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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
AN EXTRA SESSION
GOVERNOR H0ExE SMITH GIVES OUT
 STATEMENT.
Tf Special Committee Now Probing Conyict Lease system Does Not Complete Work, Extra Ses-,
 afon WiiI Be Called.

Atlanta, Ga. August 3.---"If the leg islattve committee now probing the convict lease system does not complete it's labor in time for q thorough and exhaustive report to be made at this session and acted upon before adjourn Inent on August 12. will call the Legislature In extra session to dispose of the whole matter" said Governor Smith today.
 The committee. which held two ses- sions today. still has . large number of witnesses to hear and the eompte- tion of it's work cannot be forecasted. The present lease system expires on April next, and as the two branches Of the Iseglslafnre arc at loggeri eada over the disposition to be made of the States conyicts the outcome will probably depend upon the report of the Investigating committee.
 The chief witness at this afternoons session was A. B. Coombs, supertn- tendent of the State farm since 1903, who made statement in contradiction to the evidence submitted in criticism of his administration.
 George Hurt made. an additional statement in reply to Senator Brock who was formerly member of the committee and resigned in order to testify in his own behalf. Hurt sub- nlitted documentary evidence to show that pr. Brock while in the employ . Of the State as physician was in- strunnental in securing a transfer of conVicts from one camp to another with profit to somebody.
 < Other witnesses heard today were pr. J. B. s. Holmes and J. M. Sam ford the latter testifying to the beat ing of a 15-year-old boy on the bare back until he fainted.
 pr. W. B. Hanby. said to be one of the largest lessees of convicts in the State. was the only witness at the night session.
 Asked how it was that he secured convicts at a lower price when others were bidding double the amount he offered and could not get them, Dr. Hamby stated that in his opinion the commission was confined in it's oper- ations of leasing conVicts to the orig inal bidders. No matter how many oth- CTS put, in bids. he said, the convicts to be disposed of must be held until one of the original lessees called for them.
 Dr. Hamby testified that four years ago, in company with W. M. Toomer, of waycross. he secured an award of 500 convicts and later on as many as 7S0. which he sub-leased at profit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
A SERIOUS CLASH.
United States Sailors and Negroes
 Have Lively FisticuR.

Have LlRGly E1oGCum.
 Norfolk. Va. Aug. 3s-There was a serious clash between negroes and United States sailors In Berkeley and South Norfolk last night, and but for the timely arrival of the civil au- thorities. who took charge of three negroes with whom the trouble origi- natedA under police protection there might have been loss of life.
 It is said that the sailors from the St. Helena Naval Training Station, a short distance away, had been taking corn in the farm lands of the negroes. One of the negroes fired upon the frighten them on. The seamen then drove the negroes with their families into the house on the place and many shots. 1t Is said, were fired into the house. The police called upon the naval authorities for aid, and the ne- groes. who were being attacked. were finally got into the Berkeley branch police station. Several hundred sail ors assem bled and the police hearing threats of lynching, hastened the ne- groes in a special car from Berkley across the river to the central police station in this city. where they still remain.
 When officers arrived at the farm house where the negroes were being attacked by the sailors, there were 800 enlisted naval men endeavoring to find some way of getting. hold of the ne- groes. Many of these \ sailors had ropes and missiles. The sailors threat ened to burn the house with the ne- groes therein. but the officials declared If the negroes were burned they too would be burned. The sailors charge that three of them had beeA held up and robbed by one of the negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
PYTHIANS GATHER
FOR CONVENTION OF THE sU-
 PREME LODGE.
Thousands Pouring Into Boston By Train and BOats--Big Parade of of the Uniform Rank Oe-
 rsaRa TnHa~

