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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
TO ASSIST PRISONERS.
Political Defense League Sends Lawyer
 To Texms.

Political Defense League Sends Lawyer
 To Texas.
 Chicago, Aug. 1S.-The Political Ref uge and Defense League. with head quarters here. Is preparing to assist Jose G. Rangei and Thomas Sarabia. arrested in San Antonio on a charge of seeking to incite & revolution in Mexico and today Instructed its gen eral counsel, Attorney Charles H. soeike, to proceed to Texas and com bat extradition for the prisoners.
 The league has already interested it. self in defense of Antonio Dc P. Araujo and others who were arrested some months ago on @ similar charge and has appealed the cases to the Federal Circuit Court.
 "The league fears that. extradition would mean certain death for the ac- cused," said Attorney Soelke. If the men are tried in the United States. where the alleged offenses occurred they at least will have fair trial and the punishment in any event would nor be the extreme penalty"
 The Political Refuge and Defense League took an active part in the de- fense of Christian Rudowitz last year when an attempt was made to extra dite him to Russia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
LYONS AT HOME;
 WON'T COME BACK

Mobile, Aug. 1s.-(Special.)- )-Colonei A. s. Lyons, representative in the Lower House from Mobile, arrived to- day from Montgomery. He will prob- ably remain hsre'until the close of the session.
 He is of the opinion that the Legis- lature will not take recess. but will adjourn in about ten days. He says that in all probability. strong man will come out for Governor an the To- cal option ticket and there may be D good chance to elect him.
 'The law is being respected In Mont gomery and I am glad to see that 1t is being obeyed In this city, said Col onel Lyons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
HnntnxilIe Pxthians.

Huntsville, Ala, Aug. 13.-(SpeoiaD New officers were elected last night by Monte Sano Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias as follows: Robt. A. Moore, chancellor commander; D. W. Taft' vice chancellor; Wm. J. Humphrey, prelate; H. c. Pollard, keeper of recS ords and seal and master of finance; Archie L. Risop. master of excheduer; Sam Lewis. master of work; Geo. L. Blanton, master of arms; Robert Far ris. inside guard Jesse Ferguson. out side guord.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
nananeIh In IniI.

Huntsville, Aug. 15.-(SpecIAIJ- Deputy Marshal P. s. Root returned to Huntsville yesterday afternoon with Jack Benafield, a white man. charged with selling liquor in the vicinity or Arah Marshall county. without a gov ernment license Benafield was giv- an A nearing before Commissioner GraanlaaF and in default of bond was sent to jail to await the action of the federal grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Roger L. LAndis, Harrisburg; Adju- tant. Rudy Foreman, Jersey City; Quar- termaster General. Absrt schaefsr. New Jersey.
 Following the election of. onicefs many of the foreign service delegates accompanied the delegates to the con- vention of the army of the Philippines, which also fs h session here. to Greensburg, where all were the guests of the Fighting Tenth Regiment" of Pennsyivania.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Mrs. TAav Sells Property.

Pittsburg, Aug, 1s-Proof that Mrs. Thaw is not yet done fighting for her son was given yesterday when she dis posed of portion of the front lawn of famous "Lyndhurst" to W. W. Will lock, the consideration being Sss sash and
 The property Is 250 by 500 feet and is one of the most valuable tracts in the residence part of Pittsburg.
 Some time ago Mrs. Thaw's agent was instructed to cast about for a purchaser for some of her property in case of sudden call. It was under stood that the call would not be made if Harry K. Thaw were liberated from Matteawan. Before noon yesterday there came orders to close the deal and MT. willock. who is a steel king. took up the property.
 It was but recently that Mrs. Thaw borrowed slO0.000 on Lyndhurst.
 At the time the orders came to sell the property, work was stopped on the interior of the Thaw home, which was being fitted up for the reception of Harry.
 At noon the workmen were all dis charged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Atlanta BuiIher Dead

Atlanta. Aug. 13.-Maxwell Rufus Berry, s6 years old and a pioneer of Atlanta, died today of heat prostration at his home. 47 Walton Street. Mir. Berry was one of the wealthieet citi- gems of Atlanta. He had lived here since 1858 and was connected with the firm of Hayden, Healy and Berry, con- tractors. which built the Kimban House both times, the Church of the Immaculate Conception. and other not able buildings in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
MUST PAY BROKERS.
Court Holds That Money Lost in c
 ton Must Be Paid.

