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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
ALLOTMENT OF NOBEL PRIZES.
The Crown Prince of Norway and
 Sweden Made the Awards.

Washington, Dec. 25.-United States Minister Thomas has reported to the State. Department that events of un- usual importance and interest took place December 10 at Stockholm and Chris tiana. in connection with the first award of the Nobel prizes, Alfred Nobel. the discoverer of dynamite, who died five years ago, left substantially the whole of his vast fortune for the benefit of mankind. and in his will directed that 1t be divided into prizes without regard to nationality, the worthiest to be awarded tha prize, whether he be Scandinavian or not. These prizes consisted of five allotments each of more than $40,0O0 The awards were as follows:
 In Physics. to Wilhelm Conrad Roent- gen, Professor at the University Of Munich, the discoYerer of the Roentgen rays; in Chemistry, to Jacobus Henrfcus Want Hoff, Professor at the University of Berlin; in medicine to Emil von Beh- ring, professor at Halle, the discoverer Sully-Prudromme. member of the French Academy; in the works of peace. the prizes were divided between Fred erick ,Passy, National Economist of France, and Henri Dunant, of Switzer- land, the leading spirit in bringing about the Geneva convention and in instituting the societies of the Red Cross
 Tho prize diplomas were awarded by the Crown Prince in person at Stock holm in the presence of a great gath ering of distinguished people and at Christiana the award was made by the Norwegian Storthing, convened in sol emn session. Suliy Prudhomme was un- abIo to attend because of sickness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
sPA1p1Na ISSUES STATEMENT.
Says His Recent Letter Stands for
 Itself

Washington. Dec 25.-A. G. Spalding left here tonight for South Carolha, but before leaving gave out statement in answer to the communlca.ttlom .to, oE, siTrn rnl gacding MT. Spaldings announcement that he would not act further as Pres- ident-SecI tary Treasurer ot the Na- & ondl Baseball League. MT. Spaldlhs says in part: - T.. 4 ,>or- fact uberty to make any deduction from that letter he pleases. but It speaks TOT TOT itself The quotation that this New York attorney makes from my letteT IS as misleading as everything that MT; controversy commenced. If he had pre- ceded his quotation, that must refuse to act further as PreSldeht-SecretdtS Treasurer of the National League Witn the words pending the decision ol tne court he would have shown stronger djsnosition to quote my letter correctly.
 "fTarlv December 14 l was informed by A committee of the National League that I had been unanimously elected rresident of that organization on that data Col. John l. Rogers, a prominent attorney of Philadelphia. mas assnred m , that that election was regular and legal; A similar opinion has been eXpressed bv my personal attorney. Alfred w. hlu- uls !r Ub bave instructed my attorney to do anything in his judgment he may deem necessary to make proper answer dt the proper time to any ana all chdrses that may be preferred by MT Freedhan and those who are associated "ilH HI" In these legal proceedings. l.;
 "T have instructed my attorney to Tn, sist that the' case be brought to trlai and not permit it to be dismlsSsd uhtli a final decision has been reached-
 The statement closes with a sharp at- tack on Mir. Freedmln ana ms meIhous as a baseball magnate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
SHAW WILL
 TAKE THE JOB Agrees to Accept Cages
 Position. WILSON WILL REMAIN Two Iowa Men Will Hold Cabinet Portfolios.
Date of the Change in the Office of Secretary of the Treasury Has Not Been Definitely
 Decided.

