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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
ACCIDENT TO TRAIN.

Water Ganke Bursts in the ERAEine
 f.apnstes Da.s Dee 25-~Tns bu rstang of water gauge in the cab of fnoGui engine running fifty miles an hour and pulling the fast through stock rain on the Lake Shore Railroad from .Ehtcago to New York. resulted last night Tn the death of the head brakeman, ne pr0b- able death of the fireman and he sl.Eht scAlding of the engineer.
 The dead: David M. Weiser, head brakeman. head crushed.
 Injured: Elmer Repligle. fireman, left leg crushed. right foot crtsshed. shoulder blade broken and probably ifi- formally injured: David Moorehouse. osa- gineer, sealded by escaping steam.
 The accident happened two miles eas of LaPorte. When the water gauge burst, the fireman and brakeman. who were sitting on the freman's side of the cab. in direct range of the escaping steam believed the boiler was about to blow. They jumped.
 The brakeman landed on his head and was instantly killed. The fireman rolled back against his train when he jumped and his left leg and right foot were crushed. Engineer MoaFehouse stuck to his post, reversed the lever and ape piled the emergency brakes, bringing the train to a stop.
 The dead man and the injured ffre- man were picked up and brought to I.a- Porte.
 At the hospital. RepIibgIe's left leg was amputated and 6 part of his right foot taken of. He has slight chanca to recover,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
TRAGEDY AT SEALE
DEPUTY SHERIFF CHAMBERS KILLS
 GEORGE Fl. THOMPSON.
ThompsOn Fired at OaAeer, Was Dis- armed, Attempted to Draw An- other Gnu, When Cham-
 bers Fired.

Columbus. Ga. Dec. s5.-A special from Scale, Ala. says:
 John W. Chambers. deputy sheriff Of Russell County. shot and killed George H. Thompson. 50 years of age, this morning.
 Thompson and several others were beating a negro who had cheated a merchant out of a dollar. when the deputy sheriff came up and ordered hem to desist.
 Thompson, 1t is said, resented the interference of the officer. and drew a revolver on Chambers and fired. the ball passing through the officers hat Chambers took the pistol away from Thompson and started to walk away. when Thompson cursed the officer and threatened his life.
 At this point. 1t Is alleged, Thompson attempted to draw anoth CT revolver, when the officer shot with the pistol he had taken from Thompson, killing the latter almost instantly.
 Chambers was released on ball in the sum of S1.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Moving Picture Fire.

PhiIadelphia, Dec. 25-As the result of smoke inhalation during fire ir a moving picture theatre, Samuel Dun lap, an assistant fire chief and one o' the best known men in the local depart ment is in a precarious condition at hospital.
 Several other fremen were overcome by smoke Curing the fire, but with the exception of Dunlap, none is in se- rious condition.
 Chief Dunlap has been in more acei- dents than any other member ,f the Philadelphia Fire Department, and he has more than once 6ooled the surgeons by returning to duty after they had pronounced him hopelessly incapacifat- ed Moreover, he is the hero of one oi the most desperate rescues in the his- tory of the department. having at the imminent risk of his own life gone into a building several years ago, bringins out A. c. Lacey. a fireman. who waf Injured with him in last nights fire. He went through smoke and sparks on that occasion, with a roof nearly 1o0 feet above ready to topple. Almost as soon as he reached the street with Lacey. the building collapsed.
 For this act he was awarded gold medal by the George Mead Post. c. A R., of which he is a member. He car ries bullet in his body received in tho civil war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
FEET BURNED
 BY ROBBERS Ohio Man Is Gagged and
 Robbed. FORCED TO GIVE UP MONEY Members of Household Were Sileneed by Fumes. Family Awakened to Wish Father . Merry Christmas, and He Was
 Pound Unconscious
 on Fiber.

