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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27

Defense Scores Inning
 h The Cooper Trial

out of him but he says the' states counsel told him not to talk saaf General Washington.
 T will tell the witnesses. al them." said Judge Hart. that IS not improper for witnesses to to attorneys on either side"
 Well. if he will not talk. we will insist on the court making him talk" said Washington.
 Bring the question up later," said the court
 T wish to say too" remarked Judge Anderson. that we will give the state a list of our witnesses within ten minutes. Is that all you want?'
 All I want right now" said Garner
 long delay followed and Sergeant Meadows did not arrive. So the de- Tense called Lieutenant Nj. B. Piich CT, U. $. A. who found the revolver near Carmack's body He said he had just left the club a block away from the tragedy the afternoon of the killing and saw a crowd. He went up and found Senator Carmack lying in the gutter. face down. his left shoulder higher than his right. his feet to the south
 Did you see a pistol?"
 "Yes. sir. that attracted my atten- ton. boy was standing on Mir Car '.'~~'N wat. IhdoS HiHl get OH ana then picked up the revolver"
 Where was it?"
 senator Carmack's right hand was extended and the revolver was eight inches from the hand"
 Did you pick it up?"
 'I did, and broke it."
 Was 1t loaded?"
 With four loaded shells and two empty ones."
 What did you do with it?"
 T gave 1t to a policeman named Vaughn"
 '1s this the revolver?"
 Tt Is. or looks like one of the same type"
 What type Is it?'
 "A blue steel. Smith and Wesson, .3s calibre, hammerless revolver"
 How long did you have itr'
 T held 1t in my hand a while until 1t began to attract attention. then dropped 1t into my pocket and walked down to meet the officer"
 Tt was recently explodedT
 Yes, l believe so--apparently. Two shells were empty and the chamber was smoked"
 Matter or Opinion.
 The witness said as an army officer. he had had experience with firearms and their use. On cross examination Lieutenant Pitcher said he had no
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
RESUMES RELATIONS
 WITH VENEZUELA

Washington, Feb. 26.-W. 1. Buch- anan. American special commissioner to Venezuela. appointed by Secretary Root to arrange a basis of settlement of the disputed claims of that coun- try, has returned to Washington. on the gutboat Marietta.
 MT Buchanan brought the protoco. signed, whereby two of the five claims are to be settled out of court. and the remainder arbitrated. Diplomatic re- lations with Venezuela to be im- mediately resumed. and in about week W. w. Russell. the former Min ister. withdrawn last spring follow ing Castro's refusal to arbitrate the claims, will return to Caracas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
PEACE SOCIETY DINNER.
Distinguished Men Present to Honor
 Mir. Root

New York. Feb 26.-The Peace soci- ety of New York brought together around the banquet table at the Hotel Astor tonight a notable gathering of men prominent in national, state and city affairs
 The dinner was in honor of Senator elect Root of New York and Joseph H. Choate was toastmaster. President elect William H. Taft, Governor Charles E. Hughes, Right Rev. James Bryce the British Ambassador; Baron Takahira, Ambassador from Japan. and Joaquin NabuaS. Brazilian Ambassa . dor. were the speakers and guests numbered about 800.
 President-elect Taft arrived early and as he came in with Judge Alton B. Parker, the guests arose and gave him an ovation. Mir. Root. the guest of honor, and Joseph H. Choate. who in the absence of Andrew Carnegie. Pres ident of the Society. presided, followed Mr Taft and Judge Parker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
REVENUE CUTTER GOES
 ON ROCKS IN HELL GATE

New York. Feb. 26.-The United States revenue cutter Mohawk, bound from New London for Tompkinsville, ran on the rocks in Hell Gate. off Wards Island, known at Little Hog back. late today. and at late hour tonight was still hard aground, despite the efforts of several tugs to move her.
 The cruisers bow is resting on two edges of rock and it Is feared that they will tear hole in the ships bot tom.
 The wireless telegraph. which was resorted to. brought news that the Mohawk is leaking badly. but the pumps are keeping ahead of the flow. Three powerful tugs are standing by. and an effort will be made at o'clock tomorrow morning when the high tide stage Is reached, To float the vessel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
STARTLING CONDITIONS.
Missouri State Penitentiary Declared
 Unfit for Hahffn n tiou

