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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
FINANCIAL REVIEW

New York, Jan. 10-Speculative oper- ators in the stock market had adminis- tered to them last week an object les. son of too confident assumption of events not yet definitely decided and the taking to heart of the lesson result ed in some revision of opinion of pros- poets and of some misgivings over the extent to which buying of stock had carried prices. A
 The sharp re-adjustment to lower prices was the consequence. the action being so abrupt and so headlong as to leave room for some upward reaction before the week had closed, followed however. by another relapse. The cen- ter of the disturbance was Tn Consoli- dated Gas, in which there had been so excessive a speculation on assurance that the eighty-cent legal restriction or the price of gas would be declared in- valid and that a heavy realizing move ment might have been expected to fol- low even if favorably outcome of the litigation contesting the law. Instead of that. the Supreme Court gave its sanction of the law on Monday and the company found itself obligated to re- duce it's charge for gas from $1 to eighty cents per 1000 feet and to re- fund some $9.000.0O0 of oVercharges since the law was enacted. The shares of the company. which sold on Monday at 1.65 1-4, plunged to a low quotation of 1.23. then rallied. The whole mar ket was upset by the sympathetic ef- feet of this break and by the Iiquida- ton of other stocks to protect holdings of the gas stock from sacrifice. Be- sides, the direct effect of this liqulda- ton. there was a considerable senti-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
MAY WIDEN BREACH.
sub- Committee May Direct Inquiry Iato
 Preaidemt'n Authority.


 Presldemt's Authority.
 Washington, Jan. 1O-When the Sem ate Committee on the Judiciary meets tomorrow. it Is expected that a sub committee will be appointed to work on the CGlberson resolution, directing an Inquiry into the Presidents authority to permit the absorption of the Ten nessee Coal and Iron Company by the United States Steel Corporation. The resolution introduced by Sena- tor Culberson calls upon Attorney General Bohaparte for an explanation of the acquisition of the Tennessee concern by the steel company. and members of the Senatesare not satisfied with President Roosevelts refusal to permit an answer to come from the ne- pertinent of Justice.
 In the event 1t Is found by the com mittee that tho absorption was in viola tion of the Sherman act. and the report of the committee is adopted. 1t is likely that a resolution will be introduced calling upon the Attorney General to bring an action against the steel cor poration.
 The fact that the President has as- sumed entire responsibility for the ap- parent approval of the deal by the Att torney General. will undoubtedly tend to widen the breach between the admin istration and Congress, if a radical step is taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
NO NEW DEVELOPMENT IN
 CHURCH MURDER MYSTERY

Detroit. Mich, Jan. i0.--Today's de. velopments failed to throw any con- siderable light on the Rattle Run Church murder in St. Clair County.
 Motive for the killing of Gideon Browning. whose dlsmembered body was partly burned in the church stove, Is still lacking. Rev. !. H. Car. was reported during fast night and today to have, been seen in Indiana, fin Chicago and Wisconsin.
 An interesting development today was the report that shortly before last Tuesdays murder. Rev. Car michael had ordered all the lamps of the church filled with oil It had been customary to use only part of the lamps, and those not used regularly had not been filled for a long time. As the lights had not been used for a meeting since the last filling, the the- ory has been advanced that oil from to hasten the cremation of the body of Gideon Browning.
 A good deal of surprise had been manifested over the almost complete cremation of the victims body, only few bones and fragments of flesh being left.
 It was discovered also that instead of tying his horse in the shed back of the church. the interior of the shed being visible from the highway in the moonlight, he left his rig in the shed back of the Lutheran Church, across the road Here the horse was not seen by any one passing. The preachers foot prints between the two churches have been accurately traced by means of tn 6 deformity that caused him to turn one foot outward as he walked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
COURT SQUARE FIRE
THE EUREKA PRESSING CLUB IS 4 kN TOTAL LOSS.
Total Damage Estimated At es,S0o--- hidniwht BlaEe in Heart of Bfg
 Block Quickly Extinguishea By Flremen.

