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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
DICKINSON TALKS BUSINESSES. War Secretary Outiines Policy In Pprss
 RleO.

San Juan, F. l.. Dec. 30.--Jacoh M !. Dickinson. the American Secretary of War. yesterday received a number ok nronninent business men and peiit Asss ! leaders. with whom he discussed the inr ternai affairs of the island Later he attended the opening meeting of the Porto Rico Association at the stock Exchange. where he delivered prtar address.
 At a banquet given by the ass3ciatinn in the evening. the Secretary spoke on the policy of the American Governs ment with reference to Porto Rico. ana promised that some of the aspirations . Porto Ricans shortly would be fui~ illed.
 BrigadIer- General Clarence R. Ear wards. who was injured yesterday by 2 fall, Is greatly improved today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
MISSING GIRLS PARENTS
 RECEIVE STRANGE LETTER

Louisville. Ky. Dec. 80-All inform ation except the actual receiving of a letter from some town in Ohio prom islng the return of Alma Kellrer to her parents on payment of s5,OO0 ran som. is refused at the Kellner home.
 The girl disappeared December g.. and the demand for ransom received today. although it may not be genuine. brought with it the first real hope of her recovery.
 Frank Fehr. brewer and cousin to Fred KeIiner. father of Alma. is Sc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
NINE OF PORTUGUESE
 CREW LOST IN STORM

Fayal, Dec. s0-Nine of the crew of the Portuguese bark Fortuna. were drowned in the storm which has been ravaging the Atlantic in the past ten days. She was bound from New Or leans for oporto and was lowed Into this port today totally dismasted. her deck load washed away and half of her crew lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
wo,,,,a D.aa fin stateroos.,,

Cotton, Calf. Dec. 30--Mrs. Jessia Hunter. a young and richly dressed woman, was found dead in Il stateroonl of n Southern Pacific train eastbound from Los Angeles today. The body was taken on the train at Cotton where an inquest was held. and yer dict returned that death was due to an overdose of chlorofOrm with Intent unknown. The dead woman was on her way from California to st. Louis, probably to meet her husband. John Hunter. bottle of ehiorofoEm was found on her pillow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Fnther Francis schm,tz Deaa.

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 30.--Rey Father Francis A. schmitz. for many years active and prominent in Catholic mis- sion work in North and South Carolina, but for seven years chaplain at St
 Vincent's Hospital. this city. died at that institution today following lin- gering illness. Father Schmitz, a na- tive of Germany, was 62 years of age
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Gaxnor seIects 4 dsn,son.

New York. Dec. 30--Mayor- elect Gaynor annou1ced tonight that he will appoint Robert Adamson. . news paper man. to the place Of mayors secretary, with salary of s6.ooo q year. This fs the first appointment announced thus far by the incoming mayor. Mr. Adarnson ls s7 years oii and was born fn Georgia. He has been city edftcr of The Atlanta Con- stitution and fn this city has worked on The Evening Sun. The Brooklyn Eagle and r2e New York Morning World.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
rake. Passengers from Car.

Columbus. O.. Dec. 30.-- With but their night clothing and hastily gath cred wraps as protection against one of the coldest nights in years, passen- gers on a Cleveland, Akron and Colum- bus Pullman car were transferred to another coach just outside of Cleveland before daylight today. The pipes un- der the Pullman had frozen and In at tempting to thaw them the train crew set fire to the ear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
yustIee nynum Dead.

Charlotte, N. C. Dec. 3o-William Preston Bynum. Associate Justice of tht State Supreme Court from 1873 to 1881, and one of the States most prominent citizens. died at his home in this city this afternoon at the age of 90. Since his retirement from the bench. Judge Bynum has lived quietly here. He amassed fortune at his law practice and has donated liberal ly to institutions of this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Mr. r.ra \. IpdIcted.

Cincinnati, Dec. 30.--A new indict- ment against Mrs. Jenaette Stewart Ford, the woman in the warriner case was reported by the grand jury today, This indictment charges that on No- vember l. 1902. M,s. Ford demanded s2,o00 from Charles L. wsrriner un- der threat of exposing his shortage as local treasurer of the Big Four Rail-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Bombg in AT,Ittle ItaIy.p

New York. Dec. 30--Two bomb ex- plosions threw little Italy, into the widest confusion tonight but cost no lives and did little damage to proper ty. The first explosion was the sec ond attempt within a month to blow up an Italian bank. It is attributed by the police to the Black Hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Col. John Rxrnr Dend.

