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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
ON THE WATCHOUT
uNCLE sAM KEEPING EYE ON sus-
 PICI0Us STEAMERS.
Reports Have Been spread of sn Al. Ieged Fflibosterihg Expedition from Amerfean Wnters Df-
 rected Against venesueia.

Beaufort, N. C., June 13--with two revenue cutters, the Seminole and the Pamlico, on watch. with north aster running on the coast and great seas making the inlets connecting the North Carolina Sounds with the Att iantic Ocean impossible for anything but the strongest craft. the chances of the success of e flibustering expe- dition from these waters directed against Venezuela. are today very small.
 Yesterday afternoon. the cutter Pam- lico left her headquarters at Newberne. N. C.. under instructions from the Treasury Department. to get in touch at once with the ancient side-whe'es steamer Nanticoke, which is suspected of flibustering intentions. This ves- sel was at last accounts, at Edenton, little North Carolina shipping port at the mouth of chowan River, far back on the west coast of Albenarie Sound.
 The Treasury Departments activi- ties were invoked because of persist- ent rumors that ex-President Castres friends were planning . hostile expe- dition against President Gomez's 0ov- ernment. It was alleged that 10000 or 15,000 stand of arms had been ship ped from Belgium to America for this expedition.
 According to adviess received. the promoters of this enterprise, realizing that 1t would be impossible without attracting the attention of he law of icers, to tranship this large number of rifles with the necessary ammuni- ton at any of the Atlantic poSts, has planned to send them to some inte. rior port of entry. perhaps as far In. land as Chicago or Cincinnati. Then they would be quietly transported to some small south Atlantic ports and shipped to venezuela. Secret service men and other agents discovered that two yessis, suitable for hlibustering purposes, had been sold by New York ship brokerage firm to unknown parties. Both were tn the vicinity ef Norfolk and one was found to be the old side V iseeisr Nanticoke. The name of the other cannot be learned. The Nantfcoire was located at Edenton. N. C., whersupon the revenue cutters were called into service to watch her, and that is the situation today.
 There is no warrant out for the seizure of he Nanticoke unless the rev. enue oficers are able to obtain more information as to her mission than they now have in their possession. However, there is nothing to prevent them from searching the vessel, which they will doubtless do if they fall in with her.
 Furthermore, there is possibility that a great mistake has been made, and there has been nothing illegal about the sale of the Nanticoke and the other unknown ship. and t is re- ported from one-a e-auarter that the ves- sels are really designed to ply In peace ful trade upon some of the inland wa ters of Venezuela.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
ERROR MADE THE
 DRUG BILL INVALID

Warren r. Dent, a prominent mem- Der of the Alabama Pharmaceutical so- ciety, who has just returned from the State convention held in Gadsden. said last night that the new drug bill en- acted by the last Legislature, was in- valid and that the Society had raised a committee in Gadsden to prepare a new bill which Governor Conner had promised should be permitted to go before the extra session of the law makers.
 The act, MT. Dent said, was defec- tive on its legislative record. Anoth- CT clerical error had been found fin the iournals
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14

four shots. and saw bis victim fall to the sidewalk. fifth shot was fired through the back of the prostrate mans head. Biggers then stepped back and surrendered to an officer.
 Biggers and Hood were once asso- ciated in business. A failure follow ed, and Biggers claimed that Hood had rob bed him of his investments. The old grudge had been harbored for sew eral years before the killing Alto gether nearly dozen eminent attor- neys are engaged for the prosecution and the defense. The probabilities are that an insanity plea will be made for Biggers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
On Maiden YoxaRe.

Southampton, June 13-'rhe new North German Lloyd liner George Washington called here today and sail. sd again for cherbourg, on her maiden voyage to New York The George Washington, 27.0O0 tons. is the largest ship ever built in Germany She is 7s2 feet long IS feet wide and the depth from the upper saloon deck Is s4 feet and from the awning deck 80 feet. Her floating population will amount to 3.030 persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
Insanity Defense of BiE9ern.

Charlotte. June 13--No criminal trial here in recent years has attracted more attention than that of W. T. BiEgers. whose case Is now before the special session of the Mecklenburg Superior Court Biggers Is charged with the murder of J. C.. Hood. Both the slayer and his victim were we'll known citizens of Charlotte.
 The killing took place before the Central Hotel several months ago. and was witnessed by some 600 persons Without preliminaries Blggers over took Hood. drew his revolver, fired
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
BLOW AT BINGHAM.
Inquiry Into Police May Bring seRsa-
 ti0na.

