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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
BO0MS WATERWAYS

RIVERS AND HARBORs
CONGRESS TO MEET.

eACSs&SMh A1ht anu OtMEf FT0mNnG1t
Figures Have Promised Support
To Project OF Improving
Natural Resources.
Washington. July 1s-with Presi-
dent Taft the central figure as an en-
thusiasttc advocate Of waterway i'm
provements. the meeting, here OF the
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
on December 8, 0 and 10 next, promises
to be the most notable gathering in
the history Of that organization.
In addition to President Taft, who
bas accepted an invitation to address
the gathering. such distinguished ex-
ponents of increased waterway facil-
tiles as Secretary OF War Dickenson,
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador. have indicated q desire to
participate in the convention.
President Taft has pledged himself
to the movement. He has but recent
ly taken occasion to express himself
upon the general policy Of conserva-
ton OF the nations natural resources.
placing waterway improvements at the
head of the list
Secretary Dickinson is greatly i'm
pressed with the necessity of Deepen
Ing the rivers and harbors. Upon him
az secretary Of war would fall the
outy OF carrying out any concerted
plan for waterways improvements.G Gov.
Harmon takes his place with other
spirits in favor of the
movement. Count Bernstein comes
from the country that probably knows
more Of waterway improvements than
any other. her rivers and harbors en-
joying a higher grade of development
than any in the world This com.
merce Is developed and controlled by
the central government and its en-
couragement has proven o great sue
ness.
In issuing the call for the conven-
ton. President Ransdeli declares that
the people have come to know more Of
the possibilities OF waterway improve
ments in the last twelve months than
ever before.
The question Of devising ways and
means. It is set forth, has been debat-
ed for a year and opinion seems to be
approaching agreement upon the mat
ter OF issuing bonds. Attention Is d.
rected to the fact that the Panama
Canal is being built on bond Issues a
also are great private enterprises, such
az railroads, as an argument in favor
Of a bond issue for improving the
waterways.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
NEGRO WOMAN KILLED
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

While out driving on the Carter Hill
road, John Williams and Sarah Will
Jams, negroes, were thrown from their
buggy, the woman sustaining injuries
which caused her death within half
an hour after the accident.
The horse became frightened at an
automobile, said to have been running
at a slow speed and dashing down
the road, upset the buggy, throwing
the occupants in the ditch thanking the
highway. The horse was stopped with
in q short distance by the man who
chung to the reins. On Investigation
he found his companion suffering from
q fractured skull and other internal
injuries which caused almost immed-
late death.
other than a few minor bruises. the
man was not hurt. the buggy not
broken. nor the horse injured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
DEXTER AVENUE REAL
ESTATE CHANGES HANDS

BY O deed recorded in the ONCE Of
1.-THE Probate Court yesterday morning
Barrie L. Holt became the purchaser
of a one-twelfth interest in block 8 on
Dexter avenue, The consideration is
recited, at $4,000, and C. w. Stegall and
w D. stegall are given as the VEN
dorsI
The lot in question fronts fifty feet
on the north side OF Dexter avenue.
and runs 40 feet north on the east side
of North Perry street, The property is
part of the old Alabama hotel. and is
now occupied on the ground floor by
the Askin- Marine store. and above by
various pressing clubs and by rooms
of the Alabama hotel.
For some time past there has been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
wash Men Will Meet.

Birmingham. July 19.-(Special. -
Laundrymen from Tennessee, Alabama
and Mississippi will hold their annual
convention in Birmingham next Mon
day and Tuesday. Between sixty and
100 .laundrymen will be here and a
porgram IL being outlined now that
will be interesting to that trade. The
sessions will be held at the Hillman
Hotel. The local laundrymen will en-
terrain their brethren in a royal man
mar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
N. and G COMPANY Raised

Tuscaloosa, July ESPECIAL )---At
a meeting of the Committee of Equali-
zation of the Board OF County Commits
sioners held here this morning. the tax
assessment of the Birmingham and
Gulf Railroad and Navigation Company
was raised $1,000 over it's previous as
sessment. It was hrst proposed to
raise the B. and @. Company $4,000.
but at the hearing this morning
compromise was effected, whereby It
was raised only $4,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
Clyde Eldridge Releaaea.

