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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
PRACTICES OF BOERS
KAFFIR PRISONERS BURNED
 ALIVE BY BURGHERS.
Terrible Punishment Inflicted on Natives Who Sympathize With
 the Enemy, Says Lord Kitch- ener in a Report.

New York, Dec. 2S.-According to The Tribune's London correspondent, a dis patch has been received by the War Office from Lord Kitchener, furnishing further instances of alleged murders of natives by the Boers. Most eases rest solely upon native testimony, among them be- ing a horrible story of burning alive a Kafir named Franz. He vas the driver of a wagon forming part of a British con- voy captured between Pretoria and Rus tenburg a year ago. Two Boers, 1t Is al- legged, wrapped hiln in buck sail and piled bags of oats upon them. They then pour ed parafine upon the heap and set fire to 1t.
 The total number of Kaffirs reported from Kimberley as having been murdered is thirty-seven, but detailed accounts have not yet been recovsd. Kaffir evil dcnce has on many occasions since the outbreak of the war been found untrust- worthy. but there seems little reason to doubt that the Boers adopt the practice of shooting any natives that may convey or are likely to convey information of their movements to the British troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Attornev General's opinion.

Olympia, Wash, Dec. 23.-Attorney General Stratton today handed down seven page opinion on the Northern Se- curities Company. The situation Is brief ly summed up in the closing paragraph
 .T am of the opinion from an exami- nation of the authorities that without further legislative enactment the State through it's Attorney General may main tain proceedings in the court to protect its people against trusts and monopolles and unlawful combinations. either under in constitutional provisions prohibiting them or under the common law. While the law is thus the facts which have been able to gather are SO few and the real transaction so little known that 1t is not possible for me to say at this time whether the facts exist upop which a suit could be successfully maintained by tha State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
CAGES JOB
 GOES BEGGING Crane Says He Won't
 Have It. SHAW DOES NOT WANT IT Taft Stands in the Way of
 Herrick Getting It. The Cleveland Man Says Only One ohian will Be Given Cabinet Portfolio-Governor Shaw Talks.
SHAW DOES NOT WANT IT

Washington, Dec. Ex-Governor Grams of Massachusetts has declined the Treas ury portfolio rendered him by President Roosevelt Friday It was officially an- ncunced at the White House today that he had declined for business and dornes- tic reasons.
 The announcement of Governor Cranes declination followed a conference between the President and Senator Lodge, after the latter had talked with Governor Crane over the long-distance telephone- The only name suggested at the White House today after 1t was known that Governor Crane would not accept was that of Col. Myron T. Herrick of Cleve- land. Colonel Herrick is at the head of one of the largest savings institutions in the country, and has had a wide experi- ence in financial affairs. He was warm personal friend Of the late President Mo- Kinley. and it is understood was prom Ised a foreign mission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
DEMOCRATS INVOLVED
PARTICIPATING IN THE sCRAM-
 BILE FOR OFFICE.
Alabama Congressmen's Actions Said to Amount Almost to a Party Scandal-Caucus May
 Take a Hand.

Washington, Dec. 23.-(Special.)-The announcement at the White House that the President will see no one during the holidays except on urgent public busi- ness, means that the fight for Alabama patronage is suspended until the re- sumption of business in the first week in January.
 The entire Alabama contingent has gone home to rest but will return imme- diately after New Year.
 There is no reason now to believe that the President will withdraw the ap- pointment of Marshal Bryan, but the investigation of the last charges filed against him is going on and Bryan's s friends are confident that nothing serious is to come.
 Probably the most interesting feature of the Alabama patronage fight is the outside interests of Democrats in the matter. This interest is due to the fact that the members of the Alabama dele gation as well as prominent Democrats not now in office have taken as lively an interest in the fight as if the contest were between Democrats before Demo- cratic administration. Every prominent Democrat in Alabama is more or less in- voIved in the Republican appointments and outside Democrats declare this to amount to almost party scandal.
 Even members of the Alabama delega- tion have admitted that 1t was a shame that the delegation had become so in- volvod. Prominent members of the mi nority are loud in their depreciation of the interest Democrats take in Republi- can appointments and they hope by caucus action early in January to put stop to the practice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
ACCEPTS THE PROPOSAL,
Argentine Prohibits Exportation of
 Horses and Mules.

