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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
FAMILY RESCUED FROM
 THE HARDAWAY PLACE

As there are several boats at the Hardaway place. there was not so much uneasiness felt, but all the same a launch that had left the city earlier in the day was communicated with. and the crew went to the Hardaway place. where the prisoners were res- cued. The dearth of available boats at the city was caused by some of them having been caught by the flood and put out of commission, while many others were already out hunting for persons who might be in trouble. All are believed to have gotten away in safety.
 There is no danger of the pump house being closed down because of the high tide of the river, the officials of the water works department say The plant is way above the high wa ter mark 1886. when the plant was put out of business. but since then the boilers have been changed and are now out of reach of the flood. The only thing that could incapacitate the plant for service by the high water would be the breaking of the bridge over North Court Street. to which is attached the air pipe of the pump sta tion, and If this pipe were carried away 1t could be repaired In few hours.
 Inch by inch the river has been ris- Ing. each little ripple from the breeze on the river wetting the water gauge higher and higher. the scum and fiot- sam and jetsam of the flood is collect ing in the eddys along the bites in the bank, but out in the stream and over the lowlands of Fillmore County the river is sullenly flooding on. yellow, sullen and menacing. The course of the channel is marked by logs writh- ing and twisting in the stream Some say the high water has played havoc with the stock, but the report is coun- tered by many, who say that at the first warning the herds and draft anil mals were driven to places of safety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Chaffee of the Weather Bureau yes- terday for the free distribution of warnings, the computes expressing thier willingness to do this in the interest of saving lives and property in the flooded district.
 Section Director Chaffee said at a late hour last night that the rate of rise was holding up some. He stated that while he really did not expect a stage as high as in 1886, that he deem- ed 1t best to be on the safe side, where life and so much property was at stake, to take no chances and to warn the public to prepare for a river near ly as high as in 1886.
 At Milstead the river stood at forty two feet.
 The Weather Bureau officials have certainly handled the situation in splendid way Their warnings have been well in advance of the rising wa ters, have been well distributed, and Of untold benefit. If all were known. when the flood Is over. 1t Is conserva- lively estimated that these warnings will be worth over half million of dollars in property and livestock saved, besides the loss of life that they have undoubtedly prevented. When this is compared with the comparatively small expense of the river service of this district. probably about $2.500 year. the value of this branch of the Gov ernment service must be appreciated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
HEAVY RAINFALL
 HAMPERS RAILROAD

Talladega. March 13.-(Special. )-- The heavy rains the past three days have been felt in damaging effect In this section.
 All streams have been very high and many small bridges have been over flowed and some of them washed away.
 For the first time since the rural mairt service has been established in Talladega one of the carriers could not make his circuit yesterday owing to the height of the water in Talladega Creek.
 The Atlanta. Birmingham and At lantfc Railroad has not had a train to Birmingham in two days owing to a landslide in great cut at Renfroe. seven miles west of the city. As the rain continues the land still slides fin |.
 All the A. B. and A. mail and ex- press for Birmingham and the West is transferred to the Louisville and Nash vile at this place.
 No trouble is reported on the road east except the settling of fills, but traffic is continued by the use of light engines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
NEGRO QUARTERS,
 ARE UNDER WATER

Drivers Row. a negro Quarter" that intersects McDonough Street. Is inun- dated by the high water, the river be- ing above the floors of the negro cab ins. Many of them have been moved from the houses within the last few days. but to be sure all were taken care of. Mayor Teague last night or dered the city teams to that section of the city to move the negroes and their furniture from the danger zone.
 This part of the city was last night a lake of yellow water. but as there was hardly any perceptible current in 1t, there is little danger of the houses being carried away. although some Of the chimneys may be undermined, or so weakened that they will fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
TENNESSEE RIVER
 BUSHES OVER BANKS

