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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
The Machias to Sail Today.
THE FUNERAL OF CRISPI
Mayors of Rome, Naples, Palermo
 and Ribera Assist in the Ger emony.

Naples, Aug. I.-The funeral of Sig nor Crispi today was an imposing event. Cordons of troops lined the route which was through the principal streets, and presented arms as the fu- neral car proceeded. The car was drawn by eight black horses with sable trappings. The cords of the pail were held by the Mayors of Rome, Naples, Palermo and Ribero, Sicily, Crispi's birthplace, the Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies and other State officials. A caisson draped with flags was followed by cars piled high with floral tributes.
 The procession included King Victor Emanuel's aide de camp, representing the King; the German Consul, repre- sentng Emperor William; Senators. Deputies, Ministers, Generals, Admir- als, patriotic societies, Garibaldian veterans and military and naval de- tachments. Immense crowds occupied the streets, balconies and windows. All present uncovered as the coffin passed
 At the arsenal, the remains were taken on board the cruiser Varese, where there was a short service, m n- ute guns being fired in the meanwhile. The Varese sailed at midnight, escort ed by the armored cruiser Mafco Polo and the Fl Ettori conveying the fam fly of Signor Crispi and the Govern ment representatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
CONSUL WORKMAN SUED.
German-American Dental College
 Seeks Damage

Chicago. Aug. 14.--The Germ an- Ameri- car Dental College today filed suit against James H. Worman. United States Con sul at Munich claiming 5000 damages for an alleged libel against the institu- tion.
 The damage suit is the outgrowth of the charge that the Illinois State Board of Dental Examiners has issued licenses to hOldo rs of fake" diplomas without eX- aInination While in Bavaria, MT. Wor- man learned that alleged incompetent dentists were practicing the profession there on the strength of licenses given by the Illinois EOard. and he entered into correspondence with the members con corning the matter. Two alleged 1ipl oma n ills" the Cosmopolitan Post-Graduate ScEcol of Dental Surgery and the Academia Illinois, were closed by the bC ard as I result of the agitation.
 In the correspondence with the board Consul Norman placed the German American Dental College In the same cat egory with the two schools menti 1ped, and the suit followed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
HELD UP A STAGE COACH
Highwayman of the Old School Plies His Trade in New York State.

Glenns Falls. N. Y.. Aug. H.-Ns,v ,vs was received here tonight that the Blue Noun tail stage was held up by a masked rob Der about noon today at North River. The scene of the hold-up cannot be req ched by telegraph or telephone tOlIght, but the following facts regarding the rC b. bCry have been received:
 The stage, which was stopped coLnC cts with a train which reached North Creek, Warren County, a station on the Adiron- dacks and Hudson Railroad at 1920 o'clock a. m. When it left the station today 1t contained seven men and one woman. be- sides a quantity of express and mail mat ter for Blue Mountain Lake. When the stage was one and half miles north of Dunlap's Hotel at North River d masked robber suddenly appeared. His jirSt move was to shoot one of the horses He then ordered the passengers to hold up their hands and alight Six of the men irnme- diately took to the woods the remaining man staying with his wife He vas re- lieved of SD. but the robber failed 70 find A larger sum which was in another pocket. The highwayman then rifed the mail bags and plundered the express packages. taking everything of valIe He then disappeared into the woods and searching parties up to dark have been unable to lind any trace of him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
FIGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA
Rival Factions in Philadelphia Gen. tend for Recognition by
 Committee.

Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 14.-The con- test betW cen the rival factions of the Philadelphia Democracy for recogni- ton by tomorrow's Democratic State Convention is attracting more than usual attention. Both factions have filed complete lists of delegates, and the leaders of each are prepared to defend cn the floor of the convention their righ. to admission. Repeated at tempts ere made today by prominent party leaders outside of Philadelphia to restore peace between the discordart clements. but all their efforts were in vain.
 The list of delegates certified by the regular City Committee and known as the Donreily- Ryan men has been plac- ed on the roll by Chairman Cresy. Thls places the delegates certificated by the young Democracy of Philadelphia III the position of contestants and forces them to, take the initiative in the con- vention for recognition. Ex-Governor Pattison is chairman of the City Com mittee and will defend the right of the delegates to seats on the floor. EX- Judge Gordon of Philadelphia will be substituted as a delegate to represent the young Democracy.
 There Is no contest for places on the State ticket and it is expected that the nominations will be quickly made and without friction. Judge Herman Yerkes of Doylestown has no active opposi- ton for Supreme Court Judge and his friends predict his nomination by ac- clamation.
 The nomination for State Treasurer seems to be going begging. Captain William Mason of oil City and Rep- resentative J. Palm of Meadville were rendered the honor bY party leaders and there is a proposition to effect fu- sion with the Independent Republicans on the State ticket by nominating Rep- resentative E. A. Corey. Jr., of Luzern for State Treasurer. It is conceded, however. that the nominee for this of flee will be a straight Democrat. The platform will be similar to the plat form of the Ohio Democracy and will treat almost entirely of State issues.
 The last Legislature vii! be con- demned for the passage of the rapid transit bills and the Capitol bill It Is expected that those Democrats who declined to vote with the anti Quay Re pubicans at the organization of the Hounse of Representatives will be cen- sured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15

resolution providing for a committee to be composed of the chairmen of all committees to frame an ordinance for the selection of Solicitors. Referred to the Committee on Rules.
 General Sanford of Montgomery i'm trojuced an ordinance prohibiting mu- nicipal corporations from granting franchises for fifty years without sub hitting the question to a vote of the people.
 Article on Education.
 At o'clock the Convention took up the pending question-Section of the erticle on Education, and MT. ONeal addressed the Convention in support of his amendment.
 MT. O'Neal by consent withdrew his amendment and sent up a substitute which proposed to strike out the three mill tax providing the school appropri- ation shall never be lower than at present and that the special tax shall not be less than 30 cents. Providing it shall not he construed to prevent payment of interest on the public debt.
 MT. Browne of Talladega submitted statistical information relating to the public schools and the revenue in the future.
 Mir Malone of Henry spoke in support of the committee re- port. He said what the public schools wanted was something sure. He thought the schools ought not to be made to bear the shortcom- ings of the State in times of depression.
 Governor Oates spoke against the S-mill tax and the committee report; and said he preferred the clause in the present Constitution
 MT. Bulger of Tallapoosa said this was a question that interested him more than any other. He said he liked the latter part of the ONeal amend ment, because, he said. it proposed to preserve the credit of the State. He advocated the mills for the support of the schools. and said if 1t was placed in the Constitution, the people would have realized their fondest hopes.
 MT. Graham Speaks.
 MT. Graham of Talladega, Chairman of the Committee, spoke for the Com- mittee report. He said an increase in population means an increase in the schools. He spoke of the amounts ap- propriated by the various States for schools, and showed that Alabama closed the list. He said he wanted it fixed in the Constitution so that the public schools should not be a foot ball for the Legislature.
 On motion of MT. Graham, the pend ing amendments of Messrs. Dent and O'Neal were tabled.
 Mr. Graham then sent up an amend ment that nothing in the section shall impair the credit of the State. He further moved the previous question and refused to withdraw the motion to allow amendments.
 The previous question was ordered by a vote of B to 40 and the amendment of MT. Graham was adopted.
 Mir. Jenkins of Wilcox gave notice that he would move to reconsider.
 The question recurring to the adop- tion of Section ,. as amended by the Committee. MT. Dent of Barbour called for the ayes and nays. The call was sustained, and the Section was adopted, ayes 79. nays 14
 At 6:30 o'clock, on motion of Judge Cobb of Macon, the Convention ad- journed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
MONTAGUE IS NAMED.| I
SWANSON WITHDREW FROM
 THE CONTEST.
Convention of Virginia Democrats Held at Norfolk-J. Taylor Ely
 son Again Heads State Executive Committee.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 1.-The gubernatorial conventions tel.iporary organization com sisted of State Senator BaFksdaie of Hali- fax. Chairman; Colonel Joseph Button of Appomattox. Secretary. and Hon. R. D. Nichols of Norfolk. Sergeant7at-Arms.
 The convention then adjourned and--the Committees on Resolut1ass- -PeFHaanent Organization and CredeR Rtie3s- went into session. -----A--- 5H
 The second named committee selected Hon. Carter Glass of Lynchburg, editor of The News of that city. as chairman. and Judge w. S. Gooch of Louisa as sec retary. The Committee on Credentials disposed of seven contests and seated Montague delegates In each instance The convention reconvened at o'clock tonight and speeches were made by many promi- nent Virginians.
 The name of Hon. A. ]. Montague vas presented for Governor by Colonel George C, Cabell Jr. of Danville end the nonni- nation was seconded by Hon. w. P. Rich ards. No other nominat ton was ilaqe, Mir. Swanson having withdrawn from ffne race today. MT. Monta que was nominated by exclamation amid enthusiasm.
 After the nominees speech of accept ance. the crowd cried for Swanson, and the defeated gubernatorial candidate was applauded in his speech equally IS much as was his successful opponent:
 Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson of Richmond was unanimously elected chairman Of the State Democratic organization for his eleventh successive term.
 Senator JOnn W. Ddnlel, I1OH JoIlIl Goode, Congressman w. A. Jones and Peter J. Otey were among the speakers at the convention.
 The most notable incident cf the day was the lack of applause which greeted Hon. H. R. Pollard of Richmond when
 Free silver is a dead issue. 1t met it's Gettysburg in 1896 and It's Waterloo ir 1900" ..,
 After an hour of uproar and disor- der, which required the services of the Sergeant Arms and some police or ficers to quell, the convention nomi- mated Hon. J. E. Willard for Lieuten- ant-Governor over pr. George w. Le Cato, the candidate of the Tidewater section.
 The convention adjourned immediate ly amid great confusion without having begun the contest for rAttorney-General and without having received the report of the Committee on Resolutions. The time of adjournment was 12:45 a. m. The platform of the party, while not yet presented, will embrace an anti trust plank, a plank favoring the fel- low servants or employers liability bill. and a serious discussion in regard to the general primaries for the election of United States Senators. So far as is known at this writing there will be no mention of Bryan or free silver in the platform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
STORM IN NEW ORLEANS.
Waters of the Mississippi Destroy
 Rice Fields.

