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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
FRIENDSaOF SCHLEY.
A COURSE or PRocEDURH xs
 OUTLINED.
Case wal Be Brought Before Con- gheas and e Vote of Thanks win 1e Asked of the
 Two Houses.

Washington. Dec. 1s.--The MaryHnna friends of Rear Admiral Schley have ae~ tesnained to bring his case to tho atten- ten of Congress and seek tfore the van- dioaAton they claim is due him. This action was determined upon tonight at a dinner given by General Felix Agnus and attended by Senator MeComas. the Maryland members of the Mouse and few other friends. A resolution will be prepared extending to the Admiral the thanks of C0ngreks for his services in the battle of Santiago and oonferring on him the rank. pay and emOIuments of a navy.
 A preamble to the resolution will re- cite Admiral Deweys conclusion of the court of inquiry giving Admiral Schley credit for the victory of the battle of Santiago.
 Senator McComas will introduce the resolution in the Senate and by Mr. Mudd a similar one will be inthQduced in tha House. If deemed expedient, an effort will be made to give Admiral Sohley the rank of Vice-Admiral. The resolutions will be prepared promptly and introduced in the House and Senate. An attempt will De made to have early action on them.A
 M. A. Teague. one of Admiral Schley's counsel before the court of inquiry and who also was guest at the dinner, said tonight that the Admiral would not seek a retrial of the case under any circun- stances. His desire and that of his friends was to be relieved of the censure imposed upon him by the report of the majority of the court of inquiry. Nor, he added. would there be ally suit insti- tuted having in view the obtaining of money for libel from publications.
 Mir. Teague says that a vigorous bill of exceptions to the conclusion of the court will be filed with the Secretary of the Navy.
 Senator McComas said: q believe an investigation by Congress would not have decisive effect. It is not advisable In some fashion this Congress should have a chance to vote Admiral Dewey's find ings to be in the judgment of Congress or wrong. I want to see such vote and I hope to see 1t before the session ends"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Damage in Pennsylvania.

PhiladeIphia, Dec. 16.-Advices from all sections of the eastern half of Penn sylyania, over which area Saturday nights storm ragged furiously. are to the effect that the waters covering the flood ed districts are receding ,and that rail- road and telegraphic communications are slowly being restored.
 From Towanda tonight comes the an- nouncement of three deaths caused by the flood near that town, and the additional statement that two others will die from the effects of exposure.
 The damage to property and the pecuniary loss from enforced suspension of many industries will reach many hun dred of thousands of dollars. Dozens of coal mines are flooded. It Is estimated that more than forty thousand persons have been rendered idle. The railroad situation IS gradually becoming better.
 Up to o'clock tonight when the Della ware, Lackawanna and Western Rail- road started train for New York direct communication with New York was cut of from Scranton and Wilkesbarre. and trains we're sent by the way of Sudbury, HagFisbuEg and Philadelphia. a distance of 80 miles. The direct route is enly l6 miles. Tie Central Railroad of New Jnrwey ls still tied up as far as through service is concerned. The Lehigh Val ley Railroad tonight opeaed It's through service between Buqalo and New York City by making a rout over branch lines
 Hundreds of families in little hamlets havs been deprived of thsir homes for the time being by swollen screams and the extremely csld weather that has set in adds much to the suffering.
 At Newport. a small village near Allen town. 500 Italians were routed by water and were prisoners in their houses for thIrty-six hours. At Josey Shore. 200 Ital- ians working on the railroad were driven from their shanties by an over1owing creek.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17