Jefferson City. Mo, Feb. es.--Start- ling conditions at the Missouri Stata penitentiary are revealed in a report prepared for the Legislative committeol on Penitentiary and Reform Schools.
 It recommends that one of the large buildings be torn down, as 1t is unfit for habitation.
 It Is pointed out in the report that one cell room in the woman's depart ment has iron rings in the wall seven feet from the floor and for punishment women prisoners have their hands tied by the wrists on these rings.
 The sanitary conditions are described as the worst possible and the cells are dirty.
 The personal cleanlin7ss of the fe- male prisoners is. according to the in- mates," tEe report says. mot brought about by the use of the bath tubs. We conversed with more than one-half of the prisoners and all declare that batns are given only upon admission and. be. fore prisoner is disehargedsss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY.

Padueah Ky. Feb, 26-An argu- ment in a boarding house here last night as to justification. it Is alleged. Of certain acts charged to a band of night riders. terminated in the killing of the proprietor of the boarding house. oscar Osborn.
 Louis Futrell Is under arrest charged with the killing while his father. J. D. Futrell and T. D. Petty are held as accessoriaS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
LOSE
 IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia, s. C., Feb. 26.-The Senate today decided against Statewide pro- hibition by vote of 80 to 9.
 The prohibition bill. as sent over from the House. was amended out of all semblance to it's original form. and was then passed to third reading.
 The bill as passed by the Senate provides that all dispensaries be closed on July ], and that on July IS, an cleo ton be held in the counties now wet, to decide whether the sale of liquor under the present county dispensary law shall continue.
 It Is doubtful whether the House will accept this bill when 1t goes back for ratification
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Cardinal Gibbons RepeLs Charge
 That Catholics Are Disloyal

separation of church and state in this country seems to them natural, inev- itable and the best conceivable plan"
 The Cardinal ends the article by saying:
 American Catholics rejoice in our separation of church and state. and can conceive no condition of circum- stances likely to arise which would make it undesirable, either to church or state, other countries other man ners. We don't believe our system adapted to all conditions: we leave to church and state in other lands to solve their problems for their own best interests
 For ourselves, we thank God VIC live in America, in this happy country of ours. to quote MT. Roosevelt. where religion and liberty are natural al lles.'"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
PECULIAR SITUATION
SENATOR STEPHENSON CLAIMS HE
 HAS BEEN ELECTED.
Despite This Claim, the Wisconsin Legislature Continues to Ballot For 8 Successor to Senator
 StephcnsOn.

Madison, Wis. Feb. 26.-While the Wisconsin Legislature continues to ballot for United States Senator in joint assembly daily. the supporters of United States Senator Isaac Stephen son contend that Stephenson was elected United States Senator on sep arate ballot on January 26, when he received majority of the votes cast in each house Of the Legislature.
 On the separate ballot, Stephenson received 50 votes in the Assembly, a clear majority. In the Senate he re- ceived twelve out of seventeen votes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
OIL RATES REDUCED.
The Independent Companies Win Vic.
 tory In Louisiana.


 Baton Rouge. La, Feb 26 --Tha Louisiana State Railroad Commission today issued ruling, reducing the intra-state rates on less than carload lots shipments of oil 25 per cent.
 This reduction Is a victory for the Independent oil companies. which claim that several companies compined, op- erating as an oil tsIst by securing a very favorable rate on whole carload lots, shut out the small competitors. The bushes of the Independents, they say. does not permit them to ship il larger quantities than less than car- load lots.
 The commisson also ordered the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad to put in a block system between Siideil and New Orleans. Little Woods, the scene last fall of one of the worst railroad wrecks In the history of the South, is between New Orleans and Sli- dell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
FIVE MEN CRUSHED
 TO DEATH IN MINE

Joplin, Mo-. Feb. 2s.-Five men were instantly killed and two others proba- ply fatally injured by a caNe-in at the mine of the West Seventh Street Min ing Company tonight.
 The men were crushed under tons of rock They were timbering the roof when the stone fell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Leaves For Washington.

