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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
DEATH IN FLAMES
 FOR MERRY MAKERS

Kansas City. Mo. Oct. s0--Amidst smiling jack O. lanterns and while ma king merriment for the audience due ring a Halloween entertainment' at the Loretto Academy, a Catholic boarding school for girls here last night. Mss Virginia Owen and Miss Mamie Tier nan. student actors. were so severely burned that they died from their in- juries today.
 Miss Mary Maley was severely burn ed while endeayoring to save her schoolmatea.
 A panic was only averted by the coolness of the Mother Superior ana several sisters. The fire was caused by Miss owen tripping over g jack O lantern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
CLEVELAND CAMPAIGN ENDS.
Tom JeAnsen, CanAidafe to Succeed
 Hlmself aa Mayor

Tom Johnson. Candidate to Succeed
 Hlmself as Magor.
 Cleveland. O.. Oct 30--I.ess noise. fewer issues and more apathy charac- terize the municipal campaign which will draw to . close tonight, than any campaign In this city In recent years. Mayor Tom L. Johnson is the Demo cratic candidate to succeed himself for fifth consecutive term. He Is op- posed by County Recorder Herman c. Baehr. the Republican candidate There also Is a Socialist candidate
 There is more or less of haze about the issues. Mayor Johnson in- sisted that the street railway question was settled. Mir. Baehr maintained that It was not. Tn the betting there are slights odds on Johnson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
MISSOURI MAY HAVE
 AN AMENDMENT FIGHT

Kansas City. Mo-. Oct. 30.-What is considered the first definite step in the campaign for State wide prohibition in Missouri. was taken here today when Judge William H. Wallace. of this city. President of the Constitutional Amend ment Association of Missouri" made public an amendment to the constitu- ton of the State to prohibit the manu- fracture or sAe of intoxicating liquors.
 The amendment which 1t is proposed to submit through the initiative at the general election in November. 1910. iF patterned after the Kansas law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
pe Larn Admitted to paiI

Los AngeIes. oct. 2s--The testimony given before Immigration Inspector Ridgway in the case of L. Luiterre de Lara, alleged anarchist and allen, was given to de Lara's attorneys by In- spector Ridgway yesterday. De Lara's formal hearing will be held in q few days.
 After having been in the city Jail for two months he was admitted to bail Tn the sum of S3.O0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
pr. White Dead.

Nashville. Tenn. Oct 8e--Dr. R. l.. c. White, one of the most widely known men in the South and for tha past twtnty-two years Supreme Keep CT of Records and Seals Of the Su- preme Lodge, Knights of Pythias. died nt his home in this city at an carly hour thIs morning. aged ss. He was d native of. Lebanon. Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Savings Bank Block Burns h
 Vermont.
TWO UNDER FALLING WAlls
Four 0ther Persons Injured msy
 Not Recover.
Fire Discovered h Early Morning n BIsek in Small Tow. |. New E.s-
 iana--ssvsn viesims Are psr- led sn Rains.

St. Johnsbury. Vt, Oct so.--Nins lives are known to have been lost in the fire that practically destroyed the citizenS Savings Bank block hare carly today.
 Two persons were killed by falling from the upper windows of the burn ing building while seven others were buried in the ruins.
 Four injured were taken to the hos pitai. two of whom are not expected to survive their injuries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
riln sult -AGaInst MerEer.

Frankfort, Ky. Oct. S0--Suit was filed in the Franklin circuit court to- day to prevent the merger of the Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad with the Louisville and Nashville. The plaintiff is George c. Shaw. local merchant, acting for the Business Mems Club of Frankfort. The state is expected to file It's petition next Monday. The suit is based on the charge that the merger will destroy competition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Paesennrr kifl. segfF

New York. Oct. sos---A man who was registered on the shipss first cabin books az Manuel 0enzaies of TafsDa, Fla. committed suicide by cutting hsa throat with . razor in bis stateroenl aboard the Clyde Line steamer TrequoIa today when the ship was nlnety miles south of Sandy Hook, The case was reported upon the arrival q ths frozi quois here tonight. Gonzales is nafd to have been . cigar maker and leaves . family in Tampa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
welcome to New orIoans.