New Orleans. Aug. 14.-A storm has been raging at the rivers mouth for over twenty-four hours, and the water in the river backed up fully five feet. Many rice fields along the lower coast are under water, and orange lands will be damaged. Many people in the sec- tion left their houses. There Is prob ably some loss of life, but no definite reports have reached here. Along the Mississippi Gulf coast, wind and water are high, but no damage is yet re- ported.
 Captain Seiders of the steamship Olympia. which arrived here today. re- ports: August 13 p. m., saw small schooner ashore outside of South Pass; had three persons on board. who were calling for help, The pilots at South Pass had made efforts to rescue them, but failed owing to the strong gale and high seas"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
Experiments in Yellow Fever.

Havana, Aug. 14.-IL connection with the experiments which Dr. Caldas. the Brazilian medical expert is about to conduct here to illustrate the efficacy of serum designed to prevent the contraction of yellow fever, the Yellow Fever Commission will supply the mosquitoes. The commissioners have eight insects which have bitten a per son suffering with a bad case of yellow fever. Two of the mosquitoes subse- quently bit two persons who have since developed well marked cases. The eight mosquitoes will be divided into two divisions. Two persons whom Dr. Cal das will innoculate with his serum will be bitten by two mo squitoes each. The other four mosquitoes will bite tive non-inmunes two each
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
MEN DROW NED AND CREMATED Thirteen May Have Met
 Their Death. OFF CLEVELAND HARBOR Tugs Crew Do Heroic Work in Rescuing Persons. Fire in a Temporary Water Works crib-The Property Loss will
 Amount to $2oo, ,ooo-No f
 Precautions Taken.
 
