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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
STORMS FURY UNKNOWN
DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN DAM
AGE IN JAMAICA.
Practically All wires Are Down and
Raiiroads Washed Out--E<inE-
ston Escaped Full strength
of Hurricane.

Kingston, Jamaica. Nov. 14.--After
torrential rains lasting many days. nor
NAL weather conditions now prevail.
but Is difficult to ascertain the extent
OF damage done by one Of the worst
storms In Jamacia's history, owing to
the lack of communication. Practical
~ all the telegraph lines are down and
the railroads have been badly washed
out.
Kingston did not suffer to any great
extent from the hurricane. which de-
veioped 100 miles to the westward and
which had lost much of its fury, by
the time 1t reached here. The north
ern side of the island suffered severely
and the engineers estimate that 1t will
be ten days before railroad communica-
ton with that part OF the island Is re-
established.
The sources of the Kingston water
supply are still cut off and the military
authorities are assisting the local engi-
neering stan in the reconstruction of
temporary conduits.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
Berths Of Liner Become
Death Traps.
-s-- s
SIXTY-ONE RESCUED
FROM JAWS OF SHARKS
Vessek csIide IN Haze Of Early
Morning.
NAH steamer sisks witAia, Two Min-i
utes After Aeeiaens, Carrying !,
witA Her seven Eurepe.ss
raeiusins baron s.a Baro-
ness Beniesky.

Singapore, Nov. 14.--The mail steam
or La seyne. of the 1fessagsries MARI
time Service. running between lava and
Singapore. and on her way to this port,
was in collision early this morning with
the steamer onda. of the British-India
Line. and sank within two minutes.
Seven European passengers. include
Ing Baron and Baroness Beniczky. the
captain OF La seyne. i've European OF
hcers and eighty-eight others. compris-
ing native passengers and members of
the crew. were drowned. The rescue
of sixty-one persons. practically from
the jaws Of shoals Of sharks. formed
thrilling incident of the wreck.
The accident occurred about o'clock
In the morning in thick haze. The
vessels were steaming at good speed
and the Seyne was cut almost in half.
There was no time for panic nor for
any attempt on the part OF the officers
OF the laundering steamer to get out
the boats. The majority Of those on
board were caught in their berths and
carried down with the vessel.
The force Of the collision brought the
onda to almost q dead stop and her
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
MINE STILL HOLDS
HUNDREDS ENTOMBED

made upon the sherfffs that they enforce
the law which provides that ropes shall
be stretched thirty feet from the polls
"And II the sheriff OF Jefferson county
does not carry out that law ISshali be
the FIRST TO move for. his impeachment"
II had been announced that Lieuten-
ant Governor Henry b. Gray would
preside at the Bijou meeting but he
did not turn up and Chairman Fred NJ.
Jackson took charge OF things. He
introduced Rev. George r. Stuart. the
evangelist. who delivered an eloquent
temperance lecture which was fire.
quentfy appiauded by the crowd.
In the midst of Mr.. Stuart's address.
probably two hundred ladies who had
been at meeting at the First Meth
dist church marched to the Bijou. The
crowd then at the Bijou like that at
the Hippodrome taxed It's capacity.
All this disturbance was In the
streets where the crowds met and
where the amendment leaders attempt
ed to speak TO the mixed gathering.
No political melting In Montgomery IN
recent years was as disorderiy. and
when the two theatre meetings were
over. contentious crowds still gathered
In the narrow street and argued the
question.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
DESTROYS AEROPLANE TO
SAVE,MAN AND BABE

New York. Nov. 1.-THE first in
stance of an accident that may be com
mon enough In the near future, occur
red at Morris Park today when an
aeroplane was deliberately run into a
fence and smashed to avoid a collis-
ion with man who had a babe In his
arms
Dr. william Green was about TO
alight from a practice flight this after
noon when he saw a man with a baby
In his arms crossing his path. seiz-
ing the tIller, he brought his ma
chine about and crashed into fence
The bi-plane was smashed but DR..
Green stepped out of the wreckage un-
ed him.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
Grief Of CharIottesvirIe.

