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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
VERDICT OF MANsLAUGHTER.
Davis Whitehead Given Ten Years fl
 PenItentiaFy,

PehItentIaFy.
 Troy, Jan, 17-(Special)-The jury in the Davis Whitehead case, who was tried last Wednesday and Thursday charged with the murder of John Rich burg. came to an agreement last night about midnight and were carried be- fore Judge Pearce to render their yer dict, which was manslaughter and the prisoner was sentenced to ten years in the penetentiary.
 The case of the two negroes charged with the murder of Fox Owens went to the jury about dark yesterday even ing and a verdict was reached in less than an hour, charging the defendants with murder and sentencing them to the penitentiary for life. The testi- mony was almost entirely circumstan- tiaI The evidence showed that Ephraim Brown who had been severe ly whipped by owens a few days be- fore the killing, conspired with Shut Johnson to murder owens and that Johnson did the shooting while Brown kept watch to give warning if anyone appeared on the scene while the mur- der was being committed. A partial confession by one of the defendants to a fellow prisoner corroboratej this testimony which was brought out at both trials
 Services were held today at only two of the churches. the Methodist and the Baptist and both churches were packed and strong sermons were preached by Rev. MT. Holt at the Methodist and Mir. $. H. Campbell al the Baptist church. The mems prayer meeting was held this afternoon at the Presbytrian Church and was a most interesting meeting, 1t was led by MT John Trotmah
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
PRESS srATEHooD CLAIMS.
DeIegatiOns From New Mexico and Ari
 xOna in Washington.


 xOma in Washington.
 Washington. D. C.. Jan. 1s-Numerous delegations from New Mexico and Ari- zona, which have come here to press the claims of those Territories for State- hood, have learned that the Senate lead. CTS do not intend to permit the State- hood bill to pass at the present session.
 This decision has been reached at an informal conference of Senate leaders / II was said that there was not enough time remaining for this Congress to en- act the necessary legislation. An addi- tional reason advanced by the Senate leaders against the proposition is the fact that ideas differ widely as to the character of population and its ability to carry the responsibilities of State~ hood.
 Many other membes, including Sena. tor Foraker, who has been an advocate of separate Statehood for them for number of years. have pointed out, with some force. that the platforms of both of the great political parties de- clare for Statehood for both Territiris ., However, there are only forty Iegisla- tive days remaining and practically all of the big supply bills remain to be passed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Personal Workers Pledge Services
 To. Help Great 1orrey ReUiUal

He spoke of the way to prepare for the meeting and the way to do the most good in promoting It's interests. MT. Crawford of the Catoma Street Presbyterian Church also spoke on the subject of the revival and expressed the keenest pleasure at the interest that is being evfnced in the coming re- liglous meetings. He said he looked forward to the meeting next month with high hopes These services of preparation will be held every Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3:30 o'clock, until the opening of the. revival.
 New names are being added daily to the list of those who will participate. and already the lists are long.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Justices Simpson and Mayfeld
 Are To Take Oath OF Office

At 10 o'clock this morning Justices elect Mayfield and Simpson will be formally inducted into office, the oath being administered in the Supreme Court chambers by Robert F. Ligon, Clerk of the Court. The formal swear ing In of the two Justices will com2 prise the whole of the session of the court sitting for the Fourth Division. composed of the counties of Barbour, Bullock. Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale. Geneva, Henry Houston and Pike.
 In the swearing in of Justice J. ]. Mayfield. Justice Jonathan Haralson will sever his active participation with affairs of State, participation which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
pLuMAcE HUNTERS RESCUED.
Picked Up On Lee Hermes Islands Last
 December.