DA AnC GMAAOtAkA ANAAA 0G@
 csrs Today.
 Boston, Mass, August S.--By train and boat, thousands of Pythians pour ed Into this city today in time to take part in the exercises preliminary to the formal opening tomorrow of the Twenty fifth convention of the Su- preme Lodge, the biennial emcampment of the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias and the annual encamp- ment of the Pythian Sisters.
 The chief official action of the con- late today of Camp Joseph II. Lyon. on Franklin Field, one of the largest rublic play-grounds in Boston. where a canvas city of 2.5O0 tents accom- dated the greater portion of the large number of guests, The dedication ex- ercises were brief but impressive. Su- preme Representative D. Sidney Wood worth, president of the Boston Ways and Melrs Committee for this conven- tion. transferred the camp to Charles A. Barnes. Supreme Chancellor of the order, who, in turn, transferred it to Arthur J. Stobbart, Major General commanding the uniform rank. At the flag raising held in connection with this event. there were addresses by Governor Curtis Guild and Mayor George A Hubbard
 The first business session in connec- tion with Pythian week was the open ing session of the biennial convention of the Grand Keepers of Record and Seals Association. President U s. Burns, of Wisconsin, presided. and B. W Bartlett. of Little Rock, Ark, wsa the secretary. Grand Chancellor George W. Penniman. of the Grand the members.
 An important meeting of the advis- ory board of the Pythlan Sisters was held in Hotel Brunswick during the day by Anna M. Young, of zanesville. Ohio, supreme chief of the Pythiau Sisters, and many other officials of this auxiliary. The meeting was secret.
 All arrangements were completed to- night for the big parade of the uni- form rank tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
NEGROES MAD BECAUSE
 CADETS WERE RESTORED

Washington. Aug. .3.--t Especially negroes in this part of the country are reported to be much worked up oyer 1ha action Of Pseeident Roosevelt tn permitting the efght cadets to be re- stored to their positions at West Point. with such punishment for hazing as the officers of that institution may fix. The negroes complain that President Roose- welt would do nothing for the Browns ville soldiers, the great majority of whom they claim. were not guilty of being involved in the shooting. and yet he rush es to the rescue of these white cadets, although few days be- fore he stated in positive terms that they should not be restored.
 The negroes around here are very mad over the matter, and 1t Is expected that the sub ject will be violently dis cussed at some of the meetings being arranged by the preachers and politi- clans for the purpose of opposing the candidacy of Mir. Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
A FATAL ACCIDENT
Motor Racing at BrooixIa,
 Comes to Abrupt k~A.

Motor Racing at BrooixIa. Track
 Comes to Abrupt kVL
 London, Aug a.--The motor racing at the Brooklands track this after noon in the presence of great crowd of people resulted in two serious acct- dents, one of which proved fatal.
 A Mercedes car. containing Driver Lane and his mechanic, Vim. Burke, slipped sideways down the track. narrowly missing Another car. and turned over, throwing It's occupants into pond. Both men were taken out alive. but Burke died before reaching 6le stewards room. Lane had a broken arm and sustained other in- Juries. The, car was burned. All fur ther racing was postponed.
 Previously heavy car while speed- ing at a. rate of nearly 100 miles an hour. broke a back tire. The driver of the machine. Reynolds, and his me- chanic were thrown several feet They landed on soft ground but were badly scratched and 1t Is feared injured in- ternally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
EIGHTEEN INJURED
GOLDEN STATE LIMITED TRAIN IS
 WRECKED.
Passengers, Who Were in Their Berths, Were Thrown Violently About the CaEs When PuIlmnns
 Turned Over /

Passengers, Who Were in Their Berths,
 Were Thrown Violently About
 the Cars When PuIlmans
 Turned over. l Tucson, Aria, Aug. 3.--The Golden Gate State Limited. the fast trans-con- tinental. all Pullman train. of the Rock Island Railroad westbound from Chi cago to Los Angeles, struck broken rail while running at full speed at Hado Station, forty miles east of Ben son. early today, and the two rear Pullman coaches were ditched, injur- ing eighteen passengers.
 J. O. Myers, capitalist of Kansas City is the most seriously injured. He sustained internal injuries and his con- alton is critical.
 Others injured are;
 Mrs. W. A. Reagan, Big Springs,
 Bascom Reagan, son of Mrs. W. A Louis Martinez de Castro. sinaloa.
 s. s. Cation. Chicago. Pullman con-
 Enrique S. Armada. City of Mexico.
 Fred W. Freeman. Fl Paso. Texas.
 P Lennon. train conductor, Fl Paso, Texas
 Practically all of the injured suffered from cuts and bruises some of them severely. All of them were taken to St. Mary's Hospital. in Tucson.
 The accident occurred on straight stretch of track. The train, consist ing of eight coaches. passed safely over the broken rail until the diner struck it. The rear trucks of the diner left the rails and the two Pullman coaches turned over on their sides and were dragged for some distance. All the passengers were in their berths at the time and were thrown violently about the cars. Nearly every person in the overturned coaches was injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
TWO ARE KILLED.
Three others Fatally Injured Ia Ez-
 pIosion In Colliery.