OFF CLEVELAND HARBoR

Cleveland. O. Aug. 14.-Five men were burned to death. four were drowned. one and possibly four were suffocated. and several injured as the result of fire which destroyed a tem- porary waterworks crib two miles off Cleveland harbor early today.
 The dead. so far as known, are: Arr thur Nasty. drowned, body recovered; Mark Snyder. drowned; Arthur Hast ings. burned: Plummers Jones, suffocat-, ed; John Maritime. drowned; John Row. olsky. drowned, body recovered.
 Four unidentified men burned. The injured, so far as known: John Leese. probably a broken back, fatal; O. Braddock. burned; Charles Smith, overcome by gas; David Kelly. res- cuer. overcome by gas.
 Still imprisoned in tunnel: Victor Kaufman. Canton. probably dead; John Enging. probably dead; Adam Rest, probably dead.
 When the flames broke out. twenty six men took refuge in the water on floating pieces of wreckage. Four of them lost their hold upon their frail floats and sank just as help reached their comrades.
 The crew of the tug J. R. Sprankle heard the fire whistle blown from the crib. and raced to the scene from the harbor. She picked up eighteen of the survivors. Manager Van Deusen and three of his men were hanging In the water from two-inch line suspended from the crib. Just as the line was burning away above the mems hands, a yawl boat from the barge Wilhelm, manned by two men, dashed into the veil of heat and smoke that enveloped the crib, and rescued the four men at the risk of the boatmen's lives. The men picked up in the water were brought to the city on the tug. They were naked, exhausted and badly burned. Many of them were cut by falling timbers.
 The crib is total loss. It was a frame building 200x50 feet, the sides sheathed with iron. It contained valu- able machinery. The crib and ma- chinery were the property of Smaller and Schninglau, contractors. Their loss will be $200,000.
 Mayor Johnson expressed great ipdig- nation today when he learned that no boat or life preservers were provided as a safety measure by the contractors at the crib.
 Late this afternoon Hummer Jones of Warren, O., an employe of the tunnel contractors, and one of party of res- cuers who descended into the shaft to look for the missing men, was overcome by gas and expired. His body lies in the tunnel, seventy-fiVe feet from the bottom of the shaft, covered with wa- ter.
 David Kelley, another member of the rescuing party was overcome by gas and is in a precarious condition. R,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
FLOODS IN KENTUCKY.
Rivers on Rampage and the Losses
 Are Heavy.

Middlesboro. Ky, Aug. A.-Damage amounting to thousands of dollars mas been done in this section, especially to the valley farms.
 It has been raining for several days and there are no signs of abatement. 4 large portion of this valley is irun- dated. A suburb of Mildlesporo is un- der water. but the damage is slight. Stonega, Va. was visited by a water spout which compelled three-fourths of the inhabitants to fee for their lives. The damage in that section is beyond estimation. Cumberland and Powell Rivers are on a rampage. but the dam age is not great In the higher sections. Similar reports of the flood come from all parts of the mountain districts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

Ninety-two delegates answered to the call of the roll when the Convention reassemhled at 3:30 o'clock.
 Mir Sanford. chairman of the Com mittec on Engrossment. reported that the following matters were ready for I third reading: Article on Amending the Constitution and Miscellaneous Pro ceedings, ordinance regulating the haIded indebtedness articles on Rep. resontation. Exemptions an' Munic- ipal Corpora tions. and the ordinance providiug for an additional court house in St Clair county.
 The reading of these articles con- sumed considerable time of the body. They were adopted by an ave and hay vote.
 By consent MT. LeGbetter of TslIade- ga introduced an ordinance (Nn 45D providing for ah election to determine the matter of constructing courr house and jail at some ;oint in beats g TO- II and 12 of Talladega county. The ordnance was referred to the Committee on Amending the Consti- tulion.
 MT. Long of Walker introduced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
Deaths in Philippines.

Washington. Aug. H.-Under date of July 9, General Chaffee sends the fol- lowing list of deaths in the Philippine army: Lawrence Whalen, William A. Quinn. Frank Sparks. Sylvester s. Hol- ley, William H. Seymour. James w. Hess. Henry Gleason. Henry A. Phil lips. John Powers. Charles Kowliski John McGovern. Basil l. Baird, Chas. H. Ackey John F. Shoemaker. w. E.. King, Perry Harris, Charles F. Durnin. Homer H. Hendricks, Monroe Carroll, John Davis. Truman CrOnell. Fred M Darden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
s1oo,o 900 FIRE IN cHIPLEY.
Blaze Believed to Have Been of In-
 cendiary Origin.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. l4.-Fire today at ChipIcy destroyed property worth $l0O,OOO.
 The following general merchants were burned out. Ball x Co. Harper Brothers, l.. F.. Johnson. C. c. Allen. McGechee & Co. Wills Brothers, J. B. Williams, J. s. Barfteld. F. NJ. Farrier. Mccormick & Johnson and the livery and feed stables of F. W. Harvey.
 The fire is believed to have been of in- cendiary origin. This is the third fire that has visited that town within the past sixty days. The citizens will offer a large reward for the apprehension of the incen- diaries There is considerable excitement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
Judge Mcconnell,s Decision.