Originating from causes unknown fire at o'clock last night damaged the Eureka Pressing Club, the soft drink establishment of A. Calm and other stores on South Court Street just immediately adjoining Court Square. to the extent of approximately s3.5e0 Prompt action by the fire department prevented what appeared to be de. structionr of the block of buildings. as the flames were eating at the heart of the large block of stores surround ed by Court Square. South Court, Mont gomery and Lee Streets.
 Sergeant Morrell and Officer Thorne. in making their regular Inspection on Montgomery Street, noticed a peculiar glare while passing the Bell Building on their way to headquarters. On ac- count of the lights which commonly reflect their briliiance over the tops of the buildings In the downtown ais- trict, the two officers were about to pass on, when Officer Thorne noticed the dense cloud of smoke. Sergeant Morrell pulled the fire alarm on Court Square calling for every piece of fire apparatus in the city.
 An exceedingly quick run was made by the gremen, but on account of the location of the fire. 1t was not for some minutes that a stream could be brought
 
 idently started in the rear of the Eure- ka Pressing Club, in the heart of the block, and had not eaten Its way to either of the surrounding streets at the time of the arrival of the fremen.
 The a1leyway next to Mays bakery was used for one hose line, and lad ders were thrown to the roof of the two-story building that the hose might be carried. Within fifteen minutes the strength of the blaze had been sapped, and within half an hour all of the sub- urban apparatus had been sent back to their stations.
 It was impossible this morning to ascertain the actual amount of damage which had been done, but a rough es- tfmate places the amount of $a,5oo. of which the greater. share falls to the Eureka Pressing Club, and the for mer saloon of A. Calm. Adjoining stores of Mays bakery and an Italian friut stand were damaged somewhat by smoke and water. although the fire was so Tar in the rear that. little of the them. V"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
KING MANUEL ILL.
It h Believed That He Ha. Lame
 Trouble.


 Lisbon. Spain, Jan. 10-In order to dissipate the rumors current here tha, his recent illness had entaifed lung trouble. King Manuel attired fn the uniform of a field marshal, yesterday rode through the principal streets of the city. followed by brilliant staff
 It was noted generally that the king was very pale and that be sat on his horse with difficulty. Afterward. his majesty went aboard the Royal yacht Amelia His physicians are insisting that the King make frequent cruises in the hope that the sea air will strengthen his weakness.
 It Is saii that the Duke of oporto. the Kings uncle. and heir apparent te the throne. has declared thas In the event of Manuel's death. nothing could induce him to assume the crown In such q circumstance, as there Is no other descendant of the royal family in direct line of succession, the monarchial form of government in Portugal would be seriously leopard ized A
 King Manuel of Portugal is the son of King Carlos. who with the Grown Prince Louis Philippe, was assassi- mated in Lisbon in February of last year. Manuel, at the same time re- ceiyed a slight wound. He is IS years old and succeede to the throne im- medfately after the deaths of his father and brother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
DEADLOCK STILL ON
PECULIAR POLITICAL MUDDLE IN
 ILLINOIS.
Republican State Central Cemmfttee Wfn Make Strong Efforts to Convince Hepubs That the
 Party is Threatened.

Springfield. Ills. Jan. 10--with a
 deadlock of the Legislature. the upper branch fully organized to transact
 business and the lower House barred under the present interpretation of the law. from proceeding in its regular routine. the possibilities for the com ing week in Springfield are many
 Perfunctory sessions of both houses are called for tomorrow after noony but the real business sessions VIII not convene until Tuesday. when both houses will meet and the strug- gle for the joint session will reconl-
 mence. The cause of the deadlock is the refusal of the Senate to enter q joint session with the House to can- vass the votes cast for State officers at the November election, but behind this cause is suspicion, well-ground- ed in the minds of the friends of Gov ernor Deneen. that such a joint ses-
 sion would have been the prelude to
 the beginning Of contest over the G0vernorship, which might put his
 opponents in 6 position to oust him tfron the gubernatorial seat. Coincident with the convenine of
 the two branches of the Legislature at
 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, there Is
 sch eduled a meeting lofsthe Republicari
 State Central Committee. It is the be-
 heA o1 tne auministraLt0n Friends that
 the members of the Central Committee
 will makN strong efforts to convince
 the Republican legislat tors who refused
 to enter the caucus. and who support
 ed Speaker ShurtIeff, that the party
 is threatened unless they recide from their position. The Democratic minor ity. hedged by it's leader, Representa- tive Lee O'Neill Browne of Ottawa. has announced that it will contest the election.
 It Is understood that the friends of the Governor have done all they could to strengthen his position in the Sem ate, and there is 8 strong belief that the deadlock will continue at least un. til the administration forces have ex. sausted every avenue which might bring assistance to them. s.f.
 Some of the more optimistic legisIa- tors and partisans see hope in the, inauguration ceremonies, which prop. erly would take place tomorrow, will be held this week. but the greater number see no chance for an inauxura. tton for another week, if then.
 The Senatorial election on which, de- pends the toga of Senator Albert ]. Hopkins, who was endorsed for re- election by primary vote. is one of the angles of the entanglement. The possibility of an election by the coali- tion of Democrats and the insurrent Republicans of Speaker ShurtIeff to Senator Hopkins's seat in the Senate. ia thought by many to be one of the in- tegral factors which has blocked the Legislature. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
ARRESTED IN CHATTANOOGA.
Dan Garvin, Wanted in AtEanta, om tk
 Charge of Murder.


 Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 10--Dan Garvin, -e6 years old. charged by the relatives of William Lawrence Buck, with his mur- der Saturday night. near his home in Atlanta. was arrested shortly after noon today in Chattanooga. Tenn.
 Deputy Sheriff Minor, of Fulton Coun- ty. Ga. left for Chattanooga tonight and will return tomorrow with hia prisoner, Garvin having expressed wili- inRness to waive extradition papers.
 When within fifty yards of his home Saturday night, carrying on his arm . small basket of groceries, Buck was fired upon. three shots taking effect. from which he died within few min. utes after being carried Into his home.
 Garvin married the sister of Mrs. Buck, but for the past year, he and his wife have not been living together, Mrs. Garvin residing at the home of Buck. Garyin Is known to have been angry with Buck because of this. and suspi- cion was at once directed toward him by relatives of the dead man. sheriK Mangum was notified and he at once got into communication with nearby cities asking that Garvin be arrested. He received word this afternoon from the Chattanooga authorities stating that Garvin was under arrest there and was being held for the Atlanta au- thorities.
 The bloodhounds which were taken to the scene of the crime Saturday night struck the trail and followed it Tor more than a mile and then lost 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
ELECTORAL
 COLLEGE Is to Meet at Noon
 Today. TO CAST STATES FORMAL VOTE Interesting Fight for Messenger
 Has Developed. Hi. selection to Bear Recorded Vote te wssAi.ssea wm Cause oniy Exeitement ef the Electors.
 
TO CAST STATES FORMAL VOTE

-rhe Alabama Electoral College. like the Electoral Colleges of every other State of the Union. will meet today at noon in the office of the Secretary of State. As soon as the college has been called to order. Hon. Emmet President. of the College The College will then cast, in formal manner. eleven votes for William Jennings Bryan for President. When this Is done the Alabama College will go into the election of an electoral messenger, for which a pretty fight has devei- oped.
 The selection of electoral messenger will furnish the college with its most exciting and most interesting feature. It will involve the only contest of the day. The leading candidates for the honor of carrying the electoral vote Of Alabama to Washington are Messrs. E. R. Norman of Birmingham, J. M. |. Parker of Equality. W. W. Haralson of Troy. and Horace Hood of Montgom- cry. The position of electoral messen- ger pays per diem and mileage to Washington and return. The total amounts to something over $500.
 For the past several weeks a pretty Der of other candidates In addition to those named, have been mentioned. but the situation. according to the electors, is that one of the four men mentioned will probably get the place.
 There was little doubt expressed last night that Hon. Emmet 0'Neal would be chosen by his fellow electors as President. of the College. The mem bers of the College are: From the State-at-large, Emmet o'Neal and. John C.. Pugh; First District. W. L.. Hybart; Second District, W. ". Har- alson; Third District. c. Earnest Jones; Fourth District, Harry Edmond- son; Fifth District, c. s. Cornelius; :; Sixth District, Robinson Brown: Sev-i enth District, S. L. Fuller; Eighth District, R. c. Brickell; Ninth Dis-i trict. Lee Cowart.
 While the vote of the eleven elec- tors will be cast for William Jennings Bryan,> it is nevertheless an interest Ing fact that fl. the electors so decided. the vote of Alabama could be cast for William H. Taft The electors are under a moral obligation to vote for Mir. Bryan. but as a matter of fact. they could if they so decided, vote fog
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
They Came to Montgomery to do Work That Has Been
 Left UndOne and Are Doing It.

