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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
CHARGES ARE DENIED
GE0RGIA's PRISON COMMISSION
 UNDER EXAMINATION.
Chairman Turner Says Charges Against Commission We're Made by Men
 Convicted of Murder, Burglary and Other Feaonfen

MAU VLH&t EGk0uAeNs
 Atlanta, Aug S.--Georgia's s prison commission was under examination be- foro the special legislative investigation committee which is going over the en- tire penitentiary system of the State today.
 Chairman Joseph s. Turner of the Commission was the principal witness. and he took the stand to refute the sensational charges which have been made by ex-convicts and others in connection with the convict lease sys- tenn of the State. He declared that , most of the witnesses who had made these charges against the prison com mission and other State officials, either had been convicted of murder. bur glary or other fetonies. He called in question the evidence of former ern- ployes of the commission. declaring that they were disgruntled because of having been discharged.
 Every member of the commission was in court today ready to testify General Clement A. Evans. was among those summoned but he did not give evil dence4 s
 F. C.. Lewis. q former guard at the Durham Coal and Coke CCompany, said on the witness stand that 15-year-old white boy had been given sixty lashes with sanded leather strap and Lhc boH uau 70 DE sent to hoSpltdl anu died two months lated. c. H. Lewis father of F c. Lewis, gave evidence to the same effect. declaring that death on the hospital records was ascribed to pneumonia.
 T. S. Price, a convict lessee, said that he had paid an extra salary to one of the Statspgardens. He testified however. he had never notified the com mission.
 In his statement, Chairman Turner denied that the commission knew Warden Moore was receiving pay from lessees. In regard to the cases of alleged cruelty and inhauaan treat ment he said. the commission had made an investigation in every case which came to it's attention. In one case they had the warden indicted. Tn several cases the warden had been in- dicted, tried and acquitted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
HoKE sMITH,s MEssAGE.
Ready to Call Extra Session of The
 Legislature.

ANeAuy 10 Can ExgFU session or Ihc
 Legislature.
 Atlanta. Ga, August Ex-Governor Hoke Smith today sent a special mes sage to the legislature urging action on several measures which he con siders of vital importance and stating his readiness to call an extra session if necessary at which the convict ques- tion can be disposed of.
 The measures which Governor Smith mentions as being of primary impor- tance are the anti-Iobbying bill, a law fixing the time for holding state primaries not earlier than sixty days before the date of election, new regis tratiun law, and provision oR s fund for the maintenance of the state college and agricultural schools.
 Regarding the convict question Gov ernor Smith says:
 'T fear that 1t will be impossible for you to give to this subject the full consideration which you may desire be- tween now and the close of the ses- sion without displacing many other important bills.
 Under these circumstances desire to assure you of my perfect readiness to call an extra session of the legis- lature immediately after the close of the present session at which you can act upon the convict question"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
CHATTANOOGA GETS IN
 THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Chattanooga. Tenn. Aug. 5.-o. B <. Andrews and associates. of this city, today secured a franchise in the South Atlantic League for Chattanooga.
 The South Atlantic League. it is said. has decided to increase It's mem bership by taking in two additional cities. and one of these two additional franchises has been sold to Chatta- nooga. It Is stated that Knoxville or Charlotte. N. C.. will secure the other franchise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
Charles P. NeiIl Heads Association Oi
 Labor Commissioner.

Detroit. Mich.. August 5.-omeers were elected to-day by the Association of Labor Commissioners as follows:
 President Charles P. Neill, United States Commissiorasr of Labor, Wash ington.
 Vice President. Charles F. Gettemy, Boston, and charles L. Daugherty. oklahoma.
 Secretary Treasurer. ". L. A. John son, Kansas.
 The Association appointed commit tee to confer with the Association of the Factory Inspectors and other State bodies on the subject of amalgamation. There was considerable discussion of the next place of meeting and Seattle. washington. seems likely tc be chosen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
ANOTHER PROTEST FILED.
Kalamazoo Merchants object to tn
 Increase of Rates

KaIamaEoo Merchants Object to the
 Increase of Rates.
 Kalamazoo, Mich, August 5.-The Merchants and Manufacturers AssocIa- ton has filed with the Interstate Com merce Commission, a protest against putting into force an increase in rates for the Southern classification territory proposed by the railroads to go Into effect this month.
 The Increase. Vice President Shep- ardson of this city. who announced the filing of the protest, says. ranges from ten to twenty five per cent The protest declares shippers in thousand towns are affected and says:
 we trust your investigation on this subject will enable you to annul the rates in South eru classification territory the day they are to take effect"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
Here,s a EIearst Report

