placed upon exhibition as early as pos- sible.
 Mir. Wells announces that the bus mess which he is just opening will be conducted only upon the highest plane. and that only the very best of pianos will be sold. For the opening and all time after the opening, the public Is cordially invited to inspect the new salesrooms and the instruments which will be placed upon exhibition. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

gress early in the next session will Dc a proposition to provide suitable statue of washington for the east front of the capitol, in view of the Gfeenough statue from the Plaza to the Smithonian Institutiof.
 Representative Mccall. Chairman Of the House Committee on the Library, has introduced a bill providing for a replica of the J. c. A. Ward statue of Washington which stands in front of the custom house In New York. Mir. Mccain proposes to place this replica on the stair case on the east front of the capitol so that Presidents in de. livering their inaugural addresses will stand at the feet of the first president.
 This proposition is objected to by many Senators who prefer having a new work and not merely a replica.
 The idea of placing an heroic statue in bronse in conspicuous place on the plaza. representing Washington ia the act of delivering his inaugural address, is finding many supporters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

house of the city fire debartment ad- joining. were badly damaged.
 Of the injured. three are employees of the wrecked plant. two are city fire- men. four are hospital employees, one is patient in the hospital. and one is a sister of the hospital stan.
 The plant has been completed but q short time at cost of $70,000. This is the third explosion the Company has suffered within year.
 St. .vihcents Hospital, which Is near the Prest-o-LAte Factory, was badly wrecked ct the east end and the pa- tients throughout the institution were shocked
 The city fire engine house. which shelters truck company and a chem ical company, was also badly wrecked. The terrific explosions could be heard all over the city.
 Albert Lsnifod. an enip1oye, jumped from the seceI1d story of the Prest-O- Lite building breaking his leg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
For Charity Famous Surgeon
 Restores Hearing Of Two Tots

Chicago. June 6-Spurning the gold of millionaires. Dr. Albert Jansen, of Berlin, one of the greatest eye and ear surgeons in the world. operated yes- terday out of pure mercy and without price on two unfortunate waifs of the tenements.
 The skill of the famous surgeon, for which the wealthy men and women of Chicago in vain has begged and plead ed with offers of fortune and what least was given for nothing, resulted in two cures. Teh children. who had been deaf. were made to hear.
 Dr. Jansen came ocrass the sea to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
LINEN SALE MONDAY.
Annual Linen Sale at Nachman & Nicer.
 tief's Monday a Strong Drawing Card.

Annual Linen Sale at Nachman & Meer-
 aers Monday a Strong Drawing Card.
 June Linen Sale that promises to be Of unusual interest Is advertised in Lodays paper by Nachman & Meertief. This store has long enjoyed the repu- tation of being the Linen Store" of Montgomery. Their Linens are the better sort-the sort that will wear. wash, and satisfy-the sort that House Wives are proud to possess. This Sale will unquestionably be the Linen event Of the summer. as the economical Housewives of Montgomery will quick ly buy the splendid bargains offered tomorrow morning.
 In addition to the Linen Sale tomor- row, Nachman & Meertief are offering some extraordinary values in Skirts. Lace Curtains. White and Wash Goods. Laces, new Wash Belts and ParasoIs that should draw a large crowd of en- thusiastic buyers adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
CASINO CAPTIvATEs.
Irene Movers and Stock COmpany
 Please Audiences,

Irene Movers and Stock Company
 Please Audiences.
 Little Irene Myers simply charmed every one who saw her in The Princess of Patches" at the Casino. at Electric Park last week. She is a bewitching little body. fresh, springhtIy. young and pretty and with it all she, as an actress. gets right into the hearts and imag- nations of her audience and from the first few lines of the initial act they all travel together and what Miss Myers plays the others feel. Young as she is. she combines ability of a high order with the most pleasing personality i'm aginable.
 Of course Miss Irene Myers is not the whole show; there are other worthy members of the Irene Myers Stock Company Miss Catherine Francis. who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

attend the recent session of the Amer ican Medical Association.
 The children upon whom Dr. Jansen operated, and to whom he restored their hearing are while Simpson. eight years old. and Marion Stuhler, three years old. It was impossible for the fathers and mothers of these chill dren Of poverty to gain an audience with tive world-famous Berlin surgeon, but they wrote him two pathetic let ters in which they told him of the great affiiction which had befaIlen their little ones and begged him to cure them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
MAY SEVER RELATIONS :.
Feeling Between MontenegrO and Sc
 via Strained.

