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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
TAFT SPENDS / QUIET SUNDAY The President Walks to
 Church. TRANsAcTs NO BUSINESS
Begins Administration With His
 Heretofore Enforced Maxim. <
After Luncheon, the President K, . cd . Twelve-Mile Horseback Ae Over the Newly Constr q
 Potomac speedw

Washington. Marc, .-Democratic simplicity characteria>~ the first Sum day in the White House of the Taft family.
 President Taft. accompanied by his brother, Charles P. Taft. walked to the Unitarian Church for morning services. The capacity of the edifce was taxed to It's utmost with worshippers and strangers whose curiosity impelied their presence.
 It was expected that the President would arrive in his automobile and his sudden appearance among the crowd of several hundred persons on the side- walk and street was surprise. There was no attempt at demonstration. but the eagernsss to ret close view of the new President was not yelled.
 After the services, the President, &C., companied his brother on foot to the Circle. where he remained for over an hour. The President returned to the White House on foot, and after lunch- con. bestrode ..Sterrett" his newly acquired horse. purchased at Hot Springs, Va, and, with Gen. Clarence R. Edwards. his military aide. Capt. Archibald Butt, and Mir. Roosevelt's or derly, McDermott. went for twelve mile ride over the newly constructed Potomac speedway.
 President Taft saw no callers who had business to transact during the day. thus beginning his administration with his heretofore enforced maxim that Sunday should be a day of rest
 quiet family dinner was served at the White House during the evening. at which were present several members Of the Taft family who are still in the city
 Fred w. Carpenter. Secretary to the President, spent some time in his of- flee during the day arranging for the disposal tomorrow of the great mass of communications which has been re- ceived since MT. Taft assumed the du- ties of President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
CONGRATULATE
 MIR. HUNDLEY Many Telegrams Arc
 Received. FRIENDS THINK HE IS SAFE Believe That the Appointment Will P 5@< Hold. Judge HunAley and His Friends Are Rejoicing over the Apparent vic-
 tory They Have Won
 With Administration.
FRIENDS THINK HE IS SAFE
BY A. J. STOPPER.

nn A. '. SIOFEH.
 Washington, March 7.-(Special.)-- Oscar R. Eundley received today a great many telegrams from Birming- ham and other parts Of Alabama con- graduating him upon receiving rec cass appointment again to be Judge.
 The senders seem to think that he is safe and are doubtless making merry over the action of President Taft yes terday In filling the gap so that Judge Hundley can hold the special term of the court that he had arranged at Bir. mingham.
 In talking of his case to some friends. Judge Hundley takes the po- sition that he will be all right with this administration and evidently thinks that the perfunctory appoint ment given him will hold good. and that his nomination will undoubtedly be sent to the Senats again when that body meets March Is. Indeed. he made the positive statement This af- torney- General Wickersham yesterday. he 90 understood that cabinet mem- Der to say that 1t was as good as fixed. and consequently Hnndley and his friends are rejoicing.
 But many people here do not think that a. permanest selection has been made. They rather incline to the opinion that President Taft, in view of the facts that have been laid before him. Is going to pick out later another man for Judge. and thus end the btt- ter struggle that has been going on in that direction for nearly two years.
 If Hundley Is right and his oppo- nents are wrong, aHd. his nomination Is again sent to the Senate, 1t simply means another fierce contest before the Judiciary Committed. and nobody can tell when 1t will end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
NIGHT RIDER OF REELFOOT
 LAKE BREAKS FROM JAIL

Union City. Tenn, March 7.-Hirs- chel Hogg, a confessed member of the band of night riders" who murdered Capt Quentin Rankin at Walnut Log in October, escaped jail some time dur ing last night and has not been re- captured.
 He is supposed to be in hiding in the lake regions.t The military at Fort Began has been notified and are in- stituting 8 vigorous search for the fu- gitive.
 While Hogg was held a close prison CT by Sheriff c. A. Brasheld he had recently been accorded the liberties of a "trusty" and 1t is not believed that ne was implicated in an attack made on Sheriff Brasfield Saturday night by negro prisoner. with a razor in which the officer was severely wound ed. That he furnished the weapon has been admitted by the negro and Hogg. believing that he would again be thrown Into close confinement made his escape before the uthorities took action In his case.
 The confessed night rider has not been seen in the nelghborhood of Union City since the news of his es- cape reached here. The soldiers here and at Rankin Barracks on the lake. have instituted a vigorous search for him,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
IS LEADING
 SIMPLE LIFE Mir. Roosevelt Walks to
 Church. THROUGH SLUSH AND SNOW Special Prayer Offered For the Ex-
 President. ~- During the Entire Afternoon Mir. Roosevelt Remained in His Li- brary Reading-He is En-
 toying . Rest.