New York, June I3-(SpeciaI)-- Sensations such as have rarely been revealed to this town are promised be- fore the present inquiry of the mayor Into the methods of BinghRms blue coats is finally disposed of.
 While the police commissioners enemies both in the force and out of it are today rushing Go help beat down his defense in the heckling that Me- Clellan has ordained, 1t is more than likely that later developments may make them turn tail and run to cover. Friends of the police head are whis- perinE that he has trump cards winch will startle and shock the whole com munity when he Is pushed to lay them down.
 Bingham has had plenty of time and opportunity to learn the secrets of this town and no one would be sur pFised if his final defense should im- plicate in most unpleasant ways many man who has heretofore escaped the slightest suspicion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
MEAT PRICES SOAR.
Starvation And Sickness Among New
 York's Poor.

starvation And sickness Among New
 York's Poor.
 New York, June i5-(speciall--- Starvation and sickness are today threatening to sweep the poorer auar- ters of this town where every form of meat has now jumped some ten cents pound in price since the first of the year.
 Last week alone the prices of the retail butchers were raised from 10 to 15 per cent. while the meat men promise further advances Steak. chops, mutton. lamb, pork, poultry and chicken have been advanced from one to five cents a pound and no one can see any hope of future recession in these starvation prices.
 To the poor os the P Lst Side sld the uptown tenem snt districts t;lese prices are proved to be prohibitive. Meat once a week, meat once e month or no meat at sll are the rules which are today being adopted to bring their childreR through the siege of sum- mer.
 Every one planes every one else for the sadly soaring meat prices and no one can locste the responsibility for w;.ot may prove a fatal 'coadl''cr here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
Noticel Francis Marion Chapter.

Mrs. Harvey E. Jones will entertain the Francis Marion Chapter D. A. R. at Oak Park this afternoon at o'clock. Flag Day will be celebrated and an in- teresting feature of the occasion will be an address. "The American Flag" by John Wallace, Jr. There will be 6 business meeting at 4:30 and members are urgently requested to be present. as there will be business of importance. By order of Mrs. J. Walter Black, President.
 Miss Anna Fillmore, SacrntarY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
DRY GOODS REVIEW.
Cotton Goods Market strOng end Ac~
 tive.

Cotton GOOoS makAet Ssko1S ~~e AS-
 New York. June 1s.--The cotton goods market has been strong and active during the week, principally on print cloths and print cloth yarn goods. Sales of print cloths on Fall River amounted to nearly three weeks production. The cotton yarn market was characterized by a broader inquiry and A somewhat improved volume of business, but prices are generally low and irregular.
 Colored cottons are being purchased by the manufacturing trades for late delivery.
 The American woolen Company an- nounces that It's opening price for spring to be made next week. will be the highest in the history of the cor porat,on, due to the advance in raw material. and adds that prices will move upward rather than downward after the openings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
roR sUmMER CRUISE.
Active PsspaFatioas Under Way at
 PAiIaaelphia Navy Yard.

Philedalphia, June 13.--Active prep arAtions for the approaching summer cruise of the Atlantic squadron are now under way at the Philadelphia navy yard.
 The finishing touches are being put on the Idaho, Georgia and Kansas which have been ordered to leave the yard on Tuesday next and join the squadron under the command of Ad. niral Schroeder at Hampton Roads. The Misaissippi is still in dry dock and will join the rest of the fleet after 1t reaches New England some time in July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
WANTED--sITUATION.

wANTED-A position as music teacher on pIanoforte. certificate from Dr. LeIya Chts- holm. For particulars. Address (AIiss) Annie E. Simma. Ramsey, Ala --S.Tt WANTED-Positon as experienced teacher Of piano and sight singing in public schools. Address Box No, s2S. Midway Ala. WANTED--Pcsition by July list. by man with long experience in railroad and other office work. Can give best of references. k.
 B.. care Advertiser. --6-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
James Pow<lI Dead

Columbia. s. C.. June 13---James Powell. a well known citizen, died here this afternoon, aged 97 years. He was A veteran of three wars. the war be- tween the States and the two Indian wars in Floride.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
EDUCATIONAL.