Court Holds That Money Lost in Cot
 ton Must Be Paid.
 Atlanta, Ga, Aug, 13--Judge New man in the Federal district court to- uay decided against a plea that the transactions of the New York Cotton Exchange were not bona fide. and that sustained losses under them should not be paid. b
 D. W. James, of Blakely, Ga., had refused to pay a New York cotton brokerage firm s10,145 lost in cot ton dealings by the broker for him through the New York exchange. and pleaded that he had done nothing more than wager money on cotton prices and should not therefore be compelled to pay the losses.
 James claimed that his total>losses in cotton dealings were over 320, 900, about half of which he had paid to the brokerage firm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Tbe cepfior1aI
 Eqzxipr,1er1f

of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the scientific attainments of it's chemists have rendered possible the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, in all of its excellence, by obtaining the pure medic inal principles of plants known to act most benefcially and combining them most skIlfully, in the right proportions, with it's wholesome and refreshing Syrup of California Figs.
 As there is only one genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and as the gen. uine is manufactured by an original method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the genuine to get it's beneficial effects.
 A knowledge of the above facts enables one to decline limitations or to return them if, upon viewing the package, the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found printed on the front thereof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
rormer seImian 10 Wed.

Invitations to the approaching wed- ding of former popular young Selma man are being received by friends and relatives here. The invitation reads as follows:
 Mrs. Jane Calhoun Hybart requests the honor of your presence at the mar riage of her daughter. Mary, to MT. Franklin Lemuei Milhous. on Wednes- o'clock, Idle Wild, Daphne, Ala"
 Mr. Milhous is Dallas County man who for many years made Selma his home. when he was engaged In busi- ness. About two years ago he moved to Oklahoma. where he Is now en- gagged in business.
 The bride-to-be Is e most popular young woman of South Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
MILLS SIGNS FLAWS ORDER Back to Matteawan
 Wednesday. TO HAVE MORE PRIVILEGES Mother Will Continue Fight for
 His Freedom. She Sells Property In Pittsburg And Will Take Up Residence
 Close to Prison of
 Her Son.

Mount, Vernon. N. Y., Aug. 1S- Harry K. Thaw will so back to Mat teawan Wednesday, August IS.
 Justice Isaac N Mills today signed the formal order recommitting him to the asylum on that date. He said that he allowed Thaw to stay five days more at the White Plains jail on the plea of his mother. The jus tice's recommendation that Thaw he granted pfivileges he enjoyed during the first three months at the institu- ton was made mandatory and a part of the order.
 The order for Thaws recommitment brought to Justice Mills chambers here today by Deputy Attorney Gen. eral Amos H. Stephens. provided for sending Thaw back to Matteawan forthwith"
 The state authorities had planned to take him there this afternoon. When the document was submitted to the justice. Charles Morschauser, Thaw's attorney asked that his clients transfer be delayed for a few days.
 MT. Stephens raised no objection and Justice Mills granted the modifi- cation with evident satisfaction.
 MT. Thaw's mother" he said, "called me on the telephone this morning and asked that her son might be per- mitted to remain at White Plains until Tuesday She said that there were certain matters she wished to arrange for him, which could be at tended to better at White Plains than at Matteawan."
 Mrs. Thaw wants time. among other things, to arrange for a residence at as soon as her son returns" said Mir. Morschauser.
 order is Mandatory.
 Thaw's attorney then asked to have the suggestion in Justice Mills order that bis client be restored to the privi- leges granted him at Matteawan prior to his first sanity hearing included in the order. and MT. stephens made no objection. The added clause per an order to this effect at any time he is dissatisfied with his treatment at the asylum.
 This closed the courts proceedings. :. Attorney Morschauser and Deputy Attorney General Stephens then went to White Plains, where the latter filed the formal order with the clerk of Westchester county.
 Mir. Morschauser said before he left that under his Interpretation of the courts suggestion Thaw would have a bed room of his own furnished with a table, chairs and other conveniences. and that he will no longer have to go to bed in the dark at p. m. but will have a light in his room and prob ably will be allowed to sit up until 10 o'clock Provision will be made about his smoking.
 Thaw's contention that his original commitment to Matteawan was illega' will be argued before the state court of appeals during the week of October 4. Attorney Morschauser said today that he expected a decision by October 12 He contemplates no further legal proceedings before that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Van studdiford |. Hurt