Sirm T,gns July rS:-S &c, as
ter serving i've months in the county
jail here. was today released on his
own rscognizance. The boy was ar
rested and looked up on q chargerof
burglary and grand larceny. the accu-
sation being made that he and another
boy broke into and robbed the COM
missary at Littleton, The Boy has
been a model prisoner since his incar-
cAration
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
CLUB IN COLUMBUS.
AEisaissippa Buainess Mens WIN Boost
City

MAssAssAWWk BuhFhebn4 IHNHt VIII HbO1'
City.
Columbus. Miss. July 1e-tSpecial.l-
A commercial club has been organized
here. and a campaign to boom Column
bus and secure new Industrial enter
prises will soon be inaugurated.
p. w. Maer was elected President;
W. c.. Mcclure. Secretary. and COM
mittee was appointed 10 frame a con-
stitution and bylaws.
The plant OF the Columbus Compress
Company has been sold to steele, Mil
Ter & Co.. a cotton firm. with head
quarters at Corinth. and with branch
Offices in a number OF towns through
out East Mississippi. 1t Is understood
that the price paid was $4,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

London, July 19.-Brandon Thomas,
the actor and author, suffered a slight
stroke of paralysis today. He has lost
the use Of an arm and leg but the doc
tors hope this will be only temporary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
engineer killed By Shot.

Cairo. ILL.,. July 19.-Bay S. Crafty.
an Illinois Central engineer, was shot
and killed today while driving into
Cairo from the Half Way House. His
slayer escaped. Gratty's family live at
Mounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

tiary. passed through from Decatur to-
day enA route to Flat Top mines. where
he will serve his sentence.
Parrish escaped twice from the couI
ty Jail at Decatur, but each time ma
no effort to get far away and was
captured. He stated while here
going to the penitentiarV was decid
ly better than hanging. Ee wa,
have been hanged last Friday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
PARRISH GOES TO MINES i.
Negro Murderer Prefers Work to Hang
ing. He Says.

Birmingham. July 1S.-(Special y
Jim Parrish. the negro who was con-
victed for the murder OF Lem Lane,
another negro. and sentenced to death,
the sentence being committed by the
Governor to life time in the peniten-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

q rumor Of, on streets Of the city that
q new theatre wot1ld be erected In
the block In which the transfer Of
property was made yesterday. Moth
Ing In naturalization Of the, run1or
could be learned yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Miss Grace Nelson returned home
Saturday night from Birmingham,
where she spent several weeks as the
guest of her sister. Mrs. James Carroll
Long, who accompanied her home and
is here for q few days with her parents
Colonel and Mrs. W. RI Nelson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Consumers Of Domestic Coal who buy
In car lots can save good money ON a
high grade Red Ash coal by addressing
ID. ID. Mum, 22< woodward Bldg, Birm-
ingham, Ala. This add win not appear
after July IS. = lot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Mrs. M. w. Walker returned home
today after spending the weekend in
Montgomery, with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Mrs. W. r. Lee and family returned
home yesterday from Carlowville
where they visited relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Messrs. Howard Seay and John Laps
ley, Of Montgomery spent Sunday here
with relatives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Misses Katie voItz and Louise John
son have returned from Montgomery,
where they spent a day with friends
during the encarppment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
WIN Use American Arms.

Melbourne, July 1.-THE common
wealth government has accepted the
tender made by an American Arm for
the construction of small arms fac
tory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Mr.. Enos Stewart, formerly of THU
city, but now residing in Birmingham
spent the weekend here on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Messrs. Charlie Wood. Charlie Smith
and Chandler Lapsley were among the
many Selmians who spent yesterday
in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Miss Margaret Davidson and Miss
Louise Noble have gone to New York
to visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Mrs. Charles Anderson. who. with
her young son Robert. Is enjoying a
months stay in Greensboro with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. McFadden.
spent yesterday here with Mr.. Ander-
son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Miss Roma Arnold has returned
to her home in Plantersville after Q
VISIT to Miss Wilson on First Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
COTTON MILLS SOLD
SELMA BANKER BUYS IN cAwrHoN
PROPERTY.
Judgment For Creditors
News Of The Central

