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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
INSURANCE CONTEMPORARIES.
Annual Convention Begins
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Thirty-Ftfth Annual Conventton Begins
 i'm Detroit.
 Detroit, Mich, Aug. 25-The thirty fifth annual convention of the National Association of State Insurance Commtss sloners opened here today with twenty i've States represented.
 Prominent on the first days program were addresses by the President, R. p. Folk. of Tennessee, and Commissioner Thomas Love, of Texas. Mir. Love spoke on the Texas investment law. In his annual address as President Com missioner Folk favored State supervis. ion of insurance as against National supervision, on the ground that the lat- ter would be too centra1izing in it's tens aency, and would be further removed from direct contact with the people. EEe said Federal supervision could not be adopted without an amendment 70 the Federal Constitution. the Supreme Court having held that insurance IS not commerce.
 MT. Folk further said that insurance supervision has reached a point where if was lust as much the duty of an inc siigance eoftlmisgi0ner to protect the public from imposition by a solvent connpany as to protect 1t from the fraudulent operations of an lnsoiVehs 0ne
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
ELECTIONS IN CUBA.
Roosevelt Ond MagoOn Agree on the
 Dates.

oyster Bay. N. r.. Aug. 25-That the Presidential and Congressional elect ions in Cuba would be held on Novem- ber 14. next. and that the inauguration of the newly elected President would take place on January 2s. 1909. was the made by Charles E. Ma soon., Governor of Cuba. following his conference with the President today
 Governor Magoon said that President Roosevelt and himself had agreed upon these dates after a full discussion of the situation.
 Mir. Magoon said that the President expressed himself as well pleased with the work of the provisional govern ment in Cuba. The Governor himself expressed confidence that the elections wSuld pass off without disorder and tifat the Cubans would be able to take capable hold of the islands govern raental affairs with the institution Of the new regime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
oannot hmm Negro.


 q. m.-~Afiss Horta- has regained seonsciousnesE and has already exam ined a number of nA&rnea who wera brought to the house for her inspec- tion. She was unable to Identify any of them.
 It has been ascertained that the worst injuries the young woman suf@ fered were severe bites on the arm. The struggle between her and her bru- tai assailant must have been severe. for her arm is badly lacerated by his teeth.
 When the negro sprang at her, he came from beneath a table on tha porch. Miss Horta was coming from a small room at the end of the porch in which she had been but few min utes.
 As the time goes by, the crowd Of searchers Is rapidly increasing. Armed parties are. going from negro house to negro house. The demand Is the same at every one of them, How many ne- groes have you in here? Trot them out and let us look them over"
 report was started few moments ago that the police know where the negro Is. They decline to admit this. and if they do. they have evidently determined to let him stay where he is until the crowd thins out. They are being watched closely by determined men who will surely fight to get the negro if the police locate ntm.
 While one crowd is watching in the neighborhood of the house an- other band of armed men are In the swamps with the sheriff. They pro- pose circling the entire town.
 At the police station it was said that Miss Horta's description of the man was slight and that judging from the manner In which she acted when negroes were brought before her there are slim chances that she will be able to identify the one who at- tackled her.
 They believe. however. that they know who is the right negro and that they will be able to locate him as soon as 1t Is daylight. They are con- vinced that he is hldng in some yard near the house and that he knew 6 great deal about the Horta home.
 The negro Is as black as pitch ana in the particular locality where the Horta home is situated, there are few lights. Lanterns have been obtained to aId the searchers.
 At 1 o'clock posse of policemen left the station armed with winchess ters. They have gone after a negro whose name they will not dIvtlEe and Intend to surround the house in which he lives. If there he will be captured dead or alive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
TRAIN IN WASH0UT:
 ENGINEER IS KILLED

Asheville. N. C.. Aug. 25-southern Railway freight train No. s3 was ditch ed by washout between Saluda and Flat Rock at s;3O tonight
 Engineer Lee London, of this city. was buried beneath the debris, and his body was found late tonight.
 Details are meagre. telegrahpic and telephonic communication being diffi- cult. owing to the damage done to wires by heavy storms of yesterday and Sum day.
 Fireman w H. Phillips, of Hender- sonville, is reported seriously injured A wrecking train has left here for Sa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
MIssIssIPPI ELECTION.
Congressman Byrd RenOminated In the
 Fifth District