Honolulu. Jan. 17-The Commercial Pacific Cable Company schooner Flaur- ence Ward. arrived here today from the Midway Islands with the three plumage hunters of the Japanese schooner Kicho of Shinagaw, Tokio. who were rescued by the Flaurence Ward on Lee Hermez Island last December.
 The Kicho put four Japanese ashore on Lee Hermes Island. eighty miles southwest of Midway, on July T. last, and was to have returned for them. Shortly afterward. however "a terrific storm broke and the hunters lost their provisions and other stores and thGre- after. until rescued, they were compelI- cd to live on fish and seabirds. One of the men died as a result of priva- tions and the others could not have sur% vived much longer.
 The Kicho never has been heard from and 1t is supposed she foundered In the same storm that brought disaster to the Dlumage hunterR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Interest in the great Torrey interde- in Montgomery next month is steadily growing. At the interest" service held Sunday afternoon in the orpheum The atre the building was packed, not only with members of the Personal Work ers' Committees, the Y. M. c. A. and Y. w. c. A. members, but with per- sons who have up to yesterday not participated in the work of prepara- ton.
 Rev. J. W. O'Hara, pastor of the Clayton Street Baptist Church, con- d,icted the services and delivered an address. How to Begin Revival Work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

has continued over period of fifty years. the past fourteen of which have been spent on the Supreme Bench.
 Justice Mayfeld, his successor. has long been identified with public af- fairs of Alabama, recently being the Judge of the City Court of Tuscaloosa. He was the codifier of the present State Code.
 It is noteworthy that the two jus- tices to be sworn into office this morn ing lead a field of candidates unusu- ally large.
 Judge simpson succeeds himself up- on the bench, of which he has been an honored member for the past term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
A SERIOUS RIOT. '
Socialist DeHnonstratiOn Causei Trouble at Dresden.

Dresden, Jan. 17.-A Socialist dem- onstration today in behalf of electoral reforms led to a serious riot in which twenty persons were seriously and at least 100 slightly injured.
 Many conflicts occurred between the nolfce and rioters, the former event. ually beating back the great crowd of Socialists who were endeavoring to force their way to the Palace of the reikning King, Frederick August.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
suEs CLOCK coMPANY.
Widow of Dr. HnIbcrt Wants Damases
 For His Death.

Columbus, Miss. Jan. 17.--lSpecsaLl-- Mrs Donfe NJ. HaIbert, widow Of pr. A. c. Halbert, who was killed last August by the falling weight of the court house clock, has instituted suit against the Howard Clock Company of Boston. the makers of the clock. for $s0.oo0.
 The clock was purchased in 1902, and was, guaranteed for five years so the guarantee has expired, but unoer the laws of Mississippi the county can not be sued, and the only course open to Mrs. Harbert was to bring suit against the makers of the clock. The plaintik Is represented by Hon. z. F. Landrum and Col. William Baldwin, two of the most prominent members Of the local bar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Amendn Her Compliant

Huntsville. Jan. Especial )-1n a hearing before Judge Betts in the law and equity court. the compliment in the suit of Mrs Juliet Clanton vs. the Pullman Palace Car Company, for s25, 1000 damages. was allowed to amend her complaint and trial of the suit was set for the March term. Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Briti.h steamer Wrecked.

Cuxhaven. Jan. 1.-The British steamer Fidra has been wrecked of Amunen, and Is q total loss. The Fidra had a crew of eighteen. and it is thought most of them perished while trying to make shore, the boats being
 smashed up by the heavy breakers.
 Several bodies have been washed
 ashore,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
NIiImnnIkee NIarchinr CIuh.

President Frank L. Mayes of the Bryan and Kern Democratic Club, to- day received a letter from Davis S. Rose. mayor of Milwaukee and head of the Milwaukee Marching Club. stat ing in reply to an invitation that the club will reach Pensacola on February goth and will spend the entire day in this city on tour of southern cities. The letter also stated that the party would number about 100. twenty five of whom form the excellent band which always accompanies the famous or ganization on its trips.
 William J. Bryan who is to spend a short time in Florida during February. has consented to deliver a lecture on Civic Pride" to the Pensacola Civic Association on February 9th, when he will be in this city. Today a telegram was received from him by Hon. John s. Beard which stated that he would bA pleased to deliver an address to the association, but would be compelled to leave Pensacola the same night. as he had engagements of importance which will make It necessary for him to leave on the first train, and regretting his inability to remain longer. Plans are on foot to make his stay in this city a pleasant one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Clanton seeks damages for personal in- Juries received through the alleged negligence of the car company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

|afternoon presented an appeal bond. he found that it was just too late and now steps will have to be taken to bring back his blood and kin from the coal mines at Banner. ~where he had been sentenced for sixty days on a charge of assault by the judge of the inferior court at Ensley. King did not say in court that he would appeal the case. His brother asserted. however. that he would make an effort to save the engro from going to the mines. There was a delay of few hours and in the meantime the strong arm of jus tice had been swinging back and for wari and Rich was in batch or prisoners who were numbered and measured late Saturday night at the Banner penitentiary and if the steps are not taken in time tomorrow to bring him back on the appeal bond ne will start in bright and early Monday morning to digging coal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Fouataln in service.