Buffalo. N. Y., Dec. s0.-ColonQi John Byrne former chief of police of this city, died today as the result of a stroke of apoplexy, Colonel Byrne was the father of Eugene Byrne. the West Point caaet who died recently from injuries received in football game
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
ABDUCTION IS CHARGE.
Retired Merchant Held Respectable
 For Gfri's Disappearance.

Retired Merchant Held Respectable
 For Gfri's Disappearance. e New York. Dec. 30--- William Boemcke, retired merchant. ss years old, was arrested today and held in sz.50o bail, charged with the abduction of IS year old El Frieda Tottlebach, who disappeared from her home In Hoboken on December IS.
 Two men informed the police that Boemcke had given them s2o0 to pay for the girls and taeir own passage to Europe.
 Information is now that the missing girl is fin Hamburg with relatives. and her mother probably win go to bring her back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
cold in south Alabama.

Cottonwood. Dec. Special. )-The coldest weather in years is being expe- rieneed here. the thermometer register ing sixteen above zero at ' o'clock this morning The gtound is frozen to a depth of four inches. The small orange orchards of West Florida as far down as St Andrews Bay. have been badly injured. possibly killed to the ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
ALABAMA FAMILY FRREzEs.
James Hampton, Wife and Four Chfi
 dren Are Found.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec- 30.--News reached Decatur. Ala. this morning from near Browns Farm. on the Ten nessee river. that James tfampton and family. of wife and four children, were almost frozen to death last night.
 When found this morning life was almost extinct. The mother. father and three children can be saved One child probably will die.
 The temperature range around five degrees above zero in Northern Ala bama today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Ngn.or nrvnn Deaa.

den E. Bryan. a pioneer citizen of this city and Confederate veteran. died at his home here today after a lingering Illness Major Bryan was the husband of Mary E. Bryan a weIl- known Southern authoress. He was eT vearz old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
srhneIl ramn,at. suiciae.

Fl Paso Texas. Dec. 30.--Gus Schnell, Government meat inspector at the Nell son Norris plant here. committed sui- eide today by shooting He left q note giving Ill health as the cause and willed his body to medical students.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
LEAGUE WILL FIGHT TRUSTS National Battle to Lower Prices. BOYCGiT ON COMBINATIONS Will Try to Enlist Aid ef
 Women. Members of Coasrss. Interested n New Movement sss VIII Aia [. Formi.s state orsasi.a-
 tions--workea saece..-
 fully in Germany.
 

Washington. Dec. 3o--Plans for national boycott against combina- tions that increase the cost of living were laid here tonight when the Ma tional Anti-Trnst League was iaunch- ed
 Members of Congress are Interested in the new movement and immediate steps will be taken toward perfect- ing State organizations. Then. when prices soar. the league members, by stopping the use of articles or coin- modities that have gone above . cer- tain level. will try to put them back by refusing to furnish a market.
 The plans was tried in Germany a few years ago. and. IL is saId. broke up a combine that had raised the price of coffee to almost pronlbltiye point.
 The meeting was infosJsat and no formal organization was affected It was agreed. however, that the crusade just beginning should go under the League and that the organization should be non-poltticsi
 Cham2 Clark speaks.
 Among the speakers tonight were Representative Champ Clark the House minority leader: Represent- atives Alexander and Murphy. tMo.). Martin. IS. D.: Kinkaid. tNeb.l: Mr- Kiniay. tCailf.). and Morgan. tokla.i
 One matter was settled tonight however. The women of the United States will be taken Into membership on equal terms with the men and via have equal voice In the campaign. :. The women being the housei<eepers of the country. the pioneers of the plan believe their assistance U vital to success.
 We furnish the purses. said one nt the speakers. but our wives and sis- ters and mothers maIxe the disburee< ments from them. We've got tn hnHe the women with us z
 Accordingly, when Congress- meets the league will work through the raps resentRfives and in some cHHer Sciia~ tors. with sfew 10 having them iHtfrs est .tAeinse1vSs In the organization ni State branches, A nominal fee will he charged each member. probably nos exceeding 25 cents year. to cover the cost of mailing prociamations against certain articles of food that have been pushed too high in the market.
 national charter probably will be sought and the head offices likely will be in Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
auo,r GIrIg niea nf Tninriea.

