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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
WILL MATHIS TALKS
TELLS TWO STORIES OF KILLING
 OF THE MoNTGoMERYs.
At First Admitted That He Fired the Fatal Shots, But Now Says Lestor Did the
 Shooting.

Oxford, Miss, Nov 2.-will Mathis. the murderer of the two Montgomerys who gave himself up last night to the officers of the law at Dallas, twenty miles southeast of this place, was brought here at 12 o'clock today by a posse of fifty armed men. When first arrested Mathis confessed to having shot the two Montgomerys and gave a detailed ac- count of the atrocious deed, which tal- lied with the confession made by the ne- gro Orlando, Lestor, Mathis's partner in the crime.
 Upon reaching Oxford Mathis volun- tarily made a statement before the Cor oners jury which has been setting on the case since last Sunday. He denied having done the shooting and said that he held the lamp and a pistol while the negro, Orlando Lestor, did the shooting Mathis said he regretted having burned the bodies, but also regretted not killing other persons who had attempted to arrest him. Throughout the examination Mathis maintained look of smiling un- concern and defiance. He answered every question asked by Attorneys Stone, Clve- ly, Roane and M A. Montgomery unhes- itatingly and glibly. At the conclusion of the brief examination, District Attor- ney Roane read telegram from Judge Lowry of Batesville which said he was willing to hold special term of court and give Mathis a trial at once. The prisoner was then hurried to the jail and safely locked up without any attempt being made by the vast crowd assembled to lynch him.
 The jury that sat upon the case of the two Montgomerys found that they came to their death at the hands of Will Ma this, Orlando Lestor and Whit Owens, and they will be held in jail without bonds. George Jackson is also held with out bond as accessory to the crime Bill Jackson and Mrs. Mathis will be held as witnesses until they make sufficient bend for their appearance in court. The widest excitement has prevailed in the town all day. but no demonstrations have been made towards violence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
IS DOOMED TO FAILURE
FRENCH MINERS STRIKE CAN NOT SUCCEED.
Its Only Result Will Be the Inva- sion of France by Foreign Coal, Including the American
 Product.

Paris, Nov. N.-The situation in the mining centers of France Is again ap- preaching a climax. The next day or two will see a definite decision upon the question of a general strike. The result of the recent referendum, which. while it gave a majority in favor of the act- uaI number who voted, actually indicated that very considerable number of min- CTS were either opposed to strike or not enthusiastic, impelied the federation officials to put off strike declaration on the plea that 1t was advisable to await the decisions of the commission of the Chamber of Deputies engaged in studying the demands of the miners.
 It now appears unlikely that the com mission will satisfy these demands and the extreme partisans are endeavoring to force the hand of the federation officials in favor of a strike. Already partial strike has broken out in coal field in the Department of the Nord.
 In the meantime. the committee of the important Pas de Calias district has pub lished a manifesto against the declara- ton of a strike until the committee Of the Chamber of Deputies shall have con- cluded it's labors: and similar feeling is evidenced in other districts.
 Indications, therefore, go to show that the strike, even if declared, will be only partial, and that 1t is doomed in advance to failure. The Belgian and British Min isters who have been consulted have re- fused to consent to reduce the output, al- though they have promised to give finan- cial aid Consequently. the opponents of the strike predict that the object of the French strikers will be defeated by the invasion of foreign coal. including Amer ican.
 The sltuation at present is that 4300 out of the 15,OOO miners in the Depart ment of the Nord have struck and that about 1000 have gone on strike in the adjacent pits of the Pas de Calais dis trict. The movement is spreading in the Department of the Nord, and 1t is as- serted that all the miners there will cease work tomorrow.
 Thus far, complete order prevails, but an imposing force of gendarmes, infantry and cavalry, have been billeted in every coal field to cope with any disorder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
cuMM1Ns UNDEcIEED.
Unlikely That There Will Be op-
 position in Iowa.

