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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
SEEK TOBACCO TRADE
TRENTON PEOPLE ORGANIZE THE Es-
 GAMBIA TOBACCO COMPANY.
With Capital Stock of sso.ooo the Firm
 Proposes to Enter Into the Business of culfivatinx tho sumatra We<ud x

Further evidence that the tobacco growth around Brewton, is to be undertaken on large scale. is contained in a notice fil- ed yesterday with the Secretary of State, of fthe incorporation of the Escambia To bacco Company. with a capital stock of ESQ., oe0. Of this amount it Is certified by Probate Judge M. F. Brooks that s5,452. 50 has been paid in.
 The company proposes to enter Into the business of cuitivating the weed known as sumatra, which is used as cigar wrapper, said to be of excellent worth The expert ments that have been made so far have been quite successful. a luxuriant growth without superiority having been realised. The work already done has attracted experts oi the United States government and there f' stationed at Brewton at present tobacco expert who is giving every encouragement to the industry.
 The interpretation notice embraces all the powers incident to the growth of tobac. co. such as cultivation. curing. packing, and building of barns. etc Among the leading incorporators are found E. M. LoveIace, s. s. Foshee. Probate Judge M. F. Brooks. Dr. J. T. Boyd and eth. CTS.
 Other notices of interpretations were filed as follows.
 Fleming Refreshment Company. of Mont. gomery, with a capital stock of s10.ooo lincorporators David Fleming.s w. J. Biggio and David F. Biggio.
 Ashland Graphite Company. of Ashland capital stock s2o, ,0oo; incorporators Irwin 1 Griesemeyer. F. M. Pottinger, and George Davidshiser.
 The United North and South Plantation Company. of Camden, N. J.. filed with the Secretary of State a copy of it's articles of Incorporation. indicating it's entrance into Alabama. The agent for this state is Frank g. Stone of Bay Minette.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
LEAVE PRISON CELLS.
General stOesseI and Admiral NeboR
 nfOR are Now Free.

General stOessel and Admiral NeboG-
 atOR are Now Free.
 St. Petersburg, May 19.-Lieutenant- General Stoessel and Rear Admiral Ne- bogaton. who were pardoned yesterday by Emperor Nicholas, his majesty hav- ing taken advantage of the anniver- sary of his birth to perform this act of clemency. walked forth from the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul this afternoon.
 Previous to leaving their places of confinement they attended birthday to deum in the cathedral of the fort ress A large crowd gathered at the gates of the prison to see the two off, cers come out. The general attention was concentrated upon Stoessel. who was warmly congratulated on his re- lease He delayed his departure to offer a prayer for his majesty, and was then driven away in an automobile.
 Admiral Neb bogatoff. who today finds himself in reduced circumstances, was met only by his son. He walked to the nearest station of the street car line. carrying his personal belongings in his hand
 General Stoessel was found guilty by court martial of surrendering the fortress of Port Arthur and was serv- ing a sentence of ten years imprison- ment. Nebogatoff was sentenced to be interned in fortress for the same length of time for surrendering to the enemy at the battle of the Sea of Ja- pan.
 Emperor Nicholas has extended mer- cy today to eight other officers who were dismissed from the service for their part In this naval engagement. These men include Admiral Rojestven- sky's chiefs of staff, Colonel Ongue, Captain Baranoff and Colonel Thilitofr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
SPRECKLES UNDER FIRE
 IN TRIAL OF CALHOUN