Feeling Between Montenegro and ser-
 via Strained.
 Settinje, Montenegro, June 6.-The servian charge d'affaires left this city today on indefinite leave of absence.
 His departure, which is considered In some quarters as liable to be followed by a complete rupture of the diplo- matic relations between Servia and Montenegro. Is an outcome of the testi- mony heard during the trial of fifty two persons accused of conspiracy against the Montenegran government, Two of the witnesses declared that George. Grown Prince of Servia, was directly connected with a plot which came to light through the discovery of a store of bombs in Cettinje to over throw the existing regime in Montene- gro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
MISS BARNEY WEEDS.
She Becomes the Bride of Baron VI
 Hiler.

She Becomes the Bride of Baron von
 Hiler.
 Philadelphia. June 6.-In the presence of many persons prominent in society circles of this and other cities. Miss Emily Bronaugh Barney at noon today in St. Pauls Episcopal Church at Ogontz. a suburb. was married to Bar on Frederick von Hiler, member of an old and distinguished German family. The bride Is a daughter of Charles D. Barney, prominent banker of this city.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry E. Cooke of Warren. O.. an uncle of the bride. assisted by Rev. J. Thompson Cole. rector of St. Paurs. The maid of honor was Miss Mildred Graham of Pittsburg.
 Baron von Hiler is engaged in min ing operations in Mexico and after an extended wedding tour the couple will reside in the City uf Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
earioua Irfre nf nErnan.

silverton. Colo, June e.-Fire last night destroyed all of the buildings Of the Gold King Mine at Gladstone, near here. causing q loss of s150,000 and endangering the lives of the night shift the bunk house. The only accident oc- cured to Henry Sanger who was per- naps fatally hurt by jumping from the s6cond story of the bunk house. The fire is attributed to inceudiarism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
BARLOW A MINISTER.
Son of Veteran Minstrel Gives U
 Stage Life.

SOn or Veferan Minstrel Gives TTn
 Stage Life.
 New York, June 6--After spending thirty years as an actor, Reginald Bar low. son of "Milt" G. Barlow, once A prominent minstrel. has announced that his is to enter the ministry.
 Giving as his ambition the reconcil- iatior of the church and stage, Mir Barlow announced that he would as- sist in conducting the service at tke Church of the Ascension, Green Point tomorrow evening.
 The news came as a surprise to his friends.
 "In my opinion, every actor when he becomes 50 or SO years old, If he Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
COntentnaent

Is condition very easily produced if proper methods are followed. Follow the wise ones and order the ideal Des- sert for this time of the year from Lar kin. He makes Ice Cream in any flavor and ships anywhere. It is 100 per cent pure. Larkin Ice Cream Co.,, Phone 1IS7 .--adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
EIGHT HOUR LAW ILLEGAL.
Missouri Court Decides q Railroad

Jefferson City. Mo. June 6-The Su- preme Court of Missouri in an opin- ion rendered by Judge Lamn today. de- cided the eight hour train dispatchers' law, passed by the last Legislature. to be unconstitutional
 The case came from Johnson City. where Judge Bradley sustained the demurrer to an indictment against the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company on the ground that the law is unconstitu- tional that allows operators at stations where only one operator is employed, to work twelve hours. The decision sus- tains the lower court and ahirms the Judgment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
45 ln. Trench Batiste sSc , Yard

This is not an extremely sheer fabric, yet sheer enough to make a cool and dressy cos tune or shirt waist, yet possessing enough strength to give good wear and laundering qualities The price for this pretty fabric is very cheap at .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .35c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Linen PopIin at 4oc a yard

Just received two very popular shades in this material so good this season for jumper and coat suits. The price is very cheap for this handsome fabric.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

For today we have choice Vanilla, Peach, Chocolate, Champagne mad Burnt Almond Tee Cream and delicious Peach and Orange sherbet. Telephone your orders early.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Blouse Linen 17 1.2c a ward

Hot weather calls for cool fabrics and nothing meets this requirement. so we'll as linen, besides being cheap and very durable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
SPECIAL.

The purest of Ice Cream In all fia- vOrs. Phone us your orders fer today. Phones 907 and D0S.
 SANDWICH & SHARP.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
ELEVEN ARn INJURED.