Buenos Ayres. Dec. 23.-The Chamber of Deputies this afternoon voted to ac- cept the proposal to prohibit the exporta- ton of horses and mules Tomorrow the Chamber will discuss an interpolation asking that Senor AlcOrta, explain the present status of the Chilean matter
 Fl Diario publishes q dispatch from San tiago de Chile. saying that it is rumored there that negotiations will be re-cst4b- Ished with Senor Subercaseaux at Buenos Ayres.
 During the course of conference be- tween President Roca and Sir w. A. c. Harrington. the President of Argentina. explained to the Briti-h Minister the cir cumstances which have led to the pres ent difficulty between Argentina and Chile President Roca land especial stress upon the efforts made by Argen- tina to secure an amicable settlement of the trouble as well as upon the craftiness. he asserted, Chile had employed in order to avoid arriving at such settlement. The British Minister will send detailed report of these circumstances to his home Government.
 The newspapers published here assure their readers that several powers stand ready to offer their good offices to med fate the difficulty, but that Argentina does not consider thst the moment has vet arrived either for accepting or refus- ing such offers
 According to The Tribuna. Senor Su- bercaseux. the Chilean Minister will leave here for Chile on January l, and the Secretary of the Chilean legation, Senor Errazureiz. will remain in charge of Chile's interests.
 Scnor Subercaseux conferred for two hours this morning with Dr. Costa. Vice president of Argentina and Dr. Alcorta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. After this conference. Senors Costa and Alcor- ia went to see President ROca.
 The Tiempo says that casus belli would arise if Chile. desiring to render effec- tive her jurisdiction over the territory known as ultima esperanza. attempted to drive Argentine police from this terri tory as Argentina woul dresist such an attempt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
JAPAN's MERCHANT SHIPS.
Sixteen New Steamers to Be Built
 Between Now and 1907.

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 23.-Japanese ad- vices state that the Nippon Yusen kai- sha, or Japanese Mail Steamship Com pany has decided to build in Japanese yards sixteen steamers between now and 1907. The steamers will be used to augment its great fleet running to Amer ica, Australia, London and up and down the Asiastic coast.
 The declsion was reached to build them early so that the company may be pre- pared to meet the growing competition by new steamers of other lines running to the Orien.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
CHURCH CHOIR AsPHYxIATED.
Janitor Turns Gas Damper Wrong
 Way Causes Trouble.

Columbus. O.. Dec. 3.-The jantor at the Second Baptist Church during the services last evening. attempted to regu- late one of the natural gas heaters and turned the damper the wrong way, send ing tho surplus gas into that portion of the auditorium occupied by the choir. Mrs. Susan Jordan Was the first to sue cumh and almost immediately Mrs. Mar ina Jones tainted. Before. they could be removed. Miss Lena Moss, Miss Bertha Davis and Miss Edna Payne were over come. Ths five women were removed from the building as soon as possible and the congregation dismissed during great excitement A panic was narrowly aVerted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
SHAW WON'T TAKE IT.
This is the Impression Which Pre-
 vails in Iowa.

This is the Impression Which Pre-
 vails in Iowa.
 Des Moines, la, Dec. 23.--Governor Shaw left for the East tonight. Just be- fore his departure he said:
 'T have seen the newspaper dispatches which state that have been selected by President Roosevelt to succeed Secretary Gage as Secretary of the Treasury in tha Presidents cabinet. I have no other in- formation on the subject. Manifestly cannot discuss it. have not received any intimation on the subject from Washington, either from President Roosevelt or from any Iowa friends there"
 The Governor declined to state his pur- pose in leaving the city for the East. but said he had not been called to Wash ington.
 It is we'll understood among politicians here that the President has definitely de- termined upon Governor Shaw for the treasury portfolio but the impression pre- vaiIs that the Governor probably will not accept the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
WASHINGTON AND ROOSEVELT.
Believed That They Discussed Fed
 Aral Appointments.

Washington, Dec. 23.-(Special.)- )-Book- CT T. Washington, President of the Tus- kegee Normal Institute at Tuskegee, Ala'' was with the President for consider able time today. He was received in the Cabinet room. While he was talking to the President. Secretary Hitchcock ar- rived. and Washington left in company with the Secretary of the Interior. Wash ington declined to make any statement as to his business with the President. but 1t is believed that they discussed Southern appointments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Nothing in the Story.