Washington, Dec 25.-It was announc- ed authoritatively this evening that Gov CT nor Leslie M Shaw of Iowa would be appointed Secretary of the Treasury to succeed Secretary Lyman J. Gage. There will be no change in the office of Secre- tary of Agriculture. Secretary Wilson. also of Iowa, continuing to retain that portfolio The date of transfer of the Treasury Department will depend on the mutual convenience of the outgoing and incoming Secretary, MT. Gage having sig nified an entire willingness to remain at the head of his department until such time as it may be agreeable to his success sor to take hold. It is supposed, how ever, that Governor Shaw will be induct- ed into his new office some time in Jan- uary. It has been known for two or three days that Governor Shaw was slated for appointment to succeed Secre- tary Gage. but it was not until today that the Iowa Executive accepted the tender made.
 The defaite announcement of Governor shaw's selection for the position of Sec retary of the Treasury gave the greatest qualification to the Iowans resident here. They regard him as man well equipped for the place, and feel confident the ap- pcintmS mt will give general satisfaction. Secretary Wilson voiced these sentiments when asked about Governor Shaw to- night and he added that the Governor was better known to the people east of the Mississippi River than any man in private life west of the Mississippi on questions of finance.
 To Senator Deliver of Iowa, whose re- lations with Governor Shaw have been close, his selection for the Treasury port folio gave the greatest pleasure.
 The Governor he said. ''has demon strated by speeches delivered before Chambers of Commerce. and Barking As sociations in every Important city of the United Stats profound knowledge of the theory and mechanism of our banking and currency system. He is not only a student of these questions, but has been for many years successful banker.
 "In selecting him, the President un- doubtcdly acted in a great measure upon his personal familiarity with Governor Shaw's abilities in dealing with the spe- cial subjects that belong to the Treasury Department. His appointment will be es- p4cially gratifying to the people of Iowa and indeed. the whole West, and l have no doubt satisfactory to the great busi- taness and commercial interests of the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
THE PRESIDENTS CELEBRATION
Dance at the White House in Honor
 of Theodore, Jr.

Washington, Dec. 25.-The President Mrs, Roosevelt and the children of the household. Robert Ferguson ana ahother fr:and took luncheon with Commander and Mrs. Cowles at the latter's residence nm N Street The party remained at the bouse several hours end then the male members including two of the Roosevelt boys, and joined by several other lrIeIiuS. I1's.
 ar,, whom was Secretary Root, went for horseback ride in the outskirts Of tLa citv Tonight there was quite eathering at the family dinner, which in- cluded the Presidential household com wander and Mrs. Cowles and other l-,'es+s After the dinner, the entire par tv adiourned to the east room, where the s,,eninp was spent the guests being en- tertained with a medley of popular airs
 The dinner was followed by musical nromenade and afterwards in honor Of !rbsodora Roosevelt. Jr. the evening was closed with a dance in which about tWen' tv coIpIes finished Christmas night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
ADVERSE TO SUGAR INTERESTS
Roosevelt's Message So Regarded in
 Hawaiian Islands.

Honolulu, Dec IS. via Victoria. Dec. B. President Roosevelt's message is com- mented on here as adverse to the sugar interests of Hawaii. The declaration against allowing more Chinese to come here was disappointment to the plant CTS. The prospect of reciprocity with Cuba, the possibility of free admission Of sugar from that island and the Philip pines, as we'll as Porto Rico. are also disappointing to Hawaii. In spite or these influences. however. the sugar stocks remain firm.
 Attorney-General Dole, will leave for Washington soon to present to the Su- preme Court of the United States the appeal of the territory in a case involving the question of the legality of trials without grand jury indictments. under the Hawaiian law allowing jury verdicts by nine jurors after an examination.
 Considerable alarm is felt in marine circles for the safety of several overdue vessels from Pacific coast points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Sewer Pipe Combine.

Pittsburg. Dec. 25.-The manufacturers of sewer pipe have within the past week perfected an arrangement which will place the entire trade of the United States in the hands of set of dealers who will be recognized as manufacturers agents and will sell their stock on the commission plan. The price list is to be uniform and will be regulated by the manufacturers who have formed an as- sociation. The first meeting for the se- lection of the agencies and to settle on prices Is to be held early in January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
SHAW WILL ACCEPT.
Says Formal Tender Has Not Been
 Made, However.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. Ex-Governor Leslie M. Shaw was interviewed tonight with reference to his appointment as Sec retary of the Treasury. He still declined to talk at length about the matter, mere- ly reiterating that the President had con- fidentially asked him, by wire if he would accept but up to the present time no formal tender of the position had been made by the President. However, from the tone of the dispatches from Washing ton, he assumed the President will ap- point him, and to all intents and pur- poses the matter has been fully settled. The Governors term as Chief Executive of Iowa will not expire until January 16. The Legislature convenes January 13, and Governor Shaw will be very busy in the interim with the preparation of his annual message. so that if the appoint ment by the President is made, Governor Shaw will hardly be able to take up the duties of Secretary of the Treasury be- fore the goth of January and possibly later. The people of Iowa are greatly elated at Governor Shaws prospective entry into the Presidents Cabinet but would regret very much to have Secre- tary of Agriculture Wilson retire in con sequence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
PASSED CRITICAL PERIOD.
The Condition of General Alger is Most Favorable.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 25.-Dr. Charles G. Jennings, who is attending General Rus sell A. Alger, said to the Associated Press tonight:
 You may announce that General Alger has safely passed the first and most critical stage after the operation that was performed on him last Saturday. The bulletin on the Generals condition issued tonight says:
 General Alger passed very ,comforta- hle day. The patient has had no fever. his pulse has ranged from 6s to 72 throughout the day. He will be given liquid nourishment by the stomach to- night for the first time. It will be a solution of egg albumen. The drainage from the gall bladder is perfect
 "C. J. Jennings, M. D. For the first time since the operation all the family were today admitted to General Alger's room The General was very bright and cheerful throughout the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Killing in Shreveport.

