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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

that the resolution be indefinitely post
poned."
While there has been no express judi
cial decision regarding the constitutional
ity of the act of retrocession, the ques-
ton has been formally considered by the
Supreme Court, when. in 1915. 1t took up
the matter. The opinion of the Attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

Der wherein their forefathers adopted the
Declaration of Independence July 4, 17i6
And just as their patriot ancestors on
that day of days proceeded from their
hall TO attend special services at Christ
Church, Immediately after adopting the
Declaration. so will these pilgrims solemn
~ tread the same way, from the cradle
Of liberty to the same ancient house
OF worship. where special services will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

/, is thus evident that while Represent
alive Hayes and Mr.. Casselman are agreed
in their object, and desire TO regain, in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

Copyright. 1919. by JcbD Eltretb wa,sins.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
GEORGIA MILLS
 DECIDE TO CURTAIL

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 26.-At a meeting here today of the Georgia Industrial Association, attended by prominent cot ton mill men from all parts of the State, it was decided to curtail produc- ton by reducing the operating time of the cotton mills of the State % per cent.
 This action affects l6O mills and fol- lows similar action by many of the cot ton manufacturers of South Carolina
 It was declared that the mills face critical conditions in view of the wide difference in the prices of raw and manufactured cotton. and 1t was decid- ed that for two months, or longer. the mills will operate on three-fourths time, the curtailment to continue after January 1, provided the price of cotton goods does not advance to a point where the mills can operate without sustaining a loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
HEALTHY KIDNEYS
SEVERAL DOSES WILL MAKE YOUR
 KIDNEYS ACT FINE.
Azest Severe Backache and BlsaAer CT Urinary Misery Goes Before
 You Realize It.

No man or woman here whose kid. neys are out-of-order. or who suffers from backache or bladder misery, can afford to leave Pape's Diuretic untrfed.
 After taking several doses. all pains In the back. sides or 1oins. rheumatic twfngess. fnfiames or swollen eyelids, dtxsiness. tired or worn-out feeling and other symptoms of ciogred siu9eisfi kidneys simply vanish.
 uncontrollable urination (especially at night) smarting, discolored water and all bladder misery endss f4
 The moment you suspect the slight- est kidney or bladder disorder, or feel rheumatism pains. don't continue to be miserable or worried, but get a fifty cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic from your druggist and start taking as di- rected, with the knowledge that there is no other medicine. at any price. made anywhere else in the world. which is so harmless or will effect so thorough and prompt a cure.
 This unusual preparation goes direct to the cause of trouble. distribu uting it's cleansing, healing and vitalizing infiu- ence directly upon the organs and glands affected and completes the cure before you realize 1t.
 A few days streatment of Pape Diu- retic means clean, healthy. active kid- neys. bladder and urinary organs--and you feel fine.
 Your physician. pharmacist. banker or any mercantile agency will tell you that Pape, Thompson & Pape, of Cin- cinnati. is a large and responsible med- icfne concern, thoroughly worthy of your confidence.
 Accept only Pape,s Diuretic-ffty- cent treatment--from any drug store anywhere in the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
MAsONs IN SAVANNAH.
Royal Chapter and Council Will Meet
 There


 Savannah. Ga. Oct. 26,-The tenth triennial assembly of the General Grand Council, Royal and Select Ma sons of the United States. and the twenty-fourth triennial convOcation of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of the United States. will be held here November to 12. inclusive, with about 500 prominent Masons from this country and its possessions. Off, cial welcome will be extended by Gov- ernor Brown, of Georgia. and for the city by Mayor Tiedman.
 A feature will be the receptions with the Grand Chapters of probably as many as twelve States. The Grand Council will hold sessions November and g. concluding it's work with the presentation of the degrees of the order of High Priesthood.
 On November 9 the grand body of South Carolina win act as host at a reception rendered to the Masterly Guild of Correspondents and Grand Secretaries.
 On November 10 the General Grand Chapters business sessions begin with full ceremonies. a feature of which will be the addresses of Governor Brown, Mayor Tiedeman and the Grand High Priest of Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
STEAMER FINED $5,OOO
VESSEL REACHES MOBILE WITHOUT
 HEALTH BILL.
Captain Hansen of the Hevding says He Made . 2lisfake--News of the Gulf
 City.

