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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
PULLIAMSTATEMENT
NATIONAL LEAGUE PRESIDENT Ex-
 PLAINS SITUATION.
Umpires Reported New York-Chic.~o Game of September g A Tie, From Which New York
 Appeals.

New York. Sept. 25-President Har- " C. Puiliam of the National League issued a statement this afternoon clarifying the situation regarding the celebrated game of Wednesday between the New York and Chicago base ball clubs.
 The statement does not show that Chicago has made any claim. so far as President Pulliam is concerned, of a iorfeited game on Thursday, but that the only upshot so far of the announce tie. is formal notice by the New York cision.
 President Pulliam's announcement
 'In view of the great interest and constant inquiry by telegraph and let ssr,o ter to d this , office regarding the esaet tember 23. desire to make this state ment:
 tional League headquarters on Septem- Der 24. stating that the. New York Chicago game of September 23 result ed in tie score This report of the manner without prejudice to the rights of either club.
 Under the constitution of the Na- to appeal from the decision of the nn. un,. pires within five days of the date of the game. The New York club on this day has notified this office that 1t will appeal from the decision of the um- pires
 "In compliance with the provision of section 22 of the National League con stitution the protest of the New York Club when received will be submitted to the Chicago club and that club has five days in which to file an answer if 1t so desires. The same procedure will prevail in the event the Chicago club protests the decision of the um- pires.
 When the case Is made up a decision on the facts and evidence will be rem dered by the president of the league. l which decision is subject to appeal within five days to the Board of Direc- tors, whose decision is final. (Signed) Harry C. Pulliam."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
ATLANTA RATE HEARING.
Vice President smith, of N. c. and St
 l.. on stand.

L. on Stand
 Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 25-Rate advances other than those under investigation here, have been decided upon or are under advisemsnt. according to the tes- timony given before the Interstate Commerce Commission by H. F. Smith, vice president and trafi1c manager of the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad today. MT. Smith was the sole witness examined, and he will be on the stand again at the next ses- sion.
 His testimony related in large part to the condition of the railroads and the necessity for getting more revenue. Discussing the reductions made in 1905. which amounted to present advances on several commodities. he said that the same were made under coercion by the railroad commission and trade bodies of different States and cities.
 The Commission held a night session at which the examination of MT. Smith was concluded.
 T. c. Powell. vice president of the Southern Railway. and an officer of several of the subsidiary companies of the Southern Railway was next placed on the stand by. the railroads, He en- tered into a lengthy discussion of the rate situation as affected by the ad- vances. He estimated that the increase Would add about $5S5.000 to the annual revenue of the companies handling the trafflc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
NASHVILLE RACES
AL STANLEY LOWERS HIS OWN
 RECORD.
Good Card of Events at the Tennessee State FaIr-There Were n Num-
 Der of Close Finishes.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept 25.--(Special.) Especial interest was manifested in the races at the State Fair today. The program of events for the day being diversified and well arranged.
 Although considerable number of the entries were scratched, the program was very acceptable. and a number of close finishes occurred. A feature wor- thy of particular mention was the breaking of his previous record by Al Stanley the champion pacer of the Southern fair circuit. This horse low cred his record by four and one-half seconds making a mile in 2:l5 Ia. Excellent time was also made by
 The results were as follows:
 First race three year old trot, stake $500 added. Sir Bingen ?. 3. 3. Mande IT.. H. II. s. {. {; Ali Silver oeorge Edsaii race. Time 2:221-s: 2:I5; 2:2i 1-2.
 Second D1.Isf; race, sls pace purse S,a $500 500; 1. 3; Karo 1, 5. 5. Blue Joe Evelyn and The Outlaw were scratched Tn this race. Time 2:13: 2:13 3-4; 2:16. $500 added Bessie Gentry 3, 8, 3; Princess Evelyn l. 2. 2: Louise Vol W Al Stanley was sent against his rec. ord of 2:20 and made it in 2:15 1-2.
 Glad Bells lowered her record from 2:25 to 2:15 3-4
 Reuben Gentry tried to lower his record of 2:25 but made only 2:25. The running races resulted as follows
 Fourth race. five furlongs, sl50 purge. Vaddle Lee first; Phil E. Reid second; Lida Sumter third
 Fifth race, one mile. purse $15O. So- rento first; Tom Kearney second; Hon. ta third.
 morrow:
 Hal, The Emperor, Fantine. John A. Daniel J.. Vision.
 2is trot purse $500. The Doctor. Little Buddie. Dimple Foster. Bernol- ga. G. B.. Greyhound. Lady Sarah Nell Parker.
 Running race, five furlongs $150.
 Running race. l-l6 miles, purse S150.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26