Madison. Wis Feb. 26.-United States District Attorney w. c. Wheel CT left last night for Washington. having In his possession a certificate signed by Governor Davidson. of the vote in the Senate, and Senate and Assembly on January 26. electing Isaac Stephenson United States Sem ator. The certificate was counter signed by the Secretary of State James A. Frear and the State seal was nlared thereon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Billy Sunday, the Evangelist,
 Is HorsetUhipped by Crank
cast for different candidates. Sixteen

cast for different candidates Sixteen Senators voted present"
 On every day since the separate ballot was taken. Lieutenant Governor Strange has refused to entertain motion to the effect that Stephenson was elected on a separate ballot.
 Taking the stand that Stephenson was elected on separate ballot, his supporters secured a certificate in ef feet that the two houses had met ac- cordlng to the law January 26.
 Secretary of State James A. Frear said at noon to-day the certificate did not certify to the election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
A DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Minority in the House Win Nominate
 SpaIker.

Washington, Feb. 26.-A call for a caucus of the Democrats of the House for 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon. March Is. was issued by Representative Clay ton, chairman of the present Demo- cratic organization.
 This caucus will name a Democratic candidate for Speaker to be voted for two hours later. and also candidates for other offices of the Rouse.
 "A full and prompt attendance will be good way to begin our work In the new Congress- the call con- cludes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Perkins a Bankrupt .

Richmond. Va. Feb. 26.-T. Moncure Perkins. trading under the name of T. M Perkins and Company, wholesale packing business. today acknowledged his inability to meet his indebtedness and application was made for him to be placed in involuntary bankruptcy. The liabilities are not given. but are stated to be between ST5.000 and 31o0.. o0o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
MIR. LAMBS PROTEST.
Objects To Tobacco Trust Securing Government Contract.

Objects To Tobacco Trust Securing
 Government Contract.
 Washington. Feb. 26-Representative Lamb. of Virginia. representing inde- pendent tobaco men, protested to President Roosevelt today against the recent award to the American Tobacco Company of the contract to supply the navy with 220.000 pounds of chewing tobacco for the next fiscal year.
 The protest was based on the ground that the government has just been engaged in exposing the doings of this big trust"
 The American Tobacco Company. which holds this years contract. was the lowest bidder for the next years supply.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Ncmorinl To Conxre.s.

san Juan, P. R, Feb, 26-A me morial praying the American Congress to amend the law limiting the jurlsdic- ton of the United States court In Porto Rico. passed the House of Dele gates today. It will be transmitted to Commissioner Larrinaga in Washing ton next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Edwin Goodall Dead.

Los Angeles. Calf. Feb. 26-Edwin GoodalI. head of the shipping firm oi Goodall, Perkins and Company, busi- ness partner of United States Senator Perkins. and pioneer Californian. died suddenly today of apoplexy. aged 65 years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
PREDICTS EARTH'S

} an unknown dark planet with the { } sun will terminate life on the { } earth" said Prof. Percival Low {
 } ell, director of the Lowell Observ- { } atory at Flagstafr, Ariz., In a lec- { } ture here last night. { } "The event will be prophesied { } fourteen years before the catas- { , trophe occurs" continued the as- { ! tronomer. and chaotic confusion { } will reign in the world during the { } days preceding the calamity " { . The chance of the catastrophe { } happening in the near future was { . declared to be very slight by {
 } Professor Lowell. however. (
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Hutcbiua Breaks Down.

Washington. Feb. 26-Captain Ham, iIton Hutchins. who was relieved or his command of the battleship Rear sarge by Admiral Sperry before the fleet left Gibraltar. is to be ex- amined by a special medical board
 which will look into his mental and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
sunremc Junttce Nnmea.

Jackson Miss. Feb. 26-Announce- ment is made by Governor E. F. Noel. of the appointment of Judge Sydney Smith. of Lexington. as justice of the supreme court to succeed Justice R. V. Fletcher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Apti-Gambling BnL.

Carson, New. Feb. 2s-Friends of the anti gambling bill received a set back today when the Senate by vote of 80 to sent the bill to the commit tee on Judiciary which has been unr animously against the bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
stIu Lacks Votes.