Washington, Dec. 1e.-(Special. .)-Stin the Alabama situation hangs fire at the White House. The President today again heard from the various factions and contestants for the offices. and ap- parently was as far from decision as ever. Nevertheless, there seems to be an impression among the applicants, as well as among the Democratic Congressional delegation, that matters will soon be decided.
 Representatives Clayton and Wiley call ed at the White House today in behalf of Bingham for the Collectorship of Internal Revenue, but could get no definite promise from the President. Subsequent ly Mr. Wiley saw the President with his son, Captain, N. J. Wiley, who is to be made first lieutenant in the regular army.
 Senator Pettus and Representative Un- derwood asked the President to promote Major Robert Lee Bullard or transfer him to the line of the army. The President promised to take the matter up, and it As hAety I1dS HAaJOA ouioAU VIII Si'iASA get his transfer or promotion.
 Representative Thompson today called on Secretary Long with Ben B. Cobb, son of former Congressman J. E. Cobb, to have him reinstated to position in the Navy Department. Secretary Long promised MT. Thompson that Cobb should be reinstated.
 A canvass of opinion among the repre- sentatives shows that the general belief is that Alabama appointments are going to eventuate. as follows:
 Vaughan for United States Attorney for the Northern District
 Cooper for Marshal of the Northern District.
 Bingham for Collector of Internal Revenue,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
ROBSON TO MARRY,
Hero of the Merrimac Will Wed
 Miss Eleanor Ludlow.


 Miss Eleanor Ludlow.
 Springfield, O.. Dec. 16-The engage ment of Captain Richmond P. Hobson of Merrimac fame to Miss Eleanor Ludlow. one of the most beautiful young women in Springfield. was announced today. Captain Hobson. while attending the opening of the new r. M c. 4. building in this city last fall, met Miss Ludlow. who was one of the committee having charge of the arrangements for the open ing. He has been a frequent visitor in this city since that time. and it was cur rentIy reported that he was engaged to be married to Miss Ludlow. but not until today was the fact made public. Captain Hobson arrived in the city yesterday and is the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. c. Miller, who gave a dinner tonight in honor of the prospective bride and groom. Miss Ludlow is the daughter of Mir and Mrs. Charles Ludlow. and is a niece of former Governor Bushnell The wedding will take place in February.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Cnld in tha Territories.

Guthrie, O. T., Dec. 16.-Another cold wave struck Oklahoma tonight, and, fol- lowing so closely on the first, 1t will do great damage to the extensive cattle in- terests of the Territory. Reports from the rangers state that stock is perishing. The Santa Fe north-bound passenger train during the blizzard tonight ran into a hand car, carrying three men north or Guthrie, killing two and fatally in1urlns the other
 Reports from Kiowa and Comanche In- dian reservation state that there was much suffering there during the last three days among people who were caught traveling in wagons or were hy- Ing in tents. Two children of family from Iowa are reported to have frozen to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
MAY APPEAL TO
 MIR. ROOSEVELT
Schley'S Counsel Except to the Yer dict of the Majority of the
 Board of Inquiry.
dissolve the court until action shall have been taken on such objections
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dissolve the court until action shall have been taken on such objections
 .svery respectfully,
 ''w. s. schiey.
 Rear Admiral, U. s. N." ''Isador Raynor. Counsel for the Apph-
 cant, before said Court of Inquiry. .'ro the Hon. Secretary of the Navy" He has asked the Secretary to indicate his probable action in the premises. The Secretary replied that the request would be granted and his action on the findings and the dissolution of the court withheld until the objections were received and he had an opportunity to consider them. He stated that he would communicate with Admiral Schley in writing and asked how long a time counsel desired to present their objections. Mir. Teague replied that they would be ready fer presentation by Thursday or Friday of this week.
 ''we will except to the findings of the court. said Mir. Teagus. and make . de- mand that the majority opinion be dis approved by the Secretary as contrary to the evidence and the pertinent facts in the case which the court has not oonsid- cred nor acted upon"
 While Mr. Teague would not say that such action would be taken. he pointed out the fact that they could appeal from the secretary's action to the President of the United States.
 Admiral schley has been relieved from further duty in connection with the cours of inquiry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
THE PRESIDENT F
 STILL UN5ECIDED
Believed, However, That Vaughan, Cooper, Bingham and Curry Will
 Be Among the Winners.