New York, Dec. 23-Emil L. Boas. Gen eral Agent of the Hamburg-American line, who has been in Europe arranglng for A line of steamers to the Levant and who returned today, said. of the report that by reason of the purchase of the Atlas line the Hamburg-American line claimed some right in the Nicaragua dls- deed 1t was specifically stated in the contract of purchase with gre Atlas com panv that we did not secure certain concessions claimed by the Pacific Trans portaion which runs line or steamers from Gravt0Wn.h
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Harrick and Taft.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 23.-Regarding the mention of his name as successor to Secretary of the Treasury Gage, Col. Myron T. Herrick said tonight that he had had no offer of the position and that all he knew about his going to the cabt- net Is that which appears in the press dispatches. Colonel Herrick said that Judge Taft, of the Philippine commits sion is on his way to the United States and that on his arrival he CTafD might be given a cabinet position. If such proved to be the case, Colonel Herrick sad no other Ohio man could expect a cabinet portfolio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Shit for Timber Land.

Knoxville. T-nn.. Dec. 23,-A tract of timber land containing 14.000 acres is in volved in a suit filed in Federal Court today. entitled Douglass X Co.,, vs. The Tennessee Lumber Company. The new boundary line agreed upon by Tennessee and Virginia puts all the land in Tennes- see, part of which was formerly In Vir- ginia. The Tennessee company under It's gr ant began removing timber from land claimed by Douglass & Go. and the suit Is the result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Got Away with Pay Roll.

Leavenworth, Kas. Dec. 23.-Two mask. ed men with drawn revolvers entsreo the office of the Abernathy furniture fac- tory tonight and got away with the en- en- tire pay roll, amounting to between $sOo and $sO6. The robbery occurred when the men were about to be called In for their tri-weekIy pay. Three shots were fired at Omar Abernathy and the clerks but none took effect. The robbers escaped without being identified. One of the clerks were knocked in attempting to defend ( ha
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
TROUBLE WILL COME.
Insurrection in Cuba is Inevitable,
 Says Young.

Lexington, Ky, Dec 23.-"You will see insurrection on the Island of Cuba b1- fore a year has passed, said Dr. r. o. Young who returned tonight from Nlslt to his brother, Lieutenant Lucten 1o9hs' who has recently been relieved as Cap tain of the Havana port. but not yet re- signed ,,-- -,o,- of Cubans desire action and they desire annextion and that if the question was submitted to a vote 1t would carry' As
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
woman Prevents Escape.

walla walla, Wash. Dec. 23-Eight prisoners in the county jaid overpowerSo JaiIer Malone as he was locking the cells last night and were about to make their escape when MT. Susan Kees, wife of the Sheriff, stepped up with revolver and drove the prisoners back to their cells. Sheriff Kees and his family live in the jail building and when Mrs. Kees heard the commotion she rushed to the rescue of the jailer and released him from the prisoners who were beating him into insensibility.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
niuidend necIarad.

New York, Dec. 23.-At meeting of the directors of the American Woollen Com pany today a division of 1 3-4 per cent on the preferred stock was declared pay able January 15, 1902, to stockholders of record January ?. 1902. This is the eleventh consecutive quarterly dividend of 1 3-4 per cent disbursed by this com pany to its preferred shareholders since its organization amounting in the aggre- gate to say $SSOOOo or $19.25 per share.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
New England Dinner.

New York, Dec. 23.-The chief New England Society of the city of New York held their ninety-sixth annual dinner to- night at the Waldorf Astoria. It closed with the installation of Edward C. Sted- man. the poet. as President of the so- ciety. William E. Dodge, President of the society, was toastmaster. Mayor-elect Seth Low, heute nant- General Nelson A. Miles, Rear Admiral Barker and others smoke to toasts Gen. Nelson A Miles toast "The Army and Navy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
The Manchurian Agreement.