Madison. Wis, Feb. 26-Today's Joint ballot for United States Senator in the Wisconsin Legislature gave Stephenson 49 out of l12 votes cast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
"Arhansas"-A BattIeship

Washington, Feb. 26.--"Arkansas' has been assigned as the name of one of the new battleships authorized by Congress. The monitor by that name will be given a suitable designation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Gen. Luke Wright May
 Be Called to the Bench

physical condition. His mental con- dition Is said ., be most pitiable.
 Admiral Sperry says there were no charges against the captain. his relief being due entirely to his nervous con- dItfon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
FIGHT SUBSIDY BILL.
Vote on Measure To Re Taken Next
 Week.

Week.
 Washington. Feb. 26-The fight on the floor of the House over the pas sage of the Senate ocean subsidy bill opened today, when the majority mem bers of the committee on post offices and post roads. submitted favorable report on the bill. and the minority members were given until Monday noon to submit theirs.
 A vote will not be taken until late Monday or Tuesday, when rule for the consideration of the bill may De reported. A proposition Is being con- stdered among the Democrats to fili- buster against the bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
THE WEATHER

Washington, Feb. 28.-FOrecast for AIabRmat Fair and warmer Saturday; Sunday, cloudy, probably rain, mOder- ate south winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Nemro Ex-sInvr I)end.

Pine Bluff. Ark. Feb, 26-Ben Gar. cia. a former slave and said to be tho oldest person of his race, is dead at his home here aged IT years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
sao, 900 SUIT DISMISSED.
Judge Upholds Demurrer, Pullman
 Chr Company.

SaF SOmpahS'
 Huntsville. Feb. 26.-(Spectal.)- )- Judge Betts in the Law and Equity Court, heard demurrers to the com plaint of Mrs. Juliet Clanton. against the Pullman Car Company. yesterday afternoon, a suit for 330.o00 damages for personal injuries. The demurrers were sustained and the case was dis mt aSa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
CASHIER IS ARRESTED.

Shortage of sIO.5OO In Account of Fl.
 w. Allen.
 Woodsvlle N. H., Feb. 26-A short age of $19.50O in the account of H. w. Allen, cashier of the Woodsville Ma tional Bank. was announced today. The cashier was arrested. but was released upon furnishing $10000 ball.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14
CANADIAN PACIFIC NOW
OWNS WISCONSIN CENTRAL


Milwaukee. April l3.-Thc control
of the Wisconsin Central railway was
today fully transferred to the 500 Linz
and thus made "a part of the Canadian
Pacific system The transfer was made
at a special meeting Of the Wisconsin
Central Railway company stockhold-
ers held here today when the lease
of that companys = railway ilnes anu
property to the Minneapolis, - fd'l
& Sault ste Marie Railroad COMPANY
and the agreements between the wv"
companies heretofore authorized py
their respective boards were faifl''
and approved by the largest Not" ever
cast
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14
LOOKED
FOR ON TARIFF
MEASURE
HOUSE DlSPLEASED
WITH SENATE CHANGES
Members Inclined to lake All
ddch Amendments fOr Bene-
fit of Common People With
Large Grain of Salt
III, MornIne Journal sreelaI Lea.ed wirsI

lily Morning Journal Special Leased WireI
Washington. u a.. April i3.-ln
the house The statement Chat the A.
drieh amendment To- the Payne bin
tended To increase thc duties on iuN-
uries and reduce them on necessities
is token with grain of SALT
Republican members 81 tho ways
and means committee pointed out to-
day what they regard as Inconsistent
Clos m fhat line of reasoning.
For instance 20 WAS pointed ont by
ono thlt the necessities reduced by the
senate committee are spices and cocoa.
which the ways and means COMMITTEES
made duriahle fnr revenue purposes
ON the other hand. corn. wheat, bar
fey rye and other agricultural prod
ults. many of which are used on the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14
NOU NNiMEDANS BACK OF
REVOLUTIONARY OUTnUEAk

Vienna. April l3.-Thc following dis
patch has been received here from
Constlntnople.
The cabinet has been sitting since
carly la the morning The committee
OF union and progress also held long
eonelaNe The mutinccrs have made
the following demands on the govern
mont.
Protection OF the Mohammedan
faith. di--olutiou of the committee OF
union and progress. dismissal OF tho
grand ,izier. the minister of war. tho
minister ot marine and the president
of fh, chamber and immunity OF pun
lshmsnt fnr the mutiucers.
"ro reproach their officers with
preventing them from offering up the
prescribed prayers and with attempt
ing to abolish altogether prayers for
the sultan t-p 90 the present negotia-
tions with the mutinecrs have been
without re-uit Artillery will. however.
80. Col
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14
Gypsy King Buried.