New York, Nov. 21.-Governor-elect A. R Cummins of Iowa, who is in New Work made a statement today with re- spect to the possible results of the joint control of Western railways by the Northern Securities Company. He. said:
 q do not believe there will be an or ganized opposition in Iowa to the big consolidation of Western railroads. There ia a wide difference of opinion in our State as the result of the consolidation.
 "While 1t is recognized that the move ment places a great power in a few hands, it is recognized also that that power may be used for the peoples good as well as to their detriment."
 "On the other hand the consolidation places in the hands of those at the head of the movement a power that contains the element of peril. If 1t is used to re- duce the accommodation of the lines con- solidated: to raise their rates and to de- crease facilities for shippers and pas sengers in order to economlze, there is no doubt the people will be prompt in taking such recourse as is in their power This would probably assume the form of law suits and legislative action. If however. the railroads, in the consoli- dated lines use their large powers wisely I see no reason for them to apprehend any trouble in Iowa.
 q regard the consolidation of the Northwestern Railroads as the first step toward uniting the interests of all the great railroad systems west of New York. When carried through it will pre-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
TOBACCO TRUST FORMING.
Said That the Combine Will Be
 Capitalized at $50, ,OOO,o

New York, Nov. H.-A movement sig nificant of. the character of the tobacco interest is attracting much attention in the trade and financial district. says The Journal of Commerce. This movement si the projest for a new tobacco conbina- ton which. when completed, Is likely to have a capital stock of $50, 600. Will liam H. Butler, now President of the Universal Tobacco Company. and form erly Vice President of the American To- bacco Company. will in all probability be chosen President of the new organiza- tion. Besides the Universal Tobacco Company, the nucleus of the consolida- ton. the more important concerns to be taken over are the Havana Commercial Company, Henry Clay and Book 6 Go, D. H. McAlpin & Co. and Weisenger & Co., Some minor properties are also to ge acquired. The consolidated companies are likely to be incorporated under the laws of New Jersey. but 1t Is stated on authority that this move Is not apt to be made for several weeks.
 President Butler of the Universal Tobacco Company declines to make known his plans at present, but denies the story that the company Is to estab- fish retail stores of it's own. 1t is regard ed as possible that a tobacco war" sim liar to. that now going on in Great Bri- tain may yet take place in this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
MINERS ARE MOBILIZING May Re E:,,t the Kentucky
 $ Militia. ORDy SD TO DISPERSE
 2
Judge Hall May Call on Troops to Enforce Command
President Wood of the Miners Union Says He Does Not Believe the Men Will Break
 Camp.

Nashville. Tenn, Nov. H.-A staff cor respondent of The American, wiring from Earling. Ky, says:
 In the coal mine regions tonight the stories are conflicting. All of the strik- ing district will be ordered by President James D. Wood of the district to re- port at the Nortonville camp at once. This order was issued this afternoon and runners were sent to the various quarters where the men assemble. The strikers are tonight mobilizing, coming in squads from all sections. The Madisonville men started out this afternoon and are to- night travelling over the country to Nor tonsviile. Most of them carry their arms. Men have been struggling in all day.
 In case of resistance on the part of the miners. General Murray has two com panies of militia on hand. It is probable that Battery A of Louisville and other troops will be recalled. If the coal operators are called upon, they can fur nish 300 or 400 good. tried men. Another story is that the miners will move to a point across Pond River, in Muhlenberg County, just over the Hopkins County line, where they will establish camp.
 This afternoon General Murray and Judge Hall held long conference. at which their plans were discussed.
 President Wood talked over the teie- phone with a correspondent at Madison vile. He said he had been in confer ence with officers of the United Mine Workers today concerning a line of policy and that a decision would be reached to- morrw He expressed the opinion that the men would not dlsband. He says he does not look for trouble with the militia, and that he considers the gen. eral situation very satisfactory.
 There are at present 15O men in camp, President Wood stated, and the force could be raised to 1.5OO within twelve hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
LETTERS TO GOVERNORS.
They Will Confer as to the Fight on
 the Railway Consolidation.