New Orleans. Oct. 30.---To the roar of guns from the warships at anchor in midstream. saluted by the deafen- ing shrieks of sirens. the changing of bells and the shriii cheers of 100000 enthusiastic citizens who lined the banks of the Mississippi, President Taft arrived at New Orleans after IF o'clock this afternoon. bringing to a successful conclusion his long trip down the river from St. Loois.
 It was q reception we'll worthy of the big President and that he enjoyed It. was very evident. Standing on the bridge of the trim and speedy little Oleander, marked among the group of his personal entourage by his immense size, clad in the now familiar silk hat ana frock coat. he bowed and smiled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
INTEREST IN CRUSADE
 AGAINST THE HOOK WORM

Washington. Oct. S0.-Interest in the crusade to be made against the hook worm In the Southern States. made pos sible by the munificence of John D. Rockefeller. already has taken wide scope. according to advices received here.
 From Fl parts of the South tele- grams have poured into the office of pr. Charles Wardell Stiles, the discov- erer of the hook worm disease and member of the Rockefeller commission. piedging the most hearty co-operfation of health officers and physicians throughout that section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
NEW, NAVAL pAsE.
Admiral Dewey Reports rresress cs
 Scheme

Washington. Oct. a0.--Secretary Meyer of the Navy Department. held a conference today with Admiral Dewey in regard to the location of naval base in the Philippines.
 As President of the joint army and navy board. to which has been referred the rival claims Of Manila and 0longn~; DO for the honor. Admiral Dewey re- ported the progress the board was maix-s ing with the problem
 The Admiral told the Secretary that the question was nearer solution now than 1t had ever bean. and there was every prospect of a speedy termination of the dispute that has involved the army and navy In a Ions existing con- troyersy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Compromise is Teached

Jackson. Kl., Oct. 30.--By a compro- mise entered Into between the leaders Of the Democratic and Republican fae- ttons in this county, the tense situa- ton which has existed yesterday and a large part5of today was relieved and a when 1t was agreed that the ballots for all but three precincts which were for eibiy removed from the deposit bank yesterday should be delivered to the clerks of election regardless of politi- cal affiiiation.
 The crowds of excited prospective voters. adherents of the respective tick cts. which have swarmed into Jack son for the last two days. many of them heavily armed, began to disperse short ly after the excitement of the compro- mise and 1t is not now believed that there will be further serious conflict.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
f,sncun Treaaurer Robbed.

Pine Bluff, Ark. Oct. SO-The treas tirer of a circus which showed in Pine Bluff Friday was found bound and gagged in his private coach of circus train on the way from this city to Fordyce. Ark, today and claimed he was robbed of $e.o00. The robbery Is said to have occurred just after the train left Rison
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Tirnr,er nurnlnR.

Ei Paso, Tex, Oct. 2s.--A forest Are is raging In the Huachuca forest res- ervation and troops from Fort Huachu- ca have been ordered out to light tlis destroyed. It Is believed the fire was started by sheep herders In revenge. for having their fiocks driven from the range by government rangers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
!. lzasesiI f.nsa ITes<.1 ,

Ardmore, Okla. Oct .ses--JudRa Mar. shall adJonrned the session Of rss- eral Court here today without paaai1lk on the demarre in the HfusIxogea town lot cases in which Governor Haskeil apepars as one of the six defendants. :. and Judge Marahali said tonight he might render decision on the de- before the end of the term here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
surprlse Party Faaal. l.

Waterloo. la. Oct. 30--A eurprIse party proved. fatal to Horace Coisafs. n wealthy farmer of Jessup. Ia. last might. When score of friends ap- peared unexpectedly at the Coisan home, his excitement became so great that he collapsed. dying twenty mIn- t4aa fa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
ss. I,oal. sTaa Dro.n D+a,1

New OrIeans, Oct 30.---D, c 2. 8ie% paigo, 8 retired merchant of St. Louis, dropped dead tonight on the steamboat City of saftilio. Death was due to apoplexy. He, was one of a large delegation which made the river trip from St Louis to New orleans to att tend the Deep Waterway. Convention. The body will be shipped back to St. Louis by rail tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
MenelaB f9 Dying.

Berlin, Oct. BOA dispatch to The Tageblatt from Addis Abeba says that King Menelik's condition has suddenly become worse.
 Apparently he Is suffering from an apopletic stroke and his death is con sidered probable. The Patriarch has anointed Prince Lddj Jeassu. grandson Of the King and heir apparent to the throne. in the presence of the minis ters in order to be prepared for any eventuaUty.
 Ras Tessama. the viceroy has been appointed and confirmed as guardian of the prince and regent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
DlsnmreeW Ower Beer .