Ponca City. Ok. Dec. sO.--Mrs. E. J. Milhan. known throughout the coun- try in Wild West shows as The Cow Girl" died here toIay from injuries received late yesterday. She was rid- ing for a moving picture concern when her horse fell upon her. Mrs. Milhan lived in New York and was 2S years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
T. IL. Groonsn Dead.

ocala, Fla. Dec. 30.--News reached here this afternoon of the suicide this morning of J. L. Groonls. wealthy na. val stores operator at citronelle. De- spondency is supposed to have prompt. ed the deed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
warrn Weather Coming.

Washington. Dec 30-The extreme cold which has been sweeping over the Eastern section of the country is being dissipatej before a rising pres sure area that Is moving rapidly east ward from the Mississippi Valley. The first moderation will be evidenced tomorrow morning In the plains states and the temperature will rise as the area moves tow6fds the Atlantic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Twenty-Three Drown.

London. Dec s1.-A Vienna special to The Standard says that twenty-three Crotian peasants were drowned in a boating accident near Kariowitz. Aus tro- Hungary. on Christmas day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Enr sureeeas Ipulnney.

washington. Dec. 30.--The Executive Committee of the Southern Commercial congress has elected John A Fox di. rector at large in place of Benjamir L. Dulaney. resigneds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

increased unless an early settlement is effected.
 T trust that you will lend your off, cial influence toward such settlement" !"
 Similar teiegrams were sent to Mar tin A. Knapp. chairman of the Inter- state Commerce Commission. and to Charles c. Nefll, United States Com merce and Labor. by Mayor Haynes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Ernresa Offlce Burnn.

New York, Dec. 31-Fire early this morning destroyed the office of the American Express Company on MadI- son Avenue, near the Grand Central Station. Loss. $l0o.O00. Three men were Injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
FRISCO CITIZENS FAVOR
 MUNICIPAL GOYERNMEN

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. S0-- after declaring against muni- eipaliy owned and operated street railways three times In five years. voters of this city at a special bond election today registered their will decisively in favor of the project
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
sfeaner sInk. |. nad.es

New York. Dec 3o.-coiiiding with an Ice foe. fac steamer Armitage BrearIey stovH Q htis in her bow and sank fn the HRdson river off Hastings on the Hudstn toeay. Her crew of ten escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Io,va nanlx I,eader Dena.

Waterloo. Iowa, Dec. 3o-J. D. Easten, president of the State Bank CTS Association died at his home to- night of hemorrhage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

ana alcohol monopolies, indemnlfyi4 private stock holders for the losse their holdings which now becoms ( property of the state. The req ue from these monopoiies. which tied as high as fourteen per cent ithly are to be used for the paymeX of the interest on the EngiNh losf which went toward the enrichme of the relatives and friends of zg6 q
 This action. which Is tft orerunner of abolition of all monoT ssr was re- ceived with tremendous enthnsiasm, The sitting was tempestuons through- out Deputy Luciano Gomez. a zelayan adherent, who opposed the project, was hooted more yehemently than he was yesterday, when he spoke in opposition to the authorization of further war taxes. There were cries of bandit" outlaw. "disgrace."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

ing to Chicago tonight, and although he said positively his trip had nothing to do with possible negotiations with kidnappers Of the Keilner girl. t is believed he fs going to Chicago or elsewhere on such mission.
 The activity of the Pittsburg police today is believed to have commenced after the demand for ransom had been received by the Kellner family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
0naIse FeIt In Oreroal,

Portland. ore. Dec sO--A slight earth shock was felt here at 4:2s o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Tnn WEATHER.

WashingSon, uec. SD--For AlAhansai Fair, warmer Friday ana Sataraayy iight te nsderate south winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
x<laxs sees naas.

Mexico City. Dec. s0--Forfner Pres ident zelaya. of Nicayagua. who has found refuge in this city. called up- on President Diaz today to express hts thanks for the courtesies he has received
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-27
MRS. MOORE ARRIVES.
President of tie General Federation OF
Momen's Clubs To Lecture.