Selma. July 1s-(SpeciaD-In front
of the Court House at noon today
Sheriff J. p. Doherty sold at public
auction the Cawthon and the Esteile
cotton mills.
The mills were sold to satisfy a
Judgment which had been returned
against the property by the City Court
Of Selma a few weeks ago.
The two mills were bid in by z. C.
Melvin. President of the Selma Ma
tional Bank for s42.s3l22. and which
is the amount Of the Judgment rem
jered and the costs.
The suit against the two cotton
mills was brought by the Selma Ma
tionai Bank and the City Bank and
Trust Company Of Mobile. The mills
were the property of the Cawthons OF
Selma and Mobile. who are also inter
estsd in the two banks which brought
the suit and for which the property
was sold.
1t IL believed that Mr.. Melvin bid In
the mills for the original owners
Both Of the cotton mills have beer
shut down for the past year. 1t Is now
believed that they will resume opera
ton shortly or be sold to some parties
in Atlanta, who have been figuring
upon purchasing them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

The wharf committee of the Com
mercial and Industrial Association and
committee of the city council met
this morning for the purpose OF making
an alteration In the resolution which
was passed at the special session of
the city council Saturday afternoon and
which gave the Selma Street and
Suburban Railway Company the right
to extend tracks up Water Street and
into the building which will be used by
the Birmingham and Gulf Railway ana
Navigation Company as warehouse.
The alteration made in the resolu-
ton was the changing of q word or
two and met with tho consent of r. L
Ellis. manager of the street car COM
pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

The Camden troop of the Cavalry
Squadron of the Alabama National
Guard reached Selma tonight on their
way to camp at Eufaula. The troop
spent the night here and will leave for
Montgomery tomorrow morning with
the Selma troop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

Returning this morning with the
ABBOTT Rifles, from the annual encamp-
ment, was their sponsor, Miss Anna
Anderson and her maid Of honor, Miss
Belle Wilkins. Both were the GEN.
ter Of much admiration during camp
life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20
MUST LEAVE FRANCE.
Son of Dead Pretender Can No LOnge
Live I'm Paris,

Live I'm Paris.
Paris, July 19.-Don Jaime, son of
Don Carlos of Bourbon, the pretender
to the Spanish throne, who died at Va
req yesterday. left Paris today for Va
req. Under the law passed by the
French Parliament after Don Carlos
In 1881. allied himself with Count de
Chamberd. forever bapishing the eldest
representative of any family that ever
retgned in France. Don Jaime here
after will not return to Paris, where
of recent years he has spent most of
his time.
Pope Plus today sent his condolences
to the widow OF Don Carlos of Bour-
bon. recalling the attachment of the
deceased to the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

&C. Company. Abbott Rifles. return
ed home this morning from Montgom.
cry. where they have been in camp fol
the past week with the other com
panies of the End Regiment Of the Ala
bama National Guard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-20

CarliSts Renew Hopes.
Madrid. July 19.-Although the Carl
list leaders are divided, the majority
believe the accession of Don Jaime as
head OF the Carlists will give a new
impetus to the party.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
ALPHABETICAL TIME

One of the discouraging things about
advertising is that the investor can
rarely be certain when he gets a re-
turn and when he does not. A writer
in ct P.'s Weekly" tells a tale of an
English firm, Higgins & Dodd, who,
finding that there were twelve letters
in their name, placed a great clock
over their door with the letters on its
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
ENCOURAGING

Doctor-Most-er-f you con-
suited me. I'm just the very man to
-er-cure you.
Patient-Ah, that's lucky! You are
then?
Doctor-FamiIiar? My dear sir, I've
had it myself-er-thi twenty years.
Comic Cuts.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
HE WON

Two men were having an argument
as to their respective strengths.
why" said the first, "every morning
before breakfast I get a bucket and
pull up ninety gallons from the we'll"
"That's nothing" retorted the other.
'I get a boat every morning and pull
up the river."-London Opinion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

face instead of numerals.

lace instead OF numerals.
They waited anxiously for days,
weeks, hoping for some return; but not
a soul took notice of the clock. At last.
amid excitement behind the office win
dow, a man was seen to halt in the
street and gaze at the clock, puzzled.
Slowly he came to the door, entered
and drawled: "Say, is it half-past
Higgins, or a quarter to Dodd?"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
zEPPLEIN SAILS IN
HIS AIRsHIP
Made Successful Trip From Frankfort
70 Cologne.