Decatur IiL, Oct. s0--The fury in the case of the Decatur Brewing cofa- pany. charged with selling malt liquor, disagreed today. The point at issue was whether the sale of beer. from which nearly all alcohol has been evaporated. is legal In anti-saioon ter ritorY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
ALLIGATOR FOR ENGLAND.
Actress ships Native ef Fior1Aa tc
 the Zoo

the Eco.
 Jacksonville. Fla. oct. 30.--olga Nethersoie. the English actress. today purchased one of the largest aiiiga. tors in Fiorida and directed that t should be shipped to the Geological Gardens in London.
 1t was said by Alligator Smith. : from whom the alligator was pur- chased. that he Is 200 years old and that he killed two negroes In the bat tie which ended in his capture. The alligator weighs 200 pounds st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
French Thank Amerlennn.

Paris, Oct. 30-The government to- day instructed Ainbassador Jussrant af washington to explain to the United States the thanks of the French gov ernment for the cordial reception ten- dered the French representatives at the Hudson Fulton celebration in New
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
anndern Not Guilfv.

Beaufort. N. e. oct. a0.--After ivs hours deliberation. the jury In the case of s. J. Sanders who was tried here on the charge of having asshssi- mated Y. 2. Newberry. Mayor of New port. N. C.. tonight. returned verdict of not RuiltY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
NInritin,e Penfnl serrIrr.

Paris. Oct. so--The cabinet today au- thorized M Millerand. Minister of Pub lie works. Posts and Telegraph. to work out the project for q maritime postal service between France and Canada, as provided in the French-Ca- nadian commercial treaty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Honor seIoman eon.pera

New York. Oct 30.-Two hundred members of the Gompers family held q reunion In New York tonight to do honor to solomon Gompers. head of the family in America. and father of samuel Gompers the labor leader. The elder Gompers is nearly so years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
FIRE IN PHILADELpHrA,
Peoples Theatre Building PracticaIIy
 Destroyed.

Destroyed.
 Philadelphia. Pa. Oct. 30-Fire today practically destroyed the Peoples Theater building at Kensington Ave. nue and Cumberland Street. occupied by five retail stores, the Textile Ma. tionai Bank and other concerns. Loss $25O,000. Three firemen were serious ly injured.
 Several hours after the fire had been extinguished. searchers found the body of Isaac Taylor. aged T years, watchman in the ruins.
 The structure was occupied by a number of tenants, including the Tex tile National Bank and $1,000 900 in cash and securities was removed from its vaults safely. Three firemen were severely hurt. The floss is $60.O00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
.yyhite Ribbous, in Canada.

St. John. N. B.. Oct. s0-There are 11.725 white ribbons in Canada. ac- cording to the report of Mrs. s. J. O'De1l of Ottawa, treasurer of the Dominion Woman's Christian Temper ance Union, submitted at todays, sea- sion of the annual convention of that body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Nerrn Lanrer anIlty.

Llna, Ohio. Oct. 3O-~John W, Beam, a negro attorney today was found guilty of murder In the first degree of the Killing of Mrs. Maude Dilts. white. The fury recommended mercy. Beam shot the woman in a Jealous rage. then attempted suicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Mnck,n Name Forged.

Buffalo. N. T.. Oct. 30.--Chairman Norman E. Mack. of the Democratic National Committed. declared here to- day that his name. forged on letter of introduction. is being used to collect large sums of money from prominent Democrats of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31

constructidh win begin at once. The distence 10 be covered is 1ss miles. direct from Albany to River Junction. and thence 10 st. Andrews Bay.
 Che new railroad will penetrate one of The richest undeveioped sections of wiregrass Georgia and make the tribu- fary to Corde1e a wide territory stretching southwestward from Albany to the state line. It will also afford this city the quickest and shortest route to the Gulf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
THREATEN RIOT OVER ELECTION Armed ersls Possess
 &f f House. TRO RTHE BLUE GRASS E.>1st Fsr Cncuit Jpdssslp Nay
 Be Cane Of BIssdshed. Leading R<puslieaas ef Ke.tseky Towa Depars---Deneerstie sheriff Grsrd. Baliess-- -Eieetssn Hay
 Be Carried ny Fsres By
 TAsss |. csnmaAS. I .
7RV RSTHE BLUE GRASS