Oyster Bay, N Y., March 7.-Further evidence that former President Roose- welt is leading the simple life in ev- cry respect, was furnished today when Mir. Roosevelt and his wife came through the slush and snow on foot to church.
 They had left sagamore Hill, three miles from the village, at 10:30 a. m. the former President dressed in a gray sack suit and heavy russet shoes. the soles and heels of which were covered with hob nails. It was with hts usual rapid strides that Colonel Roosevelt swung along, and Mrs. Roosevelt had dificulty in keeping pace with him Both were in their, pew at Christ Epfs- copal Church ten minutes befoye the hour scheduled for services. On the way from their home they met many of their neighbors and chatted with them. Every one was surprised to see Mir. and Mrs. Roosevelt come to church on foot The children, Miss Ethel and Kermit, were not 50 brave. They all occupied the usual family few. Mir Roosevelt Is e member of the Dutch Reformed Church but he partook of the sacrament of the Lords Supper with Mrs Roosevelt and their children. The usual congregation. numbering not more than three score. was present.
 In a special prayer. said during the regular recital of the morning ser vices, the rector offered thanks for the safe return to his home of the former executive of the nation and for the wisdom with which the last oh1cial administration had been conducted. Reference was also made in the ser- mon to the recommendation which Mir. Roosevelt had made to Congress in be- half of the dependent children. The Roosevelt family left the church be- fore the services were quite over and in that way the former President es- capped receiving the greetings of those present. He and Mrs. Roosevelt start ed out at brisk gait for the return walk of three miles to Sagafnore Hill. During the entire afternoon Mir. Roosevelt remained in his library read ing. He is thoroughly enjoying . much needed rest. No visitors have been received at Sagamore Hill. Mir. Roosevelt Ia spending his mornings in doors and afternoon out of doors. He insists on having a certain amount of exercise in order to keep In trim for his African expedition. s-s,s ----
 Early this week, propably tomorrow. a business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
MRS. TAFT'S DUTIES
MUCH RESPONSIBILITY or THE FIRST LADY OF THE LAND.
Has Eliminated the Uafformed Police Omcers and Frock Coated Door Keepers, Negroes Hav-
 ing Been Installed.

Washington, March 7.-Mrs. William Howard Taft, first lady of the lana, has assumed duties without public ceremony or oath of office, which. In weight of responsibility. magnitude of importance. deiicacy of execution. ana absolute lack of compensation. excepi in love for her husband. the Presi- dent. and loyalty to the nation. as fits first woman, have no comparison.
 President Taft is charged. under his oath, sith executing the office of President" Mrs. Taft is charged, with out oath, with administering the so- ciaI and domestic affairs of the White House in q manner consistent with allowing that revered and historic pile to be the public property of the na- ton. and at the same time the official place of entertainment of the repre- sentatives of foreign nations and demo- cratic dignftaries. As the wife of Mir Taft. Mrs. Taft was first lady of the Iand'' in the Philippine. fsiands; she was his wife as a Federal judge. and as a Cabinet minister. In the lat tor position. Mrs. Taft is today In full possession of the detailed requirements Of her position, and Is already making the minor changes in the administra- ton of the executive mansion. neces- sary to meet her own ideas. T
 That the main entrance of the White House may present as near as possible the appearance of a private residence. the uniformed police officers and frock- coated door keepers have been elimi- mated. and in their place are negro footmen in livery.
 The rights 1.-the public are reeog- nized by the nMintenance of the hour from noon until o'clock. when admis- sion is granted through the East en- trance to the historic East room and the parlors of the mansion.
 Mrs. Taft has abolished tie position of steward and will conduct her do- nestle arrangements. through a wo- man nousekeeper.
 Mrs. Taft Is forty y-six years of age although her appearance and natural animation would not indicate that fact To relieve the President from domes- tic cares and social adjustments seems to be the platform of her administra- tion. and her first few days of duty in- dicate that she is as competent for the rank as Is her husband for the duties to which he has been called by the nation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
TO FACE TRIAL.
Wade Cothran Pinson Charged With
 Killing Ills Friend,