St. Louis, Aug. 1s-Private advices received here last night from Decatur, H., told of the serious inJnry there of Charles Van Studdiford. husband of Grace Van Studdiford. a widely known light opera singer. MT. Van Studdi- ford was overcome by the heat and fell from a tallyho coach. striking on his head and suffering possible frac- ture of the skull.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
n.cc. Mev led no Franev.

London. Aug. 1s.-Former Secretary ot State Robert Bacon. who is now in England. maintains strict silence with regard to the report that he is to suc- ceed Henry White as ambassador to France. It is understood. however that after visit to Scotland, Mir. lBa- con will go to Paris to conclude ar engagements for the taking over of the et present occupied by MT. White and that he expects to move In January |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
To Visiting Ladies Here.

About fifteen young couples and a number of society stags participated in an informal dance on last evening ct Elkdale Park. given Tn honor of Misses Blanche Mohr and Gene Well of Montgomery. Fife Mecklinberg of Okolona. Miss, and Dora Cohen of Memphis, Tenn.
 During the evening a dancing con- test was indulged In and Misses Mohr and wiel were the lucky winners of the boxes of candy offered the two most popular dancers. Among those present were Misses Blanche Mohr, Dora Cohen. Fife Mecklinberg. Gene wiel. Fannie Herxfeld. Ella Eagle. Katie Eagle, Corinne Leva, Maude schusteF. Gladys Hickman, Lilly LeSa, Messrs. Jack Leva, Harry Marx. Nose IAlienthal. Thomas of Detroit, Mich.. Louie Eagle. Eli Eagle. Walter Bloch, Sam Koeningsthal. Ed Kaysey. Joe Meyer. Emile Stahlbehl, Robert Roch- mill, Julien Cadden, Melvin Schwartz. Ike Gladden.. Jerome iSiegle, Ike Rosen. baum. Charlie Maas, Jerome Leva- Henry Schwartz. Marcus Fried of Vieksburg, Miss. Ralph Kayser and Herbert Lilienthal..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Held for Counterfeiting

Birmingham, Aug. 13.-(Special)--- Charles Cunningham, negro, aged 50 years. has been arrested at Pell City. near here. on charge of counterfeit ing and passing counterfeit. He will be given A preliminary trial before United States Commissioner Watts. The deputy marshal who made the arrest at Pell City has recovered some molds which will be used as evidence against the accused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Harti.ap ,s Commander

Manila, Aug. 13.-MaJor Thomas Har- tigan was selected commander of the Philippines Department of the United Spanish War Veterans at the annual convention held today. The American residents of the islands observed the eleventh anniversary of the fall of Ma nila with an enthusiastic celebration, marked by orations. theatrical per- formances and a bean feast for the vet erans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
DEED OF A PRINTER.

Striker Knls Sien Who Operated Ma
 chimes.
 Bisbee, Ariz., Aug. 1S.-William Pfankuch a striking printer, shot and instantly killed Asa A. Hoy, former business manager of The Review, . morning paper of this city and Will liam Bockholse, of Covington, Ky. early today.
 Union printers on The Review struck several days ago and Hoy and Book holse were operating the linotype ma chimes in their places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Circuit Court Next aIonth.

Preparations are being made for the fall term of the Circuit Court Of Dallas County, which will convene nere on Monday, September 20. With the con- vening of the court the grand jury will be organized. The docket of the court is a fair sized one and ie Is expected that the court will remain in session for several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Want Texas Farms.