AcetyIene Gas Plant Blows Up fin
 xnaianaD6iis.
 Indianapolis. June 6--Ths plant of the Prest-o-Lite Company, on South Street. which stores aeetylene gas in tanks. blew up at s:4 0o'clock today. Eleven persons were injured by the ex. plosiOn. nona fatally.
 St. Vincent's Hospital and an engine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
STATUE OF WASHINGTON.

ft May Be Provided By The Next CDn-
 gress.
 Washington, June 6@-One of the sub jects that will be brought before Con-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Huck Towels Ieo each

Good heavy linen Huck Towels, nice large size for family use; a quality that al- ways brings 20c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Remnants of White Lawn Sc a yard

800 yards sheer 40 inch White Lawn in short lengths All in good, useful lengths, and quality usually sold at 12 1-2c and 15c yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
TREssLAR FINISHES

You, C0 snaps
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Cameo Belt Pins, the 65c styles for 45c; the $1.O0 styles for 75c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

A sale of pretty Back Combs, shell and amber, at 43c. Re- duced from 65c and 75c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-04
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New York, Thursday, Sept 3, l9oS


Steamer Chesapeake Hastings Baltimore R Ria
ware RreaIwater to the New York ana bdi !,
Transportation Line. with mdse Lett ~uai ah''io "
Il m. ,. AUGUST % TO
the southern Pacific Co with mdse- Left Quarantine
6:10 a m. ~. ,,+onio An
gust 2S to the Atlantic Fruit Co. with fruit
at the a midnight, ri. ,r,-o AM,
gust and Shield 90. to Philip Ruprecht' III 0
Arrived a at s:25 IN, I'd ut, .,s+ .,
and Charleston september l. to the clyde IS % WIN
passer and mdse Left quarantine az 80 m n
the Hamburg American Line with passenger ma =
mise. Lying to two miles south OF 0eo'
Steamer Aragon. DUNCAN. wilmington. n C. -FOUR
days Atlantic Coast Lumber Cooperation Win
steamer Oceano from Shanghai. etc. via Boston.
which arrived I'd City Island. left Quarantine at
steamer o A Knudsen CNor). Paulsen; .Tampico Az
gust %. the American Smelling ana ten1lS f1I
with lead copper bullion. Passed III SANDY HUM
steamer Ivernia C3r). Liverpool via Queens
Steamer Adratic (Br) Smith Southampton and
Cherbourg August &c and Queenstown ~ to the white
mails ana 1ndse. Arrived at the Bar at a m
Princess Anne. Tapley. Newport News am,
Norfolk to the Dominion Sc Co. with passengers
and mdse. Left Quarantine at Us m . ,.
OEeechee. Pickett. Brunswick Ga Augts
90
SAILED
Steamers Argo (JD. Port Arthur; City OF Atlanta sa-
vannah: Pawnee Philadelphia; Massachusetts Boston;
Amerika tGer. Hamburg via Plymouth and CheroogIS
Baltic r) Liverpool Queenstown; La Gascogne tFr)
Havre Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm ttierl bremen wa y
Cherbourg Avalon tNor), Port Antonio; Glen
devon t8r. Melbourne sydney etc: Teena tB5, ftoIen
Philadelphia MarteIo Hull: Iroquos. Charles,o on
and Jacksonville: oregonian Puerto Mexico;
Norfolk Newport News Carpathia tRr'. Genoa.
Naples etc: Oscar II DAM cGPenhnsen etc TO-. Guiana
t|r 81 Thomas etc; Monterey Havana ana vera O'uN'
Pola tBr) John. y r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-04
BROWN CREDITORS RETAIN ATTORNEY
Hope to Have Say in Appointment OF Trus-
fee if Firm Is Declared Bankrupt.