an increase of 7O.ss2 last year and an Increase of l70525 year before last.
 The total visible Is l,97s,3S4, against 1 7es'6i7 last week. 2.324.2s5 last year and i 966.227 year before last. Of this the total of American cotton Is i.22z- SSi against 1.l27.617 last week. i,5l3.- 92S last year and l.194.227 year before last. aud of all other kinds. inelnding against agsRst ss.ooo last week, siI ,oSs last wear and 772,000 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply Of cotton as above shows an increase compared with last week of iS6.T67. a decrease compared with last year of S4490l and an increase compared with wear before last of 13.157.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cot ton as above there is now atloat and held in Great Bdltain and eoptinental year and s0s,000 year befope last: in Egypt 5000. against 31,000 last year and 32.00 year before last; in India 5O9, 900 year before last: and in the United States 652.0o0, against Ss2.000 last year and 617.Q00 year before last
 (al-Includes Bremen stock correct- ion minus s,ss9. American and L20s other kinds, making total minna coe- rectlon 1o.1s7 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
BROKERS ARRESTED.
Members of A. O. Brown a Co, Accused

Members of A. O. Brown a O., Accused
 l& or Larceny.
 New York. Sept. 25.--Detectfves from police headquarters appeared in the A. O. Brown and Co. case, giving 1t a sensational turn today when they ar rested five members of the failed stock exchange firm as they emerged from the federal building where . hearing into the affairs of the firm has been going on for some days before United States Commissioner Gilchrist.
 The charge against them was that of grand larceny and 1t was preferred by a former client of the firm, Miss Helen s. Abernethy of this city. who allegedtthe loss at their hands of twen- fy shares of Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway common stock valued at about S6ee and twenty-five shares of United States Steel preferred stock valued at $i,ls4 on or about August 2Tth last.
 The men arrested were A. O. and Sam uel c. Brown. Edward F. Bechanan, Lawis c. Young and W. Rhea Whit man. They were all bailed out in the sum of s2.000 each and at the same time ball was furnished for c. Lee etout, the sixth person mentioned in the complaint. who is still in New Jersey hospital. The hearing was set for October 9th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
TAKING OF AMERICAN coTroN Rv SINNERS THROUGHOUT THE
 WORLD

New Orleans. Sept. 25.--seeretary Hes. ter gives the taking of American cotton by spinners throughout the world as fol- lows. in round numbers:
 This week (b) 5000. this year against i25.o0o last year. 129.oOo year before last.
 Total since September 1st. this year Co 5I5,000. against 4sI000 last year, and 5l, |. 900 the year before.
 Of this northern spinners and Canada took s40o0 bales this year. against 6s, O00 last year. and 10000 the year before !; last year. and lso0oo the year before; and foreign spinners 374,ooo. against 257, GOO last year, and 2sooeo the year before
 (b)-Including Bremen minus stock cor rection, 1000 bales.
 tel--Not including Bremen minus stock correction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
Grand Circuit Results.

Columbus. O., Sept. 25.-Aileen Will son and Lady Maud c. were the stars winning the 2:05 pace and the latter forcing the victor to take a record of 2:02 1-2. this time being made in the first mile. The closest struggle was in the second heat when the last half was paced in a minute flat, Lady Maud c. being beaten by a whips length only. Aileen Wilson was the favorite and Reproachless the second choice.
 San Francisco won the Hoster-Co- lumbus consolation in straight heats. Aquin. the first choice unseated driver McDonald just after the start of the second heat and jumped two fences. taking the sulky over with him. Neith- CT driver nor horse was hurt.
 Hoste Columbus consolation, 2:i6 trotters, three heats. purse:
 San Francisco b. h. by zoombro Red H9asss' Sross b. g. '(Loomis:) ....s 2
 Axyteellay anye Loyal. Black silk and nd Aquin started. Time 2:07 3-4; 2:0s S-4; 2:09
 s:o5 class, pacing, three heats. purse: Aileen Wilson, blk. m.. by Arrow Lazy SSoS %aas s%15~oaa c', cR. ln ipaimer':s , 5 Jepnis H, ", b. Re Rsn9TsaeSess 9saeSeris" and Auto started. Time 2:o2 1-2; 2:o9 l-4' 2:o4 l-4.
 2:12 class, trotting. three Tn hVe, Rady jones. blk. m, by Captain
 Mckinney (Murphy) II l Demarest, b. g. (Ross) ..S 2 2 Binyoio, D. C.. lYoungl ,s,..n x,;3rsy 2 8 5 May Kew, Todd Mack. Kidd McGregor, Passenger Charm. Directum Penn, Va nilla and Muse Medium started; snack. eiand Faustalear distanced. Time 2:l0 l-4; 2:07 IA; 2:0S 1-4.
 2:12 class pacing. three in five. first Easter Liiiy, b. m. by oratorio. :. Anita, blk. m. (Rathbunl :.," 2 { Miss Peeler. b. m. (Merrifeld).
 Kearney. Ashburn. Maconda. Shade land Nutalear. May Bird. Seal Pointer GIIliaford and Silva J. started. Time
 s:is class, pace. three in five. second fs plamond King, blk. g.. by Wei Burlington Maid. b. nl.. (Sunder- pendsr. l16e Jr. oh. h.. (eeersj
 Miss Abdel. Sir Milton: Calls, Va nee Nov. Nettie Marie, Mary Ladley and Napsie Wave started Time 2;o1 1 A 2:0S 1-4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS.