ShreveportI La. Dec. 25.-Christmas Day had its trail of bloodshed and fire as well as its joys and revels in Shreve- port. There were three killings all Of the victims being negroes, and fire which destroyed property valued at $O- 600.
 The three killings are those Of Jack Ryan. colored who was shot by an un- known. Heziah Ewell was shot and Kill ed by Charles Bell, and the body Of an unknown negro was found in what IS known as Wilson Alley.
 An examination by the coroner re- vealed an ugly bullet wound in the rlght side of the unknown man. No arrests were made in connection with any of the killings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Pray for Miss Stone.

New York, Dec. 25.-Letters received in this city by natives of Armenia contain the information that the people of the East are still greatly agitated over the abduction of Miss Ellen M. Stone, the missionary and her companion, Mime. Tsilka. Throughout Armenia and the Turkish empire, Christians have assem- bIed daily in their places of worship since September 3 to pray for the deliverance of Miss Stone and her companion. Spe- cial services of prayer were held today in Beyrout and in every Christian church in the Orient. in pursuance of a plan formulated several weeks ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
NEGRO SHOOTS HIS FATHER
Colored Youth Was Attempting to
 Defend His Mother.

Indianapolis, Dec 25.-A special to The Sentinel from Brazil, Ind, says: In defending his mother from an assault by her drlnK-craZeqo Io husnano, 4. lheooore wat killed his father this evening.
 Richard Watkins came home in an in toxicated condition, picked up a hatchet and started after his wife. saying he was going to kill her Theodore. the eldest son, ran into an adjoining room and re- turned with 3S-calibre revolver. which he fired at his father. The bullet took effect near the heart and death resulted in a short time Young Watkins sur rendered himself to Chief Prince and told what he had done. He says he shot his father to defend his mother but that he did not intend to kill him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Christmas in Paris.

Paris, Dec 25-The weather today was fine and the boulevards were thronged all day long by animated crowds of prom enaders visiting the toy fair American children in Paris were benefited by the kindness of MT. and Mrs. Michael H. de Young of San Francisco, who gave fete this afternoon In their apartments at the Continental Hotel. An immense Christmas tree laden with glittering toys had been erected in one of the rooms. United States Ambassador Porter and Mrs. Porter and Consul-General Gowdy and Mrs Gowdy were present at the dis tribution, carrying armfuls of toys. which MT. and Mrs. de Young had brought es- pecially from America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN MOBILE.
Two Killings Occur, Both Among
 Negroes.

Mobile, Dec. 25.-(Special .)-Christmas passed off very quietly in this city todaS' though there were two killings to mar the record, both victims being negroes One occurred in saloon in the extreme southern part of the city this morning about o'clock, in row between negroes over a game. of pool, and the other tonight at Plateau, about four miles north of the city, in row over game of skin" The shooter in the first instance escaped, but in the latter was captured and lodged in jail
 Josh McCloud, a former negro mail carrier of this city, and John Paton' colored were taken to the penitentiary at Nashville tonight to serve sentences or one year and a day for robblng the malls. The former robbed mail boxes In thls city and the latter robbed the poctofiice at Catherine, Ala.
 G. Jacobson, a prominent clothier, was assaulted tonight by some unknown per son to whom he refused to give money and a Eash two and half inches long was cut in his head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26