San Francisco, May 1s.-Owing te the inability of Rudolph Spreckels tc i furnish copy of his financial accounts In relation to the graft prosecution he was excused from the witness stand | in the trial of Patrick Calhoun today after he had been under cross exami nation less than an hour. The witness promised that the statement desired would be produced in court tomorrow morning
 Earl Rogers. Of the defense. opened the trial today by attacking the tes- timony given yesterday, wherein MT Spreckels declared that Abraham Ruet had submitted a scheme for the pur- chase of bonds after the street car lines had been tied up by a general strike and offered a transcript of tes- timony given by the witness in De- cember. 1906. before Judge Frank H. Dunne. Mr. Rogers requested the witness to point out-a reference to a general strike. and as he advanced to- ward the witness stand, Assistant Dis trict Attorney Francis !. Heney said:
 Don't look at that. We will not permit the testimony of the witness to be impeached by any transcript from the office of the attorneys for the defense"
 Mr. Heney insisted on this point and Mir. Rogers. turning tp him said: All, ODHcENG tAdl- Shc DesAo 1AO AS longer down, MT. Heney."
 "The bars are still down." retorted Mr. Heney, land you're inside of them."
 "The bars are down as far as I am concerned. Iassure you" interjected MT. Spreckles.
 "why have you changed your testi- mony?s asked MT. Rogers. addressing the witness, after the transcript had been identified.
 q did not change my testimony" re- piled the witness.
 T don't believe you have all of it."
 "DId you not neglect to mention g general strike because no mention was made of one?" asked the cross exam finer.
 eThat is an insinuation that Is ab- sclutely false" said the witness.
 The witness admitted finally that he might have been mistaken In his recollections,- adding that he was not disposed to attach any importance to the apparent discrepancy.
 "Do you know that Mir. Calhoun and other officials of the United Railways were called before the grand jury con- temporaneously with the calling Of street car striker he was asked.
 1t was then stated that MT. Spreck . els did not have his statement Of money in support of graft prosecution and he was excused, assuring the court that he would produce the de- sired figures tomorrow.
 When Spreckels had been excused the prosecution called two officials or the Aetna Insurance Company, Who ..-e-a asked to furnish the losses of fine limited Railways in the fire of 1908, and the amount of insurance allowed the corporation by committee of ad- 1usters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
WALKING PARTY NOW IN MOBILE Famous Hike" Comes
 to An End. DELIGHTFUL JOURNEY Sheehan and Spangler Lose Them
 selves in Swamp. n All Travelling by Dirt Roads, The Advertiser Walker. Covered Ap- proximateiy One Hundred and
 Seventy Miles.

Mobile, May 1s.-(Special.) )--The members of The Advertiser walking party. their hardshfps over. such as they were, their journeys end attain ed, stood about in the lobby of the Cawthon Hotel dressed in clean sum- mer clothes and recalled tonight mem- orles of the most delightful and the most unusual vacation that any of them had ever taken.
 The finish was made tamely enough. For the first time. the party struck a rain storm. Until this morning the weather had been perfect. But rain came up from the Gulf and soaked the earth and all on it in Baldwin County.
 It had been the original intention of the party to reach Bay Minette or Hur- rIcane and there take the train across the fourteen miles of bayous and riv- CTS into Mobile County, and then make their way Into the city.
 Sheehan and Spangler, who were in excellents condition at the close of the long journey. arose at daylight at Att more, and started ahead on fast shike'' to reach Bay Minette If possi- ble and join the other boys who were to come on the accommodation train to cross the river and bayous.
 They had the experience of getting lost in Perdido Creek swamp in trying to take a short cut. but after an aim less ramble, found their way back to the railroad,
 At Perdido. the threatened rain storm began and they took refuge in the sta- ton until the train came along bear Ing Glass and Finigan- Having trav- eied ten miles afoot. the rain contin- uea to Tall and the party rode the last twenty-eight miles into the city on the train. 1t had been determined that the trip must end tonight because of office duties, even before the rain fell.
 In all, travelling by the dirt roads, The Advertiser walkers travelled ap- proximate1y ITO miles. the score of each being very nearly the same. They
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
DR. L. 8. HEDLEsToN
 DIES IN W0ODLAwN

Birmingham. May I9.--tSpecia1 )--- Dr. l.. s. Hedleston, aged 7s years. died today at noon at the nome of his daughter Mrs. R. K. Kennedy. at Woodlawn.
 The funeral services will be held from the Kennedy residence Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
 Dr. Hedleston was a well known physician. and practiced his profes- sion until a few months preceding his death. which was due to old age.
 A widow, one daughter, Mrs. R. K. Kennedy, and two sons, Julian He'd 1eston and Paul Hedleston, survive him.
 Many years of his life Dr. Hedle- ston resided in West Alabama. where he was widely known. He was a de- voted member of the Presbyterian church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
Congressman e. W. Taylor who is
 visiting in Montgomery.