Judge Bingham Nominated for Cow
 ernor, But Declines Honor.
 Concord. N. H. Sept. s26--The Demo- cratic State Convention, held here. to- day nominated George H. Bingham, of Manchester, for Governor, after A Iet- ter and telegram had been read from Judge Bingham positively refusing the place.
 Four Presidential electors were chosen.
 The resolutions adopted endorse the Democratic National platform and can didates, and demand among other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
BooKER IN ROANOKE.
Alabama Negro speaks at Fair
 Grnunda.

Roanoke, Va. Sept. 25-Rooker T. Washington, in an adjress before a mixed audience on the Roanoke Fair grounds today urged the negroes to re- main in the country and till the soil for . living
 He declared that the trifling negro gets his living at the back door of the white people. He said that one man cannot hold another man in the ditch without he remains there with him and that no man can lift another with out elevating himself.
 Washington will visit his birthplace near Roanoke tomorrow. He was born in a dirt floor cabin on the Burroughs Piantation forty nine years ago. His mother belonged to the Burroughs family. Washington named himself when he left the Burroughs farm. at the age of eight years. This will be his first visit to the scene of his child. hood days since he left there forty-one years ago.
 Many people who knew Washington when he was boy met him here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
LIVED 12o YEARS.

Colurnbus,' Ga. Sept 25-(speciaI.)-- Tama Copeland. a negro woman, who was commonly reputed to have been l2o years of age. died in Lee County, Alabama. Her grandson, aged 60 years came to town and bought the cof1n. He has several elder brothers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
GoMPERs ON STAND.
 Doesn't Know What Became of Bran- denburg.

Washington, sept> 25--President Gompers, of the American Federation Jf Labor, occupied today on. the wit ness stand in the contempt proceedings against himself and others. now ip progress before Examiner Harper!
 The forenoon session was devoted to cross examination and the afternoon to redirect examination. the latter proceedings not being concluded when adjournment was taken for the day.
 In the redirect examination Attor- ney Davenport. for the prosecution, sought to obtain further details con. cerning the efforts which Mir. Gompers had said had been made toIbribe him in the interest of MT. Van Cleave. but no important developments in that con- nection were elicited
 He said that he did not know what had become of Brandenburg. the New York man who he said had offered him q bribe, and he said that the detective who followed him in Washington had refused to give his name or place of residence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
TRAIN wREcKER coNFEssEs.
Negro Threw switch and Two Wer
 T<ayIed.

{ spartanburg. s. C.. Sept. 2s--clar- ence Agnew, a negro, arrested at We'll ford, s. C.. early today. and brought here tonight. on the charge of having thrown the switch that caused the wreck of No. Al westbound passen- ger train last night on the Southern Railroad. near Duncan, in which En- gineer Fonville and Fireman Sid Bow CTS were killed. has made a confess sion.
 Agnew was seen attempting to break the switch lock, 1t is said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
Jamen ". Paul Dead.

Philadelphia, Sept. 25.-The death of James W. Paul banker and financier of the firm of Drexel & Co.. Philadel- phia; J. P. Morgan & Co.,. New York and Morgan. Harjes Company, of Paris, was reported here tonight from Hot Springs, Va. He was 67 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26

things the abolition of lobby and the free passes, Increase in railroad taxes. direct election of Railroad Commis- sioners; direct primaries. publication of campaign contributions and initiative and referendum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
Rir nrexxerx Rurn..

