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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Nearly Four Hundred
 Autos Go Up Ln Smoke

Boston, Jan. 17.-A puff of flames shot up from the rear of the most ex- tensive automobile storage and repair plant in the city, located near Park Square, shortly before dawn today, and half an hour later 34S automobiles. valued at $750.0O0, were a mass of tan ,gled steel and iron.
 The ire spread to the old trai1 shed of the Park Square Railroad station, and destroyed the bicycle track and a large pavilion used for exhibition purposes. The damage to the build ing wiIS bring the total loss to above 38O0,0O0.
 There were six garages, including several used chiefly for repairs. in the big storage station, the principal occupants being the Park Square Au- tomoblIe Company, the Boston Auto mobile Company, the Rambler ConT- pany, the Boston Automobile Exchange, the Concord Motor Company, and the repair shop of the Mamon Company.
 All the large sightseeing automo- piles in the city, numbering upwards of a dozen, were burned, as also were between thirty and forty expensive cars of the Limousine type. Out of the $50 automobiles stored in the building, only two were saved. A majority of the owners were but partly insured. The twenty worlmen In the building managed to get away safely, although several had narrow escapes,
 The hremen had to fight hard to keep the flames from extending to the bust
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

The pillow on which Mrs. Seeley had been sleeping was saturated with blood.
 Seeley came here less than two years ago from St. Joseph, Mo. He had lived there two yearss having moved there from Ottawa, III! He had engaged in the practice 1f law for the past thirty years. Seeley was 55 years of age, his wife about three years his junior. and his daughter 22 years of age.
 The bodies were found by Guy Nj. Smelzer, affianced husband Of Miss See ley. and k. R. Seibbell.- friend of the family. The family could not be communicated with after 9 o'clock Tn ursdAy night. when Smelzer talked over the phone with Miss Seeley. Eff forts. to get into communication with them after that time were unsuccess- ful. The, only living, thing on the premises was a hugh black cat, which was locked In the basement and which since Friday had been fed by the neighhors.
 Although keeping up the appearance of prosperity, Seeley had been forced to borrow money for his last months house rent from W. W. Wiltshire, an attorney from whom he rented desk room in the New York building.
 Detectives searched his house for weapons with which the murders had been committed, but were unable to ind any blood-stained implements No article of jewelry or anything of value was taken from the house. Every win dow and door was found to have been securely locked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
PROHIS HOLD
 MASS MEETING Render Thanks for 0ust-
 ing of Saloons. MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS Governor Conner Declares Law is
 Being Enforced. sesborn Wright Says People of Geor- gia and Alabama Will soon Ren-
 der Thanks Te Tennessee for Joining Movement.
MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS

Birmingham. Jan. 1f.-(Special. )- Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" This was the theme of the sen- timent that peryaded the immense throng that gathered today in the Jeff ferson Theatre, a mass meeting having been arranged by the young peoples so- cieties of the various churches of Birm- inghan aud the immediate district. to render thanks to the Almighty for State wide prohibition.
 1t was a notable gathering. Hon. Seaborn Wright, of Georgia; Governor B. B. Conner. of Alabama. and Hon. Hugh Locke. of Birmingham. were the principal speakers. The young peoples societies from all parts of the city and from some of the suburban places. st- tended in number; in fact, 1t appeared as if the organizations yied with one another to make @ showing.
 There was mention of the recent en- actment of State wide prohibition law In Tennessee. The Governor of the State told his listeners that 1t was a good thing for Alabama that Tennessee went dry or was going dry, for 1t would make it a matter of more difficulty to fetch in the liquor. He told his hearers that there was favorable enforcement of the law, but where there was any neglect of duty, the young people had it.
 
 condition. He said that Unexpected to see an enforcement all through the State, and he intimated that there never would again be an open saloon in the State.
 Hon. Seaborn Wright congratulated the people of Alabama on their law and the enactment thereof He said that the people of Georgia, and of Alabama. too. would render thanks unto the people of Tennessee for joining In the movement and befoye .therend of the year the Vol unteer state would be following the progress of the other States where pro hibition was in effect.
 } On the stage this afternoon were many men and women who are workers in the prohibition cause. The lower boxes of the theatre were occupied by members of the Women'a Christian Temperance Union. while the upper boxes were taken up by young women sponsors of the various societies repre-. sented in the me4tfhg. sS
 Announcement of the mass meeting this afternoon was. made in all Of the churches this morning
 when Governor announced. to the immense audience today that if the present prohibition law was declared unconstitutional So many attacks now being made on 1t, that within ten days F-of that time he will have issued 6 call for an extra session of the Leg islature and law will be enacted that will close not only ~4he blind tiger. but the soft drink stand most effec- lively This brought forth several minutes anplatidinR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
AN URGENT REQUEST
NEW ORLEANS COTTON EXCHANGE
 REQUESTS ACTION.
It sn Desired to Have a Campaign oi Eaucatieu started as to the Innumerable Uses of
 Cotton.