Ever since the Qunkers have had their headquarters established with the Domestic Drug Company. on Com merce Street. hundreds of sufferers have visited them daily. Some com ing through mere idle curiosity. others suffering with aches and pains. seek ing relief like the drowning man who Rrasps the straw. Nine-tenths of them have, returned to their homes with one or more bottles of that God given. germ tissue building element called Quaker Herb Extract. which Is fast gaining ground in this city. as we'll as others, as the only great fam. fly remedy for the Stomach, Kidneys, Blood and other organs. Have yotl nervous trouble? Try it. Have you Rheumatism7 Try It. It is guaranteed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
PORTO RICo,s PROGRESS.
Free Trade Produces Remarkable
 StimuIus.

Free Trade Produces Remarkable l StimuI1s.
 Washington Post.
 Free trade between Porto Rico and the United States have given the island commerce a remarkable stimulus that is prophetic of future development Governor Regis H. Post, who is now l in the United States on a visit, is enthusiastic over the outlook and pre- diets rapid progress toward even a better, showing than IS made in recent statistics. Free trade was declared ed in June. 1901, the entire trade of the island was less than $1S,0O0. 900. For the fiscal year ended In June, 1908. the trade of Porto Rico was more than 900 was with the United States. It Is significant that the purchasing power of the island Is steadily increas. ing. For the year 1so7.Os Porto Rico valued at $25, ,oo0, 900. a sum S7,00O, 900 in excess of the entire trade of the island in 1900. This year 1t is expect ed that purchase m the United @ States
 The remarkable progress made in the culture of tobacco Is anotherA en- couraging sign. %Under Spanish rule q small amount of tobacco Of excellent quality was grown, but it was not al- lowed to be made into cigars for ex- port Under the liberal coldItions of American control there are now about 25, O00 acres In tobacco, and about 500 OOO 900 cigars are manufactured annually. The cultivation of citrus fruits Is making conslderahle pro- 0ress, and as the conditions are ideal it will1not be long before Porto Rico will be the principal supply for the rapidly increasing demand of the limited States for oranges, lemons and grapefruit And this means that, under the favorable transportation conditions. this garden island of the tropics will go far toward supplying inc United States with its breakfast delicacies and tronicai necessities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS. Representative Tawney Expiains Aeso Iuflnn InfrnAHlceh in Iaaaans..-.-aa-.

Washington. Jan. 1O-Representative Tawney of Minnesota, said today that the resolution introduced in the House yesterday. providing for the appoint ment of q special committee of i've to investigate the inspection methods of the government, does not contemplate, as has been stated. an inquiry concern- ing the operation of the secret service.
 His desire is to arrive at the facts concerning the appointment of special agents and inspectors. aside from the secret service bureau. and he has been engaged in this inquiry for sereval years. He points out the fact that while in 1s98 only 1ss of such employees were carried on the roll at a cost of s1,500,- 900. by 1907 the number had grown 10 5000 and the expense to the govefn~i ment was s9,0o0 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
DEATH OF MIls SCOTT.

Aged Lady Passes Away After Brief
 IIlness at SIS Monroe Avenue.
 Mrs. Lizzie Scott, daughter of the late T. H. Engelhardt. 50 years old, died Sunday afternoon at o'clock In the home of her brother. Henry Engel- hardt, 313 Monroe Avenue. The de- ceased is survived by her two children. Mary Ellen Scott and John E. Scott, and her sisters. Misses Mary A, Sallie and Nellie Engelhardt.
 She was married to John C. Scott of Montgomery in 1873 and moved to Staunton, Va. She was taken i'll here few days ago. and in spite of the best medical attention, succambed. :. Rev. O. c. McGehee will conduct the funeral services at the. residence this afternoon at o'clock, the remains be- ing laid to rest In oakwood ceme- tery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11