Charlottesville. Va. Nov. l4.-Presi-
dent Alderman of. the University Of
Virginia tonight telegraphed to Presi-
dent Himmel Of Georgetown University
as follows:
II am greatly touched by your tele-
gram and by your sympathetic action
in cancelling remaining football en-
gagements. Our team, out of respect
for their comrade. will disband for
season."
kilograms of sympathy were receiy-
ed today from athletic associations Of
Georgetown and the University Of
North Carolina and sympathetic let
ter from General Nichols, superinten-
dent of the Virginia Military Institute.
There Is diligent inquiry from dis
lance as to the future OF football at
the university but President Alderman
and all others seemed unwilling to
discuss the matter.
News Of Christians injury reached
the university at 10 O'Clock last night
and brought to an abrupt end the cele-
bration of victory. Quiet prevailed
during the remainder of the night and
today. Tonight the regular services at
the university chapel were in the ma
ture of an unofficial memorial tribute
to young Christian.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
sIeen Walking EntnI.

Timmonsville, s.. c., Nov. 14.--WaIk-
ing out of second story window in
fit OF somnambulism. Thomas ].
Crews last night fell to the cement
pavement below and sustained fatal in
juries which resulted in his death to-
day. He was found in dying condi-
ton early this morning. Mr.. Crews,
who was about 20 years old. was res
ident of Durham. N. c., and was on a
visit to his daughter.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

Chicago. Nov. 14.--After search
lasting more than twenty years, Ed
ward williams Of vallejo. Cal, found
his daughter. Mrs. Albert M jackson.
at her home In this city, Twenty-three
years ago Mrs. Williams and her l.
ycar-oid daughter disappeared from
WillIams' home. A year ago he saw .
child that reminded him OF his daugh-
ter at baseball game. He started his
search again and traced his daughter
to Indianapolis and then to Chicago.
The little girl who had attracted his
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
ME- st.1.on Not - -cn.-.A

New York. Nov. 14.-Mrs. Augusta E.
Stetson, deposed leader OF the First
Church of Christ, Scientist. did not at
tend services today and II was said
at her house that no information could
be given of her whereabouts. One of
her said later that Mrs. Stetson, had
signihed her Intention of going to Bos-
ton to face the latest charges made
against her
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
CHEF OF POLICE is
VICTIM OF A BOMB

Buenos Ayres, Nov. 1.-THE chief OF
police of Buenos Ayres. Senior Falcon,
and the police secretary, were assas-
sinated today while driving in callao
Street. A man, supposed to be a Rus
sian anarchist, but not yet identified.
suddenly sprang from . secluded spot.
where he had been In waiting, and
threw a bomb directly under the car
riage. The vehicle was blown to pieces
and both Senior Falcon and the Sec
rotary were terribly injured. They
were taken to a hospital. but both died
shortly afterward.
Immediately after throwing the bomb.
the assassin drew a revolver and shot
himself. His wound. however, is not
expected to prove fatal.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

the Lambs Club where Sir Thomas
Upton had been a guest of the truss
tees of the Larchmont Yacht Club, that
he had come to an understanding with
the New York Yacht Club regarding
the conditions under which another
race for the Americas cup may be
sailed In 1911. His next challenge, II
Is understood, will be SO framed as to
meet the approval OF the governors Of
the New York Yacht Club.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
PInn Two Wecks, strtlke.

Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. I4.--PIans for
general strike by wage workers
throughout the country for period of
two weeks beginning on the day the
officers of the American Federation of
Labor are imprisoned for contempt OF
court. were inaugurated here today at
meeting of the Central Lab6r Union.
Resolutions to this effect were unani-
mousfy adopted by the union, which
represents about $4,000 workers In many
lines of employment In this city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
ANSWERS SENATOR TILLsfAN.
Editor Adds 10 Controversy Over Ten
Dollar Banquet.

Columbia. 8. c.. Nov. 14.--The incl
dent of the refusal Of Senator Tiliman
to attend the luncheon given Presi-
dent Taft In Columbia has second
chapter I'm statement made today by
william u. Gonzales. editor OF The State
and chairman OF the central committee
in charge OF the presidents entertain.
ment.
Senator Tiilman alleged that In In
viting him to pay $40 for his plate,
s'decency" and self-respecting hospl-
tality were violated. In a public adj
dress on Friday last. Senator Tillman
repeated these allegations.
In his statement. Mr.. Gonzales made
the point that the banquet was an af-
fair wherein prominant citizens OF the
state were the hosts with no guests"
except the presidents party. None. he
says. but Tiiiman Objected to paying
the $40.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON
BRITISH OFFICIALS LIFE