After much delay and expense. the new fountain. which is the first to be placed in service in Pensacola, was ready for the use this morning, and hundreds passing the Plaza. the prin- cipal park in the city, viewed the handsome fountain with admiration. It occupies a central position in the principal square of the city. and adds much to the beauty of the place. which is located in the heart of the busi- ness district Its purchase and erec- tion was by the park commissions who have charge of the Plaza.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
uear. Husband is Alive.

Through A telegram received by Chief of Police Merriman of Ensley. Mrs. l. L. Donovan, of Birmingham, who is said to have been employed in one of the laundries here. has heard that her husband is still alive, though quite i'll, in San Francisco. for four years 1t being believed that he was dead. Mrs. Donovan will make an ef- fort to go to her husband In fact ar engagements to that end have already been made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
JUDGES WILL MEET
JONES AND HUNDLEY TO BOTH
 HEAR CASES.
Thfs win Be -the Ffrst Time That the Two Judges Have Been in
 Federal Building at Same Time

Birmlnghan. Jan l7.--(SpecIaI)-- 2 Jndze Thomas G. Jones will preside at the Federal Court which will begin in this city Monday morning.
 Judge Oscar R. Hundley, who is Judge of this District also: Is in the city and may hear cases in chamber This will be the first time that the two Judges will be in the court house of the government here at the same time There is nothing scheduled of sem kational nature and as far as can be : learned. there will be no clash. Judge Hundley is confident that despite the strong fight that Is being made on him that he will be confirmed by the Sem ate.
 A good sized docket has been pre- pared for Judge Jones and there will De steady grind in the court. Judge Hundiey will be indefinitely, so it is given ont, around the Federal building.
 Considerable interest is being taken in the Federal Court situation here. both Judge Jones and Judge 1Hundley having many friends. The opposition to Judge Hundley's confirmation are nor all friends of Judge Jones. for as far as can be learned here, that official is taking no part whatsoever in the controversy.
 
 Grand Jury Indictments.
 The grand Jury Tn session Tn Bir- mingham for Jefferson County, has re- turned indictments against w. C. Sparks, R. l., Trigg and w. w. Ken nedy, charging them with murder. These indictments are the result of the killing of B. c. Bush a timer, several weeks ago in room over the Monarch pool room on Third, Avenue between Twentieth and Twenty first Streets. Immediately after the shooting Sparks surrendered to deputy sheriffs. claim ins that he had fired .on Bush, after having warned him not to allow his, (Spark'sl wife in his, (Bushs) room. The shooting took place in Bush's room. It is understood that Trigg and Kennedy are held as accessories. A preliminary trial once before brought about an acquittal of the two last named young mem
 Farmers Insurance Company.
 The directors of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Alabama at a two days session just held in this city, elected officers as follows: W. A. Clyde Lincoln, Ala. President; Wallace C. Edler. Clanton, vice@President; W. R. Green. Montgomery, Secretary Treasurer and General Agent. The di- rectors chosen are: J. A. Hughes. Mad ison. Ala; A. J. Walker, Florence; W, A. Clyde, Wallace C.. Edler and W R. Greene. The association was reported to be in good condition and the future prospects bright. The association was chartered by special act of the Legis- iature or the State.
 Had Gone To Mines.
 When Rich Kings brother Saturday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
CARVED TO PIECES
NEGRO MERCHANT IN PENSACOLA
 IS MURDERED.
Mayor Rose of Milwaukee Has Noti- fled Bryan And Kern Club That
 Milwaukee Marching Club
 wiu Visit PensaceIa, February 20