to do the work. Testimonials are not effective unless the reader knows 3ha party We have hundreds in -thfs city.
 Here is one with Stomach tFouhte whom you may know:
 Mrs. J Nj. Anderson does not be- lleve in boosting medicines. but she has got SO much more benefit from one bottle of Quaker Herb Extract than from all others. that she wants her friends to know 1t.
 She resides on East Clinton Street. More proof may be had by calling 0n the Quakers or listening to the come mon sense arguments of that eminent old Qusf-er, Friend Lewis. In front of the Dog 'ic Drug Store daily
 Try 25 cents bottle of Quaker Oil oH l, rhe greatest rubbing reins edy Arth for all painM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
3 woman was killed and the. bern

the woman was killed and the. barn 7 The husband of the woman, who separated from her week ago, and Lew sutton. who Is charged by Kicks have been arrested. A cab driver says that he drove Mrs. Kicks and a strange man to the barn at II o'clock Saturday
 Frank Brown. . <mulatto, who is charged by the police with knowi- edge of the affair. left Marion this afternoon. A posse of police officers pursued Brown. but returned tonight without capturfng him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
ARRIVES AT NAPLES.
oAited states Bnttleship ConneetIcns
 Reaches Italian Part

.[
 Reaches Italian Port.
 Napies, Jan, 10-The United States nattieship Connecticut arrived here to- day. Her sister ships of the snecial squadron sent to the relief of the earthquake sufferers. the Vermont, Kansas and Minnesota. Accompanied me flagship to Messina. but did not come to Naples. They proceeded to Vile France. where they are due to- morrow afternoon. Owing to the fact that the whole country is in mourning, no salutes were fired. The sailors manned the sides of the Connecticut and flags were dipped. Ambassador Griscom was on board.
 TheS Italian admiral and port of- ficers visited the Connecticut to pay their respects to Rear Admiral Sperry and express appreciation for Ameri- can sympathy and aid. Admiral Sper- ry will return the visit to the Duke ot Aosta and to the other officials to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11

Mir. Taft. But as each of the electors fs Democrat. the prediction is safe that they will cast Alabama's cleo toral vote as the majority of the voters of Alabama want them cast-for. Will liam Jennings Bryan.
 After they have cast and recorded this vote. they will select a messenger to take the vote to the United States Senate at Washington. where 1t will be counted. And over the selection of this messenger will come the only fight of the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
PREACHER DISMISSED.
A Charge of Heresy Against Rev, HOr r.H Maa WAafxw0m1

ace WestHOOd.
 Chicago, Jan. 10.-On charge of heresy. Rev. Horace westwood has been dismissed, without hearing. from his assignment as pastor of the Edison Park Methodist Episcopal Church. The action was taken by the district superintendent after a conference with Bishop Mcdowell. who had formal complaint from the congregation.
 Rev. Westwood is only 24 years old. and today when his dismissal became known. he admitted that he believed church teachings had come to include some things which the Bible did not intend they should include But he denied that he had ever given public utterAnce to his opinion. Rev. Vest wood is connected with the Garrett Biblical Institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11

sues of the membrane at the same tipe, has been Q problem which was new CT solved until the discov- cry of Hyomei (pro- nounced High -o-me), the Australian dry air cure. 2 Hyomei Is prepared from eucalyptus, the most pow erful, yet healing antisep- tic known to mankind. Pour a few drops into the little hard rubber pocket inhaler, breathe 1t in over , the infiamed and germ ridden membrane four or five times a day, and in a few days the germs will disappear.
 The infiamed condition will go too, and the snuff fling, hawking and offen- sive breath, and the dis charge of mucous and crusts in the nose will cease.
 Then why should any catarrh sufferer hesitate, when E. c. Fowler has such implicit faith in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
CENSUS BILL CoNFEaEEs.
They VIII Be Appointed By Senate .
 HOuaG HharhlY.

Washington. Jan, 1s-Conferees on the census bill probably win be ap- pointed by the Senate and House, and begin the consideration of the Senate changes in the bill within a day or two. TH
 Senator Bacon of Georgia offered an amendment for the purpose of ascer- taining the amount of miscegenati ton in the country. the enumerators of the census being required to specify whether husband or wife of such unions are wholly or partially of negro blood. [
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-11
ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS
 10 MEET ON TIE GRIDIR0N

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. io--(speeiai.f Negotiations have started between pr. Pollard. football coach at the Unl4 verslty of Alabama, and the University of Arkansas. for the first meeting 1u the history of these installations, tho game to be played in Memphis next fall this city being the halfway point.