Chattanooga, Aug. IA special from Winchester. Tenn, says: Judge McCon- mel, delivered an opinion today in the Tennessee Milling Company case, which is of considerable interest. The mill in controversy is located at Estil Springs, In Franklin County In April creditors of the mill filed claims against 1t for s99 900 and R. J. Riddle was made receiver Some of the stockholders filed a petition to have him removed In his opinion Ire chancellor eXonerated MT. Riddle entirely, retaining him as receiver, dismissing the petition and taxing petitioner with the costs, which will be enormous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
LANDS UNDER WATER.
Losses to Railroad Property in
 Arizona is Large.

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug. H.-All the south- ern portion of Arizona has been par tially covered with water for many days, and the destruction to property especially to railroads, has been enor- nous. The Southern Pacific and the smaller mineral roads have suffered many washouts. The "Burro" road that runs from Benson to Nogales, has been unfit for use for several weeks. and nearly every day fresh floods come that destroy parts of the tracks. In all, over ten miles of the track has been swept away, and the company has all its surplus help at work repair ing the damage.
 The El Paso and Southern Road has suffered severe losses between Benson and Bisbee, and a dozen bridges have been swept away.
 The Maricopa and Phenix Railroad and the Arizona and New Mexico, have lost a C-eat deal of track, and trains are very irregular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
FLAGLER IS DIVORCED.
A Decree Obtained Under Florida's s
 New Law.

Miami. Fla, Aug. I.-Henry NJ. Flag Ter. the multimilliOnaire. has secured di- vorce under the new Florida statute, which provides that insanity of four years. standing is sufficient ground for decree
 The case was heard in Chambers by Judge Minor s. Jones of the Circuit Court. Former Governor Fleming. Mrs. PlaglersH guardian ad litem, represented the defendant. but there was practically no defense.
 MT. Flagler is 72 years old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
Prominent Man Arrested.

Nashville Aug. 14.-Dr. J. C. Franklin. q promin Tt Nashville citizen, vas placed under bond today in the sum O. & i00 to appear at the next term of the United states District Court here. The charge preferred against Dr. Franklin is sending obscene matter through the mails ard his prosecutor is Pc tOffice Inspector W F. Greenaway. Letters received hy woman stopping at d prominent not-l here are at the basis of the prosecution. Dr. Franklin denies the charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
WON BY INVADER.
The Canada's Cup Again Goes
 Across the Border.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The Canadian yacht Invader won from Cadillac today in a grand race. and the Canada's cup goes back across the border.
 Chicago yachtsmen are not dismayed and both the Chicago and Columbia Yacht Clubs challenged immediately for the cup. The Rochester Yacht Club also challenged at once and so did two Detroit yacht clubs.
 Today's race was nine nautical miles to Windward and retC-n and Captain Jar wis took his boat over the line an easy winner two minutes and twenty seconds ahead of Cadillac.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
GALE AT MOBILE.
Waters of Bay Raised Five Feet
 Above Average High Tide.

Mobile. Ala, Aug IA brisk gale of wind from the southeast blew all day. resulting in backing the waters of the bay at this point and raising the water some five feet above average high tide, but at o'clock there was less wind and the tide fell. No damage to shipping Is reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
Rains in North Carolina.

Asheville, N. C., Aug. 14.-It has been raining in this section almost in- cessantly for three days and nights. All streams are swollen and rising and a repetition of the recent floods is feared. All trains are tied up tonight. but 1t is said that the trains will be running to Knoxville tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-15
A Settlement Rumored.

Columbus. O.. Aug. 1.-The local lodge of the Amalgama.ed Association or Iron Steel and Tin Workers have received information which lends color to the story that settlement of the strike is in prospect. They held a meeting to take action on the appeal for financial assistance, which had been sent out by the national officials, and were preparing to make contri- button for the support of the strike. when they received word not to do any thing until they received further infor- nation.
 The local men refuse to say what tn ? communication contained other than the above. or to say from whom 1t came The matter has caused a great deal of speculation here. and the steel workers are in anticipation of an early settlement of the trouble.