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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
Hibernians WilI .Help.

Boston, Mass. Jan. 1-An appeal to the 100000 members in the United States and Canada of the Ancient Or- der of Hibernisns for contributions to the relief fund was addressed today by President Mathew Cummings Of this city.
 MT. Cummings also sent telegram of sympathy to Monsignor Diomede Falconio. the Apostolic delegate at Washington and notified him that, the National officers of the order had con- tributed s1.000 from the national fund for earthquake relief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
PROMISES SQUARE DEAL. Taft Writes to Buaineas Agenf of Ca
 meuferng URA0n

-Spokane, ,< Wash, Jan. 1,--Buslneaa Agent George von Eschen of the cRe. penters' union, has received from WIi@i liam H. Taft, a reply to 6 letter cons graduating the ohioRn on his election Afr. Taft replied:
 ''t beg to thank you for writing me. You may be sure that the labor people will always receive . square deal froza me"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
TO CoNsEcRATE BISHOP.
High Church DignataFfes VIII Partici-
 nate im CereM0nEes.

washington. Jan. 1.--With elaborate ceremonies and high church dignita- ries participating. the Rev. Alfred Harding, recently elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. will be consecrated at Trinity church in this city on January 20. Dr. Hard" ing was today notified that his cleo. tIon to the bishopric of Washington had been ratified by the bishops of the church in the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
MRS, DAVIS IS DEAD:
Popular Newspaper Woman of New
 OrIenna Paaaea ANrRH

New Orleans, Jan. Mary Evelyn Moore Davis. the popular Southern authoress and wife of Major Thomas Edward Davis editor of The Picayune. died here today
 Mrs Davis's home in the old French quarter of New Orleans was renowned for It's hospitality and many of the leading personages of the country and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
ProyIsiona for VIctimn

Athens. Jan. 1.--The Chamber of Deputies today voted $20,000 toYards the relief of the Italian earthquake sufferers The cabinet decided to send a warship and a transport with pro- visions to the stricken zone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
IN FERRY COUNTY

Marion, Jan. LA large meteor
 } fell in the western portion of } Perry County at 10 o'clock last } night. It cam9 from the south } west and could be seen through } out the county. A sport time , after 1t fell a distinct shock vas
 felt over large part of the
 county that caused windows and } doors to rattle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
Frnfrfnitx fo. Meet iu AtInmta.

Fraternity te Meet In AtIumta.
 Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 1.--Delegates Of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity to- day selected Atlanta. Ga. for the next convention in December. 1910. Paul H. Hickock. Of Delaware. Ohio. was elect ed worthy grand chief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02

Europe have been. entertained there during the last few decades.
 Major and Mrs. Davis have also lived at various time in Virginia and Texas z#
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
Ennr Ar,. KIIIess.

Warsaw. Jan. -Four men were killed, and three wounded today in al encounter between Polish Socialist! and nationalists, The police did no interfere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
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nARrHaUAkE IN ALeIERs.

, Algiers. Algeria. Jan. 1.--Light } earthquake shocks were felt in . different parts of this city to- ] night. but no damage was done. {
 , The disturbances covered a period { } ot three minutes.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
chIIe,a ContrlbutIona.

Valparaiso, Chile. Jan. 1.-The sub scription fund started here for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
THE WEATHER.

WashingtOn, Jan. 1.-FOr Alabama Fair Saturday and probably Sunday IIght variable winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02

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Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
Encamped With Big Force of Indians and Negroes
 in Natural Fortress. Militia Are Near But Hesi-
 tate to Attack His
 Camp. Efforts to Get Creek Chief to Surrender - Outbreak Probably Long Planned Indians Are We'll Armed and Will Fight Hard.