Pottsville. Pa, August S.-Two men were killed and three probably fatally injured in an explosion today at. the Knickerbocker Colliery of the Phila- delphla and Reading Coal and Iron Company about one mile east of Shen- andoah.
 The accident was caused by an in- rush of gas in the gangway or the R,,ek Mountain vein. which was ignitsd while the miners were blasting. A fall of top rock occurred. burying Peter pumbiensky Jacob Koelick. John Ku- za. William Saso and Charles Cow lev. The first two are still under the debris and are known to De dead but their companions were rescued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
JEALOUS MANS DEED.
Shoots His Sweetheart, Kills Her Com-
 panfon and Suicides.

Paducah. Ky. August 3.--when Jim Kelley, a ls-year-old boy, met his sweetheart. Miss Eva Sieeter. and Link James, young butcher. driving near Metropolis, H.. late last night, crazed with jealousy. Kelley killed James. shot the girl in abdomen and blew out his own brains.
 Young Kelley was driving with Miss Leno Oliver at Yorktown, six miles from Metropolis. when they heard . buggy come up behind them. Kelley evidently knew who the parties behind were, for he quickly turned his horse and stopped them. Leaping to the ground he began firing. James was killed at the first shot. Miss Sleeter was shot in the abdomen and is be- lieved to be dying. Standing on the country road. Kelley then turned the pistol on himself and almost blew of the top of his head. Miss Oliver fled at the first shot.
 The shooter was a son of George Kelley. who is in business in Paducah, hut makes his home at Metropolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Lnteat Reporta .


 Winnipeg, Man. Aug. 2--Latest re- ports from the forest fires raging in and around Fernie. B. C.. tonight place the number of fatalities at 125 persons and the property loss at about $S.000.- O00. From 5000 to 1000 women and children driven from the flame swept region of Crows Nest territory, are camped in Canbrook and the surround ing hills.
 The situation tonight at Michel Is critical Numerous fires started In the town this afternoon which were only extinguished by heroic exertions. Fires are raging on all sides and 1t only re- mains for high winds to arise ana con- tinue the destruction.
 Hopes are faint for the safety of the place, for should the fire jump across the river 1t will be impossible to save the town. Not alone the new town. but sthe coal company's build ings and entire old town will be doomed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
neIlef for Sufferers.

Vancouver. B. C.. Aug. s.--Varz couver today awoke to a full sense of the situation around Fernie. Accord- ing to one report. the loss will exceed SIG, 900 .000, and the death list total Will never be known. It is now believed here that ct least 200 persons per- ished.
 vancouver wired s5.o00 for relief yes- terday and sent a train load of supplies today 4 special dispatch from Win- nipeg declares that the deaths will reach 400.
 When the flames were conB1mtng Fernie all the prisoners. with the Sx- ception of i've Black Hand suspects. were released. Later they were re- captured and sent to Nelson.
 A telegram from Editor Samson of The Cranbrook Herald says:
 "All help needed quickly or worse will follow"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Al nrummer snlci6nn.

Lake Charles, La. Aug. 3.-Percy O'Bierne, travelling man, died here last night as the result of stubborn at- tenpts at suicide. Last Tuesday he cut his throat and fearing that would not end his life jumped from a third floor window. Tn a hospital here he found himself likely to recover and by tearing apart the wound in his neck. made death certain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
charIe. Forernan bond.

Knoxville, Tenn. August s.--Charles U. Foreman, of the firm of Bearden and Foreman. architects of Chattanoo- ga, Tenn. died suddenly at Cranberry, N. C.. last night. MT. Foreman for merly resided in this city. having come of the best known architects of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
| SHEATH GOWN
 CREATES SENSATION.