Decatur. March 13.-(SpeciaI )-The Tennessee River Is out of its banks to- night and rising at the rate of four inches an hour. The greatest flood for years is expected.
 On the north side this afternoon many farmers moved their live stock and belongings to higher grounds.
 Some of the street car lines in the Decaturs were flooded this afternoon and traffic on these lines Is suspended tonight on account of high water.
 Much suffering is reported on the Tennessee among poor people between Decatur and Chattanooga on account of high water, people living on the islands below Decatur are moving out tonight In skiffs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
WETUMPKA MERCHANTS
 MOVING THEIR GOODS

Wetumpka, March Especial. J. Taking advantage of the warnings of the Montgomery Weather Bureau the merchants of Wetumpka today moved their goods to higher ground.
 The warehouses which are somewhat higher than the business section of the town are being utilized by scores of merchants. Some of the merchants were able to move their stock to the second stories of the building which they occupied.
 At o'clock the water was creeping up the pavement at the end of the bridge leading into the business section and by morning 1t Is expected that the streets will be covered. Not a resi- dence will suffer as all are on higher ground.
 There is some fear that the big bridge will be carried away but this Is not likely. Great damage will be done here if the water reaches a sixty foot stage as has been predicted.
 Fortunately Wetumpka's power plant is on high ground and the lighting sys- tenn will not he hampered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
FLOODS IN RIVERS GIVE
 ALARM IN NORTH ALABAMA.

C Birmingham, March 13.-Reports { z from all sections of North Ala = bama tonight indicate the seri-
 . ous nature of the overfioors which ( > have resulted from the recent C rains. H The Louisville and Nashville z tracks near Bangor are five inches C under water for a distance of two / miles. ( The Lathrop Hatton Lumber >plant at Riverside has closed down . because of the damage caused by > the swollen Coosa. . At Gadsden, which ia also on . the Coosa, several plants arc z damaged.
 z In Anniston. street car traffic > has been partially suspended. C Numerous drowned cattle have . . been floating down the Coosa be- z low Riverside. ' ( The Tennessee River has risen ' > to such a point at Decatur as to . z stop partially the electric cars . c and residents of islands in the . ( river are in distress with the . > river still rising. . . The Cahaba is at flood stage at .
 . Marion. and the warning that . ( 67-foot stage is to be expected ( in the Alabama River at Selma . > by Monday has caused constera- . > tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
RAILROADS ARE NOT
 HAMMERED BY FLOOD

While southbound trains on both the Western of Alabama and the Louis vile and Nashville Railroads were from three to eight hours late last night, no immediate trouble was re- ported to the Montgomery headquar- ters. Delays have so far come from washouts outside the State.
 It was stated last night that no trouble was anticipated that would put either the Western of Alabama or the Louisville and Nashville Railroad out of business, even for a short time. All of the bridges on both of the systems were said to be in good condition. the bride over Mortar Creek on the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad having been repaired.
 No oflcial of either road could be seen last night. but 1t Is the opinion of railroad men versed in the ways of the river and conditions which would result, that no serious impairment of the service of either road, north or south. would come from the rise ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