Stidham, Okla. March 29.-Chief Chitto Harjose-Craxy Snake-has been located. With a number of heavily armed Indians he is lying in a ravine about two miles above his former camp. The place is natural fortress. There is but one approach and it could be held by three against an army. The militia under Colonel Hoffman are still camped at Hickory Hill this morning. The firing heard early to-day seems to have been done by members of a VOL unteer posse who have joined the Indian hunters.
 Owing to the strong position occupied by Crazy Snake. Colonel Hoffman will probably endeavor to secure his peace- able submission. The fact that the Indians retreated so quietly and quic ick- ly to the place where they are now en- camped is declared here to be evidence that the uprising has long been plan ned. It is believed that the signal smokes that have been seen are Q call for other Indians to come to tha ravine.
 Crazy Snake has more than q hun. dred of his own men with him All arc heavily armed. Besides tEese there are large number of negroes. Thirty armed negroes joined him late yester. day. That the deputy sheriff of Stid- ham. was not killed by the Indians, ~ia the current rumor to-day.
 According to a statement made to- day the deputy accidentally killed him. self with his own gum
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
FALSE REPORT
 OF DISASTER
 TO BATTLESHIP
The Mississippi Rumored Blown Up at Guantanamo But RumOr Proves Base less-Vessel Safe at An z chor-A "Joke" by Wire less Operator.

Washington, March 27.-The Navy department at Il today received a dis patch from the naval station at Guam tanano, Cuba, reporting the arrival there of the U. s. s. Eagle. This re- port, and the fact that no mention was made therein of any naval accident there. effectively disposes of the ru- mor given wide circulation early to- day, that the new battleship Mississ- ippi had been destroyed by an explo- sion in her powder magazine. This latter report originated in Florida and was widespread, causing a deluge of inquiries to the Navy department.
 It was stated at the department later that tn erumor was first picked up by the wireless station at Wilmington, N. C., and that it had evidently been sent out into the air by some would-be joker at a station further down the coast.
 A later dispatch from Guantanamo reports that the Mississippi is lying at anchor with the other battleShipS and that no accident of any kind has be- fallen any of the vessels.
 Havana, March 27.-The American Consulate this afternoon, after an in- vestigation Of the reported explosion aboard the Mississippi issued a state ment that nothing whatever had oc- cured on which to base such a re- port.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
Waterbury Moulders
 Go Out on Strike

Waterbury, March 27.-Strict reti- cence marks the attitude of both the union men and the members of the Manufacturers' Foundry Company to- day in connection with the strike of eighty moulders last evening. While it is the general opinion that the main cause of the walk-out is the employ ment of too many apprentices. the un- ion officials will neither deny or con- firm this and refused to make any statement concerning the matter. A meeting Is being held to-day of the strikers but it is doubtful if any of ficial statements will be issued, at that time.
 The same air of silence prevails among officials of the company. It was stated however. that there may be developments later in the day.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
MRS. BOYLE MAKES
 ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE
Tried to Jump From Mov- ing Train But is Restrain ed By Officers.

Pittsburg. March 27.-While the Bes- sinar and Lake Erie train bearing Mrs. James H. Boyle was bowling along at 30 miles an hour near Valen- cia. this morning Mrs Boyle made a daring but unsuccessful attempt to escape from the ofhcers in whose cus- tody she was being taken to Mercer to answer for her part in the kidnapping of Billy Whitla-
 While the rear door of the chair car in which she was travelling was being seat and started for the platform, the brakeman. however, saw that the woman was trying to escape and quickly slammed the door. Mrs. Boyle stepped into the lavatory and was in the act of opening the window, pre- paratory to jumping, when she was caught by Sheriff Addison Gumbert. She was taken back to ,her chair and a careful watch kept on her move ments.
 Mercer Pa., March 27-Mrs. Boyle reached Mercer at 11:03 hfter an ex- citing trip. At Butler a crowd of l. GOO was waiting. A number of men burst into the car and threatened the cower- ing woman. Mrs. Boyle was badly frightened. She cried out and begged against her got no further than threats when the sheriffs drove the crowds out of the car. The woman wore a heavy black veil but her identity was easi V discovered. Women shook their fists and men cursed her through the car window.
 Two armed guards were stationed at the jail door as the crowd is in a ugly mood to-day.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
NEW HAVEN LINE
 PLANS ROAD OVER
 HELL GATE BRIDGE
Will Make Connections With the Penn.
 sylvania at a Cost of $25, ,009, 900.