St. Paul. Minn. Nov. A.-Letters were sent out this afternoon from the Gov ernor's office addressed to the Governors of North Dakota Montana, Nebraska, Washington, Idaho and Oregon suggest ing cooperation in the fight against the railroad merger and asking the State Executives to suggest plans for concert ed action. It is not likely that there will be a formal meeting for conference but by correspondence a plan may be agreed upon
 The Dispatch today says: Judge Jami- son, the Governors private secretary, stated today at Redwing that the Gov ernor and the members of his official family had carefully looked into the legal phases of the Great Northern Northern Pacific consolidation and there was no doubt that the promoters of the Northern Securities Company were try ing by indirection what they could not do directly. It was time the people were aroused to the fact that their interests were being encroached upon. Two com petiting lines in the same hands meant that they would be used to further the selfish ends of the owners. He admitted that certain legal aspects Of the Northern Securities Company are still in doubt. but said that in a few days these would be passed upon by the competent legal authority No date has been fixed for the Governor for calling the conference with other Governors. He decnped to commit himself with regard to an extra session, but left the impression that one would be called.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
CUBAN CONDITIONS.
Commander Young Says that Annex
 ation is Necessary.

New York, Nov. H-Lieutenant Com mander Lucian Young of the United States navy, has arrived here from Ha- vana on leave of absence. He is Captain of the Port at that city and has charge of all marine matters in Cuba. In dis cussing the relations between Cuba and the United States he expressed himself in favor of annexation. saying:
 The economic conditions of Cuba at the present time are worse than ever in its history, even worse than at the close of the ten years war. Its sugar is being sold at $3.13 1-4 for one hundred pounds. when 1t costs s3.7O per one hundred pounds to raise it; 10 per cent. of the to- bacco crop Is unsold and sweating in the barns. There is not candidate book ed for office in the Senate or the Con- gress who could sign his name for five dollar check.
 ''All the successful industries of Cuba are dependent on the United States and annexation means free trade with the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
Meetin1s of Stockholders.

Denver, Colo, Nov. N.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Colo rado Midland Road today disclosed the fact that George Gould has become in- terested in that property. Following di- rectors were elected: Glenville M. Dodge, Henry Budge, J. Kennedy Tod. E. c. Henderson, George J. Gould. Edwin Gould, winslow s. Pierce, Lawrence Greer, E. T. Jeffrey and Frank Trum- bull. Colonel D. c. Dodge and George Foster Peabody were retired.
 The meeting of the Colorado Southern stockholders was also held today and these directors were elected: Grenville M. Dodge, Henry Budge, J. J. Kennedy Tod, Frederick R. Olcott, John J. J. Emery, Edward J. Berwind, Edward c. Tender son, Oliver Ames Harry Walters, Nor man Ream and Frank Trumbull.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
WORKING FOR PARDON.
W. C.. T. U. Wants Miss Garrabrant
 Liberated.

New York, Nov. A.-Nembers of the womans Christian Temperance Union at Paterson. N. J., are at the head Of movement to secure the pardon or Lioole Garrabrant, who has been in State pris- on at Trenton for twenty mine years un- der life sentence for the murder of Ransom F. Burrows, an old man with whom she lived.
 Mrs. M. H. Schall, who has been the Womans Christian Temperance Union visitor at the State prison for four years and many others say Libbie has thor oughly reformed. The crime of which she was convicted was committed in the spring of 1872. She lived with Burrows in Paterson and among the visitors to her home was Bogart Van Wrinkle, young man about town; Van Wrinkle be- iieved the old man had considerable money and influenced Libbie to take his life by poisoning his food.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22

Peter Kane produced an American cer- tificate of marriage dated New Orleans, November 8, 1898, in which the prisoners were described as Frank D. Jackson of Wisconsin and the Princess Edith Lal- lita, Baroness Rosenthal and Countess LandsfeIdt of Florence, Italy"
 Other documents produced related 10 sect called the Koreshan Unity. founded by Cyrus R. Teed," and re- ferred to a newspaper war between Teed and Madame Horos. Other papers dealt with Leagues under various titles. started by the Jacksons in Chicago. Paris. Cape town and elsewhere. The nearing was adjourned until Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
HIGH PRELATES MEET
CATHOLIC ARcHBIsHoPs IN SEES
 SION.
Matters Affecting the Work of the Church in Our New Possessions Not Considered-Resoluti
 on McKinley's Death.