Mobile, Oct. 2e.-(Special.)- )--Sailing into port without bill of health is- sued by one of his consular agents. the steamer Hovding. Captain Hansen. was today taken into custody by the gov ernment authorities and fine of $5.000 assessed against her by Collector of the Port Ashley.
 The steamer came from Lorenzo Marques, East Africa, in ballast. but brought five Americans, deserters, whom the American consul at that port asked the captain to bring to this country.
 Captain Hansen says he thought that clearance papers and bills of health of foreign countries was all that was nec- essary and neglected to get bill of health from the American consul at the port of departure to enter another American port. but was mistaken. and on arrival he was arrested and the fine was imposed
 Edward Ryder Convicted.
 Edward Ryder. white man, was to- day tried In the City Court for embez- element and found guilty by jury of embexziement of not over S25, which brings the charge down to one of petit larceny. Ryder stole a horse and wagon and sold 1t.
 Case Under Advisemenf.
 In the City Court today motion by the Solicitor to destroy liquors found in the place occupied by J. M. Willamore. which was recently raided. was argued for several hours and at the conclusion of the arguments Judge Semmes took the case under advisement to render decision tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
WEALTHY WIDOW CUTS
 THROAT WITH RAZOR

Jacksonville. Fla, Oct. 26.-With her throat cut from ear to ear. Mrs. Mabel A. Beauchain of Boston. Mass, was found dying in her room in the Ara gon Hotel this morning by her private physician. Dr E. E. Banker of New York, who accompanied her here and occupied room across the hall. She died a short time later.
 Mrs Beauchain was the widow of the late John L. Beaucham. part owner of a patent medicine concern, and was quite wealthy. She was S4 years old, and had been in bad health for some time. In committing suicide she used a razor belonging to pr. Banker, which she had secured during his absence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
DATES FOR.REulloN
GENERAL MICKLE sU0GEsTs MAY
 INSTEAD OF APRIL.
Adjutant General of Veterans Writes Letter to Chafrman 2. D.
 Bloch of Mobile COrmnnftte.

Mobile. oct. 2s.-tspeciaf)-rn 2 letter addressed to General Chairman T. D. Bloch of the Reunion Commit- tee. General William E. Mickle. adju- tant general of the United Confeder- ate Veterans. suggests that the dates selected for the reunion of 1910 in Mo- bile. April 2s. 27 and 2s. be changed to three days beginning May 4.
 He points out that the dates selected by the local committee conflict with Memorial Day. which falls on one date selected and would greatly lessen the attendance: also that on May {. in Mo- bile county. 1865. General Dick Taylor the last of the Confeder- ate forces east of the Mississippi riv- CT.
 The local reunion commfttse has agreed to leave the matter to General Clement A. Evans. the commandsr-in- chief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
HAS FATHER ARRESTED
WOMAN SAYS HE KILLED HER MOTHER.
Mrs. kuBseIman Declares She Witt messed the Crime ana Was Threat-
 eBed By Parent If She Told.

Punxsutawney. Pa. Oct. 2s.-Declar- ing to the district attorney that she was unable to longer keep the fact that her mother was murdered a se- ere, and stating that she was threat entd with a similar fate If she did not keep silent, Mrs. John Kunselman. iiv- ing near here, today caused the arr rest of her father. William Jones, whom she deelares upon oath killed her mother year ago.
 When Mrs Jones died an investiga- ton was made. but a verdict of death from unknown causes was. rendered with no suspicion pointing to the hus- band.
 MT. Kunselman has frequently dis covered his wife sobbing bitterly of late, and finally the girl confessed to him the reason, saying her father. had murdered her mother and that she had been present when the crime was corn- mitted.
 The daughter will give no details of the deed by advice of counsel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
LOUIsIANIANS
 MAY STORM A JAIL