New Haven, March 29.-A confer ence has been held between high off cers of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad and the PennsyIva- mia railroad with reference to the con- meeting road of the two systems by way of the great bridge over Hell Gate. The subject has become one of some what specialized importance owing to the New York subway plans looking to further connections with the New Ha- ven system.
 The New Haven company has now acquired all the land needed for con- ncetion with the proposed four-track Hell Gate bridge. The Pennsylvania company, on the east side of the riv- CT, has also made considerable pur- chases of land, not merely for the con- nections with it's line running to the new passenger station in New York city, but for the freight line connect ing it's Bay Ridge road with the ferry for freight across New York harbor. The expenses of the Hell Gate connect ing line are to be shared equally by the New Haven Aand the Pennsylvania through the New York Connecting Company, which will finance the new line, probably by mortgage bonds guaranteed by the two larger com panies
 The total cost of the line across Hell Gate and through Long Island City is roughly estimated at about $25. 900. There has been paid in already by the two companies. largely in the purchase of land and rights of way, about $s,600,- 900.
 The bridge itself exclusive of the emhankmept approaches. but includ- ing the steel approaches -.-. be about a mile and a half long with a central span above Hell Gate of 1000 feet in length, 1855 feet above the water. The new lines will be used both for freight and passengers, the freight going by the Bay Ridge line, the passengers giong below the river to the new Penn sylvania terminal.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
COURT CONFIRMS AWARD
 OF S62.5OO ALlMONY

New Haven, March 27.-Judge Case in the Superior court yesterday after noon approved the report of State Referee William Hamersley in the di- xorce suit brought by Mrs. Annie E.. Bassett of Ansonia against her hus- band, Theodore w. Bassett, an officer Of the United States Rubber Reclaim ing company of New York city.
 This action gives Mrs. Bassett a de- cree of divorce and also the sum of $62, 800 alimony which was recommend ed in the referees report by agree ment with counsel in the case.
 Mrs. Bassett is the daughter of Ed son S. Bryan, deputy internal revenue collector of this city, and married MT. Bassett October 15, 1891. She alleged desertion in her divorce suit.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02

the jury was more affecting to the
 witnesses than the sterotyped fare wells of prison history.
 How do you do Jim?" said Mary softly as she approached the cell of
 her condemned husband. How do you do Marry" he replied without a touch of emotion. You are looking m; ghty
 we'll" 'Is that so.'' was the smiling answer. At this juncture Warden Ben ham inquired if the prisoners had any thing to say in private and when told that they would appreciate the privi- lege Warden Benham. the priest and the two women attendants withdrew to a corner of the great cell. The urI- happy twain converSed in low tones for
 more than hour until the Warden suggested that it might be well for Mrs. Farmer to seek rest and quiet.
 Without a murmur of dissent the woman retreated from the aperture of spoke the husband for the first time showing feeling. Goodbye Jim if I don't see you again in this world I will in the next" was the confident down the long corridor to the cell whence she was to walk to her death within six hours.
 In the death chamber the confession advised a public statement that might do complete justice to James Farmer who awaits the same fate.
 Mary Farmer was the seventh wom- an ever executed. for murder in this state and the second to be electro cuted, the other having been Mrs Martha Place, killed in Sing Sing in 1899 for the murder of her step-daugh- ter. Mary Farmer killed Mrs. Sarah Brennan in their little home in the hamlet of Hosfield, near Brownsville, Jefferson County, April 27. 1908.
 It was shown at the trial that Mrs Farmer, in November. 1907, had called at the office of Francis P. Burns. an attorney dAC1arfnp fhQf oh Brennan and executed a deed of her property to Mrs. Mary Farmer. Two weeks 1Sfer she had this deed trans Brennan disappeared on April 27 and the next day MT. and Mrs. Farmer called at the Brennan home and dis possessed Brennan and his child. He disputed their right but the certified wife's handwriting. was served on him.
 He looked for his wife and not find ing her, called on Sheriff Ezra D. Bel finger to locate her. The latter, with nan home and searched the premises without finding anyone. As he was going out he saw two trunks h ddcn in a corner and demanded what was the other is Jim's." Mrs. Farmer said He demanded that she open them. This she refused to do saying she had lost the keys and tho sheriff with an axe, hdnueO HlIn Dy IatfiCh DtenIldn DfOhe open the top trunk Inside was found the horribly mutilated body of Mrs. Brennan and the Farmers were at once arrested.
 Mrs. Farmer made several confes- sions. alternately taking the blame and then shouIdering it on her husband. Finally brought to trial. she was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death. An appeal acted as a stay but proved unavaili1g and then an attempt was made to have the governor change the sentence to. life imprisonment. In October James Farmer was also convicted and is now in prison awaiting death.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
KING VICTOR WILL NOT
 MEET EX.PRESIDENT
Would Look Undignified for Him to go to Naples to Greet Mir. Roosevelt.