COLOGNE, Aug. 5.Zepplein to-
day sailed in his airship. zepplein. the
second from Frankfort to this city
the fight consumed six hours and the
ship arrived in good condition and
was under perfect control
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Following is a list OF real estate
transfers in Kootenai county, as fur
nished by the Panhandle Abstract
company:
Milwaukee Land company to A. NJ.
Morgan, lot S. block 2, lot /, block
A, St. Joe City. 1856.
Spirit Lake Land company TO Anna
Peterson, lot 20. block 81. town Of
Spirit Lake. s400.
Spirit Lake Land company to Anna
Peterson, lot 81, block 81. town Of
Spirit Lake. s40O.
j. w Smith. assessor. 10 Roy Bun-
gay. swM SEX. section IS. SEW.
$500.
Nelson Boucher 10 Elizabeth
Boucher. part lot Is. section Is.
5O-4w. and W. 20 feet lot 10. block
Is Reds addition town c. D'A.. and
block rs, simm's addition, G. D'A..
si.6e.
st. Maries Land company to c. J.
RinsolvIng, lot II. block 20. Railroad
addition. 81. Maries. sso0.
Edward 2. Thomas 70 Merle Z
Hooper, lots and 10. block 2. lot !
block -, Lake Shore addition. G
pa: tracts II. 20. q. %. - and -
block 2. cardenrale. $4,000.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
6. c. CAMPBELL
MAY RECOVI
Funeral OF H. Gilbert, Wrl
Victim, Takes Place
Tomorrow.

y. g. Campbell, the motorman oR
ill-fated train OF the Occur dAlanE
Spokane railroad. which was wraa
Saturday afternoon, and who
tanned serious injuries. was repD
TO have spent good night last d
and to be resting easy today. Inl
opinion OF the physicians ne lima
good chance of recovery. MI
Perry, another Oh the soriu
wounded. rested we'll during
night and hia chances ot recovery
fair. and the same applies ID
Boyer. another Victim of tho VIII
P. M, Waters Il considered ID N
the most critical condition 81 nil,
his chances Of recovery seem It'll
He Ii suffering from d double Y
pound fracture OF both legs.
The funeral Of Herman Gtlh
who died yesterday morning otl
juries sustained In the wreck wil
held tomorrow afternoon from
Baptist church, The services vii
under the auspices Of the Odd
lows and Knights OF pythiaa, 81 III
organizations be was d member.
Coroner's investigation Tonorsa1
Coroner Wens aud the cufon
Jury empaneled to investigate
causes og The wreck las. Saturday,
which after an Identification Of
dead adjourned until Friday, Will
sumo the investigation of the q
tomorrow morning a. 10 o'cll
Among other witnesses nnhpoee
to attend the Inquest and 10 give
tImony are n. A. Smith. iispati
| for the raIlroad company II shia /
MotormAn Delany, who WAS On
east bound train, and Conductor
mour, who was on the same y
and Conductor Whittlesey. who
on the weat-bound train with ~
man Campbell. The dispatcher q
ONCE Of the company at Spokane
also probably be present and tes
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
SECRET POLITICAL
MACHINE IN SPOKANE.
Organization Has for It's Object Con.
troll OF Offlces.

SPOKANE, Wash. Aug. 5.--With
the motto, One for all and all for
one" flying at its head, secret or
ganization, said to be aiming to con-
troll the ofFlciai patronage Of Spokane
city and county governments, has just
been disclosed In this city.
This organization, said TO be seek
Ing to overcome the desires of the
thousands of voters in municipality
and county and name the officials. ha :
the mystic name OF the Order OF Pan
Tans." Meeting twice monthly on
the first and third Mondays. the or
ganIzation is said to have reached the
stage where II impeaehes those OF ia
members who fall TO comply with its
motto In aiding its members to gain
or retain Office. As a rule. these
meetings are attended By about %
men.
in the ranks OF the Order of Pan
Tans" are three superior court judges
q deputy from the once Oh the PIoss
cutting attorney. a police court Justice
the chief OF the IRE department. ei5
clerk. four eouneilmen, TAO members
OF the board OF public works and
members Of the police department.
Outsiders drawn into the organi-
zaiion. some Of them with the besi
of Intentions. include the legal pro
feaslon. merchants. representatives o
corporations and representatives o.
real estate interests Some OF thesi
members joined. II was said yester
DAY. in the belief that IL would b,
good business judgment for them
Join. and that by joining they. 81
brothers. would aid one another il
lsegitimately obtaining more business
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
BANK RoBBER FIGHTS
FOR THREE HOURS,
Killed One Ofacer and Wounded An
other Before Being Killed.