Hudson. N. r., Sept. 25.--Fire today almost destroyed the plant of the Schauble Brewing Company here. The loss will be at least $150.00o. The fire Is believed to be of incendiary ori- gin. A fire in the plant yesterday was extinsuished with slight loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
MINIMUM FOR COTTON.

Circular Letters is Sent to Texas Far
 mers.
 Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 2S.--A circu- lar signed by the National Farmers Union was sent out to the Texas mem bers of the union urging them to hold cotton for i2 1-2 cents.
 This is believed now to be the mini mum price agreed upon at the national convention recently held here.
 President Mel of the Texas union is absent from headquarters but subordi- mates deny that 12 1-2c is the mini mum price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKrr

New York, Sept. 25-Coffee futures op- eneL steady at unchanged prices to an ad- vance of five points In response to steady French cables and scattered covering but eased off during the day under trade sell birber wtn .o tH ten points lower " saIss p6int Ss bags. including; September at S 7O@57s: October 5.60: December 5.50@5.55 Jan uary 5.45; March $40; May 5.45: July 5.4o@5.l5.
 Spot, quiet; Rio No :. sK; Santos No. 4 sh; Mild. dull: Cordova, sk @I2h.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
NAVAL STORES.

Wilmington. N. C.. Sept. 25.--Spirits turpentine. steady 34 1-2; receipts 36 ca Rostn. steady. $2. 30: receipts IaO.
 Tar, firm. sf 80; receipts 22.
 Crude turpentine, firm, $1 50, ? 100 and 2.75; receipts S2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
Leslie Carter Dead.

Chicago, Sept. 25.--Lesiie Carter. at one time capitalist and President or the Southside Elevated Railroad Com pany of Chicago, died in this city to- day after a prolonged illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
Maxine Get. Court order.

Reno. New. Sept. 26--Bessie Hall Goodwin (Maxine Elliott) has been or dered to appear before Judge Peake on December 20 and answer to complaint for divorce filed against her by Nat c. Goodwin in the District Court last Mon- Aav
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26

"LEGIoNs OF THE GHOSTS" Positively the most beautiful picture ever shown in the South at the "Cres- cent" today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26

"LEGIoNs or THE GHOSTS" Positively the most beautiful picture ever shown In the south at the "Cres- cento today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
caII on National Banks.

Washington, Sept. 25.-The Comp troller of the Currency today issued a call on National banks for statement of their condition at the close of busi- ness on September 23rd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26

wANTED--"crescent Theatreh today 5000 people to see 'Legions of the Ghosts" Pos itively the finest picture ever shown in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-26
TESTERS wEEKLY STATEMENT.

New orleans. La, Sept. 25-secre- taTy HesteEs weekly New ss,sd orIef1s ba the following ngures;1
 The. amount brought into sight dur S3S for the seven days ending this date last year sI7,73S year before last and 353,94l same time In 1905. this brings the total crop moved into sight for the s0S.l23 bales against e55,73l last year. 7S9246 year before last and 1.020 006
 The movement since September lst shows receipts at all United States ports 6Sl.S77 bales against 429,67s last year 545.2S4 year before last and 72S.- the Mississippi Ohio and Potomac Rivers to, northern mills and Canada l2.s34 bales against s.s52 last year time in 1905; interior stocks in excess of September lst, 973l2 bales against 53723 last year. 67252 year befnr" southern mill takings lle,o0o bales against l62.99S last year, Ib9.934 year before last and l56.67l same time in 1905.
 Foreign exports since September lst nave been 3Se.692 bales against 205,- l6i last year. The total takings of Canada thus far for the season have been 200 55s bales against 229,64I last year. These include sS.7b5 bales by northern spinners against 65.5l4 last year.
 Since the close of the commercial year stocks at American ports and the twenty nine leading southern interior centers have increased 370.S73 bales against an Increase for the same per iod last season of 220. 9S9 and are now SS2s5 larger than at this date last year.
 stocks at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought Into sight thus far for the new crop the supply to date is l. 1s9470 bales against l,O02.737 for the same period last year.
 SECRETARY TESTERS WORLDS
 VISIBLE SUPPLY STATEMENT.
 New Orleans La. Sept, 25.--Secre- tary Hester's statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphie advices compares the figures of this week with last week. last year and the year be- fore. It shows an increase for the WAAk that eloaad ff (a1 14b 76T aRainRt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-21

