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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
REBELLION IN VENEZUELA Many in Arms Against
 Castro. BLOW TO THE PRESIDENT Railroad Line Destroyed by the RevolutionistS. The United States is Closely watch ing the Scene of the Trouble and warship May
 Be Sent
 
BLOW TO THE PRESIDENT


 wiliemstad. Island of Curacoa, Dec A -Gen. Luciano Mendoza. President-eiect of the State of carabobo; seuor Antonio Fernandez. War Minister under PresidenA Andrade, and Senor Lutowsly. War Min ister in former President Crespo's cahi~ net, rebelled Thursday against President Castro near La Victoria. The revolu- tioniats reached Cagua on the way te Villa de Cura, where their partisana had concentrated from all of the surrounding districts.
 The movement is considered terribla blow against President Castro. who de. spatched troops from Maracaibo by rsiI but found the lines destroyed at Cagua< Traffic on the German railroad is inter- rupted and telephone and telegraph llnen have been cut
 Another uprising. 1t Is reported. haa taken place near Valencia. It Is sasd the entire country is ready to take up arms against Castro.
 The Government censorship is stzictIy enforced
 oficial circles in Caracas consider tha Mendoza movement an extremely serious one and fear that other uprisipgs will occur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
COLLEGIATE AEHLBTEs.
Those of the South are in Session in North Carolina.

Chapel Hill. N. C.. Dec. 2l-The an .nual convention of the Inter-Colleglate Athletic Association, was in session ~ the University of North Carolina this afternoon and tonight. The charges or violation of the rules of the Association made against the Athletic Associations or some of the institutions represented were referred to the executive commrtLeo. The committee recommended tnat tns charge against the Georgia SchooI or Technologv and the University Of Nasn- vile be withdrawn; also that Sewanee and Vanderbilt Universities be re-admit- ted to membership in the associa atlon' The recommendation was adopted.
 Tn regard to a controversy between the Athletic Associations of Tulane UniVer- sity and the Universities of Louisiana. no action was taken.
 Several changes in the constitution or inc Southern intercollegiate Associa- tion was made The most prominent matter before the convention seems to be the arrangement of provisions to pre- vent professionalism in college athletics and among the colleges and universities represented are the Universities of Geor, pia. Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana ana North Carolina, Mercer, Tulane. Sewa- nee. Vanderbilt and Nashville Universi- ties, Georgia and Alabama PolySech1ic Institutes Cumberland and Clemson Coi- leges. The delegates are for the most mart from the faculties of these instltu- tions and the convention is more largely attended than ever before, showing in- creased interest in college athletics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22

railway lines extending from Omaha and New Orleans to California and Oregon, through the several States in the Middle West and South, purchase majority or the stock of the Northern Pacific for the purpose of aiding that company and ln- creasing the growth and prosperity or the Northern country, or was 1t to restrict such growth and aid the development of their enormous interests hundreds or miles to the South:
 Did they purchase the Northern Pa- cific and its interest in the Burlington for the purpose of building up the Asiatic trade between the Northern zone. lying from St. Paul and Minneapolis to the Pa cific coast, or in order to control the Oriental trade for their own Southern railway lines through their own seaports over their own ships?
 In defeating their control of the North ern Pacific and retaining it in the hands of those who had built 1t up and with 1t the entire Northwest did we tnture or benefit the people of the Northwesta
 Did I, by inducing friends to hold their Northern Pacific common stock. ana act jointly with Messrs Morgan & Co.,, when this stock was selling at $500 and H,ooo a share, thus preventing the Union Pacinc from controlling the Northwest, inJure or benefit every interest-agricuiture, pusi- ness and otherwise--of the entire coun- try between Lake Superior and the Pa cific Ocean?
 Had we sold our 100000 of Northern Pacific. even at $500 share, amounting to S6o, 900, ,0OO or nearly $iO0O0,0OO more than it's present value, and transferred 70 Union Pacific control of the entire coun- trv between Canada and Mexico. what law of Minnesota would we have vio- lated? Could we not legally have the money in our pockets and let the country learn what 1t was to be dominated py parallel competing railroadf
 Why did Governor Van Sant sit stili from May to November when a major ity of stock of the Northern Pacific Com pany, if 1t was controlled by a parallel and competing railroad company in clear opposition to law and wait until myseh and friends have by our efforts and with our own money, relieved the Northwest, not as a rival parallel or competing rail- way, but doing what we clearly have the right to do as individuals or working to- gether for greater permanency ana se- curity as a financial corporationf
 Has there ever been a case In the his- tory of this country when men have drop ped their money profit and stood as firm Iv by the interests of the communities which has grown up with their own ana largely by their own efforts and cap$ tai?
 The public Is interested in having good railway and fair and reasonable rates.
 The increased volume of traffic, both through and local, will enable the com panies to reduce their rates in proportion to the volume of such traffic and in the near future the public will have a chance to see for itself this feature of what l have said. No merger or Consolidation of the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern is contemplated Each company will be operated separately.
 James J. Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Hunt Given Ovation.