Jackson, Ky, Oct so--Wfth the court house in possession of armed men under the leadership of the Democrats and two nearby buildings sheltering men of the same faction armed with rifles. the situation over the coming county election became % acute today that many of the leading Republicans departed from town. leaving the re- inainder of the population in state of decided uneasiness-
 The principal struggle in Che cam paigu which has been attended with Q great deal of bitterness is over the of- flee Of circuit judge. The candidates for this office are Judge D. B Red- wine, Democrat. and Judge Adams. Republican. and the Incumbent. Adams having succeeded Redwine on the bench.
 County Clerk S H. Hurst. Republic can. denied that the ballots for Tues days election were stolen. as charged yesterday by the Democratic oppost- ton. He states that he gave the bai- lots to Mir. Sebastian. a deputy sheriff Of Breathitt county, to take to the Crockettsville precinct to prevent the Callahan faction. which Is supporting Redwine. from securing them. The crockettsville precinct was moved a short time ago by order of County Judge Taulbee to within . short dis tance< of Former Sheriff Callahan's place Of business and citizens Of that community. which is about twenty miles from Jackson have been pleading with Judge Taulbee without avail to remove the precinct from the alleged Callahan influence.
 Callahan Force an Evidence.
 The Callahan Redwine forces were much In evidence in Jackson during the day. having come from every direction.
 During the morning County Judge Tauibee and Sheriff Crawford. follow ed by crowd. demanded the key to the court house. claiming that Jailer Little. who Ia Republican, was com csaltne arnn and auHlzxnitton. to ope pose tic 1>Ahi6Grats at next T0ess1ays z election. The request was granted and the Democrats were soon tn cofnpleta pusseskiuss of the county court housa. The Eiafxis and the cfawfofd build- ings. nearny. are also sheftering q number of men said to be fully armed and the Republicans claim that an ef, fort will be made by the Democrats to capture the coming election by force.
 one of the biggest issues in the election Is the liquor question. and Judge Adams, the Republican candi- date and incumbent, has been particu- iarly severe. 1t is alleged, on the s'blind tigers" element
 Sheriff Crawford, realizing the gravi- ty of the situation this afternoon swore in fifty Democratic deputy sheriffs, many of whom are alleged to be in sympathy with the liquor inter- ests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Ten Yenrr for Goshea

Wilson. N. C., Oct. 80.--Roy Goshea was sentenced to ten years in the peni- tentiary In the Supreme Court here this afternoon for killing Sarah Arm strong on Christmas Eve. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
W. A. MilIer Gefs slx Ye.r..

McRae Ga. Oct. 30.--1The jury in the case Of W A. Millef charged with killing w. T. Pool near Chauncey lats June. returned . verdict of voluntary manslauhgter. Miller was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
MA SUNDAY. OCTOBER al, fEIGHT RxoEs

man from her for $50. The woman delivered to them . young girl As the man left the house with the girl. police officers arrested Mrs. Frank and held the girl as witness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
sunuenda All Execntfona.

Barcelona. Oct. s0-Premier Moret today teIegraphed the authorities here to suspend the execution Of all eour. martial sentences until the cases could be examined by the government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Hurt While LoadinR Loxa.

Nashville. Tenn. Oct. 30--James A. Householder. who represented Sevier County five times in the Tennessee Legislature. met with probably fatal accident while loading logs at Pigeon Forge, Tenn, yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31

Kanw sxanuef Better. Lisbon, Oct. s0--King Manuel has re- covered from his recent illness and will leave Lisbon for London on Mo- vember 2. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Report froan .ruseulnhla ].

Tuscumbia, Oct. IA horrible triple murder is reported to have occurred at Darlington. little town on the Northen Alabama Rail. road. thirty miles south of Tuscumbia. this afternoon.
 Tom Robinson, young white man of that place. shot and killed his wife and mother-in-law. Mrs. J. W. Clark. and emptied load of buck shot into the right breastof his father-in-law, J. w. Clark.
 The latter Is section foreman of the Northern Alabama Railroad. and resides at Darlington. Mir. Clark's right arm was torn of by the shot and his death Is said to be probable within few hours.
 Robinson made his escape after firing the fatal shots, but a posse of de- termined men Is in pursuit of the murderer, and if overtaken, 1t is be- lieved that he will meet swift death at the hands of his infuriated pursuers.
 Robinson wife Is said to have left him, going to reside at the home of her parents. because of Robinson's failure to support her. This, 1t is supposed, angered Robinson and led, up to this afternoons tragedy.
 Several days ago Robinson Is report ed to have armed himself with a gun and went to Clark's home with the in- tention of killing him. He was per- suaded by some one however. to go away He left, going ap hill side. where he fired load of shot into Clark's house.
 Clark, the wounded man, had been section foreman on the Northern Ala bama Railroad nearly twenty years. Robinson is said to be a shiftless fel. Inv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Fnreaf Firen StilI Rurnine.