son, who was city editor of local pa- per- Carl Stubblefield was a son of the man killed by Nose Solmson tonight. It is claimed Nose Solmson was warned that Stubblefield had made threats against him and that Stubblefield went to Solmson's residence this afternoon armed with shot gun, but was arrested and placed under a peace bond, Later it is claimed Stubblefield appeared again in the vicinity of Solmson's residence armed with a revolver. Then the kill ing followed Solmson surrendered to the sheriff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
GOMEZ BADLY TREATED.
Alleged That He is in the Pay or
 the Military Government.

Havana. Dec 25.-According to tele, grams printed in Senor Palma's orlciai organ, General Gomez is faring paoly on his political tour in favor or Paina, ,.as In the Puerto Principe province ms meetings have been broken up, ne mas been greeted with shouts of traitor, and stones have been thrown at him General Gomez is mounted on the sain7 horse he used during the war and IS acs connanied by d band and number or veterans. The Maso feeling is running strong in Puerto Principe.
 The Naclon says Gomez is paid oy tne ynet with that accusation on every hand. Maso's followers have withdrawn every one of their candidates and the feehns at some points is biter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
LONG TROLLEY LINE.
A Scheme to Connect New York and
 St. Louis Projected.

Indianapolis, Dec. 5.-A report has been received here from New fork that Hugh l. McGowan President of the h. dianapolis Street Railway Company. is prominent among men behind plans that are now being made for trolley system to connect New York and St. Louis.
 De Haas Robinson of Cleveland. 1t Is said are associated with MT. McGowan, and it is reported that the plan was well developed during the recent visit of MT. McGoWan to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
An Ex-Confederate Killed.

Knoxville, Dec 25.-A special to The Journal and Tribune from Bristol, Tenn. says that Thomas T. Templeton shot and killed Robert Moore, an ex-Confederate two miles north of that place. The tw9 two a''f a fisticuff @ ii fight. After trial in which Moore was fined, Templeton left for his home, in the country about p. m; Moore followed shortly afterward and overtakina Templeton, another fight en- sred in which Moore was shot in five places. Tempeton has sent word that hl, mill e1lrrnnder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
New Yorkle CharitY.

New York. Dec. 2S.-Public and private charity gave happiness to thousands of persons in this city and the outlying dis- tricts today. The feature of the day was the organized work of the Salvation Army. By means of fund raised by that organization three thousand persons sat down this evening to a substantial dinner in Madison Square Garden. Earlier in the day 3,4O0 baskets, each containing a complete dinner, were distributed at the garden. These baskets contained food for 20.000 persons. At the Bowery Mis- sion nearly ten thousand men and boys vvera fed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Christmas in London.

London, Dec. 25.-Christmas in London King, with tho Princess Victoria, at- tended service in the morning at the Chapel Royal, in St. James Palace and later dined quietly with the Duke and Duchesa of Connaught at Clarence House The Queen sent toys with auto graph cards to the children's hospitals in London and the royal family made generous gifts to other hospitals. King Edward sent contributions to the din- ners of all household trooDs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
KILLING AT PoWDERLY.
Josh Williams Shot by Arthur Perry,
 a Negro.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 25.-Josh Will Hams, white boy about IA years. old, was shot and killed tonight at Powderly, a suburb of this city. by Arthur Perry. negro. Williams was in a crowd or boys in front of a stcre in Powderiy shc oting fireworks when Perry, with q number of other negroes walked out. After going a short distance, PSrry turred and fired Into the crowd three times, one shot striking Williams In the kreast. The negro escaped, but the sher- iff and a posse are searching for him.
 Williams lives in Mount Pleasant, Tcnn.. and was spending the holidays with his parents at Powderly.
 Hack Harrison white man, was snot and instantly killed today by negro at a commissary about ten miles from tnis city A deputy sheriff has been sent to apprehend the negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Child purned to Death.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5--One child was burned to death, it's parents were seri- ously injured and two other young chill dren were slightly injured in a ire at the home of James H. Connolly, on Wy atusing Avenue tonight After the flames had been extinguished the charred body of Mary Connolly, years old, was found in second story room. It Is not yet known whether the parents will re- cover from their injuries,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
cuBANs BANQUET OFFICERS.
Graceful Tribute to American Naval
 Men.

