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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
HIT WITH A HAMMER
WHITE MEN IN A FIGHT AT RIVER
 FALLS.
Will Manning is struck by James l.. Johnson and May Die--Assaii-
 ant is I'm Jail.

Andalusia, Sept. 24.-(Special.) )--James L. Johnson struck VIII Manning over the head this morning with a hammer. at River Falls. and Manning Is not ex- pected to live.
 Johnson immediately gave himself up and is locked in the county jail.
 They are white men, who are enn- ployed by the Horseshoe Lumber Com pany.
 About 2ko Coyington County prohi- bitionists held an enthusiastic meet ing at the court house this afternoon and perfected county organization.
 The prohibitionists will issue news paper from Birmingham. for eight weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
DELAY COTTON REPORT.
Census Bureau Must Wait For AErt.
 cultural Department.

Washington, D. C. Sept. 24.-The next report of the census bureau on the quantity of cotton ginned. which was to have been issued on Saturday, October 2. will not be made public un- Til 10 a. m. on October 4. next. tele- graphic notice to that effect having today heen sent out by Director Du- rand.
 The law requires that the report of the bureau of statistics of the depart- ment of agriculture of the cotton crop. must be made public on the same day as the census report.
 "It is impossible for the bureau of statistics to prepare its report before l2 o'clock on the day of issue" ex- nlained MT. Durand. "and as the ma iority of the cotton exchanges close at 12 o'clock on Saturday. 1t would be Impossible to take advantage of the information. Therefore. both reports will he issued on Monday. October {. the report of the bureau of statistics appearing at noon as heretofore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
ARRESTED FOR THEFT.

Springfield. Ohio. Sept 24-Eugene J. Morton of Atlantic City. N. J.. was arrested here tonight on request of the authorities of that city on the charge of having robbed Edward s. Johnson, Atlantic City councilman. of his gun, valued at $500.
 The alleged robbery is said to have been perpetrated January 22. last. when Morton and Johnson went hunt ing together. Morton was called here several weeks ago by the death of his father. Johnson Morton. He is a nephew of William and Amos White ley. millionaire manufacturers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
PREACHER ENDS LIFE
 AFTER SECOND ATTEMPT

Hot Springs. Ark. Sept 24-Rev E. J. Woodland, of Tuckerman. Ark. after having failed to kill himself with chlo- roform. shot himself in the temple with q .as-calibre pistol here tonight. He was dead when attaches of his board ing house reached his room.
 The only letter found on his person was from O. H Duggins. Presiding FL der of some conference recently held at Poplar Bluff. Mo. explaining that Woodlands aplication for a preachers license had been rejected through his removal from the State for a period. and that with proper credentials as to his citizenship in that district 1t could be renewed at the next conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25

Kontos. who has rooms at the Sayre Apartments. alleges that Wilson en. tered his rooms and took therefrom t1z winch was concealed under a pillow
 Kontos. in support of his charge against Wilson. alleges that no otnsr person had access to his room save Wilson. wilson's case was set for trial yesterday. but was reset for the 18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
vx,,,I Res,pD From Nnvv.

Portland. Me, Sept. 24.-In referring to a rumor that he would resign from the navy. Commander Peary said to- day:
 Tt would be unique in the history of the country to have the discoverer of the North Pole still in active ser yica in the navy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
Na.hx,uIe Liberals Win,

Nashville. Tenn. Sept. 24.-Early re- turns from Democratic municipal pri- mary here today indicate an over whelminR victory for the liberal or anti prohibition element. Hilary E Howse is conceded to be the nominee for mayor over James s. Brown. in- cumbent. and I. N. Hyde.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
Tax Assessnents.