Galveston, Texas. Aug. 1s.-The re- cent efforts of Texas landowners in their endeavor to secure better class of immigrants for this State was ap- parent today when the steamship Bres- lau, in charge of Captain Henry Mayer. reached this port today from Germany, having on board $50 immigrants. All will settle on Texas farms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Shakeup In Legation.

washin gton. Aug. I3.-That there uiu he a complete change in the Chi nese legation here was made evident today by the receipt of cablegram recalling pr. Yen Wei Ching secoho secretary to Pekin. pr. Ten M A graduate of the University Of VT rinIa and came here with MT. Wu' His acauaintance with American af- fairs made him a prominent factor in Mir. wu's regime. pr. Yen's sympa- thy for the reformers of China was one of his distinguishing traits.
 Minister wu. who is now on his mis- sion to Peru. will hasten to Washing ton, although he did not expect to re- turn here when he left until October.
 Officers who are close to the Chinese legation, while disavowing any knoWl- edge of the reasons for Mir. Wu's rs- call, believe that he will be engaged at Pekin in concluding the codihcation or the laws of China. which work was be- gun by him when Ge was first recalled several years ago. The revision ana codihcation of Chinese laws has prog ressed steadily until today it is stated the task is almost finished. It is said that before final approval Is given to the work it is quite likely that the sanction of pr. Wu will be required.
 Is Prosressive Oriental.
 Chang Yin Tang. who will succeed Minister wu. Is regarded h3e as in perfect accord with Dr. Wu tn his general views on the future develop ment of China. Both the present min ister and his successor are of the prog ressive element While Chang Yin Tang was educated at home, and while he speaks but little English. he Is said to be in thorough sympathy with the policy of adopting western idea.
 Mfr. wu has been entirely fair to this government both officially and per. sonaliy, it was authoritatively stated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
POsTMAsTERs TO MEET.
President BEua Announces The Pre-
 gram.

FFesioent 0Fua Announces The kro"
 Savannah. Ga., Aug 13-Captain Henry Blun. Jr., local postmaster and President of the National Association of Postmasters of the first class of- fees. today announced the program for the annual convention at Toledo, Ohio. August 19 to 22.
 The convention will assemble at s:30 o'clock the morning of the 18th. W. c. Briggs. of Raleigh, N C.. will respond to the address of welcome, which will be followed by the annual address of the president.
 Postmaster General Hitchcock will lay the cornerstone Of the new Toledo postoffice the afternoon of the first day.
 Tn the afternoon of the second day the delegates and visitors will be entertained with a boat ride to Sugar Island followed by a banquet on the boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Plan For Taft,s yisit.

Birmingham, Aug. 13-tSpecial. At the meeting of the Birmingham Cham Der of Commerce this afternoon. the Entertainment Committee was officially notified of the visit to be made to the city on November 2-3 by President Taft and instructions were given to prepare an elaborate entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
Popvler se,nian Leaves,

E. M. Sechel. who for several years has made Selma his home, left this af- ternoon for Jacksonville. Fla, where after a short visit he will go to New York to make his home.
 During the years that he has lived in Selma, MT. Sechel made for himself lareg number of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
J. K. Quarles Dead.

J.K. ouarles, young man highly con- nected. died at 5:S0 o'clock this morn ing of typhoid fever at his home on East Gregory Street. A young wife survives him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
CHINA SENDS NEW MINISTER Chang Yin Tang Comes
 to America. SUCCEEDS WU TING FANG VIII Be Complete Change in
 Legation. pr. wu Goes Home To Help In Codi- ncation Of Laws-successor In
 Accord With Progress
 i've Politics.

Pekin, Aug. ls.-China today noti- fied the American legation here of the appointment of Chang Yin Tang 10 succeed wu Ting Fang as minister al Washington.
 This appointment has been pending since the fall of Yuan Sinai kai ana Tang Shai M. but 1t was postponeo when Chung Men Yew was said to have been selected for the post
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
FIGHTERS CHOOSE OFFICERS.