New Orleans. Jan. 17.--PresideDt w. B. Thompson of the New Orleans Cot ton Exchange, has forwarded Secre- tary of Agriculture James Wilson, at Washington, an urgent request Tor ac- ton by the Department on resolutions of the exchange adopted rev gay 2 ago favoring extension of the Held for consideration of American cotton.
 The object is to have the Depart ment start a campaign of education as to the innumerable uses to which cotton can be put in place or articies of foreign import now used In Ameri- can manufactories.
 Mir. Thompson's letter. is as follows:
 ''It Is not only the universal wlsh of the Southern people. put we oeness 1t will meet with the appreciation or the country at large if steps are taken looking to the substitution of cotton wherever possible in innumerable ar- ticles. the conposition of which Is now more or less of other matters Of for eign origin.
 sComparatfve cost Is ostensibly the first consideration, hut primarily much must be learned as to details concern ing articles. how made. quantity con- sumed and the increase of durability, etc. and consequent increase Tn quail itv ar value caused by the substitution of the vegetable fibre. cotton.
 aThere are hundreds tperhaps thous- ands1 of uses to which cotton could be put in the United States which re. ouire only to be known or suggested to attrac. the attention or manu1ac- turers. A campaign of education can not, however. be conducted without a speciflc basis founded upon such knowi- edge as can only be obtained through Government research.
 ''Doubtless consumption will, Tn ,,,as s,,re, keeu pace with production In ahout the same ratio as 1t has done, but if we can find new outlets for eon- eumption 1t should not be a. question of natural increase, not merely mat. ter Of suffering cotton to grow and the grower to obtain a bare subsist- Auction so that within the coming de- eade even 25,00o,00o to s0.oOo.ooo bales of cotton may be grown and ind mar ket at remunerative prices"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
A STRANGE DREAM
ANNIsTON MAN JUMPS FROM WIN-
 DOW WHILE AsLEEP.
He Dreamed He Was About To Be Throws Into A DeeD stream When
 He Arose And Made The Jump.

Anniston, Jan. 17--w. J. Evans, who recently came here from Morrisville to take a position In the plant of the Western Steel Car and Foundry Com pany, had a strange experience with somnambulism a few days ago.
 Dreaming that he. was about to be thrown into e deep stream, he arose from his bed and jumped from the win dow. sixteen feet from the ground. He, was not awakened by the jump, he started to run away from the Imaginative stream. He went several blocks and sat down under a tree, clad only in his nightles, where he awoke. On his way home. he was met by q searching party. who missed him and Knowing of his somnambulis- tie tsnd4ncies. feareS that Fhe had been hurt
 He says that his feet are little sore from the jump. but otherwise he Is uninjured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
THE REAL PLAINTIFF
LATEST DEvEL0RMENTs IN NEWS
 PAPER LIBEL CASES.
An Individual and Not fhe United states Governnkent Is New Thought To He the Real
 pIainfif.

Washington Jan. 1.-The latest and most Interest developments suggested regarding the sensational developments of yesterday Involving the service of subpoenas upon q number of news paper men in this city and elsewhere. Is that an individual, and not the United States Government.l Is the real plaintiff in the case.
 It Is true that the subpoenas served here read: 'The United Sates vs. The Press Publishing Company" but if the proposed action is criminal in character, as is generally assumed. such would ba the form of subpoena. even where an individual is the complainant, according to the practice in the District of Co., iumbia.
 The identity of this Individual, or in. dividuals, for there may be more than one, is purely. a matter of speculation, for the public will have 10 await the promised statement of Attorney Gen- eral Bonaparte In the course of day or two, to get any accurate understand ing of this remarkable case.
 Possibly President Roosevelt. himself is the complainant; or it may be that the action was begun by William Nell son Cromwell. or by Douglass Robinson. or any of the persons named In the original newspaper publications in an invidious way.
 A significant fact Is that Mr. Crom- well was in Washington when the act- ion was taken yesterday of serving the subpoenas, though he left during the night for New York.
 The officials here remain mute and there were no developments In the case today to be learned. The district attor- ney remains snow-bound in his country home; the attorney general of the, Unit ed States Is at home in Baltimore, and at the White House there was a flat re- fusal to discuss the matter,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
STRIKES HIS MOTHER
PROMINENT ANNIsTON BOY USES st POKER ON PARENT.
Ralph Ledbetter Asked His Mother for Money and Became Angry When She Refused to Sup
 ply His Wants.