Dayton. o.. April l3.--King Levi ot
the Gypsy tribe Of Stanley was hur.ed
today in the plot belonging 20 the
tribe In woodland cemetery Many
Gypsies from al parts of the United
States were present He WAS ninety
six years old The present king. son
Of Levi is over seventy-five years Of
age The tribe Of Stanley is the iarg-
est Ia America.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14

ST Paul April i2.-Louis w Hill
president of tho Great Northern rail-
road returned today from a visit 10
the Pacific coast He said that tho
last remaining difficulty of operation
between Tho Hartman and Hni inter-
ests ON the coast had been settled by
an agreement between himself nnd T.
n Hartman boy which the Hill road
would secure q part ownership In the
terminal al Portland and go Ia there
as a bedfellow with the Hartman IN
tcrest
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14
TENNESSEE LUMBERMAN
SHOT DOWN BY ASSASSIN

Pine Bluff. Ark. April i3 Lynn
Butler of Memphis Tenn. former vice
president of the Leola Lumber COM
pany was the victim of an attemptti
assa ssinatf0n here early today two
men. unknow nto Butler, met him ~
street aud one of them fired point
blank. the ball breaking his collar
bone. Butler fen AS though dead and
the mon fled So arrests have been
made
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-14


With the people of El Paso prepar-
ing a magnificent ovation ior th' sec
ond Annual Albuquerque iI7uc ~
cursion' with S0corfo' Masaaleia' san
Mareial, Silver CITY ana Dthlhs al9
q host OF smaller to" ms preparing 10
turn ont On niasse to siefl lh' oUal-
ness men, the prospects gre thal 1le
second big annual tfaue boostlis u "
which starts from TINS eity rtluaS ~
five days swing around the 7"u'll-
west viii break ali RECORDS lH t'i'
whole southwest In l"et IL el''"'
For tine last Alhuquelque trace en-
cureion which was also ine ilis'
smashed all the known RECORDS "l"
this years trip rs golns 20 make '"7'
years look like a quitting p"ilN
El Paso IS soins TO leave h"Ohi''N
undonc to snow the Alnuqucrdue men
the very biggest time ot theW lNes on
the sunday they spend In the I'Nas
eiN Among the items ON lle enter
alnment program are SMOKER az
the Hotel st. Regis brilliant re-ep-
tion at the Toltec club. at the ~ fas"
Country club and other iuncuons'
BUN fight n the Juarcz arena ON SUM
day afternoon and other things Whilc
the crack military band of the United
States infantry from Fort Bliss NIi
meet tho special train when it rolls
in and escort the boosters through the
city amid the cheers of the populate"
which from an available reports VIII
turn ont i'm body to welcome thu
business men from the sister mcuop-
oils in the southwest.
Magdalcna, the picturesque old COW
town, mining center and sheep ship
ping mart is preparing "a royal recep-
tion that viii make the stunted pine
trrcs on tho summit of the Magdalcna
mountains rise straight mp Ina the air.
Socorro is making similar prcpara-
ton~ ANA the commercial bodies and
citizens of Deming and silver City Las
Cruces and cverN. other old town are
arranging to keep the eXcursionists
busy when thov drive i'm. There is no
doubt whatever. that the trp of the
excusianists will develop into one
continuous ovation ana win be mcm-
orablo occasion i'm the commercial de-
trlonment Of tho whole southern New
Mexico. NcN Afexians are cmnnish
to the limit and thcro win be mo- limit
tn Oh, enthnsiasn aroused when The
roures.ntativ.s off the chief business
interests of the commercial center oil
tho t.rrito,., .xtan5 fin. clad hand of
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