Ahemdabad. British India. Nov. IA
Lord Mimic. the viceroy of India. and
Lady Mimic had what Is believed to
be a narrow escape from death or
injury yesterday. and following prev
sous outrages and attempts at outrage.
the incident has caused grave anxiety.
As the viceroy and Lady Mimic pass
ed through one Of the streets a bomb
exploded only a little distance from
their carriage. Police and others ran
up and found a man on the ground
with his hand blown off. Lying beside
him was q second bomb. still intact
Attempts have been made in India
against Lord Mimic. Lord Kitchener
and Sir Andrew Frazer. the Lieuten-
ant Governor of Bengal. and many 9TH
err officials. and for year or more
there has been fear of an uprising
against British rule in India, based on
these almost daily attempts on the
lives of British ofiefais.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
VIII Unveil shart.

Baton Rouge. La, Nov. 14.--Gpvernor
Eben Draper and rarity arrived here
this afternoon to take part In the un-
yelling tomorrow OF the monument
crested to the memory OF Massaehu-
sets soldiers who foil and were bur-
led here during the war between the
states The ~isitors were met by a
committee consisting of local men of
prominence and escorted to their ho-
fol
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

Dallas, Texas Nov. 14.--Reports re-
ceived here from North Texas and the
Panhandle tell OF generally good rains.
the fall being very heavy In some Sec
tons. Winter grain is greatly bene-
fitted and stock water now more plsn-
tlful. Snow fiurries have occurred In
the vicinity OF Hereford.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
RIOTS IN FRANKFoRT.
Socialists Become Dem0natratlve
fore Bismarck shaft.

Socialists Become DemOnatratlve Be-
fore Bismarck shaft.
Frankfort, Germany. Nov. 14.--After
huge socialistic meeting In the Cir
Gus Schumann today in favor OF uni
versal suffrage, serious demonstrations
in the streets occurred. Immense
crowds formed In procession and
marched to the Bismarck monument
where the socialistic editor, Herr Qufnt.
denounced Bismarck as an oppressor.
the crowd shouting. Down with Bis
marck and the Prussian junkers. !" They
cheered for election reform.
Police later interviewed and dispersed
the marchers, arresting many OF them.
Further demonstrations are feared.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
For,ner Governor Insane.

Little Rock. Nov. 14.-Accompanied
by HIS son and a physician. ex-Gov-
ernor Little, who lost his mind a few
days after taking the Governors
office two years ago. was brought to
Little Rock today from Missouri and
placed in the State Insane Asylum. His
condition is considered very critical
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
noy,s BODY Found.

year-old Frank DeRoso. who Ii was
supposed had bessn kidnapped ten days
ago and for whom wide search had
been made. was found today janimed
In the top of a chimney at his aunt's
house on East 6srd street where he
had been visiting with his mother
when he suddenly disappeared. II was
the coroner's opinion that the boy had
been strangfed and pushed, down tho
ch ifnney
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
GnIIty of lfnrlIer.

Albany. Ca, Nov IA-After a four
days trial In Worth county superior
court a jury early this morning
brought In a verdlct Of guilty in the
case Of William Rouse. charged with
the murder of W. d. Bailey last Sep
TENDER. Rouse VIII be sentenced to-
morrow to hang. His plea Was self
defense.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

Faces Charge Of Murder Of Negro wo-

as@ man.
Monroe. La. Nov. 14.-C. ID. New
man. q member OF the Monroe police
force was arrested and placed in jail
late last night charged with the kill
ing Of Kitty A Watson, negro wo-
man. La
According to the police. Newman.
who was on duty last night went to
the woman's home and finding a man
there, who made his escape. Newman
fired four shots into the woman's body.
each taking effect.
Z This makes the fourth negro who has
died as result of pistol wounds In
ficted by Newman since he has been
q police officer.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
HUNDRED CAUGHT
CRASH OF STEAMERS

American cardinal has been aband<
ed. partly on account Of the claim 0a-
vanced by Latin America and C<kxda
and partly because OF the difficufsy of
selecting an American prelate agree
able to the majority.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
Courier Tells of storm.