 Pensacola. Fla, Jan. 17--(Special)- Almost literally cut to pieces by Charles Johnson. a negro. John Holiday, also la negro, died within few moments after he was picked up from the street last night in front of his store on North Eighth Avenue.
 Johnson. after fleeing and evadine the police, surrendered and claimed that the. time elapsing between the killing and his appearance at the jail was spent in an effort to reach the homes of officers where he wanted to surrender According to the state ments of witnesses. Holiday had bought a small grocery business from Johnson. but did not pay for the license under which the business was conduct ed. The latter wanted this money and being refused went to the store at a late hour last night and calling Holli- day out. proceeded to carve him up. Wounds were found in almost every portion of the body and the negro died within five minutes after the fight.
 Police Investigation.
 As sequal to the trial of Officer Reed for striking bluejacket of one of the torpedo boats and the charge of the lieutenant in command of the vessels that the officers of the police department are unduly severe with his men and also that $5 had been taken by some one at the police station over the amount of fine of one man, came an investigation by the mayor, chief of police and officers to ascertain who. if any one. had collected s5. claimed to have been paid by the man. instead of $4.
 This investigation resulted in the city officials ordering all turnkeys and other station officials to the city hall, inasmuch as the man who paid the fine declared he could identify the party who collected the money at the sta ton. The officers were all placed in line, and the bluejacket selected Ser geant Murphy as the man. The books of the station were then referred to and showed that Captain Wilde had received all fines collected that day, and had transferred money with a slip to the marshal. It then develop ed that the bluejacket had been sent to the city with money to pay the fine and had returned to the vessel and an- nounced that the fine was s9. This lead to the investigation as it was known among some of the men on the ship that the man arrested had been fined only $4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Farmers, Inaurance Company.

Had Gone To Mines. When Rich Kings brother Saturday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Coke is in good demand but the out put is keeping up with all needs. Very little inroad has been made as yet on the stacks of the product in this dis trict. The improvement in the make Of pig iron will bring about better con- sumption of coke and it will not take long to burn up all the coke on hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
How do you like
 this price?

q Here an opportunity to buy clothes that are genuine values for the price. Most of these suits are one or two left of lot of this seasons production, that sold for $22.5O and $27.50. You might call it just clearance sale of odd suits and if you'll find your size among them you are sure to get an exceptional bargain.
 q Also price of $ll.75 on lower grade Suits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
NOVELTY RACES AS
SOCIABlE FEATURES
Island City Boating Association Mem
bers to Engage in Two Unique
Contests at HarbOr.

The Island City Boating association
will hold one of its sociables tomor-
row evening at the club house and the
feature will be two novelty races in
which a large number of the boats be-
longing TO the club will participate.
The slow race in which ii will be the
object TO make the least speed, and the
backwards race in which the aim IS
to drive the boats backwards at the
greatest possible speed. will be pulled
off. one after the other commencing at
{ O'Clock. AS soon as these races are
ever the remainder of the evening will
be spent in boating and enjoying the
privileges of the club. 1t is expected
that large number of people will
visit the harbor to witness the two
novelty races.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
Islanders Drop Second
Game to Springfield
Eng'S Need Again Felt

Rock Islands handicap in having
Eng out of the game was illustrated
again Saturday at Springfield when tho
Islanders lost their second game there
by score of TO l. Neal. like Har-
din. the day before. was unable 10 eX-
lend himself for fear of passed balls
and the result was hits at the right
time TO make scores for the Senators.
Rock Island made the one run in the
fifth when with one out Stark hit and
Voael walked Jacobsen singled but
was forced at second. Neal made an
infield hit that brought in one tally.
In the ninth the Islanders filed up the
sa cks with one out but Vogel hit into
a double play.
The feature from the Springfield
standpoint was homer over the near
light field fence by Callahan In the
third inning. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
LINE % DOPE

Bert Fisher. released by Decatur.
is now catching for Jacksonville in
the Central association.
The Nee who is playing second
base with Columbus in the American
association is a brother of Danny.
the former Distiller tryout.
-.~,..lng doing in double headers
yesterday except at Peoria and there
the Distillers wished afterward it had
rained.
Sterling had it's first taste of Sum-
day baseball in 20 years yesterday
when a large crowd saw the home
team defeat the Chicago Shamrocks
to 1.
Pitcher Rogers of the Helena,
Ark, team has been signed by Pc
oria. The Arkansas league has bust
ed up but the players are having no
trouble finding jobs.
Now Saillard, who is playing with
Cedar Rapids, is claimed by Zanes-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
Life 100000 Years Aqo.