will actually raise the lumber tariff from $1 to possibly $1.50 to s2 per 1.0aO feet Of course, there is nothing more uncertain than the politics in this age surrounding a specific tariff duty in tbe American Congress.
 "As far as I can judge" said Con- gressman Taylor last night, T believe tho Senate win wage a successful fight to retain the Dingley schedule of s2 per 1000 feet on rough lumber. The House. you know, cut it in half, and 1t now stands in their amendment of the Payne bill at $1. This is the way things look to me now.
 T am personally of the opinion that there should be a tariff for revenue only. That is the truly Democratic po- sttion and as for lumber. I believe that there should not be a prohibitive duty but that revenue duty would be the best. It has seemed to me that $1.5O per thousand Is not a prohibitive duty hut would be revenue producer. There are good many Democrats of the same opinion in the Senate"
 It is not at all impossible. in the be- lief of Congressman Taylor, that $2 duty will be retained by the Senate. As to what will happen in conference MT. Taylor would not attempt to say. That must abide the outcome of the conference deliberations.
 The time when Congress will finish with the tariff Is a subject of much speculation, and one on which the Ala bama Representative was. a little timid about entering.
 'orhe course of the measure" con- tlnued he. will be the return of the bill to the House with the Senate amendments Then will follow an ap- poIntment of House conferees Some say that the conference of the two Houses will last four weeks. some say TWO weeks. I am of the opinion that two weeks will suffice. And on this basis it would seem that the work Will slI he finished by June 15 or July l at the latest. Personally I believe that June 15, will witness adjournment"
 Mr. Taylor will spend three or Tour more days in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
A FERRY BOAT CORNER.
.yauanese Gobbled Up Visible Supply
 of Launches in Bay.


 of Launches in Bay.
 Vancouver, B. C., May 19.-Oriental instinct for money making Is the cause for cornerIng the ferry boat service to the Japanese warships.
 visitors to the cruisers find that they have to travel to the visiting fleet by gasoline and steam launches un- der charter to Japanese or not go at all. The Japanese gobbled up the vis- ibIe supply very early and the bay was brown the day through with the MIkado's men going back and forth from the ships. Excited. the Japanese seemingly forgot the rules of the road and the ordinary meanings of the ma rine code. Fishing launches in dozens oareened around the warships, bump Ing sailing yachts that did not give way to them. r. Last night the Japanese reception committee presented the officers of the sth Regiment with a loving cup tn ap- preciatiou of the efforts of the mill tary men to make the visit pleasant. racing match between Japanese team of six men and another of six men from the 9th Regiment has been arranged for Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
Tu.eoIaa.o Hlrh schoer

Tuscaloosa, May 19.-tSpecial. )-The Graduating exercises of the Tuscaloosa High School will be held Thursday evening, Mao 20. The following Is the program: Invocation; piano duoet, Misses Beth Bradf1eld and Daphne Gun. ningham; chorus. High School; address, pr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent Bir- mingham public schools; piano duet, Misses Lucille Devere and Louise Dug ger; delivery of diplomas. Kon, D. N. c. Snow, President Board of Education; chorus. High School boys; announce ments; benediction,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
LIFE-TERM PRISONERS
 ON WAY TO THE MINES

Transfer Agents Travis and Parker were In Montgomery yesterday. taking squad of prisoners on the first jour ney of their sentences.
 Ten men were in the party. among whom were Sam Jones and Cleve Rob inson. two negroes from South Ala bama who were on their way to the mines to begin the serving of life ssn- tences for the murder of white boy in a game In South Alabama.
 Chester Henry Estrige. a negro boy, charged with attempted rape on a me- gro girl. and who is sentenced to fifteen years, was also among the prisoners. He is from Bullock County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
CHANGES IN NAVY.
Captain Comfy to Com1and Fourth
 Division of Atlantic Fleet.

Captain Comfy to Coml5Nand Fourth
 Division of Atlantic Fleet.
 Washington, May 19.-Capt. Samuel r.. Comfy, a member of the lighthouse board, has been selected to command the Fourth Division of the Atlantic fleet. relieving Rear Admiral William F.. Potter, who will haul down his flag June 10 and proceed home for orders.
 Capt. W. I. Chambers, on duty at the Bureau of Ordnance. has been or dered to command the battleship Lou isiana, relieving Capt. Kossuth Niles, who becomes member of the Light house Board, succeeding Captain Com ly.
 Rear Admiral c. H. Arnold has been detached from the command of the special service squadron and ordered home to await orders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
no CeIebrate FIor Dav.