Pekin. Dec. 23.-Paul Lessar, the Rus, sian Minister to China, has requested tha Chinese plenipotentiaries. Prince Ching and Wang Wen Sinai. to present the objections to the ManchGrian treaty which was discussed here between M. Lessar and the Chinese representatives last Saturday in writing for transmits sion 10 his Government. The ministers of the foreign powers here who oppose thts treaty consider this request to be sign that Russia Is willing to modlty trs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
NEW RAILROAD COMPLETED.
Success of Britain's Big Undertak-
 ;nr Aro,isas Germans.

Success of Brtta1n's blS onoelI"A
 ing Arouses Germans.
 New York. Dec. 23.-The fact that the Unganada Railroad has reached the VIC toria Nyanza, says the Berlin correspond end of The London Times and The New Tory Times provides The National Eel tunr food for melancholy reflections. It says Great Britain must again be con- gratulated on the completion of coiios- sal undertaking, of which the political and commercial significance can hardly be over-estimated. This spectacle of BTU ish enterprise and success, says The Ma tional ZeitunZ. cannot but arouse leei ing of humiliation on the part of the ter ma ms when considering the situation III their own East African possessions The construction of the German East African Central Railway proposed years ago. IS a matter of vital importance to the lu- ture prospects Of the German possessions It will be well. the paper says II Her- many realizes the precious opportunities lost through the pettiness Of short sighted colonial politicians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Heavy Fiehting Reported.

London. Dec. 23.-Lord Kitchener in a dispatch from Johannesburg, dated Satur- day, Dec. 2. gives reports of sharp fight ing on the Orange River and Transvaal colonies. The engagements occurred De- cember 19 December 19 and December 20 at points widely apart. The casual ties so far as known aggregate about15o equally divided But heavy British losses, the totals of which have not yet been re- ported, have occurred in the Transvaal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24

Board of Courtr1artial, 1t will hardly pc changed Col. Robert B. du Mont, com mander of the 1st Infantry, will be Pres ident of the court. Tho other members arc Col. E. H. Graves of Eufaula, coa- manding the 2nd Infantry; Lieut.. So,' oi Ii. E. May of Montgomery, Lieut.. Col Charles s. Mcdowell of Eufaula, member of the Governors Stan, ana Major Edward NJ. Robinson Of Mopie' an officer of the 1st Infantry:
 These officers are expected to reacn Montgomery on New Years Day. and they will be entertained by the Mont gonnery True Blues at an egg-nog Wed- nesdav evening" December 3l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
IN RADIANT SPIRITS.
chauncey Depew Spends Last Sunday
 of His Bachelor Life.

Chauncey Depew Spends Last Sunday
 of His Bachelor Life.
 New York. Dec. 23,-Senator Chaun- cey NJ. Depew, in radiant spirits ana robust health ard oronked by his voyage passed in Paris quietly and congemaily with a few friends. this, his last Sunday of single life. cables the Paris corre- spondent of The Tribune. He seems deeply impressed with the cordial ana widespread interest taken in his forth- coming marriage. Much to his astonish- n.ent his Secretary brought him lot or clinninss from the American newspapers relating to the impending event which so far exceeds 4.OOO in number. Senator De- pew starts this evening for Nice, where his wedding with Miss May Palmer Will be celebrated at the Rev MT. Adamson American Episcopal Church.
 The Senator and his bride will return to New York on the St. Louis, sailing from Cherbourg January 4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
"JENNIE JUNE" DIES.
Journalist and Organizer of Wo-
 mems Clubs.

New York, Dec. 23.-Mrs. "Jennie June croly, journalist and organizer Of wo- mems clubs, died today in this city from heart failure. Mrs. Croly, who was 1Z years old. was born in England. Sne became a newspaper writer in this city under the nom de plume of Jennie June in 1855, and achieved wide reputation She organized Sorosis over thirty years ago and through her efforts the Feoera- t,on of women's Clubs in this country was formed.
 At the time of her death. Mrs. Croiy was President of the New York Women Press Clnh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.
Paper Works in the United
 States Destroyed.

Cincinnati. Dee. 23.-The Times-Star special from Hamilton. O.. says the fire in the Champion Coated Paper Works, which started last night was not under control until after q. m. The loss is placed at from $75OOOO to $l,000,00O. It was the largest plant of the kind in the United States and employed over 100 per sons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Small Hope of Peace.