 PUPILS Whose past years work in mathe- matics has been unsatisfactory will be thor ouEhiy prepared for examination by Mss Mary M. Napier. 20 South St.. Phone 1881
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BUSINESS oPPORTUNITIEs.

-A
 FOR sALE--Pool room and near beer place. uhder Commercial Hotel write Box 9S6, columbus Ga. for particulars. --i7-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
TYPEwRITERs AND REPAIRs

EVERYBODY can afford to own a tyne. writer at our prices. Machines from SI0 ap. Cash or easy payments Repairs and sup. plies Southern Typewriter Exchange Mont
 gomery. --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
INTERPRETATION.

YOUNG Lady stenographer wants either temporary or permanent position; can fur- aish best of references. Position. care Ad-
 yertiser. --e-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14

President Penna Gravefy HI.
 Rio Janeiro, June 13--Dr. Alfonso Moreira Penna. President of Brazil. Is gravely i'll and tonight the ministers were summoned to the palace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
WANTED.

WANTED-The use of a family horse for one or two months for ita feed; the best attention assured. Aisernon Blair. Hill Building. ls --i-2t -wANrED--To pasture your horse. mule ot ceit; look sat my paeturee' will c0nvincs you I have the best in this state; horses @ kasturaae. @ per month. ". H. vauRhn, sPhone eAA-a rings. 1.tf wANrED--Partiss to learn how to grade. classify. average. buy, and ship cotton so dAys eourse completes you. Graduates assisted to high saiaried positions. Enter early. Make contract this fan Write or address Dixie Cotton College, Y. M e A KenEIe President. Charlotte, N. c.
 Il -wed-su -mon- 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
HELP WANTED.

school teacher with first grade certificate and some experience. middle age man preferred. nine months school Address
 Mayor. Coffee Springs. Ala State salary wanted. -2a-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14

sTcv sE--New concrete building. HpanfAa- iy b t for all kinds of storage; bulk skors ars at reaaonabls rates; private room foe household go0ds .ank Tennliie Furniture Go --2ssAf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
PERSONAL.
WTJLTI0RAPH LETTERS.

QUOTATIONS, etc, in facsimile of perfect typewritinK done; name and address In.
 serted to match. and envelope addressed where desired F. L. Davant Typewriter Co. First National Bank Bldg. --tk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14

special summer rates to occupants for comfortably furnished rooms and table boarders; close in, midway be-
 Ave -7-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
LOST.

LOST-Thursday morning small poari and enamel brooch, either In dressmakink de- partment of Montgomery Fair or at Fashion Shop. Reward for return to J. C. Moore
 at the Montgomery Fair. or 34 Commerce. St. --lS-2t
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wANTED-BoARDERs.

to occupy nice large room in the coolest and heaithiest part 0f
 city. Also . few table boaFders. Rates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
TYpEWRITERs & SUPPLIES

HAVE You seen the No. 10 smith Premier Visible typewriter It will pay you to in vestigate it. Write for circular. smith Pre- inter Typewriter Co. Montgomery. Ala.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14

Snapper Tongues Teaay. Sandwich & Co.,, Phones 007-e08.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

work in private homes; fair wages moder. ate work. good treatment and good oppor-
 ssnitiea Those who wish situation and Army. Montgomery. Ala. 0therwise may call ct SIT whitman St.. or phone 9sai --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
ENGRAVTNn

IVzS5TFsT, to S1I5~t rata Sos,- s5S S-ifh cur cuts; they add as per cent to the attractiveness or any ad talk C over with The Advertiser ErgravlnE Connenv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
FOR RENT.

FOB RENT-3nd and srd floors of building No. 216-21s Dexter Avenue. Suitable for lodge rooms or light manufacturing. ]. O
 Haas corner Lee and Tailapoosa Sts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

->-,-7.---- 1,-c.1, S-,s :. rs----s s.s
 we'll here 1t Is. nice five room cottage Lot 5OxI5o for S1.S50. 2os Jeff Davis Phone I7S2 --11-at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
FoR RENT-,REsIpENCEs.

FURNISHED house or rooms on s. Perry,
 close in, cheap account of leaving city for summer Answer Bargain" care Ad. Yertiser. -14-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
RUBBER HOSE.

n0nsT buy a hose not guaranteed. loss Is s,,rs to follow soon. Seven ply guaranteed nose. best grade l5o per foot. Little Paint
 store. Il North Perry. --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14
FURNITURE.