Birmingham. May -(Special)-A proclamation was issued today by T. T. Nook, State councillor of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. calling for the proper celebration of Flag Day, June 14th.
 MT. Nook requests all members of the order to wear little American flag on that day, and to make an effort to get the citizens to display the flag on public buildings and in prominent places throughout their communities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
NEGRO BOY HELD
 FOR THEFT or COW

Jim Arrinton a negro boy, was ar- raigned in the Recorders Court yester- day afternoon charged with the theft of a COW. He calmly admitted his guilt and was bound over to the grand jury {.
 Arrinton has been back from the pen- itentiary about six months, his previous offense being the theft of COW.
 It is alleged that some time during last night he stole COW from the premises of Joe McCrieth on the Hor- ton place. and the COW was found yes terdav In the city lot. Arrinton having brought her to Montgomery with the object in view Of selling her.
 He was held for the action of the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
MAY RAISE
 LUMBER RATE Opinion of Congressman
 Taylor. REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRST Believes 8 Schedule Prohibitive But $I.5O Revenue Producer. Predicts Also That Conference Will Complete Labors By June 1S or
 July 1--Ia City Whole

On a visit to his sister. Mrs. Henry Crommelin, 55 West Jeff Davis Avenue Congressman George ". Taylor. of the First Alabama District, gave express sion yesterday to some of his views on the tariff pending now in the Senate at Washington. MT. Taylor is an optimist when 1t comes to getting final passage of the bill and thus relieve the agonies of trade and commerce.
 Also 1t will be gratifying news to the lumbermen of South Alabama--and all sections for that matter--that MT. Tay- Tor is of the opinion that the Senate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
DR. GRIEL HOME FROM
 TUBERCULOSIS MEETING

pr. Gaston ]. Greil Is home from the sessions of the Society for the Cure and Prevention of Tuberculosis, which met last week in Washington.
 Dr. Griel was the representative of Montgomery at the convention, and he reports that the work being carried on here. against the white plague. came in for mention. Il
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
MRS. D. E. wITHERINGToN DEAD.
Prominent woman of Evergreen Has
 Passed Away.

Evergreen. May 19--(SpeciaD Mrs D. E. Witherington died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family home in this city.
 On last Wednesday she was stricken with paralysis and gradually grew weaker until the end came. She is survived by her husband. one son, Leon, four brothers, Curtis. Clarence, W. L. and Sim Hawkins,~her mother, Mrs. W. H. Hawkins of Montgomery. and four sisters, Mrs. H. S. Ellisar of La Pine; Mrs. c. B. Groom of Louisi- ana and Misses Gussie and Minnie Hawkins of Montgomery.
 The funeral occurred this afternoon, conducted by Revs. John W. Stewart and Richard Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
NoRTHCUTr-yoUNG

'Invitations Issued to Marriage of
 Popular Evergreen Couple.
 Evergreen, May 19--tSpecial)-- h. vftations have been issued by mr. and Mrs. J. H. Northcutt to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Laura Belle, to MT. James E. Young on Wednesday afternoon. May 26, att 12:3o at their home on Belleville Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
DIES IN INCUBATOR.
Hot Water Bottle Cork Blows Quits and
 SeaIds Rnby.

Long Beach, Cal, May 19.-The in- cubator forcing process failed tragic ally yesterday when Richard De Spain, one of the citys most promising in- ventors tried 1t on his 2-months-old baby.
 Yesterday the baby was taken from its cradle and placed in the incubator. Soon after a cork blew out of a hot water bottle and the baby was fatal ly scalded It died in a few moments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
SALOONS WIN VICTORY.
City Local Option Act Passed by Illinoii
 LeE1sIature.

Springfield H.. May 1s.-The saloon forces won a victory today in the House with the passage of the city To- cal option act which separates cities, villages and incorporated towns from the remainder of the township, by a vote of 7s for the bill and 70 against it..
 The bill must now run the gauntlet of the Senate and receive the approval of the Governor before it becomes law. In addition to declaring that municipalities shall not be governed by the country vote on the saloon ques- tion the measure defines intoxicants to be nquor containing one-half of one ner cent of alcohol. A noticeable fea- lure was the absence of any discussion before the roll call.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
DEFIEs NIGHT RIDERS.
Kentucky Farmer VIII Kill Anyone
 Who Interferea With Him.

w no IuNGELcAGH WILL AAAAHas
 Nashville. Tenn, May 19-Eldredge c. Cayce. the Christian County. Kyp planter, who last Monday received a warning signed Night Riders, 5000 Strong,S not to plant tobacco, today swore out a warrant of arrest for An drew Silva a cropper on his farm, charging him with posting a threat on his tobacco plant bed.
 Silva Is in jail but denies his guilt. Cayce resumed tobacco planting today and swears he will kill anyone who at tempts to interfere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
Alabama Patents.