z San Juan, r. R., Dec. H.-Governor Hunt was given an enthusiastic reception by large crowd up his return Thursday night. Yesterday he was given ban ouet by one hundred of the most prominent residents of the city. A num- her of toasts were proposed, the Gov ernor responding by saying that he felt inspired to move forward with hope and confidence in the task of firmly estab- fishing a civil government. He said that he had found President Roosevelt actively interested in the affairs of the island and that the President had promised to do what he considered best for the interests of Porto Rico' as he looked upon the island as upon any other part of the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
CAPTAIN COOK SICK.

The Former Commander of the
 Brooklyn Reported Seriously Ill.
 Washington, Dec. 1.-word was re- ceived at the Bureau of Navigation just before the office closed for the day Fshat Captain Francis A. Cook was lying dan gerousIy i'll at the naval hospital in this city. His condition was considered so critical that the department was asked to order Naval Cadet Harold E. Cook who is now on board the battleship Illi- nois at New Orleans, to come to Wash ington immediately. Another of Captain Cooks sons, Passed Assistant Surgeon Frank c. Cook. is now at the naval hos- pitaI in this city in attendance upon his father. EtsEI
 At the naval hospital late tonight it was stated that Captain Cooks condition had very much improved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
LONG UPHoLDs MAJORITY.
He Approves the Findings Against
 Admiral Schley.

Washington, Dec. 2l.-Secretary Long has disposed finally of the Schley case so far as the Navy Department Is con cerned, by acting upon the finding and conclusions of the Court of Inquiry: He approves the findings of facts and the opinion of the full court. He approves the majority opinion where there is diff ference in the court. He holds that the court could not have entered into a con alteration of the question of command at the battle of Santiago, and finally he ac- cepts the recommendation that no further proceedings shall be had. The Secretary has also declined the application of Ad- miral Sampsons counsel to enter upon an inquiry of the question of command, and has advised Admiral Schicy's counsel of that fact for a reason for declining to hear them on that point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
THE CASE OF RATHBUN.
Jury Had Not Agreed Up to Mid
 night Last Night.

of Newell C. Rathbun, charged with thd marder of Charles Goodman in this city last month, was given to the jury at 3:15 o'clock this afternoon but no vers that time Ghe j1rymen were continuing their deliberations. The taking of evi- dence was completed yesterday afternoon The arguments were begun this morns hours. Judge Marsh then gave his in structions to the jury, stahng that tn prisoner must either be found guilty Q murder or manslaughter or acquitted The jury then retired.
 During the afternoon Rathbun was ar rested by Sheriff Rave, acting for tht Government, on the charge of being ' Rathburn was indicted on the charge O poisoning Goodman at the Falls Citl Hotel in this city on the night of No Vember G.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
CABLE SECURITIES FALL
1Earconfs Experiments Have Af-
 fected the Market.

London. Dec. 2i.--The fall in the securities of cable companies. which was commenced with the announcement of the success of Marconi's experiment in hav~ ing signals transmitted across the ocean by his wireless system of telegraphy, has been continuous throughout the week. Since November 14 Anglo-American pre- fereds have dropped points, and ordinary shares dropped ( points, while Eastern Telegraph was a close second with fall of 1-3 points
 Quite apart from the speculative hear movement there has been a real selling of stock. The opposition of the Angio- American Company to Marconi's experi. ments seems to have Increased the ap- prehension of cable companies as to tho probability of serious competition in ths near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Attempt to Lynch Negro.