Toledo, Ohio. Dec 25--By burning his feet with lighted matches, two masked roDDers early today compelled H. Schaoow, of Curtis, Ohio near here. to open the safe in his farm house and turn over s1s0.
 After tying theIr victim to his bed with strips of sheet and placing a gag In his mouth, the bandits went to the barn. stole horse and buggy and om suit.
 Upon battering in the front door, the robbers placed an unknown substance on heated stoves which overcame the famiiy of seven and tho bandits then operated undisturbed. Schabow is in a serious condition, but will recover.
 While one of the robbers was tortur- ing Schabow with the matches, the other kept him covered wi.h a revolver threatening him # he uttered a sound. Schabow is country agent for an iusur- ance company of Toledo.
 Toledo police are searching this city and the surrounding country for the two robbers.
 The first the Schahpw family knew of the robbery was When the children rushed to their fathers room to wish him a merry Christmas. He was not there, and upon entering a little front room used as an offiee. they found him upon the floor. unconscious. with his hands and feet tied and & wOollen rnit- ten stuffed fin his mouth.
 Upon regaining consciousness Mir. Schabow said that hearing a noise fin the office. he went to investigate and was attacked by two masked men, who demanded money. He refused to open his safe. whereupon they bound and gagged him, then applied lighted matches to his feet. He endured this torture for awhile. but finally gave in and opened the safe and then became unconscious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
NEW YoRK CELEBRATES
Fully OOyO0O Persons Were Assist
 By Clarity.

Fully 100,00O Persons Were Assisted
 By Clarity.
 New York, Dec 2s.--This city cele- brated Christmas of 1908 in way that not only lived up to the best of it's traditions but set a new standard. Fovored with the abundance which the year had brought forth. the rich, the well to do and the moderately circum- stanced, placed at the disposal of the active workers in philanthrophy. ample funds with which to go about the work of making the day one long 10 be reTnembCFed.
 ,s The unfortunate in the jsIis, the in institutions all were remembered homes, and the destitute and helpless In Institutions al were rememDAred. yrnat not Tar ITvIn 1VV,vvV persons were assisted by means of donations of dinners and the like, is conserva- timely estimated. There was no insti- tuition in, the city that did not have its Christmas celebration.
 Speical diners entertainments. reli- gious exercises-all figured in the pro- grams. In many of the rospitats Christmas treos were decorated and gifts provied for all the patients. Choirs from the churches visited soma of these institutions and oheered the sick with Christmas melody.
 In the churches serves approprate to the day were held, an unprecedented event at St. Patricks Cathedral being the celebration of a pontitlcial high mass at 4:30 in the morning followed by a similar celebration at the usual afternoon hour.
 Most notable of the Christmas bens- ficlences were those of the salvation Army and Volunteers of America. '4The army had the vast floor Of the Grand Central Palace auditorium for its Christmas storehOuse and drew upon its supply to send out fully i've thou sand baskets, each containg a Christ mas dinner for some poor family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS Festiys S Throughout
 the Country. BIS HESS WAS SUSPENDED Mantle of Snow in Washington and
 Vicinity. President Roosevelt Gave Large Fan,i- Iy Lunch and Dined at Might
 at Home of Admiral
 Cowies.

Washington, Dec 25.-Christmas at an almost complete cessation of busi- ness, both official and private nature, and in its stead, there was substitut- ed the time honored observances of the gladsome day Nature combined to give an added effect to the joyous occasion, by covering the city with 2 mantle of snow, and the jingle of sleigh bells, was everywhere heard.
 As has been the case in years past, interest centered in what the official families were doing. President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave a large family lunch with few intimate friends. and tonight they dined with Rear Admi- ral and Mrs. cowles.
 Most Of the cabinet folks were here, the only absentees being Secretary of War Wright and Mrs. Wright. who celebrated the day at their home in Memphis; Attorney General and Mrs. Bonaparte, who are at their home in Baltimore; Secretary Newberry, who is the guest Of the Detroit Club, in his native city, and Postmaster General Meyer. who has gone on a brief hunt ing trip.
 The Vice President, his daughter, Mrs. John Timmons, and the sons of the household remained here to par ttcipate In the days festivities, while Mrs Fairbanks is visiting friends in Atlantic City.
 An event of some moment to six hundred children of the officials and employees of the Postofice Department occurred at Masonic Temple, where Mrs. Meyer was the hostess at an en- tertainnent of music, pantomime, moving pictures. etc. There was q large Christmas tree to add to the de- light of the youths and. presents for all were distributed. All the churches conducted religious services and in some of them special music was pro- vidcd.
 The poor and needy were not over looked. From known and unknown ssaurces manga home, chilled by tlfe wintry blasts and made desolate by poverty,s sting. was brightened by generous supplies of fuel, food. and raiment. The associated charities in most instances had charge of the work of distribution, although the Elks, Mystic Shriners and other fra ternal orders, business firms and pri- vate individuals extended independent help. .s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
CALIFORNIA BANK
 ROBBED OF $29,OOO