C New Orleans. Aug. 3.-Some- ( C what of a sensation was created { C in Canal Street. New Orleans's { ( principal thoroughfare. late this { ( afternoon, when handsome { ( young woman appeared there in { C one of the new split {
 c down. skirt" variety. { ( She had hardly gone a block { ( when a crowd of several hundred {
 c men, women and poys were fol- {
 ( lowing her. Motormen stopped { ( tn heir cars to look and cab drivers {
 ( called a sudden halt. When the C crowd began to assume mob-like C proportions and characteristics. C the wearer of the gown jumped C into a carriage and gave the { ( driver orders to put on full { C speed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
nreut DecIInes BIshoDric.

Washington, Aug. 3--Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippine Islands has again declined to become Episeo- pal Bishop of Washington. His de- cision is announced in letter re- ceIved In VVashfngton today. His req sons. the Bishop says are the same aa those which governed his declina- tion of the first election--that t is Gods will that he remain in the Phil- ippiness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
A pouBLE TRAenpY.
Texas Man Brushes WOman's Skull And
 Then Suicides.

Then Suicides.
 Fort Worth, Texas. August 3.--Dis- patches received here today from Law ton, okla, says that Mrs. June Smith. a former well known Fort Worth wo- man, died early today. her skull being crushed with a rock. it is alleged, by J. M. Phillips. a relative, also of Fort Worth.
 A posse surrounded Phillips today near Faxon and he committed suicide The bodies of assai1ant and victim have been sent to Fort Worth for burial. c. A. Steele has been arrested charged with complicity in the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
A Cloud Burst.

Flagstaff, Ariz.. Aug. 3.-A cloud burst to-day In the mountains north of Flagstaff brought a flood ten feet high down the De Flag river. which broke the levee in several places, flooding the lower part of the city, tearing out bridges and doing serious damages to houses and contents. Vest bohnd trains were delayed by wash outs east of here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Traredv in Lumber CaInp

Boyce, La, Aug. 3.-Samuel DuBois, a log scaler, today shot and killed J. T. Tower, general manager of the Ma tional Lumber Company. at Cleveland Spur, nine miles west of this town. DuBois then turnad the revolver upon himself and inflicted a fatal wound. The shooting is said to have been the result of personal differences between the scaler and general manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Major Kellnrr bend.

Des Moines, Iowa. Aug. 3.--Major R. D. Kellogg. who affected in the Iowa Legislature the famous resolu- ton pledging Iowa's faith, credit and resources in men and money to the maintenance of the national honor in tn 6 civil War. died last night at his home in this city after k prolonged illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

the direction of the Health Department have less to do with the high Infant mortality than generally is supposed.
 By far the greater part of the sickness among babies" the depart ment's bulletin asserts has been due to lack of proper care. Improper food. over feeding. over dressing. lack of personal cleanliness and want of fresh air are factors that produce. most of the illness in hot weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Fnrn, Land Inundated.

Utica, Miss, Aug. S.-Rain has fall- en in this vicinity in such proportions during the past two days as to cause the inundation of a large area Of farm lands. destroying crops and washing away considerable livestock and small buildings. Railroad trafae ia practl- cslly at a standstill because of wash- out and damage to bridges. only one northbound train having passed thts point since Friday. Several of tha larger streams are out ot their hanka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
DESTRUCTIVE CLoUDBURsT.
One Life Lost and Scores of Livestock
 Swept Away.

SWcDt AWAY.
 Reno. New, Aug 3.-A telephone message from Verdi, New. says a de- structive cloudburst visited that see- tion yesterday in which one life was lost Scores of livestock and cabins and great quantities of logs were swept away.
 Miss Etta Tixley aged 24, daughter of John Tixley. foreman of the Nerdi Mil and Lumber Company. was on the norch of the office located In the can- yon, when the water. fully ten feet high. rushed against the building, car rying Miss TIxley with 1t.
 A cloudburst in Spanish Canyon near Steamboat Springs yesterday caught several persons In the rush of waters. but after battling desperately they fin- aIlv saved themselves M. M. Ross and James Burke were severely hurt. Much ukestock and timber and a ranch were destroyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
NEW zEALAND's WELCOME.
American Fleets Visit Hailed As TokeI
 Of Good WiII.