Killed One Oflcer and wounded AM
other Before Being Killed.
PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. 5,After
holding posse at bay for three hours
and killing one and fatally wounding
another, Henry Paul. who robbed the
First National bank this morning, was
shot and killed by the officers Paul
entered and stole 5000 from the bank
early this morning and short time
afterward the discovery Of the theft
was made and posse set out In hot
pursuit. He was entrapped near
White Bear Lake. and as soon as he
observed the officers he opened fire
ON them. The members Of the posse
returned the fire, but had trouble 10
getting him within range, and be
fore they had succeeded in killing
him he had shot and killed Ed Larson
and mortaily wounded William But
Ter.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
HANDWRITING EXPERT
THINKS THAW s.

WHITE PLAINS. \. y, Aug.
The handwriting expert. carss
testified today at the hearing :
conducted here for the purpose Q
quirins into the sanity q Haffl
Thaw Caryalho. after exami
several specimens Of Thaws pFs
handwriting. stated that i did
indicate that be xAs Irrational ;
present time. carYaiho ldentifia
specimens OF stanford whites b
writing IL connection with ths :
mems admitted 10 him Of II
handwriting.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05

morning. as the drawing win COM
mence at / o'clock. and all applica-
tions for the Flathead and Spokane
must reach the once before the draw
ing for these reservations viii com
mence. The notaries will make their
reports to Superintendent Witten Fri
day morning. and this will conclude
their labors and relieve them Of al
responsibility In connection with ths
opening.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
ENTERTAINED GrFsFs.

}. u. Elder entertained iast !
ing at his home in honor Of the y
Marion and Grace sproat, 81 81
who left today with their father
visit to cities on the coast The !
ing vas pleasantly spent aud
oughly enjoyed BY Al present
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
SEARCHING FOR TRAIN
ROBBERS IN los AN0EE
Constable Killed in Battle Win
Outlaws.

OWAAsAAHs
LOS ANGELES. Cal, Aug. 81.
police and detective force here
searching the city today for VIII
Hancy. who. 1t Ii alleged, II q q
boz. OF the gang Of highwaymel
Held up the Canadian Pacific {
near Ashcroft, b. C.. last June. 4
the hold-np a posse, headed b.
stable Isaac Decker. started n
suit Of the outlaws and a pitched
tie followed. In which the eonst
was killed. Since the hoid-up 4
Ing was heard of Iisney until i
when IL was learned that he We
southern California and the polss
other California cities also been
fed TO keep a yigiian, lookout
him.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
Prepare for Drawing.

Judge witten and his ASSISTANTS are
nreDaring for the drawing and b.
Monday morning everything win be
IN readiness 10 proceed. The large
platform upon which it will be con-
Quoted. and which Is being con-
strueted on the vacant property in
front Of the Hotel Idaho, il nearing
completion and the force OF clerks
are busily engaged in numbering the
cards which win be sent out to the
fortunate applicants. advising them
Of their good fortune. and also as 20
the time and place when they viii APP
near for Ming on the land. Forty
slx sealed sheet iron cans are nov
aned with applications. and but TIRES
empty cans remain. II is expected
mai besides these additional cans VII
he required to care for the appliea'
lions that will come TO the office De
fore the drawing commences. Al ap
pllcations for the Coenr d'Aiene res
ervatlon must reach the superintend
ent.s once before o'clock Monday
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
TARIFF BILL
NOW A LAW
Passed Senate and Was Signed
by President Taft Late
Today.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. g.
President Taft signed the tariY bill at
a late hour this afternoon and the
measure has now become law. The
senate passed the bill by vote of AZ
to 81, and 1t was signed by Speaker
Cannon at ALB In the afternoon.
President Taft at that time had gone
to the capitol and the bill was imme-
diately dispatched to him for his sig
nature, but II was not until late
hour In the day that 1t was signed
Deficiency Appropriation Passed.
WASHINGTON, D. e., Aug. o.
The conference report on the def
cheney appropriation was passed BY
the senate today without debate anc
goes to President Taft for his sigma
ture.
Senator Flint opened the days de
bate on the tariff and made an effor
to prove that there was an uneven in
crease and some decrease on the ar
ticles worn by the average man AM
woman. Senator Dolliver announce
that he would vote against it, assign
ing that 1t lacked preparation, an
said: "oh, don't intend to becom
party to a plan to swindle tn
American people without telling then
about It."
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-05
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