Deadwood, S. D.. Oct 3o--No less than six forest fires are now burning in the Black Hills. The damage al. ready done will run into the hum dreds of thousands of dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
MAssAcHusErTs POLITICS
campaiss CIeses with Big Rally fl

Boston. Mass. oct so.--The politi- cal campaign in Massachusetts was closed tonight with big rallies in Bos- ton by both sides. Republican man. agers claim the state by 3o.oo0 to se.- 900.
 The Democratic leaders were dis inclined 10 make estimates. but one or two expressed the belief that Mir. vahey would win by 10000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Col. 8. E.. Peabody Dead.

Salem, Mass. Oct. 30.--col E. Endi- colt Peabody. formerly a banker of international repute, died tonight at "Kernwood,' his estate here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
Fire in OkIahona.

okeenel. Ok. Oct. sO.-The plant of the Southwestern Cement Plaster Com pany was destoyed by fire tonight. Losa, SlO0,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
wILLUs BRITT DIEs.

Brother of Former Champion Expires On the Coast.
 San Francisco. Oct 30.--Willus Britt the well known sporting man or tnis city and brother of the former ngnt- veieht champion, James Edward Britt. dieS suddenly this evening at St. Jo- sephs' hospital.
 Wilius Britt was formerly manager of stanley Ketcbel. Battling Nelson and other pugilists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
MAKEs cIGARErrE--DrEs.
ce4~sia rsiss.er Tskes Aavastsss .f

Omcers.
 Arlington. GA. Oct. SO.--After seri- ously cutting MarshaIs Timmons and Calhoun while resisting arrest here to- day. ,. w. Crawford of Havana, Fla, was shot and almost instantly killed
 Crawford was being taken to jail and asked permission to make q cigar cite. Instead he drew an open knife from his pocket. and stabbed the offi- cers. both of whom fired on him as he turned to run.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
KING slENELIIS sTRIcKEN.

Condition of Monarch Considered Dan-
 gerous.
 Adds Abea, Abyssinia, Oct. 30.- King Menelik was stricken with apo plexy on Thursday night. His condi- ton is considered dangerous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
wnATHznR FoRrcAsT.

weshlngtsn 0et. se,--rer AIahana Fsir ssnsey ast Mesdayy moderate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-31
ALABAMA POSSE | PURSUES A MAN Slayer of Wife and Mother in-law. AWFUL ACT AT DARLINGTON Thomas Robinson Fees from Wrath of Neishbors. Woman Had Left Frsnkns County Man
 and He Rsssiiates sy Killing
 Her and Fatally shooting Her Parents Near Russellvirie.
AWFUL ACT AT DARLINGTON
lad Left Franikiin County Man

Russellviiie. Oct. so.--tspecial)-- His wife. Mrs. Tom Robinson. dead. shot through the body. his mother-in- law. Mrs. !. W. Clark. dead. shot through the breast; his father-in-law. J. w. Clark. dying. shot through the body and both arms, Is the result of the use of shot gun by Tom Robin son late this afternoon at Darlington. three miles south of Russeiivilie.
 Tonight the sheriff and deupties with an armed posse of the angry neighbors of Robinson. are pursuing him.
 MT. Clark has been section foreman for twenty years on the Northern Ala bama Railroad. He stood high with the company.
 Robinson and his wife had separated. Mrs: Robinson going to her fathers home and filing suit for divorce. Rob- inson had threatened to kill her and MT. Clark was on the watchout for him. A
 Robinson apparently found all three at the house. He shot his wife on the porch. his mother-in-Iaw as she turned to run. She fell just in the door of ono room. Mfr. Clark. after being shot. fell on the bed.
 Robinson picked up his three little children and started off with them. but soon dropped them at the gate of a neighbor. He made his escape. talk ing shot at one of the neighbors who was rushing to the house. attracted by the noise of the six shots. The sheriff organized a posse and went after him. Dogs have been wired for and will reach here in the morning Robinson if supposed to be in hiding on sDariingtsn 'tlounsain It ts conisaered certain that hs will sell out ss dearly as pgssibls whsr cornered. He is well armed. has an automatic shotgun and fine pistol taken from Mr. cIark's house. and plenty of ammunition.
 The fugitive is about 2s years old son of George Allen Robinson. e weli- known farmer and trader. This is the fifth killing at Darlington in two years although not over 200 persons live l there.