Naples, March 27.-Eo confirma ton can be obtained here of the rumor that King Victor will come to Naples to meet ex-President Roosevelt. When this report was current several weeks ago an official statement was issued at the Quirinal that the King would not meet MT. Roosevelt at least until the latter'S return from his African hunt. As far as officials here know this decision still stands. To many of his leading advisers, however, the King has expressed his earnest desire to meet MT. Roosevelt and were it not for the fact that his coming to Naples would arouse opposition on the ground that it would be undignified, there is no doubt that His Majesty would welcome the Former President.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
EARLE'S AFFINITY
 SEEKS DIVORCE
Woman Who Wed Artist as Soul Mate Now Calls
 Him Lunatic.
More Trouble for the Man Who Abandoned Wife to Wed Another--Mrs. Earle Says Marriage Is Not Le- gal.
Before marriage :

Before marriage:
 Ferdinand Pfnney Earle-"T have found my twin soul. Julia Kuttner is my affinity for life. I love Julia with an undying affection. Nothing can ever separate us."
 Julia Kuttner-"We understand each other. He is the right man for me; I am the right woman for him. decid- ed I could not live happily without Ferdinand. His wife agrees with me. She has given him to me. The reve- lation of our love came to us with sweeping certainty It was a sacred
 moment.
 From Mrs. Earle's divorce complaint:
 That at the time of said marriage defendant was lunatic and incapable of contracting marriage; that defen- dant has remained and is still a luna tic"
 What Earle says now:
 sT am not a lunatic! Its false!"
 Middletown, N. Y-, March 27.-Ferdt- nand" Pinney Earle who sometning Soul mate" in Miss Julia Kuttner and interested the entire country and shocked a part of it by casting on his wife and marrying her, is to-day In conference with his lawyers to de- eide whether to resist his Soul mate's' action for divorce.
 The prospect is that Earle will fight the action TOT the woman WHO Oiiy d wear ago declared that she could not live happy without him, now charges that he is a lunatic and that at the time of his marriage to her he was legally bound to his former .sn,s; wife; mate" Affinity" and Irwin soul" He is willing to admit that he Got in bad" on a. lot of his former notions but that he is a lunatic or ever was one-Never! Mrs Earle and her baby of a few months are believed to be in New york with her mother. Earle is still at his Castle at Monroe sur rounded by his dogs which were em- ployed to keep off curious sight-seers. The Earles were married in Venice. It. ally, March 1T, 1908. the date not being disclosed until the divorce suit was filed.
 The alarm clock of discord soon sounded on their dream of marital bliss. Last August Earle was thrown into jail on his wife's charge that ne had brutally beaten her three weeks after she had borne him child Earle used his soul mate hypnotism again and the wife dropped the charges and he was released.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
NARROW ESCAPES FROM
 BURNING BUILDINGS

New York March 27.-Through the heroisrn of three policemen and negro elevator boy the inmates of two burn ing buildings were saved from death or serious injury early to-day. Policeman Shanley, Creevy and Curtis of the West 37th street station rescued the occupants of a tenement on West 41st street and were painfully burned. Will liam Vanderherst, the negro elevator boy of an apartment house on West forth street ran his car up and down ten times, carrying panic-str .cken men and women to safety with the flames picking the steel frame work of the shaft.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
BIRMINGHAM WINS TEST Makes Ran on 30 Tons of Coal an Hour Chester Used 40 Tons, and
 Salem AZ.

Newport, March 27.-The scout cruis- CT Birmingham won first place in the 1000 mile endurance and coal con- sumption test at ten knots speed over her sister ships the Chester and the Salem.
 The Birmingham is fitted with recip- rocating engines. and according to of- flcial data the coal consumption for each hour was only thirty tons.
 The Chester, fitted with Parsons tur- pines. took second place. the consump- tion being forty tons. while the Salem, with Curtis turbines, used forty-nine tons.
 The cruisers are coaling for a run of 750 miles at fifteen knots.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
SMITH MAY BE
 TURNED OUT BY
 PRESIDENT TAFT
Commissioner of Corpora t1OnS Was Most Infuen- tlal Connecticut Mem
 Der of Roosevelt
 Administration.
Not Many Federal Places Held by Connecticut Men -Consuls May Not Be Disturbed-Ward Did Not Get Assistant Secretary ship.