Louis P Head, one of the men In charge of the Independence Party in Florida, returned to Pensacola today and stated that within thirty days W. R Hearst will have a newspaper in operation in Atlanta, as the plans for such a move were consummated thirty days ago.
 He also stated that within the next sixty days Hearst, Hisgen and Graves will tour the States of Georgia, Ala bama and Florida. speaking at many points. among them being Atlanta. Bir- mingham. Montgomery Pensacola and Jacksonville.
 Mfr. Head is one of the committee to notify John Temple Graves of his nom ination for Vice President on the In- dependence ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
MR. SHAY RESIGNS.
Cashier of Bank at BrundIdKe '
 Practice Law

Cashier of Bank at BrundIdEe VIII
 Practice Law.
 Brundidge. Aug. 5.-(SpeciaI. IA c. Seay, who has filled the position sev- eral years as cashier of the First Ma tional Bank of Brundidge. has resign ed that position. Mfr. Seay read law while attending to the duties as cashier of the bank and stood the examina- tion. He was admitted to the bar A few months ago.
 ". c. Gilmore succeeds him as cashier of the bank. He has long been & prominent figure in the business world of Brundidge.
 The Brundidge boys went to Troy yesterday and won a baseball game The score was 12 to in favor of Brundidge. The BrundidEe team hae not lost a single game this season
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
withdrayvs Candidacy.

New Orleans, La. August 5--L VI. Guillotte, who was yesterday indicted for embezzlement, today withdrew his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for the position to first city court judge. Mir. Guillotte yesterday resigned as register of conveyances of Orleans parish. in which office the em- beszlement is alleged to have occurr- ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
sneciaI Meeting CnIIeli

A special session of the City Council has been called for Friday afternoon at { clock. for the purpose of considering bids for the coal supply for the city the coming winter.
 It is understood that a number of hlds have been submitted and that the rivalry between dealers for the city contract will be lively and interesting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
FUNERAL OF ALLISON
Dead Statesman of Iowa will Be Buried
 Saturday


 Saturday.
 Dubuque. Ia. Aug. 5.-The funeral of Senator Allison will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 The ceremonies will be simple. Brief services will be held at the residence of the dead Senator, Rev. J. T. Bergen, D. D, pastor of Westminster Presby- terian Church. of which Senator Allison was a member. will ofiiciate at the house and also at Linwood Cemetery, where the funeral will take place.
 The body will lie in state Friday af- ternoon and evening. Arrangements are under way for the suspension of business during the time of the funer- al. Flags are at half-mast on all pub lie buildings. Telegrams of sympathy are pouring in from public men from all parts of the country.
 Delegations representing the nation al Senate and the House will attend the funeral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

sion for hassinx. They are awaiting the acfion of the Secretary of War, who will promulsate an order for their dismissal or their reinstatement.
 Colonel Hugh l.. Scott. the Superin- tendent of the United States Military Academy who contends that the rein statement of the cadets would be a se- were blow to discipline, Is expected to spend some time with the President on rIioay 70 talk the matter over. Sec retary of War Wright also win likely be presenf 8 8---
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
AUDITOR HARALsoN.
He Is Working On Books of MontgOm-
 cry City Officials

cry NNty UWINHuNB.
 Expert accountant. w. W Haral- son, of Troy, is auditing the books of the Montgomery city officials who hold fiduciary positions.
 The city departments included in the audit are the treasurer's office, city water works, police department, city sexton. city weigher and marker and the slaughter house. MT. Haralson is now on the treasurer's books and when these are finished his work will be complete.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
nIr. ponegnn Promoted .

Huntsville Aug. 5.--(special )--Rei- atives and friends in Huntsville have been notified of the promotion of AL fred Donegan, formerly of this city, in the consular service of the United States. Mir. Donegan has been ap- pointed assistant to the consul general in Buda Pest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

commeAcing August srd The Haygood Transfer Go will operate Automobile service between Montgomery and wstumpka- Cars will leave Haygood's Stables GOT. Monroe and Lawrence sts. every two hours commencing at e ul Last trip at p. m
 Autoraobiis will make connection at the river with wagonettte from wetumpka Price per seat each way Si.i0. For further information call phone sss or iss-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
CASE OF CADETS.
Colonel Scott Will See tae President
 Friday.