London, Dec. 2L-The news received yesterday convinces the newspapers that it is hopeless to expect peace in the im- mediate future. That this Is also the Government view fthe situation is ap- parent from the fact that between now and January the drafts of troops proceed ing to South Africa from home and the colonies aggregate 15OOO men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
will Match Jeffries.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 23.-Billy Delaney, trainer and manager for James J. Jeff fries, who has been filling an engage ment in this city. said today that he will match Jeffries with some one within forty-eight hours. If FitzsimmOns Is absolutely out of the business" he said, T will take on Sharkey or any other man I find available. At all events I am going to match Jeffries immediately. The fight will be in San Francisco"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
EDDY PROTESTS.
Objects to Order Forcing Americans
 to Renounce Naturalization

Constantinople, Dec 22.-Replylng to the protest of the United States Charge D'Affaires here. Spencer EdGy, against the notification issued by tie authorl- tie sat Beyrout, Syria, to the effect that naturalized American citizens must re ncunce their naturalization within hf- teen days. under penalty of being eX- rellea frcm Turkey. the Turkish For eieT Minister Tewfx Pasha. denied all knowledge of the matter. but promised to inquire into it and give Mir. Eddy defi- nite reply on Monday. szss N -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
cantain Hohson Entertained.

Mobile Dec. 2S.-(Special. .)-Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, who spoke here tonight for the benefit of the silver service fund for the hattleship Alabama resident members of his collge frater- nity, Kappa Alpha. The banquet was a very elaborate affair and was greatly enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
ANXIOUS FOR SETTLEMENT.
The United States Hopes There Will
 Be No Trouble.

Washington. Dec. 23.-Both the Chilean and the Argentine representatives were at the State Department today in refer ence to the pending controversy The United States Government Is watching the progress of the negotiations and Is standing ready to aid in a peaceful solu- tion in any way agreeable to both the parties. The submission to Great Britain is entirely satisfactory to the authori. ties here, and they probably will assist in having both governments accede to this manner of solution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Will Fire Him Out.

Washington. Dec. 28.-secretary Long said tonight that he had not received the reply of MT. Maclay to the request of his resignation. Secretary Long made it per- fectly' plain that the Presidents inten- tions in regard to Maclay would be car- ried out regardless of the latter's declara- tion that he is protected by civil service rules. It is expected that if he does not resign he will be removed summarily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24

of stocks in Western railroads and the purposes of the Northern Securities Com pany, would not in any way innuence the action which has been contemplateo by the State officers of Minnesota. Gen- eraI Douglass declined to discuss the sub feet matter of the letter at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Japan's Large Surplus.

Tokio, Dec. 24.-The Japanese budget shows a surplus of 47.5OO0O0 yen, which together with the proceeds from the Chi nese indemnity. the Government pro- poses to devote to redeeming the na- tional debt, the building of railroads and telegraphs and the restoration or the naval maintenance fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
ENGLAND AS
 THE lElBIIER
 -$- Argentine I'd Chile Want
 / eace.
 S- HOPE OF A SETTLEMENT Agreement Said to Have Been Signed by Republics. The United States is Anxious That Hostilities Be Avoided and is Ready to Aid in Peace full Solution.
HOPE OF A SETTLEMENT
The United States is Anxious That

Valparaiso, Dec. 23.-It is reported that the governments of Argentine and Chile have signed a protocol by which they agree to submit the questions pending between them to the arbitration of Great Britain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Bryan Accepts Invitation.

Boston. Dec. 23-Tha Executive Com mittee Of the Commonwealth Club of Massachusetts this evening a letter from the Hon. w. J. Bryan was read accept ing an invitation from the club to become it's guest at banquet to be given Thurs day evening" January g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
prnsented tn De Romana.

Lima. Peru. via Galveston, Dec. 8 Captain r Try and the officers of the United States battleship Iowa were pre- snted to President De Romano of Peru today, by R. R. Neill. Secretary of the American legation here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24
Captain Cook Better.

Washington, Dec. 23.-At the United States Naval Hospital 1t is stated today that Captain Francis A. Cooks condition was a little better, although he is con- fined to his bed and kept very quiet. His sons are now with him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-24

matters stand he predicts that the Gu bans will prove incapable or sell govern ment and that their unrestrained pre1u-
 dices and the ignorance and dlscontent of certain class will soon result in up
 risings. He says a number or omcers to whom he talked shared this view thaI