AnHiston. Jan. 17.---speciAl.)-- Ralph Ledbetter. a member of. one of the best families In this city. was placed under arrest today and locked up 'in the city prison on a charge of assault ing his own mother with a poker.
 The cause of the fight is unknown, the prisoner refusing to talk about the matter further than to state that it was the result of quarrel It is said though that he asked his mother for money and became angry at her re- fusal to supply his wants.
 He was placed under arrest about noon and was brought to the prison down one of the main thoroughfares of the city as the worshippers were re- turning from church. He made a stronge resistance against the officers, and the prominence of his family gave the arrest a sensa tionaI interest. Ills bond was placed at $1OO, and it is un- likely that he will be able to secure his release, as he has no sympathy from his acquainances in the city. ". C.. Ledbetter. father of the young man, Is a deacon in the Parker MemS- rial Baptist Church and was at tho service there when. the deed was com mitted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

ing. President samuel Mundheim. who was in the chair. made the announce ment after the meeting that the n1anu- facturers had declared for the open shop and were prepared to fight to q finish. He said the number of strikers was between 15.00o and. 2e;O0o but hat there were many non- union matters out of employment and that eventually the places of the strikers will be filled. sThe manufacturers feel that they have not been treated fairly, he said. .sThe strikers should have given us notice. according to their agreement and the action should have been taken by a vote of the Unions"
 Mir. Mundheim. in discussing the dis continuance of the Union label by the manufacturers. which precipitated the strike said:
 "The label is of no advantage to the manufacturers and indeed Is not want ed. Very few people who buy hats. notice whether the label is in It or not
 The Manufacturers president ridicui- ed the report that the Union had $4Qq. GOO with which to make the fight. He said. however. that the hatters union was one of the strongest labor organi- zations Tn the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
scHooNnR GoEs DOWN.
Cargo And Crew of Six Men Lost at
 Sen.

Cargo And Crew of Six Men Lost at
 Sen.
 New York. Jan. 17--In the biting driving snow storm of early Saturday morning, off the Long Island shore. another vessel. the Schooner Swallow, of St. Johns. N. F., and her crew, paid the toll so often demanded of those who go down to~the sea in ships.
 The story of the wreck was told by the sea itself, for today 1t strewed the beach east of Fire Island for several miles with bits of wreckage from the ship itself and from her cargo. On some of this wreckage appeared the name Swallow. St. Johns, N. F." Of the crew. probably five or six men. Judging from the schooners size there was no trace. It was at 2 o'clock this morning that a beach man, from the blue point life saving station while toilipg through the storm, saw some black objects in the surf close to the shore. Other beach men soon were on fhe scene. Finally they came to a signboard which told Che unfortunate vessels name.
 The Swallow. according to the marine register was a schooner of seventy-three tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
TRAGEDY ON TRAIN
ARKANSAS MAN ATTEMPTS TO
 RESCUE BROTHER.
Fired on Onicer Who Sat HandcWfEed to Prisoner, and General sh0ot-
 ing Array Followed, Pas ,s sengeRs Joining In.


 Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 17.--A special from Fort Smith, Ark, says:
 "Entering the car of an Iron Noun tain train near here early today, in which his brother. Grand Quinn. sat handcuffed to Police Officer Burgess of this city, who was taking Quinn to Little Rock to be turned over to the military authorities as a deserter. Lee sistance. Quinn, after emptying his
 Burgess returned the fire and sev- eraI of the passengers came toa his as- sistance. Quenn, after emptying his pistol. leaped from the train and es- capped. During the fusilade. one of the passengers. Irwin Brassfield of Null berry. Ark, received what 1t is be- lieved will prove to be fatal wound. Burgess was uninjured, and continued to Little Rock, where he placed his prisoner in the custody of the military authorities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
JANUARY IS, 19O9- EIGHT PAGES

Bogera St. Asaph. Wales. was killed while santomobilfng in the neighbour hood of Penmaanmawr. with her sister and the chauffeur about two weeks ago. The young woman was said to have been hurled over the sea wall. but her body was not recovered. Her sister and the chauffeur escaped in- jury. Invstigation failed to show any indications that body had fallen over the cliff and 1t was not considered possible that a/body falling into the sea at this point could nave peen washed away. This gave rise to sus- picion and search for the missing woman has been continued zealously.
 A day or two ago. a torn telegram to Violet Charlesworth was found in a room in hotel at roper mory, Scotland. and 1t was ascertain cd that the occupant of the room. who answered the description Of MISS Charlesworth had gone to Obau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
FOR PRrsoN REFORM.
Mrs. Florence E. Maybrich Talks of
 Her LiEe'e Work.

Washington, Jan, 17--Mrs. Florence E. Maybrick whose release from an English prison five years ago was due to the efforts of American women. de- clared here today that she was devot- ing her life work to prison reform. In A statement issued today, she appealed to Congress to provide the national ca pital prisons with humane and sanf- tary facilities
 q hope that many statesmen who have honoreI my case with their inter est, sympathy and support" she con tinued, will use their influence in the interests of the prison CTS whose cases unlike mine. have not become the focus of two continents and Whose dumb cries am now voicing."
 Mrs. MaybricR came here to confer with her lawyer, Samuel V. Hayden, in regard to the status of the appeal made from the decision of the federal court at Richmond. giving her possess sion of the valuable lumber and mineral lands. She left tonight for Stamford, Conn, where her mother Is III in sanitarLum. Before her de- parture, she denied the rumor that she was engaged to be married"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

one, rather than that of chief adviser to the next President.
 The outgoing and Incoming admin istrations constitute a house divided against Itself. and as long as President Roosevelt remains,iat the helm things exciting and sensational may occur at any moment. There may be a breach between Mfr. Roosevelt and Mir. Taft there may be more, messages, or there may be anything. Only lt should be borne in mind the Preside-5 Is just now fighting the Republican barty. Dem ocrats should secure good seats in the gallery. and watch the fun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
EDGAR ALLEN POE.
His Genius is Praised in Centenurv .
 CharfOtteavtlIa

His Genius is Praised in Centenary Al,
 Charlottesville.
 Charlottesville. Va. Jan. 17-Edrar Allen Poe's genius was praised today In the centenary being held at the University of Virginia. Rev. wn Barr. of Lynchburg. in his sermon in the University chapel paying a beanti- fui tribute to the poets memory. The chapel was crowded.
 Although the principal part of the centenary exercise will not be held until Tuesday. host of visitors have arrived in Charlottesville to pay their homage to the memory of the JnIver- sity of virgihias most famous son. A stream of letters continue to flow in from Europe and various parts of the world praising the genius of Poe. Many Of these will be read at the clos ing exercises Tuesday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
ONE MAN KILLED.

fsock Island PmhsenGer Train Crashes
 Int switch Engine.
 Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 17.-Rock Island passenger train No. a. west bound. from Memphis to Fl Reno, Okla., ran irto an open switch and crashed Into a switch, engine. near here today, Killing the fireman of the switch en- zine, J. M. Woods of Argentine, and partly demolishing both engines.
 The engineer of the passenger train. John Morrison, and his fireman, w. D. Doraset. jumped before the crash. Both were hurt but not seriously. Other trainmen and the passengers escaped unhurf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
HUSBAND IN JAIL.

Charged With Choking His wife Ta
 Death.
 Aiken, S. C.. Jan. i7--As a result oe an inquest held yesterday at the re- quest of the mother of Mrs. Rainey Lowe. who died last Sunday afternoon Sovereign Lowe. Mrs. Lowe's husband. held on a charge of murder. and Lee Boyd. as accessory. were placed In jatl here last night.
 The coroner's jury found that Mrs. Rainey Lowe came to her death by strangulation at the hands of Sovereign Lowe and named Boyd as accessory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
No rnII rnr flallnaIn. }

springffeid, flI.,5 Jan. 17---shortiy be- fore midnight 1t was definitely decided not to issue call for the caucus Mon day night and 1t Is now expected that there will be no caucus unless the Legislators who arrive tomorrow, will agree on such a meeting. Legislators who have been outspoken against the reelection of Senator Hopkins, express qualification over this decfsioh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
AN AWFUL DEED.
A, Mlner Injures Wife, Kills His sol
 And Then Suicides.