Oyster Bay. N. Y, Aug 5.-There were no developments here today so far as could be learned at the execu- tive ofness. in the case of the eight West Point cadets now under suspen-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

Hear OstIer Joe Poem recited by Frank MearIe accompanying Film at Orpheum Theatre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
A Summer Appetizer

WORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
 tsaspoonful in a glass of water stimu- lafes appetite and ouencnes thirst An ex- celfent Tonic -SD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06
LAWS. MORAL AND POSITIVE.

Hot Bread and Rolls every afternoon Randy Kitchen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

We have Reopened our Lunch Count CT. Randy Kitchen.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

they were attacking"
There was moments silence. So
ply was still nervous In such company.
She was also uneasily conscious of q
most intense gaze directed at her by
General Stenovics, but she spoke out
'They knew perfectly well. sir" she
said.
"They knew the princey he asked
sharply. "Why do you say that2 It
was dark"
mot in the street. sir. The illumina.
lions lit It up."
"But they were very drunk"
'sThey may have been drunk. but
they knew the prince. Captain Mis-
fitch called him by his name"
"Stenovicsr' The kings voice was
full, OF surprise and question - be
turned to his minister. Tie general
Twas surprised. too. but very saate. 81
Il can only say that I har NILE. q
0ruehe's words WITH astonisA0snt.
Oar accounts ass nos oaqpisesnt Hith
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

ply went with Sim down ts the iporeh.,
.Be careful to LOOK your door, he en-
joined her, land don't 60 out tomorrow
unless the streets are quite quiet"
'4Oh, bat I've q French lesson to give
at 10 O'Clock" she reconstructed. =
"You have to do that?"
II have to make my living. monsei-
gneur."
"Ah, yes" he said meditatiyely.
.WeT, slip out quietly aud wear, 1
80, "a, Ab - GEsas.~, - .s.s ss----s
Nobody knows my facs."
''Wear q veii.a People notice . face
Ike yours. Again thanks. and good
night wsa TauiA "A ,I-.~.o anul LIZ,
sophy peered out from the porch and
watehsd chis Quick. Soldletfy snAfeh up
the stfeet I'd st, MieAAel' . >Squases9 The
night Aat1 brishtened - littBs, ma, she
could maize hout his figure. although
tdtmly,, until hs turned the corner and
was lost to sight she lingersd for q
moment before turning to 80 back to
Der room-linsered musing on the even
ing's history. .-' 81" ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

with q good humored
laugh. ''.'See how handy
this one Is nowr ~
But I.shah feel rath.
Or al impostot." ~
z Merely thsnovelty Of
t." he iassursd her con-
bolingiy. ~. - r.',~Af -
issophy began to laugh.
and the, general TONED
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

titie and BY none other. without a
word he followed her, picking his steps.
TN they Feached her room. She lsd
him to the chair by the window. The
Aarkness vas somewhat less dense
there. He Aoda By tn cA4ir
''The lamps broken, and there's only
oos s9atrh lD4 thsg boLr ssid SspAy.
with q nv 3A4eh shall W uss II
NV q M a .. nonssisnsdr4- .
Light Il nc ~ n&lnosy rathsr
Tn NIX lnhGtnaticer'
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09
Chapter
fourteen

2 /ING ALIENS was minded that
all proper recognition should
he made Of Sophy's service to
his family. 1t had been her
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

waited Till Sne
sat Countess
Ellenburg be.
slowed ON her
q smile Of win.
try c0ngratula.
ton. af ffts
but for you
tn ese fellows
might. or. rath-
er. would. I
Wh~s nave Kill.
ed my son in
tn cir bin d
drunkenness. 1t
detracts In no
way from your
erv vice that
they did not
know W h o m
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

l:a yhe 1 sasffuek fhs match. Hsf face came
upon him white In the darkhess, with
~ marx on her cheek 4 dull red, but
her eyes glfttefed.. The match hard
ard died DOWN jHfna9J "5saH II
sit " enough. I shall remember"
. "DiA 7 kili him7"i 0@n"Hal%
II don't know whether he's killed
he's badly hurt. This lAdy here 10 pref
ty heavy"r ! fa7 - ~,7pr '.u cf
give her to me. I'll put her in her
place. She took the figure and set 1t
again on the window SILL And the
big man who attacked you7"
''Mistitch? He'll be shot"
"Yes." she agreed. With calm, IN
questioning emphasis.
"You know what you did tonightr'
81 had the sense to think of the man
In the porch"
"You saved my life"
Sophy gave laugh Of triumph.
"What will Marie Zerkovitch say to
that?"
"She's my friend. too, and she's told
me all about you. but she didn't want
| us to meet"
'She thinks bring bad luck"
"Shell have to renounce that heresy
| now, He felt for the chair and sat
down, Sophy leaning against the win.
dow sill.
"Why did they attack your
He told her Of the special grudge
which Mistitch and his company had
against him and added: But they all
hate me except my own fellows from
fVolsehl. have a hundred of them in
b6uleiman's tower. and they're stanch
| enough" t-e e. f0tT r~~.s ~ ~
/ "Why do they hate your"
"Oh. I'm their ,sohoolmaster. and q
very strict one. I suppose, or, II you
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09
,lrnosfall. It's