Cape Hayden. Hayti, Nov. IA
French courier who has arrived here
reports bad weather all over the island
but he confirms the statement there
was no earthquake. Only few per-
sons were drowned by the overlooking
OF the rivers.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
Death Ends Rncsnr C.me.

Hot Springs. Ark, Nov. 14.-It is
feared that the death OF Dan A. Stuart
will prove the death blow 10 racing
here. He and Blind Bill" Condor OF
Chicago established the oakIawn race
track and ne has been the principal
hacker Of the effort to repeal the anti
racing law IN this State
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
.DEzlH CLAIMS
.CRIDIRON HERO
University Of Virginia Half
Back Dead.
.--
POLICE CONE N FOR BLAME
Alleged O6cers Displayed hdf-
ference Following Accident
Archer christian. Yeuns Football
Player Hurt In Gesrxetown Game,
Dies Of Iniuries--scheduies
Aba.do.ed ny Both COLI
Isges Because Of Fatality.

Washington. Nov. 1l--FootbaIl has
claimed another victim in Archer
Christian. the 1s-year-old left half
back OF the University OF Virginia
team. whose injury in the game with
Georgetown University yesterday at
ternoon was followed BY his death at
Georgetown University Hospital to-
day. The body was taken to Rich
mond this afternoon for burial.
An autopsy disclosed that death was
due to cerebral hemorrhage. following
concussion.
Profoundly stirred by the fatality
the district coroner has sworn q spe-
cial jury OF prominent citizens, whose
duty It will be to suggest. II possible.
some modification OF therougher feat
ures OF the game. and to look into the
question OF alleged police brutality and
indifference following the accident.
In addition to the alleged indiffer-
ence of the police, following the acct
dent. It Is charged that Andrew Chris
tian. a brother OF the injured boy, clad
in q football suit. while endeavorinx to
accompany the patrol wagon In which
his brother had been laid. was rough
Iy mistreated by . policeman. the lat
ter striking him and showing him on
the rear STEP This matter will also
be looked into thoroughly by the po-
lice department.
This morning In the university
chapel the entire undergraduates body
knelt and prayed for the repose OF the
soul OF young Christian.
The death OF Christian has put an
end to all football playing by George
town and Virginia for this season. To-
day, President Hfmmel, OF George
town, sent the following dispatch to
Df. Alderman. President Of the uniser-
sityof ytr9inia.
II regret exceedingly the sad nisfor-
tune that occurred here yesterday AZ
an earnest Indication OF our sympa-
thy, we have cancelled all football
engagementsy
1t was said today that Mrs. Chris
tfan always was fearful regarding the
fate of her son. having a premonitton
that he would be injured.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

New York. Nov. 14.-Within range
of the brilliant lights of Broadway,
expert cracksmen blew open the safe of
a shoe company's store some time early
today and got away with $4,000 in
cash.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

London, Nov. 1.-THE Royal So
ciety has awarded the copley medal to
George w. Hill. OF New York for re-
searches In astronomy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

Rome. Nov. 14.-It is now ANNOUNCE
ed that the next consistory will not
be held before Easter and II is also
stated that the plan TO create new
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

Richmond. Va. Nov. 1.-THE body
of Archer Christian. the University OF
Virginia football player. arrived here
from Washington this afternoon, ac-
companied by the young mans pa
rents, his brother. Andrew H. Chris
tian, Jr., representatives of the
Georgetown football team and the
Georgetown Athletic Association and
a number OF University OF Virginia
The body was taken to the family
home on West Franklin street amid
every evidence OF grief and sympathy
from the community. which has been
profoundly shocked by the tragedy
Young Christians people are OF the
highest social standing In Richmond.
His father Is one of the most proIni-
nent business men Of the city.
The funeral will take place Tuesday
morning next at II o'clock from st.
Pauis Episcopal Church. this city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15
Educator sound. warning.

