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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
SIX PERSONS
 ARE BURNED Tenement House Destroy cd by Fire. WHOLE FAMILY LOSE LIVES Maay Thrilling Rescues by Police
 and Firemen. A HaIf-Dozen Persons Who were Trapped in Upper Stories Were
 Saved by Jumping Into
 Life Nets.

New York, May s.--An early morning fire in a four-story brick tenement at No. 17 Humboldt Street. a thickly populated section of Brooklyn. caused the death of six persons and the sert- ous injury of four others.
 Every member of one family, con sisting of a mother and four children. are among the dead. There were many thrilling rescues by police and firemen, and 1t was due to their brave work that the death list was not larger. A half dozen or more persons who were trap- ped in the upper stories were saved by jumping into life nets. The fnan- cial loss caused by the fire is estimated at $i0.000. The dead:
 Mrs Dora Abrams and Sadie. Carrie. Anna and Charles Abrams, and Mrs. Jennie Cohen.
 The injured are Miss May Noble. Mrs. Amelia Hirschorn. Fannie Hirschorn and Anna Hirschorn.
 The fire started in the cellar of the building when the people comprising the eight families living in the house were asleep. It had gained much headway before 1t was discovered, and three policemen repeatedly rlsked their lives in dragging people from the low CT floors. When the firefiaen came the fire had spread through the entire rear of the house. whore the Ire escapes were. and the terror stricken inmates of tho upper floors had been driven to the front rooms where they were hang ing from windows shrieking for help Ladders and life nets were quickly broumht Into use and most of the i'm periled persons we're thus rescued.
 The Abrams family lived on the third floor. For sokne reason the flames swept through their apartments so that the only way of escape was by jump ing from the windows. Charles Abrams and his sister Anna did this but both struck an Iron railing and were dead when picked up. Mrs Abrams and her other children, Sadie and Carrie, were burned to death cIaspea In each others arms. Mrs Abrams was the widow of Micnae Abrams. an interpreter in the Brooklyn police courts.
 The origin of the fire was so pecu. liar that the authorities win make a rigid examination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04

the district are also candidates. T. c. Oakley of Blob and W. T. Kennedy of Jefferson.
 In the Second District there is no fight for delegate. There are two can dfdates for the two places. The places will go to s. H. Dent of Montgomery and J. Lee Long. of Butler. But the Second District has the only Congress sional fight in the entire State. Con gressman A. A. Wiley will have as his opponent Tohmas J. Hall of Mont gomery.
 The last day. before the candidates were shut out from filing their names witnessed another interesting develop ment. 1t witnessed the beginning oi the fight on J. A. Rountree, formsi Secretary of the Alabama Press Asso. citation and who had trouble in ths Association for alleged iniscounduct 1T office. Mir. Rountree was an announc' ed candidate for elector from thu State at Large. Two electors are to b. selected It seemed as though hs would go unopposed. But on the lasi days Hon. Emett O'Neal of Florence and Hon. John C. Pugh. of Birming- ham made announcement of theii candidacy.
 The ticket which will be voted on May IS. will be the longest State and county ticket voted in Alabama pri- mary in years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
CAMPAIGN TO ABOLISH RACES Louisiana Now in Lime
 light. TO PETITION LEGISLATURE
 -z Wealthy and IzS4entisl Citizens Are Beks4 Movement. Enect of< sacks on Winter Tourist BusS .s in New Orleans Is Most Vital Phase of Agita-
 tion.

New Orleans, May s.---A campaign to abolish racing in Louisiana. backed. by some of the most wealthy and in- fuential residents of the State. will be launched before the Legislature which meets at Baton Rouge one week from next Monday.
 The attempt will be made to sup press absolutely every form of betting at or connecting with race tricks, and it is understood that this will result in the immediate closing of the tracks. No suggestion of what opposition the racing interests of this State will make, has yet become public, Thoss who claim to be friends of the sport, with out financially interests therein, have proposed a State Racing Commission as an alternative for the complete closing of tho tracks.
 The avowed opponents of race track gambling in any form include. to date. most of the newspapers of the State. and several hundred influential citizens, including such men as Frank T. How ard, the capitalist; John M. Parker. the cation factor; Rev. Beverly Warner, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. whose Thanksgiving day sermon last fall is credited with having started the present movement, and the Rev. James H Bienk, archbishop of New Orleans.
 The States political leaders of both parties have declared strongly against race track gambling. but without indi- eating in all cases what the remedy shall be.
 Governor J Y. Sanders made the dangers of race track gambling a feature of his recent campaign, and his message to the Legislature Is await ed with interest. The Democratic State Central Committee recently recommend- cd the suppression of the vice of gambling in all It's forms -
 Discussion of the effect Of the tracks on the winter tourist business of New Orleans has been one of the most vital and Interesting phases of the agita- tion me claims ranged all the way from statements that without Eaeing, New Orleans would be dead In the winter to the claim that the hotels and boarding houses alone benefited to the extent of about 2.5o0 race followers as guests, while at least $100,000 in thefts and defalcations during each season could be traced either to thugs attracted here by the races, or to. pecu- lations induced by betting crazes among persons of small means.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04