Jackson. Miss. Aug. 25-Democratic Congressional primaries were held in two district of this State today Practically complete returns from the Fifth District Indicate the renomtna- tion of Representative Adam Byrd.
 In the Eighth District. six candi- dates participated in the election and a second primary, to be held two weeks hence, will be necessary to determine as to the party nominee
 Of the returns received up to mid night. R. H. Henry. of Kinds County and J. W. Collier, are leading In the count and doubtless will be contestants in the second primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
PINNEwTLL HEADS TICKET.
Nominated for Governor by Delaware
 Republicans.

Dover. Del. Aug. 25.-The fall com vention of the Republicans of Della ware was held here today and full state ticket was named to be voted for in November. The ticket Is head ed by William Fl. L. Heald of Whining ton. for Congress and Simeon s. Pin newiu of susses. for Governor.
 The platform endorses the Republic an national ticket and platform and commends the record of the party dur ing the past four years, recommends the enforcement of the constitutional provisions and statutes regulating the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors and demands the rigid enforce ment of the national statute requiring req sonable railroad rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
FLOODS SWEEP SOUTHCAROLINA Railroad Traffic Is at a
 Standstill. BRIDGES ARE CARRIED AWAY Two Persons Lose Their Lives at
 Camden. Unprecedented Rainfan Continues snd All of spartanburs Is Under water--The Loss of Prop
 erty IncaIcuiabie.
 

Charleston, Aug. 25.--A special from Camden. S. C., tonight tells of the washing away of the Wateree bridge at that place during the day and the probable loss of two lives. tremendous rains of the past forty eight hours, caused the bridge to give way when a number of rafts and other craft damned Into the Iron structure. There were a number of people on the bridge and some were rescued in trees and on the rafts.
 George Rabon. a farmer of Camden. with a boy named Hinson, were on. the structure in wagon and were swept away by the current and have not been seen since.
 The bridge was owned by . company and cost &I5,0O0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
AccEFTs BusH,s oFEER.
Conner Writes Characteristic Letter To
 Veterans.

Conner Writes Ch0FncteE1euG Lertex 10
 Veterans.
 Birmingham. Aug. -(Special.)--In a letter addressed today to Commander J. w Bush, of an Alabama brigade of Confederate Veterans. Governor Comet accepts the proffer of Mir. Bush to ors Ranize companies of veterans to go on duty in the strike district. The accept ance is based on the contingency If the strike continues"
 After thanking Mir. Bush for offer ing to assist in soldier duty, the Gov ernor says that if the strike continues and Mr. Bush thinks he can organize one or two companies of veterans they will be assigned to a regiment and equipped He assures Mir. Bush that the companies organized by the veter- ans twill be given just as much tnde- pendence in the service as is compan . ble with military usage"
 I've will not take yon in lieu of the National Guard" the letter continues, but as a part of them and I am sure you will accomplish we'll your part. swill further state that we win be glad to hear from you at any time with such suggestions as you wish to make as to the best method of conduct in the State through the present dif- ficult circumstances.
 T am sure that all of you mean well and will gladly help in preserving in- tegrity of the State. its property and it's citizens.
 q can assure you, as Thief Executive am having a great deal of trouble in knowing just what is best to do. can assure you further that I have done my best. I can also assure you that I believe the National Guards have done their best; that they have been earnest and patriotic in the discharge of their duty.
 we all deplore the continuance of bad conditions and are earnestly work ing for, and trust to secure that which is best for all, peace and prosperity"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
BOY WRECKED TRAIN
GEORGIA Y0UTHA CONFEssEs TO
 THE CRIME.
Louis Coxex Put noas on Southern Hallway Track anA Engineer Devsberry and His Fireman
 Were Killed