Veterans of Foreign Service Select
 Leaders.
 Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 13.-The Amerl- can veterans of foreign service in con- vention here today elected the follow ing officers:
 commander, J. Alfred Judge; Senior Vice Commander, Thomas Devine. Pittsburg; Junior Vice-Commander,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

We have fin stock every known stand ard brand of whiskey, wine, beer, etc. Write for prices.
 GREIL TRADING CO, Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Send us your orders for schIitx Beer. Ten dozen to cask, s1O.50 F. o. B. GREIL TRADING CO.,, Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14
soclaI and PersonaI,

MT. and Mrs. P. B. Harrell and Mrs. Carroll Jones leave tomorrow for New York. Washington and Asheville. where they will spend few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Mir. Earl Bibb left on Thursday for, Coden to join a party of friends, who are camping there for a few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Mrs. Frank Pettus has returned home after visiting relatives in Car lowville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

MT. and Mrs. c. A. Swift leave to- morrow for Atlantic City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

MT. Eagle and daughter. Miss Ella Eagle leave tomorrow for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

MT. Frank Grayson and daughter, Miss Hilda Grayson of Mobile reached Selma yesterday on the City of Mo bile and after spending the night here with relatives, left this afternoon for Linden to visit relatives.
 A. C. Baker left this afternoon for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-14

Stomach Troubles
 HOrsford's Acid Phosphate Produces healthy activity of disordered stomach. An unexcelled strength builder.
 adv. G
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-03
The Rinht 70 Kill.

Considerable excitement has been
aroused In Paris by the question raised
by Or. Bosredon Of Brive and stakes
up by his Paris colleagues whether q
doctor has a right under certain CIR
cumstances to take a mans life.
DR.. Bosredon was the first medical
man who arrived on the scene Of the
railway accident In Brive tunnel. The
stoker Of the engine, man named
Lefort, was caught under the wreck
and slowly burned to death.
when reached him." writes DR..
Bosredon, "the man was screaming
with agony and begged me to XIII him.
There was no possible hope Of saving
his life. he was slowly being burned
to death, and his body was horribly
crushed.
AZ considered that my conscience
permitted me to put an end to his
agony and asked gendarme for his
revolver. He said that he had none,
and the stoker was slowly burned to
death instead Of being put out OF bis
pain there and then" - London Elk.
press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-03
GROTON

Miss Grace Arthur is working for
Mrs. $. P. Welch.
Bartlett Kicker, who was i'll last week
with tonsilitis 70 now recovering.
Mrs. Lizzie Barney of Montpelier ia
visiting relatives here for few days.
Mrs. NJ E. BeckIey and little son are
visiting her brother at Cabot this week.
Charles Welch, who has been in cri-
teal condition from lung trouble is
somewhat improved
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. WEIGH returned
from st. Johnsbury the last of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. whitehill Of st.
Iohnsbury visited their parents here
over Sunday.
M. II. Beckley last week installed FIVE
telephone instruments for the Molly
Falls Telephone company.
The H. r. G. society have presented
the church with hymn board and coll
lection plate which are much appreciat
ed.
Miss Gibson, the trained nurse, who
has been caring for Charles Ross during
his illness, returned to st. Johnsbury
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Foster Of Bath, N.
IT,. who were visitors at George Clark's
a few days the last of the week, return
ed to their home Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-03
GIANTS LOSE DoNIN.
New York Club Refused to Give Him
a Salary of 5000.

New York. March s.--Mike Donlin
will not play bali with the Giants this
year. II appears that Donlin asked
the New York club about month ago
for salary of $4,000 for this season.
Two weeks later he received a curt re-
ply from John T. Brush, stating that
the New York club would not accetle to
his demand and wishing him success in
lbs present theatrical venture Since
then Donlin has signed Contract to
play ball this summer with Jimmy
Galatians OUTLAW" club in Chicago,
which calls for two games week and
will enable Sir Michael to remain with
his wife, Mabel Hite, on the vaudeville
stage without a vacation. Donlin and
his vito are receiving an average $1,000
a week for their vaudeville act and az
they are booked ahead from now until
next fall they figure that they will
make nearly three times as much
money If the Giants captain does not
appear in spangles at the Polo grounds.