The Journal and Tribune from Bristol Tenn, says: Dayton IT. Miller. the coa company treasurer. who was shot al Tom Creek. Va. yesterday by Charles this evening. Miller's home was in Phila. delphia. Charles Williams, who was shot by the negro at the same time, may re. cover. The officers captured Foy last night, hurried him across the mountain to Wise, Va, in advance of mob of 800 miners, who had determined on lynch, ing the negro. The jail at Wise is beiRa guarded with the hope of preventing q ivnchfng ,ea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
IS TIT NELL CRoPsEYP
Young Girl Being Held by a Negro
 Woman.

Elizabeth City. N. C.. Dec. 2I.-A letter re- oeIyed by w H. Cropsey yesterday from Rocky Mount, N. C., signed George A Hotteson. stated that a young girl was being heid m m been left there by man who had not re- turned The girl will not give her name say ing she is afraid her father will kill the young man who placed her in charge of the woman The girl is thought to be the missing Nell cated with the chief of police of Rocky Mount. but without results. Two members Of the Citizens Committee left today for Rocky Mount to investigate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
GERMANY NOT IN TT.
Concession CaAnAt stand in Way of
 Canal.

Mafiagua, Me. Dec. 21, via Galveston.-- A despatch from Washington which mas been received here announcing that the German Government claims the exclusive right to navigate the San Juan River and Lake Nicaragua, under concession to the Atlas Steamship Company, has created considerable excitement through out the country. It is declared that the concession in question was forfeited a month ago under a decision of arbltra- tors, because of failure to comply with the terms of the contract. In any event, one of the articles of the conces- sion declares that 1t shall not be an obstacle to the construction of the Nica- ragua Canal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
BATTLE BETWEEN FAMILIES.
Old Feud Breaks Out With Bloody
 Results

sanderson, Fla, Dec. 2I.-A terrific battle occurred at 6:30 o'clock tonight at Lees tie camp, five miles from here, between the Ho- gan and Dorman families, all of whom are well known in this section.
 It is said feud has existed between the two families for long time.
 The wounded are: Andrew Main. Thad Dor man, who Is said to be fatally wounded. Lewis Hogan is mysteriously missing and, though his friends are looking for him. he has not vet been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
THE COURT DISSOLVED.
Secretary of the Navy Long Issues
 Order to Dewey.

Washington. Dec. 21.-Secretary of the Navy Long this afternoon formally dis solved the Schley Court of Inquiry. Following is the text of the letter sent by Secretary Long to Admiral Dewey this afternoon dissolving the Schley Court Of Inquiry:
 "The Court of Inquiry of wnIc" you are the nresident, convened by department s order of July 26. 1901 for the purpose of maturing into the conduct of Rear Ad- rniraI Chen Commodore) w. s. schley, U s. N. retired during the recent war with Spain and the events connected herewith is this day dissolved. You will inform the other members of the court and the judge advocate accordingly.
 'Very respectfully,
 John D. Long, Secretary. "To the Admiral of the Navy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Depew in France.

New York Dec. ,2I,-According to the Paris of The Journal an American' Senator Depew. arrived at san l-azare sta ton at 10 o'clock last night. He said; ! am going to Nice quickly as possible l undePstand that Miss Palmer. the lady that I am to marry says the wedding is to take place on the 29th. My cousin, the Countess be Sers is at Nice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Eight Prisoners Escape.

Fort Monroe Va. Dec. 1.-Eight prisoners escaped from the Fort Monroe guard house tonight and are still at liberty. They broke the locks and ran me guard Their names are not known. ID to a late hour they had not been ap- rrnhended
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
BETRAYED BY HIS WIFE,
James Wilson Accused of Having
 Committed Murder 32 Years Ago.

Guthrie. O. IT, Dec. 2I-James Wilson, a farmer, living ten miles west of this place, was arrested today upon requsition from the Governor of Missouri, charged with the murder of OrvilIe Lyons at Arun Douglass County. Missouri. 32 years ago. Wilson is now more than 60 years old. He was be- he had lived nearly forty years They were divorced here about two years ago. The pris- oner will be taken to Ava, Mo, for trial. Rel atives of OrviHe Lyons will prosecute him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
nsatb of Retired Captain.