Curry to succeed Simmons as Marshal of the Southern District when the latter time expires, about two years hence.
 Walker has strength. but Bryan's sup port by Senators Morgan and Pettus seems to give him better chance
 Whether the efforts of Walker and Par sons to organize a new anti-Democratic movement in the State is to be warmly regarded by the President is a question. Of course, there is an impression here that Johnston and Kolb are in readiness to take hold of such a movement, if the President should manifest any disposi- ton to encourage it with patronage, and hence the belief that Roosevelt is halting to consider if it is worth while to inaugurate a new movement in Alabama. Johnston and Kolb both deny their con nection with any such movement.
 Representative Thompson says his brother. w. w. Thompson. is in better shape for appointment as marshal for the Northern District than he has yet been.
 Jesse Stallings was here today on his way to New York, but he got in some licks for some of his Republican friends.
 Some members of the delegations are remarking that it is strange that visiting Alabama statesmen always stop here on their way to New York. Johnston, Oates, Kolb and Stallings all have done so. In Washington, they failed to keep out of the Alabama fight for Republican natvonaRe and only one or two of them got to New York.
 Representatives Clayton, Richardson, Thompson, Underwood. Bankhead and probably other members of the delegation will visit Alabama during the holidays.
 Representative Richardson today called on the President to urge the appointment of Charles P. Lane of The Huntsville Tribune for marshal of the Northern Dis- trict of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Nominations Sent In.

Washington. Dec. 16.-Among the nom- nations sent to the Senate today were: POstmasters:
 Kentucky-Edward M. Drane, Frank fort.
 Aiabama-Annie l.. billiard, Auburn Arkansas-W. s. Holt Little Rock; En- rich II. Vance, Malvern; D. F. Taylor, Osceola.
 Texas-Patrick B. Gibbons, Paris.
 Georgia-Walter Alderman, Gainesville; Jos. S. Garrett, Columbus; H. D. Bush, Covington; Robert P. Milner, Newman Juliua Fleming, Sparta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
PRINTER FOUND DEAD.
May Have Been Connected With As
 sault on Mrs. Dennis.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Samuel Presley, a printer, 37 years old. was found dead in bed this morning in his room at 11S9 K Street, the house adjoining that of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, the modiste. who was mysteriously assaulted a week ago in her apartments. Death was attributed to suicide by inhaling Illuminating gas.
 Presley left letters directing his burial at Many, La. The police found in his room a key fitting the vestIbule door of Mrs Dennis's house. A boy named Lons- dale, who saw a man emerging from the Dennis house late on the night of the at- tempted murder, was taken to see the body of Presley, and said he was quite sure he was the man. and a slouch hat, the kind worn by the man he saw, was found in the room. Stains, thought to be of blood, were found on Presley's gar ments
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
IAxss Lost at Towanda.

Towanda. Pa.. Dec. 1s-Three lives were lost. two others will die from exposure, and the monetary loss to property beyond present estimate is the result of the storm.
 At Greenwood house occupied by Wil- liam s. Reynolds and his wife, both over 70 years old. and their grandson, 16 years old, was tipped over. The old man was drowned, but the youth succeeded in get- ting himself and the woman into a street where they tied themselves fast with strips of clothing. From midnight to z O clock in the morning they were exposed to zero weather. Both were terribly froxen and the woman will die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
WOULD NOT APOLOGIZE.
signor Ferry Declines to Withdraw
 His Remarks,

Rome, Dec. 16.-When the Chamber of Deputies reassembled today Signor Fer ry (Socialistl was called upon to with draw the remarks which he made in the House Saturday in the course of the de- bate upon the State of Naples, but he re- fused to do so.
 Amidst the greatest excitement. the chamber voted to censure the Deputy. The President of the House requested Ferry to withdraw. Backed by his So- cialistic friends, Ferry refused to do SO, and the session was suspended
 When the Deputies reassembled, Ferry was still in his seat. The President then adjourned the session and instructed a committee to see that the orders of the House were carried out
 Amidst great disorder and wild shout ing, the House then adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
MESSAGE WAS BONA EIDE.
Prof. Pupin Has No Doubt of the
 Trans-oceanic Conversation.