Washington. March 29.-It seems te be the impression in we'll informed quarters that Herbert Knox Smith of Hartford. commissioner of incorpora- t1ons. who was appointed by, Roose- welt. and whose duty it was to in- vestigate the inner secrets of corpora t1ons, will be removed by President Taft. It is said that he has been en- t1rely too jealous in the performance or his duties to suit come of the great interests. and hence he will be sent to the tall pines. Whether or not he will receive another place is in doubt Un- der Roosevelt he was the most power ful man from Connecticut. Questions or patronage were referred to him. sometimes he agreed with the Con- neeticut delegation. Sometimes he did not.
 Incidentally he was g. member of the famous tennis cabinet, which is now no more.
 Some time ago, H. H. Ward of West
 Haven. who lives at present in Wash fngton, wanted to be assistant secre- tary of the navy. but this place has already been filled. MT. Ward was at one time in the navy, and rendered distinguished service during the Span ish war. 4 son of President Gallaudet of the Deaf and Dumb school, who formerly lived in Hartford and still keeps his residence in Connecticut was also an applicant for a. place. but as yet he has not been given anything.
 Henry M. Camp of NorwaIk. is still looking for something. Mir Camp re- signed from athe post-off1ce depart ter the government employees in Washington, and he thinks he is en- titled to something pretty good for the work he did at that time.
 Connecticut has no minister abroad, and so far as is known down here no one from the state is looking for such a place There are at present six Con necticut men in the consular service, and they are not likely to be d 'sturbed They are: Dr. George H. Jackson of New Haven. at Cognac. France; Bras tus s. Day of Colchester. at Bradford, England; Frederick M. Ryder of New Haven. at Rimouski. Quebec; Charles N. Daniels of Willimantic. at Sheffield, England; William H. Bishop of New Haven. at Palermo. Sicily, and Edwin Michaels. Azores. These places pay from g, 800 to 8, 800 a year. Homer M. Byington. of Norwalk. is also a con su1ar agent at Rome, at salary of $1 500.
 There are four federal places in shaI, U. s. District Attorney, U. s. Internal Revenue Collector and the U. s. Bank Examiner. The present incumbents were appointed at the sug- gestion and with the endorsement Of the Connecticut delegation in Congress, and their terms do not expire for some little time. Probably the first state appointment for Connecticut will be the Supervisor of the Census, who will have to be named some time this year. It is understood that Edward S. Youn-. the Republican Registrar of Voters, of Hartford. is an applicant for this place, but as yet no one has been endorsed by the Connecticut delegation.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
HEAVY LOSS IN TWO BlG FIRES Business Section of Clayton, N. r., and BaItusrol Golf C.ub H,ase Burned.

Short Hills, N J. March 27.-The handsome home of Baltusroi Golf club located on the east slope of the Wat chung Mountains. was burned to the ground early to-day. The loss IS esti- mated at close to $1O0.000
 Watertown. N. Y-. March N-The busine ss section of Clayton, summer resort town on the St Lawrence r'ver was destroyed by fire to-day. Six busi- ness blocks and the Hubbard House Annex were burned before volunteers got the fire under control. The loss will reach $1OQ, 900.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
KIDNAPPER GIVEN
 FORMAL HEARING
 AT SHARON TODAY

Sharon, Pa, March 29.-James H. Boyle, the alleged kidnapper of the Whitla lad left Mercer at Il a. m. to- day for Sharon, where he will be given a preliminary hearing at 2 p. m. to- day by Justice s. s. Gilbert, on a charge of kidnapping. He will be returned to Mercer at four.
 Billy Whitla, Thompson, the livery man, and half a dozen other witnesses have Teen subpoenaed to identify Boyle as the kfdnapper. Mrs. Boyle will be taken to Sharon tomorrow but the hour has not been set.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
HOLLAND AWAITING
 ADVENT OF HEIR

Amsterdam, March 27.-Ofcia1 bulle- tins issued by the court physicians an nounce to-day that Queen w Incl mena's condition is highly satisfactory. The entire country is preparing to cele- brate the birth of the heir which is momentarily expected Mounted cour- iers are held ready to carry the news of the great event. Bell ringers are at their posts ready to give tongue to their brazen heralds. Plans are laid for flag raising, illuminations. fire works band concerts and torchlight processions. The entire nation is en