(COntinued from Page One) head of cattle have been sent floating down the stream.
 The plant of the Lathrop Patton Lumber Company has been compelled to close down on account of storm damage. Its logging road has been destroyed and its property otherwise threatened, as has that of the Coosa Brick Manufacturing Co.
 Damage fin AnniEtOu.
 Tn this city many people in Ward Five moved out of their homes on account of the high water which Is almost in the Oxanna Hotel. while two stores at Oxanna were inundated
 The water was two feet nt Fourth and Noble streets. the wheels Of box cars on the Southern side tracks being half submerged in the water and number of the operatives at the cord age plant had to be carried out by teams from livery stables.
 On the electric line the street cars are running no further west than the furnace. while washouts in the tracks along the Oxford Lake line to the south stopped traffic.
 Snow Creek overflowed the tracks of the Southern Railroad from the Cen tral Pipe Shop to the South. and Glen addie citizens who happened to be in town were cut or rom thelF hoHles The KIlby Machine plant had to shut down.
 Choccolocco creek at DeArmanvllle, was reported to be a mile wide. flood ing the surrounding copntry.
 Reports have reached here of wash outs on the Seaboard between We'll ington and Birmingham which necessl- tate the detouring of trains.
 From the Woodstock furnace to the Union Pipe shops Is one sheet of wa ter six or seven feet in some places.
 GOodwater In Darkness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
GREATEST OF FLOODS
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 high water on isolated highlands that were but a few feet above the flood.
 One report was to the effect that twenty negroes who had disregarded the flood warnings were on an island with the river almost awash with the top and that unless help reached them soon. they would be swept off, for the ground was crumbling beneath them . In response to this runor several at- tempts were made to secure launch to go to them, hut the only available boats were too small and were practi- cally out of commission The big launch, part of the engineering forces dotilla. was reported absolutely out of commission.
 As soon as the engineers office was communicated with. Captain Ferguson commanding this division of the Gov ment river work, gave orders to get the snag boat Twining into commits sion.. This took some time. for the big steamer has been tied up at the river bank undergoing repairs, and her furnaces were cold. Captain Fer Vuson ordered her fired up and made ready as soon as possible to get away by sunrise today, If possible.
 Among the persons who were more or less worried by the situation was c. P. Hardaway. formerly City Clerk of Montgomery. who now lives some four miles up the river. He was in The city, not having learned that the river was expected to reach flood stage. Mrs. Hardaway was at home, and shortly after her husbands arrival in the city telephoned to town that the water was within a foot of the house. which is situated on a blun not far from the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
BENTON PEOPLE
 ALARMED BY FLOOD

Benton March 19-(Special. )-The water is rising rapidly here and the people are somewhat alarmed, although 1t is not believed that much damage will be done excepting in the low lands The water has flooded a few cabins in the outlying districts but has done no damage in the town proper.
 The families in the low lands have had warnings and moved to higher ground. If the flood of 1886 is equalled half of the town will be under three feet of water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

The continued heavy rains in this sec tion have done considerable damage to farm property, and farmers are unable to get to and from town on account of the rains and high waters.
 The town was in total darkness last night. Hatchett Creek on which the electric light plant is situated, was swollen so much that the back water got so high under the power house it was necessary to close down.
 The waters are receding and the plant is In operation today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
BLUE AND THE GREY.
Southern Pines Selected for Next Ans
 nual Encampment.

Southern Pines Selected for Next Ans
 nual EncamDment.
 Fitzgerald. Ca, March 1s.-The Biu< and the Grey Association. at its an- nual encampment here today selected Southern Pines, N. C.. for the next ems campment. The following officers wert elected:
 Commander.in-C Chief. Major B. F. Dixon, North Carolina; Senior Vice. Commander. Captain William Nj. Me- Cormick, Georgia; Junior yice-Com- mander. Captain Joseph Price, Floridal Chaplain-in- Chief. Rev. W. s. Harden Georgia: Judge Advocate General. C. & Demming, Warren. O.; Quartermastef General. c. H. Worth. Texas.
 A national auxiliary was organized today with Mrs. Dr. T. J. Stockton of Chicago. as President and Mrs. Lena Burdick, Of Fitzgerald. as Secretary. The encampment closed this afternoon. The following officers were elected:
 pr. J. B. Hanrahan. Vermont. Sur. Reon General: Captain J. Walter Mitch ell Washington, D. C., National Histo- rian; pr. K. NJ. Ferguson, North Car olIna. Inspector General: G. o. Holmes. Florida, Fifer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
TAKES sHERIFF's SUIT
 AND LEAVES THE JAIL

Clanton, Mich. 1s.-(Speciai. )-clad in the best shit of Sheriff Catts with the revolver of the officers pride. and with a watch and other personal effects of the sheriff. Cohn Whitfield. negro "trusty". violated his trust yesterday. and walked out of the jail to freedom.
 Whitfield had been one of the few trusted prisoners Of the Sherin, and Mfr Catts is suffering under the blow to his judgment of human nature. as we'll as from the loss of much valuable property.
 He threatens dire vengeance on tha negro. Whitfield had been held soR burglary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
SITUATION IN PERSIA.
Russia Orders . Division of Cossacks
 To Teheran.