the invited ladies, wore the pictureque Russian court costume of high pearl encircled caps and low cut dresses
 with ancient Russian embroideries.
 The imperial guests were received
 at the chapel doors by the Metropol- itan of the court, snd number of priests. After the emperor had been blessed and sprinkled with holy water, he conducted the bridal pair to the dias before the great golden gates of the high altar. The wedding rings were brought from the altar on golden saivers an placed upon the fingers of the bride and the bridegroom by the emperor's confessor. The Metropoli-
 tan then completed the rites of the Russian marriage service. two or the brides nearest relatives holding crowns over the heads of the bridal pair during the ceremony While the te deum was being chanted, an im- perial salute of 10f guns was hred. The procession then returned to one of the ante-saions where the Luther- ian marriage ceremony was performeo by the Swedish Bishop of Lund. This brought the afternoon program 70 an end.
 The nuptial dinner was served at half past seven o'clock in the evening.
 After the dinner. the members ot the imperial family and their royal guests participated in polonaise. This stately progress around the great recention hall had something in the nature of the "Hohenzoliern torch dance" After this function the guests were driven in state to the Aiexander Palace, the private residence or tne r emperor. the bridal pair riding with their sponsors in a gala equipage. The emperor, the empress ana tne dowarer empress were surrounded by torch bearers and escorted by a com pany of the emperor's Cossack guard in brilliant blue and scarlet uniforms. At a late hour the bridal pair took | A special train for St. Peterspurg' where the honeymoon VIII pc passeo'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
WEEK IN CONGRESS-
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS TO DECIDE
 FATE OF BILLS.
Before The Week Closes, The House of Representatives VIII Have Taken a Poaition on
 Financial EegislRtion.

Washington, May s--It is probable that before the close of the week. the House of Representatives will have taken a position On financial legislation by the passage or 2 nili, and it Is quite certain that even II sucn a bill be not passed. the shepubnea caucus will have made t clear what may be expected in that direction.
 The present intention Is to hold the caucus Tuesday night, and if there be substantial unanamity in the choice of a measure, the bill agreed upon win be taken up as soon as the sun dry civil appropriation bill has been disposed of. Once consideration ts be- gun. there is no doubt the bill will be soon passed
 Mir. Williams will offer his bill as a substitute and 1t will probably re- ceive the unanimous support of the Democratic side of the House.
 In the financial question dis posed of, the Republicans will then undertake ian agreement looking to further compliance with the Presi- dents wishes by considering Tn con ference the wisdom of passing bills regulating inJunctions and modifying the sherman antitrust law. so as to permit traffic agreements among rail- road companies. It is the present pur- nose to hold both conferences dur ing the present week. In viesT Of the intention of seeking this Legislation, the prospects for final adjournment before the 25th instant are not good.
 The Senate's program for the week is crowded. Beginning with the ap- propriatfon bill, the forestry provisions of which are exciting sharp opposition. the time will also be taken up with further discussion of the Brownsville affray. by Senators Bulkeley and War ner. and by the discussion by Senator Carter Thursday of the postal savings bill.
 Senator Elkins win continue his ef- forts to procure the passage of his bill suspending the penal provision of the commodity clause of the railroad rate law of 1906.
 The Senate will probably take up the postoffice appropriation bill during the week, and Senator Owen may ask consideration of the bin removing re- strictions from the alienation of lands owned by members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
MAY ARBITRATE.
Impending Strike in Cleveland is Tenn
 pornrity Deferred.

HuFnrlty Deterrcd.
 Cleveland, O., May 3.-The impend- ing strike of the conductors and mos tormen on the local street railway lines, was set back at least twenty four hours as 8 result of today's de- velopmen@ which brought forth ne- gotiations for arbitration. Until there is a break in this plan, no strike or- der will be Issued.
 The union proposes arbitration but 1t relates to one point only. It was asked that the legal status of the contract with the old Cleveland Elec- tric Company. which Is being operat- ed by the Municipal Traction Com pany, be referred to three attorneys. President DuPont of the traction company said he was willing to ar bitrate but would insist that both the legal and moral standing of the con- tract be finally determined at the same time. If the union refuses to all so arbitrate the spirit of the con tract, a strike may be called tomor- row. On the other hand. if arbitra- tion on those points progresses, there still will remain the matters of wages, paving car fare and buying uniforms to be settled. Arbitration of the points proposed merely will have the effect of delaying the crisis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
oBJECT OF TAFT's VISIT.
Will Settle Difference Between Pana-
 ma and Uncle sam.