Auckland. New Zealand. August B. The address of welcome which will be presented to Rear AdSplral Sperry, commander in chief of the American Atlantic fleet. when the vessels ar- rive here, is handsomely illuminated, Icing surmounted by the British en- gign interwoven with the Star Span. gled Banner.
 This address welcomes the fleet and appreciates the fact that New Zealand fs the first British colony Co entertain 1t. The visit Is hailed as a token of good wilA toward New zeaiand. con- eelvea in bhe highest interest oe ins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
MANY BABIEs DIE.
Ignorance of Parents and Unsanitary
 premise. the Cause.

Chicago. Aug. 3.--During the month of July. 669 babies. under 1 year old died in Chicago. Most of these deaths the Health Department believes. was the result of ignorance of parents Probably two-thirds of the children could have been saved.
 Unsanitary premises and poor quail ity of milk. according to the seventy Eve physicianH who have been inves- tigatInG the eongested district under
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
A REPORTED WRECK.

It was reported at an early hour this morning that the l.. and N. had a wreck on It's division between Flor ala and GeOrgiana.
 Five passenger coaches are reported to have fallen into creek, the baKgaEe car having been derai1ed, carrying down trestIe with 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Oryren for gprlnferl.

' London, Aug. S.-AthIetic cIrcIeB are much interested in Q new record es- tablished in the, application of oxygen to runners and sprinters. which show that they were enabled to hold their breath for much longer periods and to make faster time without the Bynp- toms of distress usually present after racing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
aEax I.ant Lives.

Nelson. B c. August s.---It is eAta- mated that the number of known dead as the result o6 Che great fres will reach 125, and the property loss ia placed at .s6.000:0o0. The exact mum - Der of fatalities may never be known and there seems to be no way in the meantime of procuring an accurate list. Reports are conflicting. The latest news received at Michel places the number of dead at Fernie at fo2 with sixty-four others burned In logging camp at Elk River. An un- official statement. said to have come from Fernie. places the official list of dead at Fernie and surrounding camps at IFS. with the property loss at se.- 900, 900.
 Supplies of food and clothing are being rushed to the stricken region from Vancouver. Nelson. Cranbrook and Michel. The fires near Hosmer, Michel and Cranbroolo which threet- ened each of these towns. have appar~ entity been checked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
nurIed at sen.

Tampa, Fla. Aug. 3.-The Ameri- can steamer May arrived at Port Tam pa from New York, reports that Cap tain Ernest Renshaw died on voyage of dysentery and was buried at sea,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
FOREST FIRES STILL RAGING Nothing Can Stop It But Rain. LOSS OF LIFE IS HEAVY Fiery Tornado Sweeps Everything
 in Its Path. At Fernie. the Piucly Men Are Clear ing Away Ruins and wnI Build New and Better Town.
 

Fernie, B. c. August s.--Among the smoking embers of their homes and offices. which the great forest fire still roaring In the distance. the plucky men of Fernta. B. C.. are clearing away the ruins pitching tents. checking up to build a new and better town where the hot ashes of old Fernle lie today. A village of canvass--a village Of many men but few women and chiid- ren--will be in evidence before the sun sets today.
 The great wave of fire is still rolI- ing eastward through the forest, fol- lowing the lines of the Canadian Pa cifc Railway. In some places, it's path is but a mile wide. in others three ly. tin the rain falls and that may be days or weeks.
 Michel, twenty miles from Fernie. is the town in greatest danger now, but that town still stands and as the wind has fallen. 1t has good chance of es- caping. Fifteen box cars loaded with women and children have been taken from Michel to Coleman. Biairmeme and other points. The men have stay. ed to fight for their homes.
 The town of Hosmer, between Fer nie and Michel, was in great ranger yesterday. some dwellings having been burned, but the main part Of ehe town was saved and will probably escape, unless a stronger wind arises.
 While the number of dead at Fernie may not be definitely known for Gays. 1t is not believed to be SO great as was at first feared. Up to ?. rn.. Sunday, only four bodies had been found in the town. those victims hav~ ing been smothefed by the dense smoke. Considering the fact that at times 1t was impossible for a man to outrun the flames, it is believed the loes was remarkably small.
 Such was the force of the fiery tor nado that one frame building. seventy feet long. was picked up, carried aerosa several lots and dropped into the inia- de of the main street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
wEATHER FoREcAsT.

WashlhgtOn, Aug. 3.--FOr Alabama Local showers Tuesday, Wednesday and Thrusanys