Laurens. s. C.. March Tn the Court of Common Pleas tomorrow will be arranged young Wade Cothran Pin son on the charge of killing his friend Thornwell Boyce, both of Cross Hill. this county. on the morning of Novem- Der of last year.
 Pinson. Boyce and Miss Mary Brown were riding together in a buggy on the way home from a party. and the tragedy occurred about o'clock in the morning.
 It is recalled that at the inquest Miss Brown testlfied that Pinson drew his pistol and exclaimed. T am going to shoot like he'll" and fired twice. one shot taking effect in the back of Boyce's head. who was at the time sit- ting on Pinson's lap.
 All the parties concerned in the case are of prominent families. and the case promises to be the most sensational in the history of Laurens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
A MYSTIFYING CRIME
MANS BODY FOUND PARTIALLY | COVERED IN SNOW.
The Body Was Found Near Alexan- andria, Va, . short Distance From washinston-A RaEged
 Wound in Neck.

Washington, Mach 7.-The body of a well-dressed man, partially covered with snow and ragged wound in the neck was today found near Alexandria, Va, 6 short distance from Washington.
 In the pockets of the clothing were a travellers check for $500. issued by the Wells-F Fargo Express Company. at F. Schultz. a card bearing the same name, but with an address of 1914 Douglas Street, Sioux City. Iowa. and another card, which bears the name of Mrs. Alma Hume Gillette.
 The police regard the case as one of cold-blooded murder and as one of the most mystifying crimes ever com mitted in this section. A motive for the murder Is lacking and the identity of the man supposed to be Schultz is by no means complete. Cards and other papers found in the victims clothes are believed to have been placed there by his slayer.
 The theory that 1t was a suicide is not credited because of the peculiar character of the wound. and the fact that no weapon was found near hts body. The police do not think rob- bery was the motive, as e2S in cash and a gold watch were found in the vic- tim's pockets
 One theory Is that the murdered man was an Inauguration visitor. who was lured away from the city, murdered and his body thrown into a field, where 1t was found about 400 yards from the Alexandria Railroad station.
 The authorities believe they will es- tablish the identity of the victim from letter. without envelope. evidently belonging to the dead man. dated sioux City. Iowa, December S0.' and signed, Your sister, Ellen Dorothy. |"
 The dead man was apparently 35 years old and his appearance was that of prosperous business mn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Pays Awful Penalty for His Crime.
 - ONE THOUSAND PERSONS WITNESS THE BURNING Determined Men 0verpower Jaiers and Secure Prisoner. The Negro DiA Not Utter . Cry as Ptle of Cord Wood Saturated With Kerosene was Set
 AAre Around Him.

Rockwall. Texas. March 7.-Aftef having been identified by Mrs. Arthur Mckinney as the negro who attempted a criminal assault upon her Friday morning. Anderson Ellis was taken from the Rockwall County jail tonight and secured to an iron stake driven into the earth, was burned to death persons.
 Earlier in the evening will Clark. . negro. was shot and instantly killed when his father. Andrew Clark. refus. ed permission to a posse to search his premises on the presumption that Ellis was concealed there. People were here from several towns and from Dallas, Colin and Hunts as well . Rockwell County to witness the exc. cution of the negro. Ellis admitted his guilt. but refused to make statement or to leave farewell messages for his relatives. He did not utter a cry as the pile of cordwood. which had been we'll saturated with kerosene was sen afire, nor did he show q loss of nerve as the flames cooked his flesh.
 He was dead within nine minutes af- ter the torch had been applied.
 