Will Settle Difference Between Pana-
 ma and Uncle sam.
 Panama, May S.z~With regard to the visit of Secretary Taft to Panama, Ricardo Arias, secretary of foreign relations said today:
 T believe that Secretary Tafts visit here signifies the friendly desire of the United States to settle once for all the differences now existing between Panama and the United States and be- tween Panama and Colombia"
 It is the general opinion here that Secretary Taft will endeavor by friendly advice. to prevent during the next presidential election in Panama, repetition of such events as led to the occupation of Cuba by the United States. The campaign already has given evidences of passion and nobody doubts that the elections will result in serious disturbances. It is iel' here that the government at wash ington has some fears on this score for it Is currently reported that an American secret agent has been quiet ly visiting the interior towns for the purpose of Investigating the true political situation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
ROBBERS IN JAIL.
Express Messenger COnfesaes 10 Big
 Express Robbery.

Laredo. Texas. May 3.-It was learn- ed here today that through the ac- tivity of the police of Mexico City, the robbers of the S63.0O0 from the Wells Fargo Express Company are in Jail and both men have confessed.
 They are Luis Cutting, chief clerk in the general ofices of the express company and Rodolfo- Avariz, alias Rodriguez. the express messenger who disappeared in Aguas Calientas.
 when arrested both men denied hay ing anything to do with the affair, but after several days confinement incommunicado Rodriguez broke down and confessed. The money was found by the police in Cuttings rooms.
 Irano Herrara and Manuel Peri Emenje, who voluntarily surrendered themselves in Torreon. and who were sent to Mexico City. will probably be set at liberty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
JAMES OUT OF RAGE.
Atlanta Capitalist Fails to Qualify for
 RaiIrOaS Commissioner

Railroad Commissioner.
 Atlanta, Ga. May 8.-Joha H. James, well known local banker and capi- talist, who announced himself as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner, is out of the race because he failed to comply with the requirements of the State Democratic Executive Commit tee with regard to the payment of a $50 fee required of all State House candidates. which fee had to be paid by midnight of May 1.
 When asked his reason for not pay ing the fee. MT. James said 1t was just a case of overlooking the require ment, and that 1t had been his inten- ton to remain in the race to the end.
 R. H. Buchanan, welI-known throughout the State, who had an nounced his candidacy for Railroad Commissioner, also failed to deposit the fee in time to qualify for the pri- mary. and, therefore, is considered out of the race. Mir. Buchanan mailed his oh eek on the last day. but it failed to reach the Executive Committee in time,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
ADVANCE GUARD ARRIVES.
Many Democrats Pouring Into COlum-
 bus for Convention.


 Columbus, O.. May 3.-The advance guard of delegates and candidates be- gan to arrive for the Democratic State Convention which will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday. Atlee Pome- rane of Canton a candidate for the nomination of Governor, was among the arrivals. HIS chlet opponent Is Indson Harmon of Cincinnati
 If was given out today that the followers of Mayor Johnson Of Cleve- land would make contest on the ques- tIonipe of nominating a candidate for fInited states Senator, control of the Central Committee and the Platform. Former Governor James E. Campbell has the support Of Johnson H,"n'O, rot sena- ,a- bss been mentioned as a candidate for Senator, is said by his friends to be ovnosed to the conventions nominating a candidate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
The weather.
The Weather. Washington, May 3.-For Alahauns Increasing cioudiness Monday, probab- ly rain Monday night or Tuesanys fresh south winds.

late associate editor of The Washing ton Herald. who died at Elpaso Fri day. were inferred in Hollywood cem- etery here today. The floral tributes
 were many and elaborate, including pieces from the Gridiron Club of Washington, the Press Correspondents of Washington. The Washington Herald. The Washington Star and The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
TWO ARE SHOT.
Police and Suspects Have Trouble in
 Toledo.