Of the $20.e17.S37 which is the amount of assessments by the State Tax Commission on the franchises of corporations operating In Alabama, $6,- o7s.5s5 of the values are held in the 240 incorporated cities or towns of the state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25

On October l. the first of the new fiscal year of the state. reports of all the departments of the state govern ment will be forthcoming. The report of the State Auditor. probably the most interesting volume of the reports, Is well under way, and bids fair to he completed by. or shortly after, October l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
To New York and Return-via Ths ATLANTIC COAST LINE
tIu ser.F uIton Celebration

SeDtember 25-OctOber II, 1909.
 Tickets will be sold September 23 to so. inclusive. Final limit: Good to leave New York up to midnight Of October 10. 1909.
 See New York at its best. Magnff- icent naval. military and civic parades All Navies of the world represented Theatrical attractions of the highest order Every day carries full program of interesting events. demonstrating the progress made in 300 years Grand est electrical effects ever attempted.
 For full information. see your ticket agent. or write F WEST.
 T. P. Agent, Exchange Hotel,
 Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
Additional Market Reports
SECRETARY TESTERS WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.


 COTTON STATEMENT.
 New Orleans. La. Sept. 24.-Secre- tary Hester's weekly New Orleans Cot ton Exchange statement issued before the close of business today shows an increase in the movement into sight compared with the seven days ending this date last year in round figures H. 900. an increase over the same days year before last of 117.000 and an i'm 72.00O.
 The amount brought into sight dur, bales. against 362.4 for the seven days ending this date last year. 2b5,- s25 year before last and 30l,153 same s33.225. against sb5.245 last year. 6l7.- h2l year before last and 712.57S same time in 1908.
 shows receipts at all United States ports 704602 against 636.5lI last year. a99.7 .72s year before last .saSd and asS.s o.Sas sas ms i'm sS Ohio snd rivers to northern mills and Canada 4.504. against 1s.772 last year. s,SS2 year before last and i6.765 same tune those held at the cl0se of the com mercial year 9o.11s against 9410l last year. 52. 30s year before last and 64; . takings 1s4.Ooo against ,11o.S01, last year. 1hs.l6o year before last and l0S.- 33S same time in 1906.
 The total takings of American mills north. south and Canada. thus far for the season have been 154.4S6 against 192,322 last year These include 5O.- | 9SS by northern spinners against &C., | 65x
 Stocks at the seaboard and the twen- ty-nine leading southern interior cen | ters have increased since ttF close ni | the commercial year 367.641 bales against during the corresponding pe- | riod an increase last season of 2b6. 1 303 and are now 17.693 smaller thaI at this date in 1908.
 | Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last croI and the number of bales brought into sight thus far from the uew crop. the supply to date Is 1,lS5.541. against l. 136.592 for the same period last year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
JANTTOR ARRESTED FOR THEFT. Negro In Charge of Flat Is Held by the

John Wilson. the negro janitor of the Sayre apartments, was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn to by Chris Kontos. charging grand lar- ceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
Ready For ReDort. octo,.,. ,

Oid clothes rem0deled and mma~ ox-.- ~y The Bachelor. Phone 22Ia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25

"TB', Place to Buy schwab Clothes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23

of the sun gave us our positions: that is all there is to say about that. We made regular astronomical observa- tions, such as could be made by the compass and other instruments. We merely made the nautical observa- tions that captain would have made aboard a ship.
 "Q.--Will you describe In detail any single observation taken by you at the north pole with the exact figures of the results and the corrections ap- piled?
 "A-Not at this present moment. We will describe every one of them in detail when they go to the Univer- sity of Copenhagen. They will so there within two months. The entire records will be delivered to the Univer- sity and after that they will go to every body that wants to examine them.
 "Q-Tn your original narrative as published in The New York Herald, you said: The night of April T, was made notable by the swinging of the sun at midnight over the northern sky. Your observations on April g. placed the camp In latitude s6.36 longi- tude SAP. The astronomers say that in the latitude you mention the mid night sun would have been visible on
 