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 25.-The fact has just been made public that the First National Bank of Monrovia. Cal, was robbed of sum said to amount to s29, 900 Monday night.
 Detectives have been at work on the case but 1t is stated that no ciews to the robbers have been found and no arrests have been made.
 The loss of the money was discov- Arad when the bank opened for busi- ness Tuesday President John Baxtle said that in view of the fact that the hank was insured for &25.OOO with a casualty company. the loss to the stockholders would be less than $5 900.
 The bank is capitalized at SlO0, 900 with a surplus of ssO.000 and has un- divided profits of s20.O00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26

twice the usual time to make her ru this nort from Hamhurg. which she left 2l days ago. the Steamer Pretoria,
 inc arr rived today with her log full of en- tries recording one of the stormiest pas sages fin the stemers's history. The Pre-. toria was so delayed by the heavy weather that her coal supply ran short and she was forced to put into St Johns N. F.. to replenish it.
 From the time the steamer left the English channel she was beaten and tossed about by one gale after another On December 2s the Pretoria only made 4l miles, and only 52 on the 16th. For three whole days the passengers were kept off deck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Christmn. in Knn.ns cltx.

Kansas City, Dec. 25--christmas spir- 1t in wholesale quantities was in evid- ence here today when the doors of the big convention hall were thrown open to the unfortunate children of Kansas City and distribution of gifts to every outstretched hand was begun.
 2 Immense trees groaned under the weight of gifts collected by the women of this city under the supervision of Mayor T. T. Crittenden.
 Five thousand bags of toys were dis trihuted at the hall and almost thous- and more at home throughout the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
NIGHT RIDER CASE
CONFESSIONS OF THREE MORE AL LEGGED RIDERS Is OFFERED.
The Authorities Discuss Matter of Ae- cePting the Witnesses as POr- tlOn of the States
 Evidence,

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 25.--Addi-- tional evidence, the confessions of three alleged members of the night riders band of Reelfoot Lake. was offered the State today, 1t is stated. In con nection with the trials of the eight alleged leaders of the clan accused of having had part in the lynching of Captain Quentin Rankin at Walnut Log.
 Whether the evidence will be ac- cepted under the proviso Of the men who offered to testify that the three be used as States witnesses, is doubt full the prosecution considering that enough evidence had already been given.
 A conference of the State attorneys will be held tomorrow, however, when a decision will be reached. other than this, Christmas day at Union City pass ed quietly and without especial inci- dent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
BOAT CARRIED MURpERER.
Negro Wanted in 1Eissisaappa Conarsaas Another Efanaes sy-

Negro Wanted in AKissisaipps Connian Another Crime '7
 Natchez. Mss, Dec 25.-ohcers of the river steamer Senator Cordlll, ope- rating between Natchez and vicksburg report that negro who Is believed 4o ha the murder of Robert F. Reed, who inflicted serious wounds on Mrs. Reed. killed a white fisherman, named Kelly yesterday near Mabel, La, twenty miles north of here. boarded the boat and went to VIcksburg.
 The fact that the negro had com mltted murder in Louisiana was not known to the officers of the boat until this evening. when the Cordill stopped at Mabel on the return trip. It was then learned that the negro had kill ed the fisherman thirty minutes before the boat arrived at the Mabel land- ing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Entertaining chine.e

Washington. Dec. 25.--Song Shao u, the Ambassador from China. on a spe- cial mission. Is entertaining a merry gathering of Chinese students during Christmas week.
 They include a number of those sent here by the Chinese government for education in American institutions as we'll as others sent here by their par ents, to the number of more than eighty in all The boys come from as far west as Chicago and as far south as Atlanta.
 Every opportunity will be afforded them to see the sights of the city and to enjoy their visit to the national capital
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
ACCIDENTS
 FEATURE DAY Was Not One of Joy to
 All. SEVERAL TRAGEDIES REPORTED Geogia Farmer DsIiberately Plans
 His Death. c. A. Easter. DIa Net Have Eaoush Money to Buy Christmas
 Toys for His ChiI-
SEVERAL TRAGEDIES REPORTED