Fort Monroe, Va, Dec. A.-Captain Francis s. Brown, retired, died Friday night in the cottage of Admiral Robley D. Evans, in which he resided. Apoplexy was the cause assigned. He came from New York and was 50 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
To Punish Carelessness.

New York Dec. 2l-The French Chamber of Deputies says the Paris correspondent of inc London Times and New York Times, has agreed to a bill inficting from six days to two months imprisonment, with a fine of from ia francs to 500 francs, any cyclist or motor car driver who, after causing an acci- dent attempts to run away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
MAY SEND wzRsHrR.
The United States Keeping an Eya
 on Venezuela.


 on Venezuela.
 Washington. Dec. 1.-Reports have been received here of a serious outbreak in Venezuela. Details are not ohtainable at this distance. but the news so far re- ceived.. it is understood. has led the Navy Department to despatch a warRhip to- Venezuelan waters. The nearest ship b the Buffalo. at Port of Spain. and it ia probable that the choice has fallen upon her.
 Secretary Long said tonight that n event Of trouble in Yer rezuelas the Navy Department had vessel of the North At iafitic souadron ready to proceed Co ven- ezuelan waters. The Venezuelan Charge q d'Affaires said tonight that he was with out advices from his Government regard ing the reported outbreak.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
van sant Calls Governors.

Helena, Mont. Dec. Ex-Governor Van Sant has called a meeting of the North western Governors to be held in Helena, Monday, December 30 to consider the Northern Securities merger. He aoVlseo Csovernor Toole today and asked if that date would be accountable. Governor role replied by wire in the affirmative ana welcomed the Governors to Helena
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Evans. Back in Washington.

Washington. Dec 2t.-Rear Admiral Evans made a short visit to the Navy Department today He will go to the east in February to Squadron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Train Derailed.

New York Dec 2l.-5A passenger train on the New York Railroad was deFailed at tho tunnel in Jersey City today The engineer ana dreman and three passengers were injured. but none Of them was fatally hurt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
THE CRISIS AT HAND.
Rupture Between Chile and Argen-
 tine is Imminent.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 'H.-Excitement pre- vails here. Cablegrams from Buenos Ayres report that the Argentine Govern ment has ordered the Argentine minister at Santiago de Cuba to retire if Chile maintains the position she has assumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
Rect Sugar Makers.

Bay City. Mich. Dec. 2l-The beet su- gar manufacturers of Michigan will meet in Saginaw on Monday, It Is expected they will take some aetkq toward oppos- taTiff sugaa s Washington meet ing. t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22
KNOX BACKS BRYAN.
Recommends That His Appointment
 Be Confirmed.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Attorney Gen. eral Knox has investigated the charges against Loander J. Bryan, Marshal of the Middle District and has recommended to the President that the nomination be no further held up and that the Senate Judiciary Committee proceed in the usual way on Bryan's confirmation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22

assaults against which the Admiral had appealed for protection and Justification and certainly not to coordinate branch of the government. 'I request that this note be laid before the President and have no objection to 1t being made public.
 Very respectfully,
 Nelson A. Miles.
 Lieutenant General" The reprimand is contained In the fol- lowing letter of Secretary Root to Gen. eral Miles:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-01

The following are the entries and selec-
tions for today's races:
First race-For FLIES and mares, three
year-olds and upward; five furlonss: In
vasion, 1W; Midnight Chimes, 1o5; Ger
truds Elliott, 81; Diva, l07; Obliged, 1902;
Revonah 1Oi; Speedmas, 107; Kerry Lady,
1Oi.
Second race-For FLIES and geldings.
maiden two-year-olds. half mile: Ow-
lette, 10: Miss Hastings %; The Stew
ardess 90; "Nala. 20; +Laracor, 90; sFrivol,
90; Tamah Naws, l02
Occupied as one entry.
Third race-For three-year-Olds; six
aud q half furlongs: Timothy Foley, %;
sadie 5. l0l; Isia. 1U5: Kid Cox lG3. Rob
ert Naddell, 1903; Albert Edward, %.
coupled SulliVan's entry.
Fourth race-FOr two-year-olds, selling;
four-and-a-half furlongs: Rightaway, l0i;
Slideli. lG2; Orla, 80. Hoe %; Equalizer,
"; Filiform. 81; Atheola, 81. Tea Narre. "a;
Honolulu, 81; Wait-a-Minute, 100; The
Hartford, ~.
Firth race-For maidens thrce-year-
Olds and upward; seven furlongs: Dis
may, ~: Tamarin. ll3: SOuprep rs, Eel
more, loS: Ginki. Sc; Timothy Foley, 90;
Farsight. g.: Irene Lindsay 9j; Thorough
bred, sc; Punctual. %; Virginia Wilcox,
81 Beau, %; Margaret Hoffman, 81.
Sixth race--For three-yearo-lds and up
ward; selling: one mile and sixty yards:
Kirllwood, 10: Beau Ideal, 1Ul; Charley
Moore, lO3; Belgrade. lG7; knight of the
Garter. 105; luminosity, 81.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-01