 for the first time on April 2, you must have been $50 miles from the pole in- stead of 234 as you supposed. There fore, to have reached the pole on April 21, you would have had to travel thirty-nine miles daily. What is your explanations of the apparent dis crepancy?
 "A-In the first place that indicates the point I have taken. that nobody l,t5a of this kind until they get the com plete records The northern horizon at midnight has been so obscure that we could not tell whether the sun was below the horizon or above it. We were not making observations at mid night. Therefore this statement is based on the fact that we have said that it was possible to see the sun at midnight on that day. I have not looked through The Herald's story as 1t has been written out in full. My impression Is that we were absolute ly unable to see the sun the midnight before that. The horizon was ob- scured.
 "Q.-Why was it necessary to en- trust your records to MT. Whitney under pledge of secrecy?
 Al don't know that there is any thing further to say about that; ask MT. whitney. l Qo uot tnlnk am bound to divulge to MT Peary the news of our work. I am perfectly willing to give 1t to the world and have given 1t to the world There Is no reason why I should give any news to Peary.
 Lays Role Aside.
 pr. Cook laid aside the role of the explorer when he arose this morning and became a family man again, When he breakfasted he announced his intention of spending the day with his family until the afternoon when he met the newspaper men. He lunched at noon with his family. then played with children until time to go to theI quiz.
 When his secretary told him the hour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
FLEETS GATHER FOR
 HUDSON CELEBRATION

New York. Sept. 2:-The armada which is to represent the United States at the Hudson Fulton celebration, steamed into New York harbor late this afternoon to it's anchorage in the Hudson River above Grants Tomb.
 Fog interfered with the plans of the British and German fleets which were expected today. The four armored cruisers of the British squadron slackened speed approaching the mist hung coast and sent in word by wire. less that they would delay their arrival until tomorrow morning. The three German cruisers should arrive about the same time.
 The Italian cruiser Etna passed into the harbor before the American bat. tleships, and proceeded to her anchor. age in the North River off Thirty fourth Street. where she was joined @ few hours later by her mate. the Et ruria. which came in through the Sound from Bridgeport, at dusk.
 Thousands of New Workers crowded all points of vantage from the Bat tery northward and along Riverside Drive to witness the arrival of Rear Admiral Schroeder's fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23

today when thirty-two sheriffs of Colorado counties. in the costumes of the plains, joined the party in q special car to act as guard of honor to- the President during his stay in the state. Tn khaki trousers, blue flannel shirts, peaked hats. cartridge belts and pistol handles protruding from holsters. they surrounded the President at every stop. Advance ar for the sheriffs and they found 8 bunch of bronchos waiting them at each city visited.
 In his speech at Colorado Springs this afternoon. the President said:
 Talks at Springs.
 We are entering upon an era of that I hope will be excep- tional even in the history of our pros- perity, but in doing so. we must be not to forget the obligation there is upon us to adopt such legts- lative measures in state and nation as shall prevent a recurrence of the abuses, which were brought to play during the administration of my prede- cessor, Theodore Roosevelt.
 Tt is easy when you are comfort able and when the income Is coming In to think that everything is all right, but it is just about that time when the sappers and miners begin their work upon the foundations of society with reference to the abuses which I have mentioned.
 And this administration is pledged with the aid of the people to put upon the statute books such additional Legislation as shall clinch the advance in the standards of business and in the management of railroads and in- dustrial corporations which were set up by my predecessor in his talks to the people and in his message to Con- gress.
 Now I think we have made great advance under his influence, but we must not stop. He took up the ques- ton of conservation of our resources. increasing the reclamation of land. the of forests. the deepening of our waterways and pledged all his efforts in the direction of a scientific solution of these questions. Such & policy cannot be brought to a culmina- ton in one administration or two or three. All that each one can say while he is responsible is that his best efforts will be devoted to carrying out these policies, not only to devoting the attention, but also in the use of private capital and private effort in the same direc- tion."'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
WHIP M0ORS
TIERCE FTGHTING ID REPORTEr
 TO MADRID.
War Fever 10 At HiGh Pitch fs ths gpanfsh Capital ana Government Gives Out News of
 Baftlea.