IawrenceviIle. Ga. Aug. 25--Louis Coxey II years old living with his mother. i've miles from Buford. Ga. was arrested today charged with wreckina the Southwestern Limited train near Buford, Ia which Engineer Dewberry and his negro fireman were killed.
 The boy admitted placing the bolt on the track but says another boy per- suaEled him to do #. He said his com panfon Is about 20 years of age and had told him that he had wercked several trains.
 It is said that two more arrests will be made shortly in connection with the wreck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Henvx Loss at spartanbure.

spartanburg. s. C., Aug. 25.-As result of heavy rains for the past 4S hours the worst conditions experience ed In this section since the disastrous flood of 1903 prevail.
 Bridges and dams are being washed away and this city is without gas. electric light or power. As yet the big cotton mills along Pancolet river have not suffered greatly.
 The dam of the city waterworks on Chinquapln stream was washed away, the city gas plant was flooded and the gas supply had to be cut off. = The damage along the line of the Southern Railway within a radius of fifty miles of SpartaRourg was heavy between Greer and Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
NEGRO IS LYNCHED
BODY FOUND HANGING FROM TREE
 LIMB.
So Quietly Did Mob Work That People Living Near Scene Knew Noth-
 ing of 1t VntiI Morning.

Louisville, Ga. Aug. 25.-Vance Will Hams. the negro who Is alleged to have murdered R. c. Brown at his home a few nights ago. was found 4ndav hanging from the limb of an oak tree one mile from town on the warrenton road. with three bullet holes In his breast.
 So quietly were the plans carried out that people living within hun dred yards of the scene knew noth- ing of 1t until this morning.
 Williams. after hts capture, was con- fined in the Bibb county jail and just how he was secured from there Is not known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
COTTON TO BE MAINsTAr-
nssaasnnipps Farmers Hear Interesting
 Lectures.

Lectures. M
 Natchez, Mas. Aug. 2S.-cottons will s,s srite of the boil weeyil and the Far mers must learn to raise their own provisions. hay and stock. Is g sum- mary of the lectures delivered by the scientific agriculturalists representlns line limited States Department or Agri- c,ituye and similar departments in Texag Louisiana and Mississippi. who Addressed the Farmers Institute which closed here tonight.
 The lecturers declare this 10 De the most successful institute they have Attended. thus far and movement was inaugurated to make it an annual af- fair.
 A new thought was expressed when Prof. Lloyd Mississippi director or Farmers Institutes said that in his opinion the time is coming when the white men can look after politics and the negroes can do the farming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
MAY RELIEVE REGIMENT.
ReUOrted that End Infantry VIII Go to
 Birmingham.

An unconhrmed rumor made the rounds of Montgomery yesterday that the Ist regiment of infantry had been ordered away from Birmingham and hat the 2nd regiment had been or dered to take It's place on strike duty. This could not be verified at the office of the Adjutant-General or through any of the officers of local companies
 There was a statement made by a railway official that the 1st regiment was preparing to move away from the strike zone It was taken that this was authoritative as the railroads will require notice of some time to be in readiness to move the men.
 There has been much talk for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Crest Damage Dome.

Columbia, S. C.. Aug. 26.-Reports received by The State tonight from Spartanburg and Anderson Counties tell of unprecedented rains In the Piedmont section of South Carolina, resulting in great damage to property, forcing power plants to close down, thus cutting of the source of power of a number of cotton mills. electric light plants and other enterprises.
 Spartanburg County is under water as the result of heavy rain that mas been falling for forty-eight hours. It is estimated that S15o.o0o will not cover the damage to bridges in the county dozen Or more having been washed away early in the afternoon.
 A repetition of the disaster of 1905 is feared tonight. It is reported that the great dam across Lawson's Fork at Whitney Mill, three miles north of spartanburg, has gone down in the floods.
 Railroad transportation Is at q standstill, tho tracks being blocked by landsiides and washouts.
 From Anderson. S. C.. come the same stories of heavy rains, ten inches of water having fallen in the last slx- teen hours
 Al train on the Charleston and west ern caroltna Railway ran into wash- out this morning and the engine was ditched. No loss. of life in this acci- dent Is reported.
 The rain Is still failing in those sec tions of the State and further damage ts feared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
TARHEEL REPUBs.
They wiIl Meet In state conventSon
 Today.