Blacksburg. Va, Nov. 14.-President
Barringer of the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute says that the unprecedented
fatalities In football during the past
month demand prompt action on the
part of those entrusted with the lives
and health of college boys. The re-
vision of the rules at the hand of
coaches and players has proved a fall
ure and 1t is time for more conserva-
tive interests to take charge OF the
game.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-11-15

A system of signals had been pre-
pared. Two OF the men were stationed
at the top OF the shaft. Wtsiams ana
Smith. the first men 20 enter the mlna
since the tragedy OF tho day before.
was slowly lowered. The thronk
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01

District court in and for Audubon
county
STATE OF IOWA, &C
AUDUBON COUNTY IS
To All Whom 1t aay Concern;
Whereas, on the sth day of Feb
ruary 1909, a paper purporting to be
the last Win and Testament Of
Charles Faga, late of said county, de-
ceased, was flied in my office and
was by me opened and read and the
4th day of May, 1909, appointed
and fixed as the time when the same
will come before The court at the
May term thereof then to be held, for
final proof and probate, as the duly
executed last Will and Testament of
the said Charles Faga, deceased, at
which time all persons interested may
appear and show cause why the same
should not be admitted to probate.
Dated this 18th day of March,
1908. L. A. MCGINNIS,
al Clerk
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01

following on the dogs track When
he got near enough shouted to him
to hurry back to camp and prepare
some food. He did not appear to halt
in his trot but made a swing in his
movement and started back to camp.
Uncle John clasped the dog around
the neck and burst into tears and
ever afterward declared that it was
him who saved our lives.
] had previously heard the doctor
and also Mr.. Jenkins tell the story,
and my recollection is that they both
stated that one of the Ballard bows
came out with "Pddy," Dr.. Billiards.
pony and carried Uncle John into
camp, where it was found that his
feet We're badly frozen.
When the Doctors narrative was
completed and his hearers had ex-
pressed their approximation, said
to him: Doctor, | think you told the
story to party of gentlemen at Extra
several years ago?"
"Why do you make that remark.',
said he.
"Since | first heard you tell it L
have since heard Mr.. Jenkins give his
version of it.
"And don't he tell it as L do?'
"Ye s, with one exception
"And what is that"
"He didn't mention anything about
you slapping him in the face"
"But did, said the Doctor.
MIR. John t. Jenkins, of Brayton,
tells me he was at the camp at the
time related and remembers the in
cident. He says that the parties at
camp, the surveyor and his assistants,
Byron Ballard, Ben Hyatt and him
self, were alarmed for his father and
the doctor and We're anXiously hoping
all day to see them return. That s'Old
Jack was present, uneasy and whin-
ing at times. That all of a sudden he
bawled out and broke away from camp
on the run over the hills. No one in
camp had heard the doctor calling,
but the dog evidently had a keener
ear, and dashed away to find his lost
master.
AS stated, | have heard both of the
participants tell the story and suppose
they never knew exactly where their
Wanderlngs took them during that
stormy time. 1t was somewhere west
mort hp of tilai,,
| | used to survey land years ago and
knew most parts OF the county before
it was all settled There was a little
place called .'llickory Grove among
/ the hills in the northwest part of
Sharon or southwest part of Douglas
township. | have thought it might be
the place where these men stopped in
the night to rest.
Or. Ballard was unfortunate in his
family. On son, Byron, was killed by
! the falling of tree. Eugene was
, drowned, and two daughters died
young. He died at Council Bluffs in
! 1883. Mrs Ballard survived him sew
eral years, but is dead
Children:
Byron: killed, unmarried.
Nirginia: m. George Robinson.
3 OSceola: m. Lavinia Lorah
Eugene; droWned, unmarried
Oletippe: died young.
Another daughter, died young.
CONTINUED Next Week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01
VETERINARIAN

| shall be pleased to answer
your call whether it be in
day time or night, in sun
shine or in darkness, if you
need my services inform me.
III come. After years Of con-
slant study and practice | am
prepared to handle any case
you may have. Phone
George Weighton VS..
Audubon, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01
a Proof Of n.

"Girls certainly can be contrary
Il should say so. There's Miss Pref
tyface She knows how 10 give
positive negative. Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01

You make no mistake when you
place your order with the vii
kin's Monument Works of Atlantic
No agents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01

DIR. l. j. Oldaker, Dentist. Office
in the front rooms over the Chris
Jensen jeweIry store. All work In
my line promptly attended to.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01
Probate Of Will

District court in and for Audubon
county
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-04-01

Byron; killed, unmarried.
Virginia; m. George Robinson.
Osceola: m. Layinia Lorah.
Eugene; drowned, unmarried.
Oletippe: died young.
Another daughter, died young.
Continued Next Week. J