Madrid. Sept 22-The Spanish forces in Morocco were successful September 20 and 3i in turning Mount ouruea and surrounding the ferocious Beni-sicar stribesmen.
 The government is today publishing broadcast accounts of many thrilling and gallant episodes of the lighting and the war fever is at high pitch.
 The Moors showed fanatical cour- age. but were met with s fine display of Spanish valor.
 Near Taxdir. four battaffons of Span ish troops were depioyed over a front six miles long. They we're charged suddenly by 200 Arab horsemen. Gem eral Tovar, perceiving that the enemy threatened to break the line. sent out . strong detachment of Chaussers and cavalrymen to check them. The two parties met with terrific shock.
 At first the Moors broke, but re- turned to the attack several times be. fore they were finally routed, ieavin9 many dead on the field The Spanish infantry then feinted retreat and the Moors, reinforced, swept down upon them, the Spanish line then aboueA faced and fired repeated voileys point blank into the enemy. putting them to
 The dispatch reports that the Moors left a hundred dead on the field.
 The Minister of Foreign Affairs has made formal reply to the protest of thel Foreign Board of the Moroccan Gov- ernment against the action of Spain in the Rin territory, claiming this to be . breach of the Algeciras agreement
 A total of $500 Moors took part in the fighting, They lost 400 men.
 The Spanish troops under General Orozco have occupied Aeograz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Wedn Millionaire.

South Boston. Va, Sept. 22-Miss Ellen Douglas Bruce, daughter of the late Alexander Bruce of Halifax coun- ty, this afternoon became the bride of R. T. Crane. IT,, a multi millionaire of Chicago, and a son of the United States Minister to China. The wedding took place at o'clock at Berry Hill. Special trains from New York. Chicago, Baltimore and other points arrived at South Boston carrying distinguished guests to the wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
RAIsIN WINE MATTER.
Question of Products Standing Up
 Revenue COmmlsafOner.

NEVGMUG U1fM1EB1NOWEEs
 Washington. Sept. 22.-The taxabtl- ity of rasin wine was threshed out at 6 five hours hearing before the Com missioner of Internal Revenue today, and decision on the question was re- served.
 Charles Lediere of Chicago, appeared as counsel for sixteen concerns in Cin- cinnati, St. Louis, San Francisco, New Orleans and other parts of the coun- try. He contended that the manufac- turers of raisin wine are not subject to government regulation, that no tax Is colIectable on such a product and that raisin wine is not mAshfil for distil- lation to which the internal revenue law applies. The existing law refers only to imitation w1ne and fortified sweet wine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
The Roosevelt Delayed.

North Sydney. N. S., Sept. 22-The sailing of the Arctic steamer Roose- welt was delayed today owing, to the fact that the records and other impor- tant manuscripts which were taken from the steamer yesterday byssouve- mir hunters have not been recovered.
 Shortly after 6 o'clock the Roosevelt pulled out from her pier after taking on full supply of coal for the run to New York. A few hundred yards from the pier. Captain Bartlett dropped an- chor, and 1t is likely that the vessel will remain In the stream until early tomorrow morning.
 A steam launch from the government boat Tyrian went alongside the Roose- welt and Naval Commander Dickson went aboard. Commander Dickson had lust come from Sydney. where he had held a conference with the United states Consul, John Keihl, with refer once to failure of an American ship to display the Canadian flag when well coming the arrival of Peary. He had a message from Professor McMillan to Captain Bartlett, asking the latter 70 defer sailing as he expected soon to ob- tain possession of his stolen docu- ments.
 Captain Dickson remained on hoard the Roosevelt, dining with Captain Bartlett, and then left for Sydney to assist in the search for the stolen ar- ticles.
 It was the United States auxiliary cruiser Grampus. commanded by Cap
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
 AY..ksu Gord output :.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 22.-According to Joseph Hummill. e wealthy miner who has just returned from Fairbanks. Aiaska, the gold output of the Tsnana Valley this year will be more saan s12.- 900. 900. ard would Aavs gone as high as sl5,oe0,0o0 had weather conditions been favorable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
naa rellows in seattle.

Seattle, Sept. 22.--More than 1000 Odd Fellows paraded here today. They had numerous floats in the line of march.
 Atlanta was chosen for the next con- yention. The grand lodge approved 8 revised ritual for Sisters of Rebekah.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Jury Has Graft Case.