Quitman, Ga, Dec. 25.-Because he did not have money enough fo provide the usual Christmas toys for his chil- dren. c. A. Easters, farmer near here, deliberately planned his own death this morning and died as he had planned.
 Leaving the home where the children were, he walked a short distance away, fitted .iis shot gun over a foriSed stick, pressed his breast against the muzzle and pushed the trigger with a stick. Ills wound was a terrible one. His wife and several small children ran ont at the sound of the shot and found him dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
FIGHT KILLED BABE
was DROPPED ON FLOOR DURING
 PARENTS QUARREL.
Husband Attacked Wife Because She Did Not Have Breakfast Ready
 When He Came
 DoyVR

Philadelphia, Dec. 25.-Alfred Turner. aged 10 weeks, was killed during a fight between his parents here today William Turner. the father, according to the report made to the police, at tackled his wife today because she did not have breakfast ready when he came down stairs.
 Mrs. Turner had the child in her arms. and in the light she dropped 1t to the floor. She was subsequently, knocked down or fell upon the infant, crushing it to death. Both parents were arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
HEAD-ON COLLISION.

One Killed, Four Injured Oa Great
 Northern.
 Spokane. Wash, Dec. 25.--A head-on collision on the Great Northern Rail- road. near Elmira, Idaho, ninety miles east of Spokane today, between the Bonner's Ferry local passenger train and an extra freight, resulted in the death of Charles Mackey, fireman on the passenger, and the Injury of four others. two trainmen and two passen- gers.
 The injured include the Rev. J. T. Kelley. whose back was Injured.
 Wreckers were hurried to the scene and the injured removed to the hospi- tai at Sand Point. Idaho, All the ln- iured will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Police and Children.

Detroit, Dec. 25.-The police ofacers attached to the Hunt street police station, located on the East Side of the citv. where poor children abound made the hearts of fifty little ones happy today with 8 Christmas tree in the station.
 The oficers who took pains to in- vite those children whose stoclkiuGs promised to be most scantily filled. distributed candy and small toys Nlrcng 'h~ir little guests.
 Three little folks wn0 were expect ed did not arrive and the lieutenant in charge sent a big patroiman for them He brought the tots to the sta tinn desk. where it was decided that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
nandit Would Surrender.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. Ex-Governor Haskell announced today that he had received word from Henry Starr, the noted bandit. that Starr was ready to surrender to the State and stand trial upon charges against him In this State, if Governor Haskell would guar antee immunity against eXtradition to other States. Starr is wanted in a number of States for various causes The Governor said that he would not consent to such an arrangement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
DUEL To DEATH.

Beth Principals Die in Loulsians
 Tragedy.
 Ponchatouia, La. Dec. 25.--Irwan Cooper and Arnold killed each other in pistol duel in a saloon here late last night. Cooper was a bartender in the saloon where the tragedy oc. cured, and it is said that the difficulty between him and Arnold followed some words which he had with the lat ter's young brother. The proprietor of the saloon. named Poche. was ar- rested as accessory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
To nrnke InveatrRation.

Haskell today appointed a committed to act with committee to be named by Governor Hoch of Kansas. to in- vestigate charges of cruelty to okla homa prisoners in the Kansas peni- tentiary at Lansing. Miss Kate Bar nard, Oklahoma State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections, recently filed with the Governor a report as- sertink that Oklahoma prisoners are being mistreated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
CALLED FROM EXILE
FORMER REVOLUTTONISTs ARE SUMMONED BACK TO VENEZUELA.
Acting President GOmes is Seeking the Advice of the NKem Who Fer
 Years Fought
 Castro.

Willemstad, Dec. 25.-Gen. Gregorio Segundo Riera, whc, for number of years, has been said to be working in conjunction with revolutionists against President Castro. told the Associated Press today that he had been called to Venezuela by Acting President Gomez. and that he would leave Sun- day for Caracas. General Artstides, Telleria, who formerly was Governor of the State of Lara, Venezuela, but who for a number of years has been in exile, also has been summoned to Venezuela by Senor Gomez.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Four reruons AsphRaated.

Chicago, Dec 25--Four persons were found dead in a residence at 16s Hast ings Street today, haivng been asphvx- lated by escaping gas.
 Morris Lukeman. a grocer; his wife Elizabeth. and their children, Annie q 16-year.ofd girl. and William, IS years old, were the victims.
 The overcoat of Lukeman was found on the floor underneath broken gas fixture and the police believe that the fixture was broken by the man throw ing the coat over it before retiring,
 A christfgas tree. trimmed and dee- orated with Christmas gifts, was in ar udjoining room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
CHARITY COVERED FIELD.
Tn LOD.sviIIe Not Hungry Person
 Went Unfed.