the red man has been known as a Sc
rious minded poet. eloquent In his
silence and preferring his enemy's
hair rather to his forgiveness. It is
not then. to be wondered at that he
has failed to appreciate the wooden
Indian joke, or to be delighted with
the painted caricature used as the
symbol Of Miss Nicotine. 1t is on this
ground that we must refuse to be
surprised at the amusing spectacle Of
an Indian legislator demanding that
all wooden Indians be suppressed by
law.
1t Is probable the full bloods Of
Oklahoma, the Osages. Kiowas and
Comanches are a bit less sensitive on
this subject than their near white
Cherokee and Creek neighbors. In
fact, the latter are somewhat sensitive
to any broad reference to Indians
themselves describing the picturesque
tribesmen who interest the visitor as
Indians In blankets" But the bill
will do no harm. There are fewer
cigar store Indians than OF the other
kind in Oklahoma, and the prohf-
bition cannot extend to '.rum-soaked
Missouri" We have not heard, how
ever, OF any negro in Oklahoma ris-
ing with the request that coon"
songs be made crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

[From the Chicago News.1
Even a single taste OF defeat is hard
to swallow.
If a skeleton had three feet would It
be a bone yard?
Even the spring chicken doesn't know
the date OF it's fall.
1t isn't easy to be happy; all you
have to do is to be foolish.
Happiness and marriage, Cordelia.
are not always synonymous.
A sensible man attracts less atten-
ton than one who hasn't any sense.
There Is lot of extravagant lang
uage in some brands Of free speech.
Many an able seaman has found II
rough sailing on the sea of matrimony.
If 1t wasn't for Sunday school pic
MICS ants and bugs wouldn't have much
fun.
There are always a lot Of people try
ing to dodge the man who thinks he
can tell funny story.
When three or four women get to-
gether the silence becomes so thick
that 1t cannot be heard.
If vocal culture doesn't make a wo-
mans voice better it at least adds to
the volume thereof.
Life to the boy who has to wear
his fathers CASTOR trousers must be
dreary ex-pants-
If the average man could be born
again and had his way about 1t. he
would select different set Of relatives
Nine men out Of ten who come I'M
and shake you by the hand either want
to borrow money or hand you a piece
Of advice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-21

was being made before he became rec
sponsible for the surplus.
"It won't hurt the bank continued
Barker. 'sBryan's father will make
good the shortage. It Is not as bad az
had supposed. OF course you Will
say nothing Of this to any one. in or
ssWhy did Mr.. Greenwich tell me not
to tell you ?" she asked curiously.
Probably that the others might not
overhear your message explained
Barker. els that why you warned
me 2" he went on. Ibid you think that
perhaps had been meddling with the
reserve?''
Il didn't think that" denied Daisy
with reddening cheeks, "'but 1t was AL
so strange and mysterious to me ana
FL didn't want to feel that perhaps
I hadn't been-faithful."
ST meant faithful to yourself" ex-
planned Barker. remembering his
words, twas it because"
there was no need. Eyes answered
eyes, but some days later when the
gray-haired president suggested that q
married man was preferred by the d.
rectors as cashier. Barker agreed with
him.
TITS all arranged" he declared. II
am going to marry Miss Walling.- the
young lady who counted the reserve"
Greenwich nodded approvtngly.
"She will make an excellent wife,
he declared oracularly. "You have
made an excellent choice. George" and
Barker agreed with him.-(Copyright-
ed. 1908. by Associated Literary
Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-21

According to the E1Dorado Repub-
lican not all Of the men in Reno coun-
ty are running for Office, but most Of
them are.
A Manhat boy was arrested the
other day for trying to break into a
pool hall the night before. The asy-
lum is the proper place for anybody
who wants to play pool that bad.
A farmer near Union Valley inserted
the following advertisement in a local
paper: IF anyone finds a sheepskin
without a sheep in it, please return it
to Clarence Albro; 1t blowed out from
under him one day last week.
The Ottawa Herald suggest that the
motto, do not deface the walls, -
would be appropriate for the cells in
the Jail at that place, since more pris-
oners recently dug hole in the wall,
through which they escaped.
An Arkansas City woman was burn
ed to death trying to- light cigarette
and the Augusta Journal, after due
meditation, breaches this sermon:
Had she lived to form the habit of
cigarette smoking, she would have
been of little value to the world and
less to herself"
An aged woman arrived at Ottawa
from Melvern ON her way to Arkansas.
She lost her pocketbook, which con-
tanned $5.95, the amount of the car
fare from Ottawa to her destination.
A purse" was raised by the liberal
people who purchased a ticket for her
back to Melvern. The fare to Melvern
is SO cents.