Chicago. Sept. 22-The case of In- spector McCann, who Is on trial charged With grating and malpractice in office, went to the jury late today. Several ballots were taken tonight Late rumors from the jury room say that the vote stood to 3 in favor of acquittal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
ra AIIerea Aaaailant.

c. c. Harris, wanted for assault and battery, was arrested last night by Officers Taylor and Ragland. He is al- legged to have assaulted and cut J. l.. Thomas last Monday night. The affray is said to have occurred m a boarding house at No. IT Madison Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
HilI ahoots a Woman .

Birmingham. Mass. Sept. 32.--when Mrs. Otto Gjertz refused today to leave her home with Harry Hill, believed to be from New York. Hili shot her three times and then turned the revolver upon himself. dying soon after. Mrs ciertz's condition is critical.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23

tain Henson. which dtd not hoist the Canadian standard. the fAilure to do oo resuftinG In an attack on him by . citizen of Sydney. Captain Henson. ac- companied bv Commander Dickson, placed the matter before the United mandsr being greatly incensed over the unfortunate incident He reported to the consul that Captain Henson could not display the Canadian flag for the very simple reason that he had none on board, and as the 0rampus only ae. cidentally met Peary on the way here. the American commander could not possibly secure the Canadian ensfgn. even if he wished to hoist it.
 sTo my mind," said Captain Dick :, son, "the insult to Captain Henson had not been taken seriously. considering the source from which 1t enlanated. However, would hardly stand for such a thing were in Captain Hen sons place"
 The consul said he would use his best endeavors to close the incident as quietly as possible.
 Maine Excited.
 Portland. Me. Sept 1.-The State of Maine, within whose borders Com mander Robert D. Peary spent his boy hood and young manhood, awaits to- night his home coming from the far North. Portland. South Portland. Ban- gor. Waterville and Old Town were busy today perfectinE the details of celebrations which have been planned In his hohor.
 The first oficial greeting Peary will receive in Maine will be- At Old Town. where the Provincial express on which he is travelling is scheduled to stop shortly before o'clock tomorrow. Bands will play. church bells will chime and the 'oficiais of old Town will ex- tend congratulations to the explorer.
 Reaching Portland at TAO tomorrow evening. Commander Peary will be met at the station by the mayors of Port land and South Portland. militia, bands and e large escort of citizens. Red fire is to be burned all along the line of march to the auditorium where pub lie reception will be a.eld, followed by a banquet st the Falmouth Hotel
 During the evening handsome sii- yer loving cup will be presented bY the citizens of the two cities to Com- m nder Pearv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
COOK DISCUSSES FREELY
 DETAILS OF DISCOVERY

tContinued from Page one,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23

Robert E Peary had no further state ments to make today regarding the polar controversy and while travelling westward to his home in Eagle Bay, from Sydney. spent the time going over his correspondence. The explorer with his family left sydney early to Jay and reached the Truro tonight Later the Peary party departed for Portland. Commander Peary received by cable an invitation to lecture before the Royal Scottish Geographical society. The invitation came In . cablesram today from Edinburgh. IL follows that received from Secretary J. 8. Kettle, requesting Commander Peary to fix a date for a lecture In London before the Royal Geographical Society.
 An enthusiastic crowd which had gathered at New Glasgow to eniiven the departure of two wedding couples cheered Commander Peary and threw rice at his car windows. The explorer was given round of applause when he appeared on the platform, thinking that the demonstration was in his honor alone, but he hastily retreated when he observed that he was In the midst of wedding party. Another bridal crowd at Stellarton also gave the explorer hearty round of cheers.
 The explorer. accompanied by his wife and family. with . score of newspaper correspondents, left Sydney at o'clock today and will reach Portland. Me. tomorrow evening. He expects to spend a few days at Eagle Island. making up his reports and preparing statement on the ques- ton Has Cook been at the pole?" He said he did, not think 1t would be long before the statement was made public.
 The Roosevelt may be expected off Sandy Hook by Tuesday next. Com mander Peary and his party travelled In special attached to the regular express.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Peary on . Train. .

Portland. Me. Sept. 22.-The general passenger department of the Maine Central Railroad here at D. m. re- ceived a dispatch which stated that the Peary party were on their way towards the United States on the Intercoionial Express. and had just left Antigonishe, N S,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23

Penry stops Talking. Truro. N. S., Sept. 2S-Commander