This morning Ms. Philip NJ Moore.
president of the General Federation Of
W0mcn's clubs. arrived from the north
west and is she guest OF Mrs. IL. n Han
cock Mrs. Moore. who was elected
"a year ago at the biennial meeting OF
the general federation az Boston has
been on "a six weeks tour of the north
west, visiting the clubs ~ the fedora
ton. and speaking before them. Among
land. Seattle and various other OF the
larger cities Of the northwest. al an uf
which Mrs Moore was the recipient of
much attention. Mrs. Moore has been an
ardent and active club woman for many
years. and has served the general fcdor-
alton lu various capacities since 1891
She ls "a graduate OF Naasar college, and
Ia one of the three women alumni who
have been hOnOrcd with place on the
college board of trustees She N nne
musician and parliameutarlan a. well at
popular as in her club and collegt
Tho local clubs have arranged ~.
ceptlun FOR Mrs Moore to be held tomur.
row afternoon at the Ladies Llterarf
clubhouse, preceded by "a musical urO
gram under the charge nf the must
section Oh the Ladies' Literary club iu
cludlng vocal harn Hnd other instu
mental music
honor at "a luncheon given By Mrs q be-
Hancock al which "a dozen prominent Do
can club women arc also entertained tf
tomorrow Sire. Allen gives a lunrNo0.
nf thr University club for MIS-. Mno
preocdluc the club reception Mrs Moo
leaves tomorrow FOR Denver. ana fnfn..
fo her home in 81 Louis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-27
THREE lNFoRMATl0NS
FILED AGAINST MCMAHON

Kansas City, Oct 21-James Nc
M8hon, the self confessed triple muir
derer. was today charged in three in
formations fllcd In the city court In
Kansas City. Kan, by County Prosecu-
tor Taygart with having killed Mar
garet Van Roycn and Rose McMahon
his sisters. and Alonso r. Van Royen.
his brother-iI-iaw.
Following this action, Under Sheriff
Brady started for Lansing, Kan. with
the warrant for the nan't arrest. Nc
Iahon will be removed temporarily
from the Immediate precincts OF the
state penitentiary, 10 which he was
hurried last night to prevent his being
lyuchcd, and the warrant formally
served upon MIN Then the prisoner
will be returned 10 the penitentiary for
safe keeping pending his return to
Kansas city for preliminary hear.
ing which probably will be set for late
this week.
According to the prosecutor. no
charge viii be preferred against Pat
rick McMahon. whom James exonerat-
&c from all blame or against Patrick
Lamb, the hired man. whose state
mcnts to the authorities led to the ar
rest OF the McMa hons.
10th Patrick Mcmahon and Lamb
however desire, it Is stated. 10 remain
at the Denitentiag' until the excite
ment over the affair dies down.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-27
PRIEST. SMITH RETURNS
FROM TRIP TO WAYNE
Dedicatory Services Held at New Tab
crnacie ia Boa--A Pleasant
n IA Journey Throughout