 New York Dec. 16-M I. Pupin, Pro- lessor of Electrical Mechanics at Colum- bia University. in an interview, says he fully believes Marconi succeeded in sig mailing between the coasts of New Found land and Cornwall. England, by his sys- tenn of wireless telegraphy. Continuing. the Professor said: "The signals were very faint as I read in the report, but that has little to do with 1t. The dis tance, which is about 1900 miles between these two points. was overcome and fur ther development of the sending instru- rnents is all that is required"
 Continuing. he said;
 "One point which Is of great value and interest to the scientific world Is that Marconi has proved conclusively that the curvature of the earth is no ob- stacle to the system of wireless telegra- nhv. It still remains to be proven, how ever. that heavy banks of fog, low hang ing clouds and heavy showers along and in the path of the transmitted electric wave will not entirely obstruct its prog ress Atmospheric conditions have also much to do with. and strongly affects. the electric wave"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Enrona Suffers.

London, Dec. 16.-The fall of snow in Scotland is heavier than at any time in fifty years. Several game keepers and shepherds are missing and the destruction of sheep in the snow drifts, which range from ten to twenty feet deep. is unprece- dented. The roads are impossible. The frost today is so severe that outside work has been suspended at many points. The storm appears to be pretty general all over Europe. There has been violent snow storm at Rome. A number of wrecks have been reported from the Mediterranean.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
CAPTAIN ANDREWS LOST.
Attempted to Sail Across Atlantic
 in Thirteen-Foot Boat.

New York. Dec. l6.-A special from Atlantic City, N. J., says:
 Capt. William W. Andrews and his bride, sailed from Youngs pier Sunday, September 2S, in their thirteen foot dory, the Dark Secret. They expected to touch at the Azores for fresh supplies of food and water, and to land at some port in Spain or Portugal in from six to eight weeks. On his former voyages across the Atlantic. Captain Andrews frequently spoke of passing vessels and he was reported by them on their. arrival in port hut as the lone mariner and his bride have been gone now nearly three months and as their landing has not been reported anywhere. 1t Is the opinion here they have been drowned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
At Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. l6.-At midnight the Ohio River mark at the dam register ed n.3 feet and falling six inches an hour, the Allegheny River marks showed 24 feet and falling i've inches an hour, and the Monongahela 2s and falling four inches an hour. Davis Island dam Is billed high with wreckage of runaway coal barRes, but it is believed this will be sufficiently cleared away by Wednesday to allow the passage south of about 1.6oo.- 900 bushels of coal ready for shipment on this rise
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
MUST CEASE EXPERIMENTS.
signor Marconi is Threatened With
 Injunction.

St. Johns. N. F., Dec. 16.-Marconi. on returning here from Cape Spear, was served with legal documents from the so- licitors of the Anglo-American Telegraph Company. notifying him that the com pany possesses an exclusive monopoly of the telegraph business within New Foundland and it's dependencies, and de- mand that he cease his experiments, and have his apparatus forthwith removed, otherwise the company will apply to the Supreme Court for injunction restraining him from further trials. Marconi has not yet decided what course of action he will take in the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Many Persons Perish.

Cheyenne. Wash, Dec. 16.-The severe wind storm which set in last Tuesday night and which has been accompanied by the coldest weather known in this State for many years, is still raging in some sections. Five pesOns are known to have lost their lives; five herders were re- ported lost near Point of Rocks. A civil engineer named fleming Way, who left Casper several days ago, is missing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
rnld in Colorado.

Buena Vista, Colo, Dec. 16.-Since the first fall of snow last Wednesday, the upper valley has experienced the coldest weather known here, the thermometer showing between 28 and SS degrees below zero. Today the Arkansas valley in this vicinity was in the throes of severe blizzard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
WANT EDWARD TO ARBITRATE.
English Bankers in New York Wire
 Him for Mediation.