To Teheran.
 St. Petersburg. March 13-The situa. tion in Persia is again attracting att tention in St. Petersburg.
 The government is sending a division of Cossacks to Teherap. and 1t has or- dered the consuls at Resht and Astra- bad to summon Caspian warships in the event of outbreaks threatening the interests of Russia. The Novoe Vremya today publishes a Teheran dispatch saying the situation is critical. that an insurrection is imminent and that only a strong military detachment can prs- vent the sacking of Teheran. It is significant that the Viceroy OF the Caucasus has just reviewed tho Russian troops at Bsku, the natural base of departure for an expedition in- to Persia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
TELEPHONE COMPANY SELL.
Alabama Holdings of Morgan County
 Corporation.

Decatur March Especial. J--rhs Alabama holdings of the Morgan Coun- ty Telephone Company were sold at Veto Ala. today to the bond hoioers of the company for about $131,000.
 This company went into bankruptcy some weeks ago. The company owns exchanges in the Decaturs. Birming- ham. Mobile and several other Ala hama cities. They own long distance lines reaching from Birmingham Ala bama, Indianapolis Ind. they also own extensive lines to Kentucky' lholan0' Ohio and other northern states.
 The company win continue in opera tiOn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
BELL IS RE-APPOINTED
 CHIEF OF STAFF OF ARMY

Washington. March 13-President Taft today reappolnted Major General J. Franklin Bell as chief of the stan of the army. which position he relin- quished on the 4th inst, under the law terminating the office of the ineumb- ent of the office or chief of stan on the expiration of the term of the Pres ident by whom he Is appointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
WATER IS NEARING
 LeGRAND'S PLACE

telephone communication with E. P. LeGrand. who lives several miles North of the city elicited the informa- ton late last night that the water was getting very close to his house He stated that all his live stock had been taken to Coosada and that his family had been sent away for safety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

of his wife. and suspicion has fallen on him.
 To those who believe Mrs. Pops guilty. the speculation comes ss to her motive. Here 1t Is that all theories halt. An insane impulse, or the desire to remove the mother who opposed her alleged connection with Woods. the latter having been propasated by the husband. are tho most general of the various theories.
 There is little probability, whatever the reality of the case. of Mrs. Pope gaining freedom. or ball, by the pre- liminary. as the strong oircumstantfat case will hold her until the Circuit Court session in May. at last.
 The trial was held before Probate Judge l.. IT. Reynolds. sitting as ex- officiao judge of the County Court. County Solicitor W. M. Adams. for the prosecution. and J. O. Middleton, for the defense. are the attorneys identi- fed with the preliminary hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
aneou aud GnIne. HI.

Washington, March 13,-Both Sena- tor Bacon. of Georgia. and former Rep. resentatiVe John Wesley Gaines or Tennessee. are fighting off an attack of Aneumonia as the result Of se- were colds contracted on inauguration day The former is greatly improved. but the latter's condition Is said to be causing his friends much anxiety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
The Operators' Attitude.

New York, March 13.--A statement of the attitude of the anthracite coal operators on the question of recogni- ton of the United Mine Workers of America was given out here by the operators committee of seven. The statement sets forth that the operators will treat union and non- union men alike and that will exercise no dis crimination against. or in favor of any man because of his membership or non membership in any labor organi- zation. The committee declares also that 1t is absolutely impossible to grant the demands for increased wages. and a shorter working day, without increasing the price of coal to the consumers. "rhis the operators will not consent to do." says the state ment, nor will they consider It."
 Never before In the history Of the anthracite industry have better labor conditions prevailed for a similar pe- riod of time than since the anthra- cite coal strike commissions award went into effect six years ago.
 Tt is pointed out that 1t was dis tinctly stated at the first meeting of the committee that the president of the United Mine Workers of America appeared before them as the represent alive of the mine workers in the an- thracite region. Mir. Mitchell. also ap- ptdIcd anu HOl III nus OHlClal CADdCfLy As president of the United Mine Work CTS of America.
 Again in 1906. the committee which met the operators came as represent atives of the anthracite mine workers. the statement declares.
 There was no mention of the United Mine Workers of America The statement says the operators are will ing to follow exactly the same pro- cedure as followed in 1906, to enter into agreement with Mir. Lewis and his committee just as they entered in- to agreement with the Mitchell com mission. The operators have stood in the past and they stand now for the open shop They will treat union and non-union men alike. It Is unde- piable fact that the employees of the anthracite mining companies, compar- ed with other wage earners of whom equal skill and training are required are highly paid"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
A DEAL IN DOTHAN.
Fine Real Estate Purchased by Sol
 Iurte & co.