Washington, Nov. 2i.-The annual meeting of the Archbishops of the Catholic Church in the United States be- gan at the Catholic University today. Cardinal Gibbons presided and the at- tendance included Archbishops Williams of Boston. Corrigan of New York. Elder of Cincinnati. Ryan of Philadelphia, Ireland of st. Pad. Kainsof St. Louis; Katzer of Milwaukee. Keane of Dubuque and ChEistie of Oregon.
 The only feature of the proceedings made public was that the meetings had adopted resolutions lamenting the assas- sination of President Mckinley, and con- taining an invocation of the benedictions of heaven on his successors administra- ton.
 The archbishops will meet again tomor- row morning. After they have conclud- ed there will be a session of the com mittee on the distribution of funds of the negro and Indian missions. The committee will elect a successor to the late Joseph A. Stevens, for some time the head of the Bureau of Catholic In dian Missions.
 It was expected that matters affecting the work of the Catholic Church in the new insular possesisons would be sub- ject of some discussion at this meeting of the archbishops. It is not believed, however, that they will reach any decis- ion, for the reason that the jurisdiction of affairs by the church has not yet been transferred to the American hierarchy.
 The expectation also was that the status of the Knights of Columbus, against which organization Bishop Janssen of Illinois issued an interdiction because 1t was a secret society, would be considered, but Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul is authority for the statement that it did not receive the attention of the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
WORK OF RESCUE SLOW.
Only Experienced Miners Allowed to
 Enter Tunnels.

Unly Experlenceu mtnerS Al1oWeu to
 Enter Tunnels.
 Denver, Col. Nov. A.-A special to The Post from Telluride. Col, says:
 The work of rescuing bodies of miners who were suffocated to death in the Smuggier Union Mine yesterday was re- sumed today. It is not expected that all of the bodies will be recovered before midnight tonight, and 1t may take longer. How many bodies remain in the mine Is simply a matter of conjecture. There may be fifty more bodies in the mine. It is certain that every miner who was imprisoned in the mine Is dead, as no living being could exist in the awful sul' phur fumes for more than few minutes.
 The work of bringing up the bodies or the victims was slow and laborious, the steep trail making it very difficult to carry the bodies. The bodies were placed upon improved stretchers and then raised upon the shoulders of twelve miners and brought to the coroner's office. From 15O to POO men were engaged in the work.
 The coroner will hold an inquest on but one body, the verdict in this case be- ing deemed sufi1cient to cover all the casualties.
 A large crowd began gathering at the mine early today, every man volunteer ing to join rescuing parties. Only the most experienced miners have been chosen for this dangerous work and up to o'clock those elected were busy making preparations to safegurd them- selves in case large bodies of smoke and sulphur gas should be encountered in the workings as the search for the dead progressed
 At that hour the first rescue party en- teerd the workings. Their progress is slow and 1t will be several hours, 1t Is thought. before any more bodies are en- countered Many of the victims were married men and left families.
 Up to 2 p. m. twenty-three bodies. all told, have been recovered. At o'clock an attempt was made to enter the ninth level north, but on account of the density of the smoke 1t was impossible to do so. It Is stated by one of the officers of the company that there are only three or four men missing and that the total number of the dead will not exceed fwentY-hYe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
THE BANKRUPTCY LAW.
National Association of Referees
 Complete Investigation.

New York, Nov. 21.-The National As sociation of Referees in Bankruptcy has about completed its investigation to learn the sentiment of business men throughout the country regarding changes desired in the national bank ruptcy law. No report can be published until the results have been turned over to the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. It was at the re- quest of Hon. George w. Ray of this committee, that the investigation was undertaken. According to The Journal of Commerce, many local business men say however, that there is no doubt that the report will indicate a sentiment in favor of National against State legisla- tion, and also in favor of amendments to the present law in accordance with the bill prepared by MT. Ray. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the referees has been called for November 30th at Binghampton. N. Y.. at which report will be formulated for the use of the Judiciary Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
REYES WILL NOT TALK.
Silent as to Presidency and the Fall
 of Colon.