New Orleans, La. Oct. 2e.-Special dispatches from Floyd. La. say that at a late hour tonight the town was crowded with armed men and that there was every indication that Alex Hill and Joe Clifford, negroes. charg- ed with the murder of H. c. Brock. would be lynched before morning.
 Brock, one of the most prominent farmers of West Carroll parish, was shot and instantly killed Saturday by one of the two negroes whom he surA prised in the act of stealing his hogs.
 The negroes. Hill and Clifford, were arrested and 1t Is claimed, made a com- plete confession of the crime.
 With threats of lynching current today, the judge of the district in which Floyd is situated. was wired to return at once from Kentucky, where he Is visiting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

ization of the Korean government, fol- lowing the Russo-Japansss war. Mir i. Stevens had been q very active agent in carrying out Prince fto's plans for the restoration of peace and order tn Korea. and of the regeneration of the dynasty. It was known that the lives Of both Prince ito and Durham Stevens were In constant jeopardy.
 A very probable result of this last assassination will oe an indenn'te postponement of the negotiations re garding the railroad conditions in Manchuria.
 When these negotiations are resum- ed. after q reasonable period or mourning, 1t may be that the Japanese government will find itself in a posi- tion to come into closer accfrd win .he understanding of the powers ana especially of. America. regarding the exact meaning to be given to thar part of the treaty of Portsmouth which declared against the cultivation of any special interests by either Ja- pan or Russia in Manchuria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
CHARGED. WITH CONTEMPT. MsAsle Mem Are Cited by Chaneery CDurf.

Mobile, Oct. 26.-(Special)--The cases of Clarence and John Blaiack and John Barrett. cited to appear in tho Chancery Court and show cause why they should not be jailed for com tempt In violating an injunction to restrain them from storing liquors ana also to show why a watchman should not be appointed to watch their place. were called today and continued until next Tuesday.
 The men were cited to appear on a motion filed by the solicitor who al leEed that injunctions served on them had been violated and asking that they be committed for contempt: also ask tng that a watchman be appointed to see that no future violations were made.
 These are the second of the prohf- bition cases brought up in this court in such manner the, former one, that of John wiilamore being disposed of by fining the defendant s5 for con- tempt on the condition that he would plead guilty to violating the prohibit ton law which was done, q jury be- Ing appointed to fix the penalty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
LAYMEN's MOVEMENT.
Last Day of the Convention i'm Rich
 mOnd.

Richmond, Va. Oct. 26.-This, the third and last day of the Richmond convention of the laymens missionary movement. opened with a series of de- nominational rallies, as result of which it was announced at the after noon session that the subscription for foreign missions from Richmond churches during the next twelve months would be double what they were last year, totalling $69,100.
 At the latter session. Rev. c. G. Hoensha1l, a Korean missionary. de- clared that with proper backing from the laymen of England and America, Korea would be evangelized within fifteen years.
 At the final session of the conven- tion tonight, Col. E. w. Halford. of Washington. spoke on 'The Steward ship of Life" Rev. D. Clay Lilly, D. D., of North Carolina, on Missions and spiritual Life" J. Campbell White, of New York. who gave the final word of the convention in elo- quent language, summarizing the pur- pose of the laymen's missionary move ment under five heads as follows:
 Prayer. Study, Plan. Give. Serve" for the evangelization of the world.
 1t eost . bunch of money but the Orpheum thinks there Is nothing too good fer the people Of Montgomery. Ana the admission is only Sc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
WarI<a fa saxe Coffan.

Savannah, Ga. Oct. 2s.--For several hours tonight firemen worked in the hold of the German steamer Andt ome- da. of Bremen. but later from Jackson vile, via Savannah for Liverpool. as she lay at her dock in the Savannah river. fighting fire that had attacked $500 bales of cotton just loaded In the compartment where the fire was discovered. t2,20o bales of cotton are stored and 1t was upon this that the fight was centered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
TWO ATTEMPTS ON LIFE LOUISIANA MAN DE- CLARES HIS INNOCENCE. J. A. Scott. Found Guilty of Robbery, Tries to Commit Suicide.
 Will Never Serve His
 Sentence.

Winfield. La, Oct. 26.--Taken back to the parish jail here today after be- ing found guilty of robbery. J. A. Scott made two unsuccessful attempts to commit suicide.
 First he swallowed antiseptic tab lets but the prompt efforts of a phy- sician saved his life A short time af- rewards he procured an old blade of a safety razor and attempted to cut his throat. The interference of fel- low prisoners kept him from carrying out his purpose.
 Scott declares he Is innocent and that he will never be taken to the penitentiary.
 Tonight he is securely handcuffed and other precautions are being talk en to keep him from ending his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
TuscaIoosn County lsslp.