 Iurie & Co.
 Dothan. March 12.-(Special )-An important property transper occurred here today by which Sol Lurie & Co became the purchasers of the corner building. known as the First National Bank building. which Is occupied by the First National Bank but which will in ninety days be vacated. The deal included the old Brown drug store building. and the building which Is occupied by the Weathers Grocery Company. making a frontage on Foster Street of over LOO feet It is valuable piece of property and will no doubt be made much more val. uable with the tearing down of the present buildings. and the replacing of a large building suitable for a depart- ment store.
 The consideration of the transfer has not been made public.
 Why smoke inferior Porto Rican cigarSf La MatIca only costs 1Oc. HiX-GraVely Cigar Co. OrDheum,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
SMITHS APPEAL IS ON
 SUPREME COURT DOCKET

Columbus. Miss. March 1s.-(Spe- cial Jon the docket of the Mississippi Supreme Court. which Is to be taken up Monday, there appears the case of Charles R. Smith. who was recently convicted of the murder of B. A. Lau- rent in the Lowndes County Circuit Court, and sentenced to imprisonnent in the psnitentiary for life.
 It Is hardly likely that the case will be disposed of before the Supreme Court adjourns for it's summer vaca- ton, as the record has never been sent to Jackson.
 The attorneys for the defense were given ninety days in which to file bili of exceptions. and 1t will be impos- sible for Circuit Clerk Gunter to make e transcript of the record until this bill Is filed. MT. Gunter states that from four to six weeks will be required and that 1t will be impossible for him to complete the work before the Su- preme Court adJourns.
 Smith Is still in Jail here. and ap- pears to be standing his confinement we'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
RIVER BULLETIN ISSUED AT 6 P. M.

The following bulletin was issued last night:
 U. S. Dept of Agriculture, Local Office Weather Bureau. Montgomery, Ala. March 13. 1909. Special River Bulletin. 6 D. m. (River readings in feet-Rainfall in
 inchesJ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
CONVENTION CALLED
MINERS ARE TO DISCUSS A NEW
 AGREEMENT.
No Important Developments Are Look- ed For Until the Convention Meets at scrnntOn-Attitude
 of the Operators.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 1s.-After Issuing a call for tri-district conven- ton at Scranton, Pa. on Tuesday, March 23. to take up the question of new agreement between the anthra- cite Mine Workers and Operators. the members of the pre"eXecutiye bodies of the United Mine Workers of Amer tea, left for their homes today and no important developments are looked for by them until the convention meets.
 Thomas T. Lewis. international pres ident of the union, left tonight for In dianapolis. where he will remain un- til the eve of the Scranton meeting. MT. Lewis said he was still hopeful of reaching an agreement between the operators which will be satisfac- tory to both sides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
SOME CONCERN FOR
 NORTH END BRIDGE

In case, however. the waters of the Alabama cover the tracks just north of the depot, some anxiety will be felt for the condition of the bridge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
GOVERNOR RECEIVES REQUEST.
Jackson County OHiciaIs Want Success
 anr to Deea Appointed.

sor to Dees Appointed. \ Jackson. Miss. March 1s.-Governor tgoel has been called upon by Jackson Count yofficiaIs to name successor to Hon. Mark Dees, member of Mis- sissippi Legislature.
 MT. Dees Is in St. Louis supedintend- ing a machine to get instant roll call In Legislatures by pressing an electric button, the Senate chamber as Jack- son having been ordered wired with the4 device
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Pr~nier StolynIn,. ConditIou,

St Petersburg. March l3.-The com dition of Premier Stolypin is practical ly unchanged today. The recovery of the patient Is ultimately looked for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

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