 square of this city.
 At an early hour Friday morning Mrs. Mckinney went into her back yard and was seized by the Fills me- gro, an ex-employe of Mckinney, who attempted to assault her. She fought desperately and the negro running away. called that he would murder her should she reveal his attempted act.
 Alarm Spread Quickly.
 aln d hA entire section turned out. joining the authorities in the chase after the ne- gro. The search continued through Friday and Saturday. when posss today arrived at the farm house of Andrew Clark, q negro. Demand was made to search the premises on tha supposition that the nesre Elais was there in; hiding, = Upon refusal. the inmates were com manded to surrender and two negroes were observed to run from the rear of the house. Shots were fired at them and one. Will Clark. a son of the negro farmer, was killed. The other negro. now known to be- Ellis. escaped. Bloodh ounds were secured and put on his trail. About o'clock he was surrounded at a farm house, three miles south of Caddo Mills El- lis. armed, made desperate resistance and emptied his weapon at the posse. without effect. Quickly closing in, the posse overpowered the negro and tied him securely During the fight with the posse, Ellis was wounded twice, once in the arm and once ir the back.
 The negro was placed in the Rock. we'll county jail. When 1t became generally known that Ellis was held in the jail, quiet but determined men overpowered the jailers. secured the keys. unlocked the cell and brought the negro down. There was no rowdy. ism. The negro was securely tied to an iron stake. Cord wood, saturated with kerosene, was piled about him and upon his refusal to make state- ment. beyond admitting his guilt in the presence of Mrs. Mckinney, who fully identified him as her assailant. the torch was applied and the negro's body quickly burned in the flames. The crowd then quickly dispersed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Negro Brute IS Burned
 at tue Stake in Texas

term of Representative Bonynse of Col orado will. in all probability. be filled by . member from . Western State. Representative Howell of Utah. Burke and Martin of South Dakota and Cush- man Of Washington, have been sug- gested.
 Francis Burton Harrison of New York. hthought having served only one term in Congress. is most promi- nentiy spoken of to hll the vacancy in the minority membership of the committee caused by the retirement of Representative Bqurks Cockran of New York. It Is understood that Sereno Payne, chairman of the committee. fa- vors Mir. Harrison's appointment. but Champ Clark. minority leader. has de- ciAred that he will not give committee appointments any consideration until the light on the rules has been sst- tied.
 We may have . Committss on Com- mittess to suggest appointments" he said. and until this question of the rules Is settled. I can't say anything about committee appointments"
 The third vacancy on the committee was caused by the death of Represen- tative Granger, Democrat. of Rhode Island. This h variously assigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

Another Sensation .h
 Cooper Trial Expected

inexhaustible. now seems probable. Already Shreveport. La. and Texar, kama. Ark. are getting their gas sup ply from these fields and . proposition to extend a similar service to many other cities. including New Orleans has been made.
 With a view of making personal in- spection of the supply. Mayor Behrman and nd-eeventeen members of the New Or leans City Council spent yesterday In Caddo Parish.
 What Is declared by experts to be the greatest waste of fuel in the world today Is seen in the Caddo nelds. Il is wild" we'll which has been burn- ing there for over three years. send- ing flames andSmud hundred feet into the air and consuming many millions of feet of gas daily. A second we'll of the kind has been burning on . little smaller scale in that territory since last March.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
NAVAL OFFICER JUMPS FROM WIN- DOW IN WASHINGTON.
Lieutenant Commanders James H. Reid Dfved Head Long From the Window of Naval HospftaI
 fo f5ruuud H@Iov

Washington. March 7.---I,ieutenaf,t Commander JafueasA Reid. B. s. N, today leaped from a second story win dow of the naval hospital. where for two weeks he has been under treat ment and was seriously. if not fatal ly, Injured.
 lieutenant Reid sent his nurse from the room to procure a glass of water. The attendant had hardly left the ward before the officer barricaded the door tightly. Then seizing a heavy oak table. he rammed 1t against the win dow sash. tearing 1t from It's fasten- ings Reid took a running jump and dived head long from the window, striking upon his head on the ground thirty-fv feet below. The attending surgeon discovered that aside from lacerations of the face and head, the officer had suffered a serious fracture of~the collar bone and confusion of the brain.
 Reid Is thirty-flve years old, a na- tive of Baltimore and received his ap- pointment in the naval service from the State of Maryland. He has been on a sick leave since October, 1s07
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
THE EXTRA SESSION
OTHER LEGISLATION BESIDES TAR
 IFF TO COME UP.
There Are no Constitutional Restrie- tiOns Upon the Nature of Bus iness That May Be
 TruuRacted