The Tuscaloosa County Fair opened at noon yesterday and everything points to great success. The way in
 which the people of Tuscaloosa and vicinity have shown their interest ano enthusiasm, has been most gratifying
 and plans are already being laid fov next year. The music is being furnish ed by the woodmen's Band of this city. There were about 5000 visit. ors yesterday afternoon. Today se especially live stock day and tomos- row Is Farmers Union day. z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
wELLAMoRE PLEADS GUILTY.
 ~-~~-9- s.-s5 1zebzze Man vfolstea the Prohihition

Mobile. Oct. 2s.-(Special)--John M. nvfliamore. proprietor of an estab- 1ishment at Selma and St. Emanuel skreets. arrested for violating the pro- nIbition law. today pleaded guilty in khe City Court and was fined $50 and posfs, the total amount being se7 which lwns pald.
 Thts is the first case on record in this county where q, conviction or a piss of guilty to violating the prohi- kition law has ever been entered.
 atxky-ons cases charging the same nsfense were stricken from the dock st oa agreement between the solicitor ana Attorney Boyles of the Law and Order League. these being cases drought by the Nashville detectives who were here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

Southeast Alabama Dental Association met here yesterday morning and sd tourned today. pr. J. fs. McNair is president and pr. D. B. Kelly. is sec retary. The following members are in attendance: Dr. q. N. Passmore, Abbeville: J. W. Balcofn. Dothan: N. K. Ford. Eiba: c. F. Davis. Newton: H. B. Bowling and c. M. McNair. Ozark; H. J. Miller. Enterprise; c. B. Hutcheson. c. c. Collins. c. H. Hudson and w. ]. Harper. represent ing dental supply houses are also present. Ozark has given the visitors a hearty welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
rnspeet Nerthern street...

Huntsville. Oct 6.-(Special)--A number of Huntsville city officials has gone to Cincinnati and Chicago to inspect paving on the streets of 4hoae cities with view of gaining some ideas that might stand them in aeeA stead in letting contracts for paving fhe- streets of Huntsville. The crowd is composed of Mayor Thomas w. smith. City Attorney R. E. Smith ana Aldermen Brock. Lynskey.s Wells. oRisiiy and Phillips and Street Sup erintendent F. E. Murphy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
MOBILE BOY HURT.

Clark Beoth Falls Under Ice wasen.
 Mobile, Oct. 2s.--(speciai. )-Ciark Booth, a 14-year-oid white lad. was badly cut about the head and face late this afternoon when heavy ice wagon ran into the boy, who was on bi- cycle.
 Booth and another boy were on the wheel. when they seemed to lose ball ance and fell in front of the wagon. which struck Booth in the head. He was attended by Steward. Dair and later removed to his home. Canal and Claiborne Streets.
 He is painfully cut in several places. though not seriously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
Cotton at Pensaeela Commands Fou

Cotton at Pensaeela Commando Four
 teen Centn.
 Pensacola. Flas Oct. 26.--(Special. ) Cotton sold on the local market today for the highest sum known since Pen- sacola became cotton market. l4 cents being paid, f. O. b.. and many country buyers and farmers who had been holding for highes price. turned loose every bale they had to sell. There Is not much cotton in storage in West Florida at the present time. the farm CTS selling heavily during the past two weeks Local buyers do not believe the price will advance further.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
APPEAL BY RAILROAD.
Holds That 1t is Losing Money on Pas
 semger Business.

Richmond. Va. Oct. 26.-Alleging that its interstate passenger traffic is now conducted at an annual deficit az gregating $24.7s6.46, the Washington Southern Railroad today presented its petition to the State Corporation Com mission to be allowed to increase It's maximum passenger rate for fntrastate traffic from to cents per mile, but the hearing was continued until No vember 2S, on motion of the Common wealth, Attorney General Anderson sta ting that other business would pre- vent his going into the case at this time. Counsel for the railorad did not object to the postponement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
Jap Commissioner weeps.

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 2s.-Reluctant to believe the news the honorary Jap anese commercial commissioners who arrived in this city from Boston early today. learned of the assassination of the Japanese statesman.
 Baron Shibusawa, the head of the commission, wept bitterly The mem bers of the party were unanimous In praise of Ito's leadership in what they called the new Japan"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
BRAKEMAN BACK HOME.
Mobile Dpztys Returns From His Va-
 ksf4 cation.