Washington May 19.-(SpeciaL)- Patents issued: W. E. Cochran, Mont somery, alcohol gas burner; A. s.. Diamond, Clocomb, hay press; w. B.. Munn, Selma, side rail for beds; W. A. Pruitt. Taliessee, combined cotton chopper and row cleaner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20

Jenkins The pall-bearers were Hon. F. s. Moody, pr. w. A Bingham Captain Walker. H. !. King. B.. F.. Eddins, J. H. Foster. The floral de- signs were numerous and extremely beautiful. The interment was in Ever green Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
ALLIsoN-wILLIAMsoN.
weddinx snnouneement Made in Tus-
 enioosa.

Tuscaioosa, May Especial )-'Dr and Mrs. James Williamson invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter. Helene, to MT hich- ard Andrew Allison, Wednesday morn- ing, June 2, at l0:30 o'clock. at ,S2l Broad Street, Tuscaloosa, Ala"
 The above invitations are being sent to friends out of town, as the invita- tions win be given verbally 10 friends here.
 The bride-to-be Is the youngest daughter of one of the most prominent physicians in. this city. She is quite young, having graduated last year al the Tuscaloosa Female College.
 Mir. Allison Is the son of E- F. All son. head of the Allison Lumber Com pany. with headquarters at Bellamy He attended the University last year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
Penalty for FxidnnpD,pe.

Madison, Wis, May 19.-Without
 disenting vote the Assembly today
 concurred in the Senate bill fixing the
 penalty for Kidnapping at life impris- onment, and the bil goes to the Gov lernor, who is expected to sign it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
PLEAD NOT GUILTY.
John C.. Davis and Brother Are Ar
 raIgned in Court.

raIGned fin Court.
 Washington. May 19.-"Not guilty" was the plea of both John c. Davis, a Washington attorney. and his broth CT, Martin T. Davis. secretary of the Potomac Building and Loan Associa- ton. when arraigned in court today on charges involving financial trans actions variously estimated up to $250,- O00 Both are charged with false pre- lenses and forgery and Martin Davis with embeZZlenlent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20

were eight and a half days on the road. but two full days were spent Idly because of the acceptance of de- lightfui hospitality. There is yet q little soreness In the party. and all are tired. But each man agrees that the walk through Alabama was the most delightful vacation he ever spent.
 The entire party will return to Mont gomery Thursday afternoon on the train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
RECEIVES NEW DOGS.

Sheriff Hood VIII Try New Man.
 Chaser.
 Sheriff Hood is showing to all visit ors at the 1aii pair of bioodhounds which are beauties.
 They were sent here from Indiana, and much Is expected of them in the way of catching criminals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
nnrinI of NIrs. Prince.

funeral of Mrs. A. F. Prince occurred at the Bautist Church this morning. the services being conducted by pr.
 B. F. Giles, assisted by Rev. C.. As-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20
Judge EInore slcIx.

Judge John A.. Elmore. United States Commissioner, Is i'll at his home on South Hull Street. While his condition is not regarded as serious. it is prob- able that he will be kept from his off, cial duties some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-20

Ten good reasons to De hsppy--sI worth of our straight 10 cent Cortex His-GraveIy Cigar Go, 4orpheam..
New-York tribune., 1909-06-27
BOYS DROWN IN HUDSON.
Brothers. Wading at Fort Washing-
ton Point, Swept Beyond Depth.

Caught in the strong undertow that sweeps
out toward the jersey shore from Fort Wash
ington Point at West l8lst street Abott and
Norman Willard. of Na 51S West 134th street,
were drowned yesterday afternoon while wading
out 10 recover a rubber ball. IN spite Of the
brave attempt Of their companions, Gregory
Dorian and Harrv Mitchell, Of no 51S West
18th street. TO form a chain and reach them as
they struggled IN the water
Two Hfesavers. George Wiley. Of No 515 West
10Th street, and John Palmer. Of No. / Wash
ington Terrace. passed the spot IN canoe Just
after the two brothers went down for the last
time They dived from the canoe and made sew
eraI vain attempts to.recover the boys bodies