Went Unfed.
 Louisville, Ky, Dec. 25.-ShTewd eyes and loving hands, belonging to the charity workers of Louisville, saw to 1t today that not hungry person went unfed or an unhappy one. lacking for Christmas cheer. The kettle con- tributiohs of the Salvation Army gave opportunity for the feeding of a host, among them being the usual horde of transients which Louisville. as the northermost Southern city, has about this time in mild winters.
 The Santa Claus association had it's automobiles, occupied by real. live Santas, and filled with thoughtful and useful gifts. wheeling through the poorer section of the city all day.
 Few cases were reported to the police and this was taken as an indication that the charity organization had eoverNd the field.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
syriana Return to venesueIa-

Marseilles, Dec. 25-The two Syrians, Credes and Nofel who followed Clpri- ano Castro, former President of Venex t. ueia, from Trinidad to Paris, and who were sent to Marseilles by the Paris po- lice. after being denounced as suspects DIV Senor Castro. left here today for Venezuela.
 They intended going to Syria. but changed their plans as result of Gas. tro's downfall from the Presidency Of Venezuela.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Dinuer to Poor in St. Louin.

St. Louis. Dec. 25.-The new St. Louis coliseum was given over to Christmas celebration today when The Post Dispatch Christmas Festival As- aociation gaze a dinner to women and children. Ten thousand tickets had been issued for the event. After the 6inner presents were given to all the children. A circus wound up the days treat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
putch CruIaer Arrives

wiIIemstad. Curacao. Dec. 25.-The Dutch cruiser Gelderland. which has been operating in Venezuelan waters, arrived here today.
 Her arrival formally brings to a close the Dutch demonstration against Venezuela. Holland having recalled her warships pending the outcome of the diplomatic negotiations which are to be resumed between the Neither lands and Venezuela.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
NEwBERRY ENTERTAINED.
Home of Secretary Give Him a Re
 centfOn.

Home OI SecEctuFy VAFG AHIIA . Ete-
 cepttOn.
 Detroit. Mich. Dec. 25.-Truman H. Newberry. secretary of the nay. who arrived at his home in this city yes- terday for the Christmas holidays. was rendered a reception today in the De- ifoit Club by friends and business as- sociatns of the city.
 For more than an hour 3 steady procession of callers passed through the club rooms, congratulating MT. Newberry on his advancement to the head of the Navy Department and wishing him holiday greetings.
 There were many expressions dur ing the reception of hope that MT. Newberry would continue in his pres- ent capacity in the cabinet of Presi- dent-elect Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Robbern do Saurtser.

Batr6n Rouge. Ia. Dev 3s.--News reached here today of the murder of J.. J. Ridep at Baton Rouge Junction last night. His head was crushed in and then almost served from the body, apparently with an axe. The room was ransaclked showing robbery to have been the motive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
DIE ON BOAT.

Two Louisiana Men are Found on
 Gasoline LaIsnch.
 Franklin, Dec. 25--Aibert Alpha and Sam Toquino, two young men of this place. were found dead this afternoon in gasoline boat in canal. one mile from Franklin. It is thought they were overcome by the fumes from a charcoal fire which they had kindled in the cabin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Deputr eherin KIIIed.

Pryror Creek. Dec. 25.--Deputy Shor- if Nicholas Mitchell was shot and kill ed at Hogan Institute. fifteen miles south of here, when he attempted to quiet a disturbance at a Christmas celebration last night Sam and Henry Frye are under arrest and a posse is seeIking George Frye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
s.,,. CI.us D,ea of nurnn.

Detroit, Mich.. Dec. 2b.--Leo Wagner died today in a hospital from burns received last nign+ while ' aN'np snn- ia Claus at a family reunion. Clad in a gay Santa Claus costume which was set of by a bunch of cotton whis- kers, Wagner was leading the merri- ment when suddenly the cotton whis- kers caught fire The flames spread and he was fatally burned before they could be extinguished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
Prisonern Are Released.

Alexandria. La, Dec. 25.--All of the prisoners serving sentences in the city jail for misdemeanors were given Christmas gifts in the shape of full pardons today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-26
KnIaa hr MnrnhnI.

Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec. 25.-- Billy" Bunch was killed today while resisting arrest by City Marshal stouse. his brother-in-law. Bunch opened fire upon stouse and Constable Kennedy when they sought to arrest bLm.