Today.
 Charlotte. N. C., Aug. 25.--on the eve of the convention North Carolina Re- publicans seem no nearer settlement upon a man to head their ticket than they were months ago. Wiseacres freely predict that former Congressman Romolus z. Linney. of Alexander coun- ty. will be the gubernatorial nominee
 A tentative platform was adopted to- night by special platform committee but this will not be given out in ad- vance. It Is understood that the pro- htbition question will precipitate the only fight in the convention.
 An incegsant downpour of rain fin : terrupting train schedules, promises to interfere seriously with the attendance on the convention, which will be called to order tomorrow at noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
ExCURAION TRAIN WRECKED.
Four Coaches Turn Over But No One
 Hurt Seriously.

New Orleans. La. Aug. 25.- An excursion train on the New Orleans and Great Northern Rail- road, returning from CoVington and other points in Southeast Louis ihna was wrecked several miles out from the city tonight.
 Four of the passenger coaches turned over. but none of the occupants were fatally injured. About twenty paSsen- gers who were cut by flying glass and others who were seriously bruised were brought to New Orleans on a re- lief train and placed In hospital.
 The cause of the wreck Was spread ing rails.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
non,t Want ArbItration.

New Orleans La, Aug, 25-The Tex tile Mills corporation today announced its refusal to submit to arbitration the complaints which have caused a strike of 1,200 employees of the Lane -Magtnnis Mills, which the Textile corporation controls. The refusal based on the as- sertion that while the employees would not be forced to accept the result of arbitration as proposed, the corporation would have to abide by the commis- efon'a findings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Three White Women Are. Assaulted. MOBILE AND PENSACOLA PEOPLE ARE ENRAGEl Miss Lena Horta Attacked at Her
 Home. several Negroes are Taken Before Hex, But She Cannot Identity As- saiiant-Determined Mea
 Securing Country
 Ahoat City.

Mobile, Aug. 25.-tspeeieI.1 1--More than two hundred citizenss >.entire police force and all the depats s6erifFa that can be spared from the county jail are securing the city and adjacent country in pursuit of big black ne- gro who late tonight attempted to rape Miss Lena Horta, a young white woman. residing at sO4 South Jefferson street.
 The assault occurred on the rear porch of the residence. The girl sank into unconsciousness and physicians are with her. She was able to retain her senses long enough. however. to tell her mother something of what had occurred. She said she was crossing the porch when the negro confronted her and said If she called out he would kill her. The negro then thrust a towel in her mouth and struggle en- sued. He was finally frightened away by people moving in the house.
 The only description Miss Horta could give of her assallant was that he was big. black negro wearing black shirt which was torn in the struggle.
 The news travelled over the city quickly and in less time than 1t takes to tell 1t. armed citizens were hurry ing to the house From here they scattered in all directions. Meanwhile every policeman, as he reported to the sfatiou was fnafra,ctad to lS,ol~ ..,t e,.- and hustle to the4jaii any negro that answers the description.
 Deputy sheriha and citizens have gone down the bag in launches to head on any attempt at escape. The sneriRs will come back through the swamps.
 There are no troops in Mobile and 1t is safe to estimate that the negro Will be lynched if caught. unless he can be lodged in the county jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
AnnelI l. Renomlnatea.

AnBeit Is kken0mtmate0.
 Columbia. s. C., Aug. 25.--Returns from today's Democratic primary to nominate successor to the late Sena- tor A c, Latimer. State officers and Congressmen are coming in slowly.
 At 10.30 o'clock tonight the returns indicate that E. D. Smith and either R. c. Rhett or ex- Governor John Gary Evans will make the second race for the Senatorship two weeks hence.
 Governor Marion F. Ansei Is leading his opponent. Cole L. Blease. by a good majority and the indications are that he will be reelected
 Acknowledgement J. C. Boyd and Comptroller-Genera A, W. Jones are probably reelected.
 caughman and Cansler are leading for Railroad Commissioner, while Swearingen and Mellichamp will prob ably run over for Superintendent of Education. The other candidates for State offices are unopposed.
 Returns from the congressional dis tricts in which there are contestants are too meagre to indicate the results.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
nTavnnrd Rennrninn1.a-

Norfolk. Va. Aug. 25-conkressmsn Harry l.. Maynard was renomlnated aa the Democratic candidate for conrress in the Second Virginia District at to- days primary. Eis majority is 8la. Colonel George Gable ran sscond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
namare in AthenN.