Creditors Of the suspended Stock Exchange hrih
of A O. Brown & Co, with claims aggregatlhs
s250OD have retained William Hartman Black OF
No. III Broadway as counsel In case the hrm Is
adiud!cated a bankrupt when the proceedings come
nm in court next week. Mr.. Black hopes to nave
hand In the appointment of trustee in bankruptcy
He said Yesterday that he expected to WORK IN
harmony with Moses II. Grossman, who was 'le
attorney for the petitionng creditors in the bank
ruptcy proceedings.
G. Lee Stout one of the members of A o. Brown
& Co. who was in the city yesterday said 'ha' lie
had not taken an active part in the firms business
since the summer of 1891. when he was seriously III
rumor that the firm had failed TO deliver slochS
NJ customers was traced yesterday TO some trouble
,ar certain securities which occurred just peIore
the failure between q customer and the manager VI
the arms branch in the Hotel Empire, at tSd street
and Broadway $500,
Charles S Fairchild Co. formerly cohducteu
ba,cb Office in the Hotel Empire. but some nlohthS
~ daoided that the business of the district dld not
Warrant the maintenance OF the office and so4d II
90 4 n Brown & Co. Thomas A. Angllh was re-
tanned as manager
After the failur customer of the name u " al
burton alleged that Angin had failed 10 turn over
.. hin, ton shares Of Ontario & Western STOCK ana
e. sbores of Erie common stock which he SAID
VERA ,he property of a relative OF his WIFE war
burton finally got Sherins warrant anu
,,,;, Maid him the value Of the stock NO"
,,,t, hos sued Warburton for $4,000 on charge
falls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-04
HISGEN'S OIL METHODS.
ILLNESSES Say HIS Company Cut
Prices to Fight Standard.

TIisgen Brothers, the Albany oil company OF
which the Presidential candidate OF the lhue
pendence party is senior member inquired con-
spicuously in the testimony Yesterday on the re-
sumption of the governments suit to dissolve lHe
Standard Oil Company Most of the witnesses "eIe
upstate grocers. customers of both concerns ne
hearing was before Franklin Ferris, releree' vi NV
fifth floor of the Custom House
William II. Palmer. grocer of Newburg' Sa'u
he had been a Standard customer for twenty years
off and on: that at one time the Hlsgeh HIih n"u
offered him oil at ~ cents gallon as against 'l
Standard price of 81 cents. but that ne ia" H0
wavered in his allegiance Thomas b. healils' o
the Kopake Iron Works Columbia County Sa,u
he had purchased oil of the STANDARD IeSu"it'
until 1903, when Hisgen Brothers oHereo the cum
modify to him for 9 cents against lii@ Genus
the price he had been paying He ordered H'e
barrels, but later went back to the Slahuaiu u
while John Hicks of Catskiil Station, was teSu-
flying a letterhead of the Hisgen concern "hS
offered in evidence. which showed pc'oliHh! IL
evolution of the plant from very snldll oi'c "
1889 to an immense affair in 1895. When MI hei-
logg the government attorney. opJecteu' MI -
enthal for the defendant, said he wished 10 sho'
how the independent company had grown utSpi'e
the alleged persecution of the Standoru- NJ LIN
denied that he had received any threatening ~
tiers from the Standard to stop MS ouSl'ie
the Hisgens.
-. II Roharts of Ravenna said he had received
a letter from the Hisgens when George Hlsseh, i"
brother of the Presidential candidate was i %
for Congress. in which the battle q! wa"
Standard Oil monopoly"
After the noon adjournment Z. J. Wagner no" c
mail carrier In Albany, but formerly an agent
there of the Standard testified to hght "astu
between that company and the Hisgens in lgS, III
which he contended the Hisgens had been the III -
TO reduce prices E. L. Caulley, special aeeh' Va
the Standard in reference TO previous tes'llioi''
that the Standard had secretly leased the Alaoiia
OIL Company to It as cloak IN getting o"sl
ness said the Alabama company had on b'th It's
signs and its letterhesds line saying 1t was lhe
Standards agent The lease expired III 1874, lie
said and the signs and letterheads mad since pee'
a1,arod The hearing will be resumed this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-04
BREAK IN NATIONAL STICK"
Support of the Lawson FaVorite Appears to
Have Been Withdrawn.

The boom in Thomas W. Lawson's latest stock.
Bay State Gas or, he calls It National Stock,
has collapsed. the case with the booms In
Yukon Gold and other stocks which the Boston
fnancier widely advertised certain 20 go high
prices The price of Bay State Gas broke TO 1916
on the curb yesterday, after opening point
higher This is the first time the stock has sold
under 2 since Lawson started his advertising cam
psign promising that 1t would go to high prices
and urging the public to buy It AS result Of
these advertisements there were large transactions
in the stock and il sold up to go. 1t held around
that figure until a week ago Saturday, when the
remarkable manipulation in stocks took place
the Stock Exchange. Since that day support for
the stock appears to have been withdrawn and il
has been weak since Many of those who
bought il at the top figure were asking what had
happened yesterday. Curb brokers said that il
simply a repetition OF what occurred in Yukon
Gold which declined from ebove TO under 4
after ali who would buy the advertisements
put out by MI Lawson had been filled up"