New York. Dec 16.-The directors and managers of English banks and financial companies here have wired to London to urge the mediation of King Edward, who is the arbitrator of the boundary ques- ton, says the Buenos Ayres (Argentina) correspondent of The Herald. The Gov ernor of Mendosa has sent word that two Germans were detected making surveys near Puente Del Inca. It is said they are officers aof the Chilean army. The Gov ernment has instructed the Governor to send them off to Chile, or bring them to Mendosa. It is reported that the Argen- tine Government is endeavoring to pur- chase the North German Lloyd steam ship Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Snow Storm in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 16.-A storm of un- usual heavy snow Is sweeping over Southwestern Nebraska tonight Some snow is falling with high northwest wind. Reports from the range indicate no heavy losses among stock on the ranches, but owing to the number frozen to death en route. shipping will be aban- doned until the weather moderates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
At WiIkesbarre.

Wtlkesbarre, Pa, Dec 16.-High water in the north branch of the Susquehanna River is slowly receding. but people liv- ing at Westmore and the southern su- burbs are unable to leave their houses without the aid of boats.
 At Brookside. the water reached the sec ond-story of dwellings, compelling occu- pants to be taken out in boats. Traffic on the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Lehigh Vaney Road Is still at a at andstill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Tbe Floods at rthaca.

Ithaco, N. Y.. Dec. 16.-Latest develop ments in the flood situation in Ithaca show that the loss from damage to prop erty was under estimate. The original estimate $2OO, 900 will be almost doubled. the principal sufferers being the munich pality and the street railway company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Mines Ealing Effects.

shamokln. Pa. Dec. 16-The mines are feeling the effects of the recent storm more now than at any time since the rain, owing to the water having soaked through the ground to the tunnels and the gangways; some of the shafts contain 20 to 70 feet of water, estimated $2O0,0O0 damages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
AN INJUNCTION SECURED.
Freedman Restraints Spalding from
 Assuming Presidency.

New York, Dec. 16.-Andrew Freedman obtained an injunction this evening In the Supreme Court to restrain A. c. Spalding from assuming the Presidency of the Ma tional Baseball League and from inter fering with the business of the National League in any way whatever The order further restrains Nicholas Young from delivering to Spalding any of the books, records or papers of the League. MT. Freedman represented the New York, Boston, Cincinnati and St. Louis baseball cluba
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
rha ohio Rising at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. Dec. 16-The thermometer registered thirteen degrees above zero at o'clock tonight. but the Weather Bureau predicts colder weather before morning The Ohio River has been rising rapidly at most every point between here and Pittsburg The rise above caught the river men unprepared and many tow boats were torn from their fastenings, but nearly all of them were recovered be- fore much damage was done
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
The Work off Burelars.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Dec. l6.-A gang of burglars entered Rhinebeck postoIIlce and bank last night. blowing open she they got $500 in money and about $4oO Tn stamps, but in the bank they secured nothing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
count Won EuIenberg Resings.

Berlin, Dec. 16.-Count von Gutenberg, Grand Court Marshal of Prussia and commander of the first division of in fantry, has resigned from the army as d result, 1t is understood of the Blaskowitz- Hildebrand duel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Farmer Frozen to Death.

Greensboro. Ala. Dec. 16.-A young white farmer. Ed Jackson, while going home Saturday night lost his way and froze to death. His body was found this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Tn Widen It's Guape.

Mexivo City, Dec. 16.-Both branches of the National Congress have approved a bill for allowing the Mexican National Railroad to change It's guage to standard width.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Seth Low Takes Oath.

New York, Dec. 16.-Seth Low took the oath of office as Mayor of New York in the Supreme Court today. MT. Low will assume office at noon on January 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Iuternational Sugar Conference.

Brussels. Dec. 16.-The international sugar conference was opened here today. All the countries of Europe sxcsS& RAaB- sia were represented.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17

Washington, Dec. 16.-The weather forecast for Alaba- ma Is as follows: Fair and probably warmer Tuesday,; Wednesday partly cloudy. light southwesterly winds becoming westerly.
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