Scientists have found in cave in
Switzerland bones of men. who lived
100000 years ago, when life was in
constant danger from wild beasts.
Today the danger. as shown by A.
w. Brown of Alexander. Me-, is
largely from deadly disease. IF it
had not been for DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. which cured me, could not
have lived" he writeJ. suffering as
l did from severe lung trouble and
stubborn cough" To cure sore
lungs. colds, obstinate coughs, and
prevent pneumonia. it's the best med
icine on earth. so cents and $l.00.
Guaranteed by all druggists. Trial
bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

IHREE|E T. LEAGUE.
Decatur. o: Rock Island. o tsix in
nings, rain).
Peoria. 40; Davenport. 5-5.
Bloomington, SO: Cedar Rapids. so
tsecond game. seven inninss).
Observation-Disclosures, rain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, 4: Boston, 0.
St Louis. 81: New York, 30.
Detroit. /: Philadelphia, Z.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
No games scheduled
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Louisville. 8: Columbus. 4.
indianapolis, o: Toledo. 3.
Minneapolis. 3; Milwaukee, T.
St. Paul. 2-3; Kansas City, 90
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Omaha. 9-19; Wichita. 3-3.
Pueblo. o; Lincoln. Q.
Des Moines. }; Topeka. L.
Sioux City,,9: Denver. 5:
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
South Bend 9; Wheeling, l.
Fort Wayne. Z; GAINESVILLE. Z teight
innings. darkness
Grand Rapids, Z; Evansville, l.
Dayton-Terre Haute rain
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Keokuk, s. Jacksonville, 4.
Kewanee, 3; Waterloo. 2.
Burlington. .; Ottumwa. 5.
Is Quincy. 0; Hannibal, ).
ILLINOIS-MISSOURI LEAGUE.
Galesburg, | Monmouth, o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
NO FEAST If RAIN FALLS
But il Weather Is Good Bowlers Will
Banquet Tonight.

Provided rain does nor Interfere. the
Rock Island Independent bowling team
will entertain, the, Rock Island Club
this evening, In case II rains, the ban
.quet will. be, postponed until future
date. The members of the two teams
have planned to meet at the Harms
hotel at 1880 in,the evening and 60 to
the island in two launches belonging
to A. NJ. Lambert and W. FL. Huston
The return will be made in the same
manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
RAIN LOSES US
ANOTHER CAME
Starts Falling at Decatur Be-
fore Islanders Get Score
Across.
cOMMIEs ALSO HAD FAILED
Things About Even in Six Innings
Played-TimeIy Raps Win for
Springfield Saturday.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Rock Island at Bloomington.
Davenport al Springfield.
Cedar Rapids al Decatur.
Dubuque AT Peoria.

Decatur. H.. July f2.-Neither Rock
Island nor Decatur had scored when.
M the end of the sixth inning yester-
day the rain hogan falling and neces-
STATED the calling off of the contest.
Wilson and Cowell, the opposing slabs
men. were working well and were re-
ceiyin@ good support Wilson had the
better in the matter of hits. BY agree
ment Beany Jacobsen was permitted 10
mnpire bases. assisting Earle. the regu
lar official. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
LANGFORD .KETCHEL
FIGHT Is CANCELLED
Negroes Manager Declares Stanley
Has No Right to Demand 500
900 Out of Purse.

New York. March i2.-The match
between Sam Langford and Stanley
ketchel which was to take place AT
Joe Woodman, manager of Langford.
Woodman declared Ketchel is not en-
titled to demand $4,000 out OF purse
of $4,000 and that L.angford won't
fight for a few cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12
strane Breaks World Record.

Springfield. H.. July 12.-In the
automobile races at the Illinois State
air grounds track yesterday. Lewis
Strang broke the 50-mile circular
rack worlds record of So minutes
and As seconds by new mark of
% minutes and 48 seconds The
fastest mile was one minute and one
second.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-12

Stolen bases McGrew, f. Smith.
Two base hits-ReitZ. F. Smith. Three
case hutchinson. Home run-John-
son. Double plays-Nye to Shaffer II
Reitz. f. Smith to Henrichsen. Struck
Cut-By Henrichsen. /; by Kuepper. :.
Bases on balls-Om Henrichsen, 1; off