->---------N pack and ship your fur niture; we repair and refinish your furni- taTe. Geo. B. WragE Furniture Co.,. Phone sbo -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-14

FOR RENT-Furnishsd house on So. Perry for summer; two blocks from Dexter Ave,
 Phone 1456. -1t.tf
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
SNOW PLOW JUMPS OFF TRACK
PEOPLE ON BOARD TRAIN FORCED
TO SLEEP IN DAY
COACHES.
.RESCUERS BLOCKED BY SNOW
TAKE FOOD FROM EXPRESS CAR
CONSIGNED TO SMALL VIZ
LAGEs ALONG ROUTE.

Denver, April, S.--Seventy-five pas
isengers, who left here Sunday over
the Moffat road were stalled this
morning at Corona, at the summit Of
the continental divide with nothing
to eat except limited supply In the
express car. The NARROWING was
caused by the derailment of the snow
plow ahead. A gang of laborers, sent
to rescue the train, also is stalled
While the aescue work lis pushed the
passengers are sleeping in the day
coaches and eating food consigned to
small villages along the route who
consequently must endure a partial
famine meanwhile.
While still blocked the train mai1ag-
ed to get back to Earl, where provi-
sions We're plentiful but the bl)akaae
still continued into the lase morning
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
Great Activity in Wool.

Boston, ADril 13.AThere is more ac
tivi.y in Boston wool trading thar
for several weeks. The demand has
improved and the volume of new con
tracts closed is comparatively large
Foreign wool continues to be the CHIEF
interest. The sales Of domestic wool
is also larger though business is still
restricted by the scarcity of desirable
stock. A feature has been the large
movement of secured woods. Clothing
woods is the weak point of an osher.
wise strong position. Little new Art
zona wool has been sold in Boston on
secured basis of sixty@two cents.
Montana wool has figured largely in
the transfers and old territory with
half-blood stains at twenty five cents
Fine staple is 23 cents and fine me-
dium in original bags, 20 to 23 cents.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
BASES Defence ON
PLEA THAT HE HAS
TOO MUCH LEARNING
NEGRO ACCUSED or FORGERY
CLAIMS TO BE A YALE
GRADUATE.
Defended Himself and Called Himself
to Witness stand in Answer to his
Own Questions but is Bound Over.

St Louis. April 49, Louis 0.
Graves, "a negro who claims to be a
Yale graduate, accused Of forgery in
the court of criminal correction this
morning, based bis defense on the
plea that he was over-educated. He
declared that he was negro and had
no business with a college education.
He defended himself and called him
self to the witness stand. In answer
to his own questions he said he had
attempted suicide three times in try
ing to overcome his criminal tenden-
cies. He was remanded to jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
FINALLY COMPLETE
|. JURY FOR HEARING
OF FRISCO BRIBER
PANEL IS SECURED FOR TRIAL
OF PATRICK CALHOUN Ar
TER FouRTEEH WEEKS.
To Qualify Jury now Seated IT was
Necessary to Summon 2,s10 citi.
xens, and to Question 800.

! San Francisco, April 13. Aftei
fourteen weeks of examining the pros
pective jurors of the panel in the
case against Patrick Calhoun, presi
dent of the United Railroads company
on the charge of offering bribe,
was completed this morning.
To qualify the twelve men now
seated. it was necessary to summon
2,310 citizens and question SS7 of
them. The trial has been in progress
81 days, in sessions of court held 81
days. Judge Lawlor agreed to seat
ing the thirteen jurors, saying he did
not want the woyk of thirteen weeks
injured by the failure to observe any
Assistant District Attorney Heney
then made request for a thirteenth
juror to sit as IAN emergency juror,
but this was opposed by the attorneys
for the defense. The statement that
not more than three days would be
consumed in the testimony gratified
the principals.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
Man Eaten by Tiger.