not their fault. What can you expect?
They're encouraged to laziness and to
riot. They have no good rides. The
city is left defenseless. l have no big
gums" He broke suddenly into low
laugh. '"There-that's what Zerkovitch
calls my fixed idea. He declares It's
written on my heart-big guus!s'l a
III you had them you'd be rnasterT'
y could make some attempt at a de.
Tense. anyhow. AT least We could COW
era RETREAT to the, hills, Il war came.
He paused. o"And in. psacs--yes, !
shoaM he master Of, Elayna. I'd bring
mon from Voleeni to serve the guns" .
Hb voice had grown ytpdjctive. este
movies knows that ] think" 40 reused
himself again and spoke to her ear.
nestly. Listen. This fellow Mistitch
IL 2 great hero With the soldiers and
the @ob: Wien flhaye him shce, .. 7
ehsN. not % ny own account r oould
hive Killed HIM 4c6lgMahvt for IL
sake .cf discipline. there viii very IKE
~ be a dlsturbence. What yeu did to-
night viii be all over the city by to-
morrow morning. II you 4 see my
signs Of disturbance, Il any people
gather around here. 60 to Zerkovitch's
| 1t once, o.. II that's not possible or
safe, come TO me in Euleiman's tower.
and I'll send for Maria Zerkovitch too.
Will you promise You must run no
risk
"I'll come II I'm afraid" M
"Ot II you ought to bea' he insisted.
laughing again. .'-----.----s
swell. then-or II ought to b., y abe
promised, joining In his laugh. sBut
| the kint-isn't 10 With you?"
My lather likes me-. We're coed
| friends q hut, like father, unlike son.
they cay OF the Etefanoyitches. I'm !
mattihet. they tell me. Well, he-isu't.
Nero Addled You temsmberf The king
goes Ashiny. Hes remarkably fond ol
nshins. andchis advisers don't discour.
age him. tell You all this because
you're committee 10 dur side now
yes: I'm committed to your ode
Who else Is with your VI,
'In Slavna? Nobody! Well. the
Zerkovitches ana my hundred in sulei
mans tower. and perhaps some old
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

like. the prun-
ing knife. and
that's not popu-
lar with the rot
ten twies." n
at h ere are
. many rotten
twigs 2" ale
She heard his
hands fall on
the W GOD e n
arms OF the
chair and pic
tured his look
Of despair. AL
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

-
X all proper recognition should
~ he made Of Sophy's service to
his family. 1t had been her
fortune to protect life very precious
IN his eyes. Alien from his son in tenn
permanent and pursuits. he had. none
the less. considerable affection for him.
But there was more than this. With
the prince was bound up the one strong
feeling of nature otherwise easy and
careless. The king might 60 fishing
on most lawful days. but it was always
a Stefanovitch who 6shed-a prince
who had married princess Of great
house and had felt able to offer Count
Ass EHenburg no more than morgan
attic union. The work his marriage had
begun his sons was to complete. The
royal house Of Kravonia was still on
its promotion. It lay with the prince to
make its rank acknowledged and se-r
cure. ~ 'a1''ft10.r .fy - 4
Thus Sophy's action doomed large in
the kings eyes. and he was indolently
Indifferent to the view taken Of It In
the barrack rooms and the drinking
shops Of Slavna. Two days after Mis-
titch's attempt he received Sophy at
the palace with every circumstance Of
compliment. The prince was not pres
7ent-he made military duty an excuse
but Countess Ellenburg and her little
son were in the room, and General Ste
movies, with Markart in attendance
stood beside the kings chair.
Sophy saw a tall. handsome. elderly
man. with thick iron gray hair most
artfully arranged. The care of 1t was
no small part Of the duty of Lepage.
the kings French body servant. His
majesty's manners were dignided. but
not, formal The warmth Of greeting
wht.h he had prepared for Sophy was
evidently increased by the impression
her appearance made on him. He
thanked her in terms OF almost over.
whelming gratitude. 6Aff se'g t'of u
"YoHV have preserved the future Of
my family and Of our dynasty" he
0atd. e Sg|HeH ytFhwv%tNvi rsN~-4' =
Countess Ellenburg closed herNlong.
narrow eyes. Everything ahout hsrwas;
long ana narrow. frsm herseyss .tosher
.yisws. taking In On. ths way hAf nose
and, Der chiR. etenovics glanced at her
With q .smile 9t uneasy, propitiation. It
iwas 20 particuArly important to be
sracious Just, POW gracious both over
TIE prsasrYAttoa q the dynasty and
6tSf its presefvsr; -.,.--..,,.;y-
No gratituds can be too great for
such q service, and no mark OF graft.
tude too high" He glanced around to
MarkSrt ana called Sood kumorediy,
+You. M4rkaft there. . chair for this
ladyr' '7.' f@ao, ~as \
Markart got chair. Etenovics took
Il from him and himself prepared to
offer It to Sophy, but the king rose,
took 1t and. with low bow, presented
It to the favored object OF his graft
tude. SOphy courtesied low; the king
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-09