AWG HMEN SuhVEuUHs
 Fairinont. w. Va, Jan. 17-Henry Pyles. a miner of ShiRnston, W. Va. today struck his wife with a pick. seriously injuring her. killed his son Samuel, 26 years old, and blew out his own brains with shot gun.
 Pyles quarreled with this wife over some trivial matter ana when he struck her. the son interfered The father fired one barrel of shotgun almost instantly killing his son. then fled to a house near his home
 With gun in hand. Piles defied ar rest and kept off his pursuers till late tonight when a posse heard a report from q gun and rushed up to find the Pyles had taken his own life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
FIGHT TO FINISH.
Hat Manufacturer Association Decide
 On nnen ShOu.

Hat Manufacturers Association Decide
 On Open shop.
 New York, Jan. 17-The open shop and a fight to the finish was4he action decided upon by the hat panu- lecturers association at a meeting held here today to discuss the situation growing. out of the strike of matters which began Friday. An effect of the strike, according to the manufacturers will be a rise In the price of hats, as the trouble occurred in the busy season.
 < 'welve members, comprising the
 Lrd of directors of the hat manufac- A CTS association, attended the meet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Cr,.h.., ito Death.

Cbattanoosa, Tenn, Jan. f7.-R. c. Gilmore, a brakeman on the Norfolk and Western Railway. was crushed to death between a freight car and an engine at the entrance of the round house in Bristol. Tenn. today. Gil- mores leaves two children at Chris tinnsburg, Va
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Queen Helena Decorated.

Vienna, Jan. 16-Emperor Francis Jo- seph has conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Elizabeth. upon Queen Helena of Italy. in recognition of her self sacrificing and heroic labors" in connection with the earthquake in Gala bria and Sicily. The decoration Is ac- eompanied by an autograph letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
SHIP IS ABANDONED.
Captain And Crew Are Rescued Ky
 Passing Vessel

Queenstown. Jan., 1.-The steamer Dominion which arrived off here today reported having rescued Captain Cross ley and the crew of the British ship Sayona. about four miles off Fastnet. The Savona. which was lumber laden. was abandoned in a water-logged con dition.
 A tug has started out to try and tow fife Savona to Crookhaven. The was bound from Liscomb, N. s for the United Kingdom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
KII.LED BY BoBBER.
ReafAurant Keeper Shot While Coun
 ing His Cash.

HfHflUFUUI HANGWVT oENVt " HIHNC NVuHN~
 ing His Cash.
 Union, Iowa, Jan, 17--While getting money to hand a robber. L Trimball. a restaurant keeper. was shot twice through the head last night and in- stantly killed.
 TrimbaI had been counting his cash when a pistol was thrust into his face by an unknown man who. demanded money Trimball gave up his silver and was about to hand over his bills when the robber, thinking Trimball was reaching for a revolver. fired the fatal shots. A posse is searching for the murderer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
FIGHT IS ARRANGED.
walsh and Kelly to Contest for Bantam
 H0n0rn.

HOmOEms
 Cleveland. O., Jan. 17.-Negotiations were concluded here today for match between Jimmy Walsh of Boston. hold CT of the worlds pugIiistic bantam- weight championship. and "Emer- gency" Kelly of New York, for the bantam honors. The fight Is to take place in Boston in February.
 Kelly was matched to meet Tommy Kilbane of Cleveland for the feather weight championship cs ohio. In a twenty-two round bout here today. but the sheriff burst In the doors and dispersed the spectators just as the men entered the ring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
To Cnnflnne ronr

Savannah, Ga. Jan. 17--Madamo Emma CAlve has been under fhe care of q throat specialist in Savannah foe four days She declares her voice fs Che same as 1t was many years ago and that she will continue her tour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Richmona Ice Round.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 17--Richmond is today ice bound. A rainfall which be- gan yesterday afternoon turned into a sleet during the night. The tele- phone and telegraph service are badly crippled.