Monterey, Mexico. April 13.- Five
hunters of a party of six have return
ed with narrowing story of one OF
their number being eaten by a tiger
The men were in the mountains near
Chihuahua when a tiger struck Jose
Reyes, severing his head from his
btdy. The tiger then dragged the
body into a canyon. The other men
became separated and wandered for
days before coming home.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic
Santa Fe, April 13.-Judge John r.
McFie in the district court this fore
noon confirmed the sale of the prop
erty of the Las Vegas Railway &
Power company recently made by
special master to DIR. ]. M. Cunning
ham, with whom 1t is understood,
powerful Denver interests and capi-
tai are associated.
The case Was that of the Trust
Company of st. Louis, trustee, VS.. The
Las Vegas Railway & Power com
pany and w. A. Buddecke, the plain.
tiff representing a number of bond
holders and creditors of the company.
The case occupied the attention of the
court yesterday ana this forenoon,
Chief Justice w. ]. Mills declining to
sit on account of his financial inter
est in the railway company
DR.. ]. M. Cunningham requested
the court to confirm the sale to him
of the properties, plant and franchise
of the Las Vegas Railway & Power
company. Protests were filed object
ling to the confirmation Of the same
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13

campaign which will make itself fell
in every part of the union.
At the meeting yesterday matters
were presented which indicate thai
the railroad systems entering New
Mexico are anxious to cooperate with
the bureau in the work of promotion
and thai during the next two years
an attention is to be given the terri.
tory by their advertising departments
which has never been given before
equaling in It's extent the great cam.
paign of publicity which has been Civ.
en- to California and Oklahoma dur
ing the past few years.
With a larger appropriation than
it has ever had before, and with a
more perfect working force the bu
reau members expect to produce re-
suits during the next two years which
win be felt in every section of New
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
Would Reward Sober OFFICERS

Washington, April 13. Senator
Johnson Of North Dakota, who. as a
member of the house of representa-.
tiyes some years ago, introduced one
Of the first anti-canteen laws for the
army and navy, called at the White
house and urged President Taft to
indicate in some way that promotion
to higher grades in both branches Of
the services would depend upon the
strict sobriety of the officers. No in
timation was given by Senator John
son asNto what action, if any, the
president will take.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13

Washington. April 1s-- President
Gompers. of the American Federation
of Labor, has arranged for an Inn
portant labor conference at the White
House next Friday. when matters af-
fecting the interests of organized la
Dor will be discussed between Presi-
dent Taft and the members Of the
executive council Of the American
Federation Of Labor, which began its
sessions here yesterday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
JUDGE M'FIE CONFIRMS SALE
OF Las VEGAS Street RAILWAY

by some Of the bondhoiders and cred
itors. Eminent counsel from the
Meadow city argued the matter and
presented voluminous affidavits and
Judge McFie finally, after due consid-
Grafton. overruIed the objections made
by protests and held that the sale had
been fairly conducted, that DR.. Cum
|ningham had been the highest bidder
and that the sale 70 him by special
master was legal Nd binding.
Hon. Chas A. Spiess represented
the purchaser and had associated
with him several Las Vegas lawyers,
and Attorney VIM. G. Hayden ap-
peared for the plaintiff and had asso-
ciated with him number of other at
torneys. He gave notice Immediate
|ly of an appeal and the court fixed
the indemnity bond for costs at
$1,000. no appeal bond being required
as the appeal bond will not act as a
Isupersedeas or stay or judgment, and
the title and possession of the prop
lerty will pass Immediately to the
pprchaer. The case is very import
ant one and will be hard fought tc
the court Of last resort.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-13
BOARD OF IMMIGRATION
ORGANIZED YESTERDAY

The New Mexico bureau of immi'
grafton met in regular session in the
offices of t'.c secretary in AIbuquer-
cue yesterday afternoon for orgsniza-
tion for the coming two years, The
members OF the board, as appointed by
Governor George Curry during the re-
cent session of the legislature are
George L. Brooks, of Albuquerque;
Howard Fl. retts, of Silver City; M
M. Padgett, of Las Vegas W. Grove
Black, Of Aztec, San Juan county;
John A. Haley of Carrizozo, and l.
K McGaffey CT Roswell.
The board perfected its organiza-
tion by the election Of Mr.. Brooks Of
Albuquerque as president, the re-elec
ton of Mr.. Haley as treasurer and the
reelection q H. B. Henning of Albu'
querque as secretary. The offices of
the bureau will be retained in Albu
querque, says the Morning Journal
and the board has outlined vigorous
advertising campaign covering the
next two years, which Will mean wide
spread publicity for the territory. The
former system of issuing descriptive
pamphlets will be extended by a GER
tain amount of newspaper and maga
zine adver Using. the working force OF
the secretary's office has been In
creased to meet the rapidly growing
demand for information about the ter
ritory and the board has determined
to take 10 an aggressive publicity