what she says. We don't. OF course.
lay too much <trese on the protesta1
lions Of the Two prisoners. but Lieu
tenant Rastatz is clear that the street
was decidedly dark and that they all
three believed the man they encounter
ed to be- Colonel Stafnitz Of the Hus-'
sars. That officer much resembles his
royal highpess in height and fgure. In
the dark the difference Of uniform
would mot be noticed. especially by
men in their condition" He addressed.
Bophy; "Mistitch had an old quarrel
with Stafnitx. That's, the true origin
Of the aitAif." He. turned to the king
again. '.'rhat is Rastatz'ss story, sir, q
we'll as Mfst4tch4 own. thohGh Mistitch
n, bf e0GrSeE QUITS AWARE tf1At hiS most
unSeetniyh and, indeed criminal tax at
The Golden Libn' seriously pre3udices
his cass But ws nave no reason to
distrust RastatE"' i'18 - rr'H''r.''
"Lieutemnt' Rastats ran away only
because he e was 'afra1d:" Sephy te-'
marked. = f~t ';r"'} .tt3d ~ tiW
HE ran to bring help. mademoiselle."
Stenovics corrected her. with q look OF
gentle reproach. you were naturally
excited" 40 went on. isn't 1t posi-
BILE that your memory has played you
trick? Think carefully. Two mems
lives may depend on it,
VI heard Captain Mlstitch call the
prince 'Sergius Stefanovitch,' said
sophy.
'This lady will be 4 most important
Witness" observed the king.
Every. SIR" Stenovics assented dryly.
Sophy had grown eager. Doesn't
the prince say they knew himY
Ills royal highness hasn't been ask
ed for any account at present" Ste
movies answered.
If they knew who it was. they must
die" said the king. in evident concern
and excitement.
Stenovics contented himself with a
bow Of obedience. The king rose and
gave Sophy his hand.
1--WE shall hope to see you again
soon." he said very graciously. "Mean
while General Stenovics has something
to say to you in my name which will. l
trust. prove agreeable to you" His
eyes dwelt on her face for moment
as she took her leave. %
Stenovics made his communication
later In the day. paying Sophy the high
/ compliment Of a personal visit at the
sign Of the Silver Cock for that pur
pose. His manner, was most cordial
| Sophy was to receive an honorary ap-
pointment in the royal household at an
annual salary Of 10000 paras. Or some
ks4oO. 71I' ff7 '"'' s's e" -
>r''It isn't riches-we aren't very rich
In Kravonia 1t will. l hope. make
you comfortable and relieve you from
| the tires0me lessons which, Markart
tells me. you're now burdened with"
Sophy was duly grateful and asked
what her appointment was. w
IT'S purely honorary" he smiled.
"You are to be keeper Of the tapes
tries"
Il know nothing about tapestries"
said sophy. "but dare say can learn.
tn be very interesting"
'Stenovics leaned back in his chair.
| with an amused smile. f'}
There aren't any tapestries" he
said. ''They were, sold good many
years ago. ri foot-t
"Then why do You keep az
when you're older in the royal eerv.
Ice you'N sea that It's convenient to
have a few 6inecures," he told her.