-ft cation.
 Mobile. Oct. 2s.-(SpeciaD-Chie Field Deputy Herman W. Hakeman, has returned to the city after an ab- sence of month spent at Hot Springs. Ark, and is in the best of health and much benefited by his trip.
 Deputy Hakeman will resume his duties of looking after all the out side work of the sheriffs office.
 M. L. Campbell, clerk of the Infe- rior Criminal Court. has returned to the city after an absence of several days spent at vicksburg. Miss. where he went with a local team Of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
Sngnr Men MIlI Escnpc.

New York, Oct. 26.--Gustav E. Kissel and Thomas B. Harmed. who were among those indicted along with the American Sugar Refining Company for criminal conspiracy under the Federal antitrust laws, will escape under the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
inauesex Hame nurns.

Ozark. Oct. 2s.--(special )-The res- faence Of J. F. Moseley on DaleviIie Street. was burned between IF and l o'clock this morning. He saved only a small portion of his housesoid goods. There was $i.20o insurance on the buiiding and e400 on sthe furniture
 The origin of the fire is supposed to be . defective stack chimney fiue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
SEEKS REVENGE
 IN fTO'S DEATH
tCont,nued from Pss. one.,

of Public Works In 1874 ne built the first Japanese railway. Tn 1sse nc
 became Premier, and he has been Japan's real ruler almost continuously ever since
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
ao,ner Leaxes Capital.

Caracas. Venezuela, Oct 26.--Presi- dent Gomez has gone to Maracay, fifty miles southwest of the capital for a short stay. During his absence Gen., eral Ramon Ayla. president of the government council. will occupy the presidncy. Nt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

provisions of the statute of Limitations. according to an opinion handed down today by Justice Holt of the United States Circuit Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

PILES CURED IN c to 14 DAYS.
 PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pro- truding Piles in to IA days or money. re- funded. Sec. wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

Laaies and children and all that can should visit the Orpheum in the after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

Malaria Makes Pale SsckIy Children
 The old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and ouiIds up the system. For grown people and children, 60c- adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
Taft Expresses Sorrow.

Hickman. Ky. Oct. 26.-President Taft, while here today, received through newspapers the announcement of the assassination of Prince Ito at Harbin. Tn the absence of any definite information he made no comment other than to express sorrow and concern oyer the loss of a friend. He had known Prince Ito well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
SIP RAILS TO BRAZIL
DIG LOT OF STEEL GOES THROUGH
 PENSACOLA.
American Capitsiists Buildisg Big Road Bn ssufh ARerscas Rerublse-- ~r- Eighteen Miles of concrete
 Wnlka Cemp1eted.

Pensacoia, Fla. Oct. zs.--tSpeciai. ! s--Another big shipment of steel rails From the Birmingham district fs to be made through here to Brazil. where . syndicate is building railroad. for wfiich two cargoes of rails and equfp- t1ent were shipped several months ago.
 The British steamer Dfumraniig. which arrived here today Is to carry cargo of $500 tons of rails and srikes to a point over 1000 miles up the Amazon River, which Is to be the connecting point of the road.
 This makes . total of nearly 10000 tons of rails to be shipped from here to Brazil and 1t is stated that orders have been placed for other carsocs, as the syndicate, which Is composed of American capitaiists. Is to build the longest system of railroads in that country and has practically closed for the purchase of rails and other steel equipn1ent in this country
 Eighteen Miles of Walks.
 < Eighteen miles of concrete sidewalks constructed in five months was the re- port made to the Board of Works to- day by the sidewalk contracting firms as the contract for putting down walks ie1l. over the city where they are now needed, This amount of sidewalk Building is in addition to the large amount done for property owners by private contract.
 The engineers estimate that fully as much more Is to be done before all of the city is covered with good walks, replacing the wooden and brick ones in the residence sections of the city, as we'll as in portions where no walks existed st all. It Is believed that when all of the. work Is completed there will be fully fifty miles of new com crete walks in the city.
 Two tons of tents reached here last night for the management of the Trf- County Fair. whirn will erect them on the fair grounds to be used during the fair as sufficient buildings could not be erected in time for the event.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
BRINGS GooD PRICE

Fair Tickets---At Metropolitan He freshment Co.,, 70 Dexter Ave. 3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27

stop at Southern Hotel 37 1-2 Com- merce St. Neat, cIenn--fates to suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-27
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Knights of Columbus to initiate ' class in the Mississippi city.