wishes Of its patrons, regardless Of labor
or expense.
President Rowland deserves a word of
thanks from the patrons Of the grand
stand for furnishing music, which mate
rally helps to pass away pleasantly the
time between the races. For the racing
itself. there is nothing but praise II has
been Of the highest class, the finishes all
well contested and the best horse win
ming at the end. There Is little more to
be desired in racing, for the public wants
nothing but clean, honest sport, and will
stand for nothing else.
The showing Of the two-year-olds this
season at BenninG is remarkable. Some
brought to the post and from the de-
cisive manner in which they won their
races are sure TO make their marks in
future events. for which many Of them
are entered ii would be a difficult mat
ter to find more perfect types of fillies
than Sweet Clover or Orla, and from
their looks they are bound to train on
and improve. There are many just as
good youngsters, IL not better. at the
track that have not yet faced the starter,
and the public will do well to remember
that this meeting affords them a grand
opportunity OF seeing some colts that
later on may figure in turf history
OF the three year-olds Sadie s, Isia,
The Rhymer, and Moor are away the
best, and are very little short of stake
form. Robert Waddell is a good colt,
but has grown or developed very little
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-01

since he was seen here last fall He ran
some grand races as "A two-year-old, and
Pa Bradley had an offer for him of
$500. Some good judges think Pa"
made "A mistake in not accepting IT. Wad-
dells race today should tell if he is one
OF the improving sort.
Of the four-year-olds ans upward all
are well known 10 Washington racegoers.
Boney Boy, Charentus First Whip, De-
canter. Knight of Rhodes, Sidney Lucas,
and Alsike are either right on edge or
rapidly getting there
The card for today is a good one. the
fields are evenly balanced, and the fin
ishes ought 10 be close and Interesting.
The first race at five furlongs should be
battle royal between Revonah, Speed
mas, Obliged, and Gertrude Elliott, and
it would not be at all surprising If
new record for the distance at this track
was hung up.
IN the second race Miss Hastings Will
face the starter for the first time, and
as she is owned by local parties it will
give additional interest to the race She
is a grand looking lilly and ought. I'M
less looks are deceptive, develop into
grand race mare.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-01
SITES FOR SCHOOLHOUSES
The Commissioners Experience Diff
ficltlty in Choosing Proper Ones.
The People Protest Against Having
the buildings Near Their Homes
Hard Problem in BrOOkinnd-
Similar Trouble Noted Elsewhere.

The District Commissioners have expert
enced good deal of trouble in securing
proper locations for the school buildings
provided by Congress. They are not en-
barrassed for want of suitable lots upon
which to build, but by protests from the
people against the location Of school
house near their residences. In short, the
District authorities are presented with
the paradox of ;he citizens wishing pub
lie education and not wishing to have a
schoolhouse in the vicinity Of their homes.
Last year, in deciding upon the sites
of nine schoolhoises, which Congress had
authorized as a relief to oVercrOwded
buildings nd the halliday schools, the
Commissioners We're finally forced to do
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-01

missioners advertise for school site in
any part of the city. There are always
protests when a location is selected and
1t sometimes happens that people who
have offered lots are the loudest in their
complaints when it is discovered that
their particular lots were not chosen.
The second objection is that property
universally depreciates in value around a
scnoolhouse. Tenants in the neighborhood
invariably leave the houses and those
VINO own their homes are forced to sell
at loss or continue to live in a neigh
borhood that has fctefiorated in the
character of its people. These two rea.
sons are continually urged, and the Com
missioners are called upon to meet
them in the location of nine schOolhouses
out of ten.