Toledo. O., May S.-Sergeant James Boyle. of the local police lorce, was fatally shot and a man named Bechtel, shot through the groin here early to- day.
 Boyle, in company with Omcer A l. a Jackson saw Betchel. George Rogers and John Msck acting suspiciously in the Erie, freight yards. They had ef- fected an arrest and were handcufring Rogers and Mack when Bechtel. with his hands in his coat pocket, shot without drawing his revolver, and ran away. Boyle was shot in the abdomen and his death is but a matter of hours.
 Officer Jackson fired four shots at Bechtel, the fourth shot taking effect. He continued his flight, but was ar rested later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
MAYPARDON POWERS
GOVERNOR WILSON TO AN
 NOUNCE HIS DECISION.
KentucAy's Governor Will Also Act on James Towards Case and Both
 of Noted Prisoners May

Get Liberty.
 Frankfort. Ky, May 3. Governor Wilson will on Tuesday. announce his decision on the application for pardons for Caleb Powers and James Howard. charged with complicity in the assas- sination of William Goebel.
 Governor Wilson has refrained from any expression calculated to give the slightest inkling as to what his deci- sion will be. but there Is persistent rumor whic Is not questioned even by the most ardent supporters of the pros ecution. that the two principal defen- dants thus far tried in this famous case. will be set at liberty. Governor Wilson has been reading the records and weighing the evidence in the trials for over, three weeks.
 Incidentally cart loads of petitions for pardon of the two men, totaling over a million and quarter names, have been poured in from every part of the three Americas with a goodly representation from Europe and a smattering from Africa and Australia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
NTohIIe PernonaI Noten.

Mobile. May S.--(SpeciaD-Mr A w. Dahlberg, of Montgomery, is in Mo- bile. MT. Dahlberg Is well known in State.
 A Baraca class was organized In the st. Francis Street Methodist church this morning. Permanent organization will be effected next Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
o4c6NNELL coNsEcRATED.
Rector of Catholic University Made .
 Titulnr HiNhOD.

Baltimore, Md, May 3.-Wfth In- pressive ceremonies Monsignor Dennis O'Connell. rector of the Catholic Uni versity at Washington. D. c. was to- day consecrated titular bishop of Sa- bate.
 The ceremonies of consecration took place during the grand high mass. Cardinal Gibbons being the celebrant of the mass.
 Conservation ceremony was Ser formed by Cardinal Gibbons. assisted by Archbishop Moeller of Cincinnati and Bishop Northrup of Charleston. s. It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
soushern Handicap shoot.

BirninRhain. May 3.--Prominent shot from all over the country are arriv- ing tonight for the Southern Handicap of the Interstate Association, which will begin here Tuesday It is one or the biz events held annually in the United States by crack shots. Tomor- row will be devoted to practice and the official shooting will begin Tuesday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
nI.Inr,tr Not So Big.

Dallas. Tex. May 2.-Addltlonal re- turns from yesterdays democratic phi mary are scattering. Several counties not reported last night cast (maiori- ties for Johnson and 1t is probable that senator Baileys majority for nelegate at large to the Denver conVenfion VIII be below 25,0o0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
WATCH WAS STOLEN.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Hayes Writes Let-
 ter to Macon Paper.

Macon, Ga. May S.-Mrs. Margaret H. Jefferson Davis Hayes, of Colorado Springs. Colorado, writes to The TeIe- graph under date of April 30, saylhs that the watch presented to her sIstet ... Varina Anne Davis. daughter of the Confederacy, by Macon, Ga, Contoder- ate Veterans. said to be on exhibition in a Galveston saloon. was stolen from her sister. She says:
 MT E. I.Davis- Kelly had no arthly right to sell it. and is in no way re- lated to us I never heard of him oe- fore"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
neIerntcn to Conventlon.

Mobile, May 3-(SpeciaI)---Hon. John Craft, president of the Commercial Club received notice this morning from Mayor F. M. Weed, of Ocean Springs, Miss, of the appointment of the following delegation to represent that city at the Gulf Coastal Canal Convention to assemble here Thursdays Messrs. O. L. Bailey, J. c. Minor. ". 2. Ames. A D. Lee. F. s. DaviA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
TRAGEDY IN ATLANTA.
James Hun Shot and Killed by Jack
 Fierce.

Pierce.
 Atlanta. Ga, May 3.--Jan1es Hun or porterdale. Ga. was shot and instantly killed last night by Jack Pierce, cot ton min operative of this city. near the corner of Decatur and North Boule- ward. Pierce made his escape.
 The cause of the shooting IS not known, hut persons in the vicinity heard Pierce say to Hun, Jack aon't come any further, or I'll Kill you. moment later. shot was heard. and Hun fell. Huff was a painter and bore a good reputation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
.GenernI Turr bend.

Budapest May 3.-The famous rev. oIutionary general stephen Turr. died here on Saturday He was a Garribal- ian veteran and at one time conf dential adviser of Louis Kossuth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
Editor WlIIiama, FunernI,

Houston, Texas. May 3.-Surrounded by friends of his younger manhood. the remains of e. Arthur Williams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-05
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