Washington, March 7.-when Con- gress meets on the 18th inst. to con- slider a revision of the tarin. there will be no constitutional restrictions upon the nature of business that may be transacted.
 It is generally conceded that at least two months will be required for the House to conclude consideration of all the schedules involved. The Commit tee on Ways and Means will require considerable time to report the meas ure. After the ebill leaves the House it will be in the hands of the Senate Committee on Finance for some time before the debate begins. Then will begin a long wait by the House until the Senate amendments are known and conferees appointed to bring about an agreement upon them
 In view of the period of inactivity thas would face each House should notAing be considered except the tar if many Senators are considering the advisa bility of entering upon other leg islation. The advocates of postal sav- tngs banks who were unable to secure legislation in the last session. believe there are abundant votes to pass such a measure and point to the last Re- publican platform as giving proof that the majority in Congress. as we'll as inc Presiden. is pledged to postal saw ings banks.
 There are many advocates of a change of the date of inauguration. Senator Depewl has introduced reso- hutton proposing an amendment to the Consultation to change the date from March to the last Wednesday in April.
 Mexico do not desire to delay action until the regular session of Congress. because they fear the mass Of legisla- ton which will come up will crowd their claims to the background.
 The Presidents veto of the census bill makes mandatory some action to provide for the enumeration or the thirteenth census and while this might he delayed until early next winter. it may be disposed of at the extra ses- sion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
REACH AN AGREEMENT.
Efforts to Re-unfte Cuban Liberal Far
 ty Proves Successful.

Havana. March 7.--At the end of protracted session. the joint com mission of Miguelistas and Zayaistas this morning agreed to preliminary terms for the fusion of the two fac tins under the title of Liberal Party.
 The committee decided to submit to the National assemblies of both factions a proposition for the creation of a na- tional organization commission. charg- ed with the arrangement of the details. After adjournment the committee re- ceived the congratulations of Presi- dent Gomez on the success of their ef- forts to reunite the Liberal Party.
 The amiable agreement between the representatives of the Miguelistas ana Zayaistas is considered of vital in- portance. indicating as it does the es- tablishment of complete harmony be- tween President Gomez and vice-Pres- ident Zayista.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Special Session For Texas.

Austin, Texas, March Tt Is the belief among the majority of the members of the Legislature that Gov ernor Campbell will call a special ses- sion to convene immediately after the close of the regular session at noon next Saturday. There Is little hope that the general Appropriation bill will be passed before the close of the regular session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
ADDRESS TO STOKES.
Receives Thanks for Aid in Bounding
 Russian Y. M. c. A.

St. Petersburg, March 7.-Premier Stolypfn. M. Khomyakoff. President of the Duma, and other prominent Gov ernment officers, have signed an ad- dress to Anson Phelps Stokes of New York in appreciation of his aid in founding the Russian Young Mems Christian Association.
 The address was presented to John R. Mott, general secretary of the Worlds Student Christian Federation of New York, at the annual meeting of the association today by a deputation led by Countess Spuvalon. Mir. Mott read special message to the young men of Russia from ex-President Roosevelt.
 Premier Nicholas, the Empress and other members of the royal familyare taking a lively interest in the associa- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
WOMAN IS IDENTIFIED.
Suicide at Nashville Was Miss Thom
 aF Arkaumma

Little Rock. March IA special to The Gazette from Magazine, Ark, says:
 The woman who committed suicida at Nashville, Tenn. Saturday evening and was registered as Lucille Bates. Illinois," was Miss Dot Thomas of Booneville. Ark.
 She was @ daughter of E. W. Thom- as, a prominent physician of Boone- ville, who committed suicide at the Grandview Hotel here. three years ago. by taking an overdose of morphine She was prominently connected in Ar kansas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Bull Fighter Injured.

Fl Paso. Tex. March 7.-El Gallo, a Spanish matador. who has just com pleted & tour of the Mexican repub- lie and is now en route to Spain ap- peared today in the Juarez arean. The third bull tossed the matador in the air several times, He was removed to a hospital. but re-entered the ring later and killed the fourth bull