Athens, Ga, Aug. 25-Estimated dam age of $50,000 in this city has been done by almost continuous rains that fell from II o'clock Sunday night until 8 o'clock this afternoon. Over t2 inches of rain was recorded.
 Bridges have been washed away and others are tottering.
 A Southern Railway passenger train was Jagged and stopped by small boys just as 1t approached weakened bridge that would have given away be- heath the strain.
 The cityfs water supply is cut of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
nraakn nEoIern neearaa.

Charlotte. N. O.. Aug. 2Bs--Un Unprece- dented rainfall--which has broken fali weather bureau records since 1ss5-yhas wrought untold damage in this vie cinity.
 Northbound Southern Railway trains have been annuiled and southbound trains are from live to ten hours late. Street car trafic to the suburbs haS been suspended and residents along creeks adjacent to the city have been compelled to seek higher ground for safety.
 The cstawba river is forty feet high and a rise of another foot means the cutting of of the street lights and power of Charlotte and neighboring towns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
AInhnmn Pnnfmnnfera.

Washington. D. C., Aug. 25-Post- masters appointed-Bastie. Pickens County, Francis M. McGee; Wheat. Cullman County, John H. Wilson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
Are stiII Nenotlating.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 25.-While there Is still general belief that the miners strike will be declared on, in the near future. there have been no definite developments during the day.
 It Is understood that the Alabama Coal Operators Association has been in telegraphic correspondence again to- lay with President T L. Lewis. of the Miners Union, at Indianapolis. Vice President White and National Board Member Farley are both in Indianap- oils.
 William Clayton. the non-union min CT, who was shot in the arms from ann bush yesterday was Kidnapped this aft ernoon by three men. carried into the woods and escaped shortly after eight o'clock. One arrest has been made in connection with the affair.
 The dead body of a non-union negro was found in the woods near Coalburg this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
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coAL oaERAToRs IeNoRE

COAL OPERATORS IGNORE
 OVERTUREs OF MINERS. a Birmingham Aug. 25-tSpe- cial. )--In reply to telegram sent to President T. L. Lewis. relative to the report of calling off the Alabama strike. MT. Lewis this afternoon sent the, following
 Replying to telegram. have endeavored to secure a confer ence with representatives of the Alabama Coal Operators Asso- citation with a view 10 settling the strike in Alabama without favorabie results Sd far.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
JOHN WORTH KERN
 FORMAL Y NOTIFIED
E. D. SMITH LEADING
MAY BE UNITED STATES SENATOR
 FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Returns from Democratic Primary Inc dieate that Governor AnseII Has
 Been Rcnominated--Other
 State Officers Named.

Charleston. Aug. 25.-In the Demo- cratic primary election today scatter ing returns indicate the reelection of Governor Ansell over Cole L. Blease. p. D. Smith is leading in the sena- torial race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26
THE WEATHER. .

Washington, Aug. 25--FOr Aiabamai Ehovvera Wednesday, Thursday general. Ix faAxj variabIe winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-26

(Contlnued on Page seven.)
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-07-16

succeed Frank L. Gilbert, whose term
OF office expires on the first Monday
I of January, A. D. 1909.
Candidates for Commissioners of In
surance, to succeed George E. Beedle,
whose term of office expires on the
first Monday of January, A. D. 1909.
Candidates for United States Sena-
tor, to succeed Isaac Stephenson, whose
term Of office expires on the 4th day
Of March, A. D. 1909.
Candidates for Representative in
Congress for the First Congressional
District, consisting of the Counties of
Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock.
Green and Lafayette.
Candidates for Member of Assembly
for the County of Kenosha.
Also,
All candidates for county officers re-
quired by law to be chosen at such
election.
Given under my hand and official seal
at the capitol in the City of Madison
this goth day of June, A. D. 1908.
JAMES A. FREAR,
(Seal) Secy. of State.