President Joseph l.. Smith and party,
VINO left last Thursday morning for
l.oa. Wayne county, to dedicate the new
tabernacle az that place, have returned
after having had a most enjoyable time.
Those in the party from salt lake be-
sides President smith. were Hyrum NJ.
Emih OF the council of twelve. Seymour
y. Young OF the first council Of seven
Tics, and David A. Smith Of the presld-
ing bshopric.
Speaking of the trip this morning.
B.snOp smith said everything combined
80 make the journey delightful. The
weather was IDEAL and tho hospitality
Of the people was unboundcd An un-
fortunate incident OF the trip going
down was an unavoidable delay or
three hours, due 10 arrangement OF
engine machinery. This delayed their
arrival In Sigurd three hours, and made
il 80 late when they got 20 koosharem,
40 miles away, that the people who had
come from an over the valley, expect
ing meeting at o'clock. had just dis
missed their meeting az II o'clock. after
waiting three hours for the party 10 ar
rive.
Next morning the party was driven 10
Fish Lake, and then proceeded to Loa.
which was reached al II O'Clock on
FRIDAY. A very Affecting sight was
PRESENTED there by go sunday school
Children who were lined up and sang,
I'VE thank thee, q God, for a prophet
/as the party drove up Meetings were
held Friday afternoon, and on Saturday
ana sunday DeuiCatory services
were lell sunday sitcrnoon, Ia
addition IN INC VISITORS named,
there were plcaent Gcishon ,. bastian,
stake president, and Joseph Eckers cy
ana John X. stewart, counsclofs, and
many other prominent men OF the
siuko. Iraaident w. ID. seegmiler of
sfficf stake. WAS also present. he hay-
ina Joined tho party al kOoaharem.
TIE tabernacle. which has just beea
completed "a a cost OF $4,000 IL capable
90 scaiing 4 900 people. 'fhe basement
o. fitted up aiih a large dance hall anu
amusement room, ana tho meeting
room upsta'ra hes a gallery and l. Mt
itd with pnw anaie' The building u
cOnsi 1lctod ~ rock ana presents
q beautiful Appearance Tho wood In
slide o. fulahNd iu oak stain.
ON The RETAIN Trip the party had din
ner With hlshop Andrew Anderson u
Kooshafcm the trout eaten having
nern caught nat morning az Fish lake
frOm huuehaicm the parry was driven
40 liichhOld distance 81 50 miles
along one of the beet canyon roade Ia
mo slate Arriving AZ Rlchneld they
we've mef ~ The itchlleld band under
Conductor hovd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-27
ASATIC WEATHER
WILL VISIT HERE
Coming of Rain M End
OF Week.

The weather service has been taking
a long range forecast OF weather not
due here for several days. accomplished
by securing wireless telegraphic adj
vices from the Asiatic coast. The dis
patches chroniclod recently the occur
cnoe OF a typhoon of the Japanese and
Philippine coast. and moving eastward.
The fag end OF that great blow viii be
due along the Pacific coast by the close
Of this week Ia the shape OF a general
rain followed By cold weather. This
win end the very pleasant Indian sum-
mer that has been enjoyed SO by ulo
people OF the intermountain country
during the last few weeks, and from
that time on winter weather may no an-
ticipated.
The long range forecast OF the bu-
reau says.
"A disturbance attended by general
precipitation viii reach the Pacific coast
about Thursday, extend over the pla-
teau and Rockies Friday. the central
valleys and great lakes Saturday and
sunday, and reach the Atlantic sea-
board about Monday, Nov. Following
this disturbance "a cool wave for the
season viii OVerHpread The Pacific states
By tho close Of the week, extend over
the plateau ana Rocky mountain dis
tricts sunday, the central valleys and
lake region about Monday. and reach
the Atlantic states Tuesday or Wednes-
day "
The regular local forecast says. The
low pressure aIea north Of Lake super
Tor yesterday has moved % the east
ana De- central this morning over tho
81 Lawrence valley attended hy
warmer weather boz the Middle and New
England states aud with rain at aault
Ste Marie Mich. The western hlgn
has spread over the central portion VI
the country and dominates the weather
from the Rockies o. tho Appalach an
mountains, where n is generally fair
An area Of depression Ia approaching
from the extreme northwest, but not
accompanied by rain az YET. The tem-
peratures ara nearly normal, except
IN Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nevada ana
southern california, where BE- ia colder
than usual
lcsicrdays maximum tnermunlefor
registered ~ degrees. ana today 10 may
80 a degree or two higher. with ahso-
iutely No rain failing anywhere in she
country,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-27
TRIAL OF DWlNNELLE.
GlLPIN AND DETER BEGUN

~ tfeucisco, oct 27.-Tho Trial OF
NJ 8 W. Dwinnclle. John Gilpin aud
NA y Deter, charged with fraudulent
.uy Of government timber land in
,ymefn California. was begun today
s s,'.ie Judge de Haven IN the United
orlss district court They arc ac-
".l Of having suborned certain men
~ ~ up timber land. % be turned
Nv 49,. % them after final proving up.
s,e,,luihs 10 the officials on the United
49,. .all oilco at Redding. these
m. VINO are now witnesses against
ny, 'esused' agreed IA advance 10 sen
WY WY claims al stated prices 10 Dwin.
Ay-' Gilpin and Deter.
49, DNlnnelic WAS Republican
a,s.n elector last year and The
s ,..tl defendants are well known IN
""'nefn California. "