Arizaba, Mex, Nov. 2.-General Raefel Reyes of Colombia was on trail be- tween Forth and Arizaba on the vera Cruz Railway with the other delegates to the Pan-American Conference today when he was shown the Associated Press dispatch announcing the taking Of Colon by the Colombian Liberals. General Reyes said he would not like to talk until he had received official advices.
 He said that the latest turn of affairs might easily prove to have been trap laid by General Alban to catch the in- surgents.
 When asked whether he would accept the presidency of Colombia and whether this Liberal success would cause any change in his plans, he said:
 q prefer not to say whether l VIII accept the presidency or not until l have conferred with General Ospina ana George Hoiguin upon my returning to Mexico City tomorrow. So far l have declined the offer. I cannot say just now whether or not I may take different view of the matter after conferring with my countrymen, but this latest event will not in any case affect my decision"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
KNOWN DEAD
 NUMBER g Rescuing Bodies from
 Smuggler Union. g CORPsES RECOVERED
Six Others Have Been Seen
 by the Explorers.
The Gas Still Too Strong to Permit the Rescuers to Recognize Them. Reports from Telluride
 are Meager.

Telluride, Col, Nov. 21.-The number of victims of the terrible disaster in the Smuggler Union Mine yesterday is now known to be at least twenty-nine. with considerable portion of the mine yet unexplored. Besides the twenty-three bodies already taken out and identified, six were located this afternoon in the north end of the ninth level. but the gas is still too strong to permit the rescuers to reach them and their identity Is un- known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
supposed Chicken Thieves.

Chicago, Nov. 2l.-Charles and John Miller, brothers. of Toronto, Canada, were riddled with small shot here today. The former will die. John was serious ly wounded. The shooting was done by Robert Coburn. who thought the men were about to rob his hen-roost. John Miller said he and his brother were with out money and were merely seeking a lodging in Coburns barn. Coburn drove four miles to a police station with the unconscious form of John Miller in the bottom of a wagon. The police found the brother two hours later. Coburn was detained by the nolice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
sale of seata Prohibited.

London, Nov. 1.-King Edward has checkmated the thrifty British nobles and others who proposed to line their pockets with American and Continental gold by the sale of their seats in West minister Abbey for the coronation cere- mony, by decreeing that, except in ofii- cial capacity. none but British subjects are to be present. He has decided that the mere fact of any seat being sold dis possesses both the holder and the nomi- nee from the right of occupying 1t. It is understood that large sums have been offered both in America and Europe for seat on the occasion of the coronation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
Rjbertv,s Body Recovered.

Ishpeming, Mich, Nov. 21.-The body of Edlord Riberty. the carpenter who went into Lake Superior No. mine with the cave of ground from the surface on August 26 last, has been recoveredl The Lake Superior Iron Company spent near ly $50OO in the search for the body. It was necessary to drift fifty feet and then sink a shaft fifty feet through loose ground in order to reach the point where the body rested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
MISS EAsTwICK's CASE.
The Unfortunate Prisoner Must Serve
 out Her Sentence.

New York Nov. I.-According to The Press. friends in this country will not try to aid Miss Marie Josephine East East adeInhia who was sentenced In London recently to six months Imprisonment for foreerv At least that is the wish of her relatives here. Her brother. Edward P; Eastwick. President of the EastWick stshcE was in London and will appeal to the Home Ton ~ Secretary for pardon.
 .aThere is nothing to be done on this side" said her brother; The srfa1r GGTrt TH Te- boIanced when she committed the act, and we expect she will be released from nrison ouifkkly. My father will then fake her to a sanitarium for long rest"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
WILL MEET IN MAINE.
Portland to Have Next Convention of
 ". C. T. U.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. H.-Although the final meeting of the w. c. T. U. national convention was held last night and its members today have been de- parting for their homes, most impor- ant matter of business was left for de- termination by the Executive Board that of fixing the place for holding the next annual meeting.
 The board has been in session all day considering routine business and appro- populations to be allowed various de- partments for expenses. No decision was reached. Late this evening the board se- lected Portland. Me-. as the place for holding the next annual convention. The date was not fixed, that being left to the discretion of the Executive Board.