Havana, Dec. 25.-A banquet was given to the officers of the United States fleet today by the Cuban Veterans, as a demonstration of gratitude on the part of the Cubans toward the American navy. General Charles Garcia presided. Governor General Wood. in proposing a toast to the future republic, said that when the fleet came again it would nno a stable government in Cuba.
 Rear Admiral Higginson thanked the Cubans for their grand outpouring of hospitality and said the presence of the fleet had no special significance. and cer- tainly no political one. Captain Mccall paid high tribute to General Garcia, who had co-operated with him at San tiago, and to the Cubans for their cour- age and fortitude during the war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
KILLED BY GAS
Two Persons Die as the Result of
 Asphyxiation.

Fort Wayne, Ind. Dec. 25.-Two are dead and one will die as the result of asphyxiatlon, last night at the residence of George Schaffer, wealthy retired grocer. living on Broadway. The dead are: George Schaffer, Anna James. Henry Anderson Is not expected to live.
 Schaffer was a German, 65 years of age. This morning a nephew of Schaffer. went to the house with Christmas presents. He found the place locked and forced an entrance and the bodies of the James woman and Anderson were found in the upper part of the house. The wo- man was dead, but Anderson showed signs of life and was taken to the hos pital.
 The chimney flue was obstructed with soot and the burned gas had filled the house which was tightly closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Treaty Not Ratified.

Lima, Peru, Dec. B. via Galveston.- Adyices from La Paz, capital of Bolivia, say congress closed Monday without sanctioning the treaty of arbitration in the matter of the controversy regarding the boundary between Peru and Bolivia, but that secret sessions of Congress sane tioned the contract with Bolivian com pany formed in London for the leasing of territory in Acre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Three Negroes Killed.

Little Rock. Ark, Dec. 25.-Three negroes were killed near Wilmot yester- day as the result of a quarrel over a land sale. Martin Davis and Jeff Davis cousins. engaged in fatal duel James Tbomnson. friend of one of the dead men. was subsequently, shot and killed bv Arthur Davis. father of Martin Davis. Arthur Davis is in jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
Cotton MilI Plant Burned.

Florence. s. c, Dec. 25.-The cotton mill plant owned by the Nirginia-C Car olina Chemical Company with 500 tons of cotton seed and products and four freight cars of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. were burned tonight. Tna value of the mill plant is estimated at $40 0Oe and the value of stock on hand including manufactured product is $40, O00. Insurance on mill buildings and ma chinery, Sl60o0; on stock. about S1O,000 Origin of the fire is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
KILLED BY A GIRL.
A Practical Joker Shot Through the
 Heart.

Duck Hill, Miss. Dec 25.-A most ur- fortunate and deplorable killing occurred about one mile from this place last night Young Mir Frank Royal and l'is wife were on a visit to his brother-in-law, J. s Mills. and late in the evening MT. Mills and Royal came to town. returning about 10 o'clock Young Royal thinking to have some fun came into the hall and when asked by Mrs Mills who it was. made no reply Mrs. Mills made repeated calls to know who it was and received no re- plv. Finally Miss Beatrice Mills, girl of about II years picked up gun and said: Don't come here; if you do, 1 will kill you" she and her mother thinking 1t was some one bent on mischief. About that time Frank Royal suddenly pushe l the door open. when Miss Mills fired on him, sending the entire charge into his heart Killing him instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
New Irish Land Bill.

London, Dec. 25.-The Daily News gives Is as a rumor that the Government is preparing an Irish land bill. providing an equivalent to compulsory purchase. It is believed that the measure provides that the tenant may buy at seventeen and the landlord sell at twenty years purchase, the State providing the payment of the three Years' difference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-26
All Ruilding stopped.

Guthrie, O. T.. Dec. 9,.--Acting on an order received from the Secretary of the Interior. Government officials have stopped all building and improvement operations at McAlester. I. T.. until a schedule of values of all nroperty has been prepared by the Town Site Com mittee. A former survey schedule was found to be false and the Secretary of the Interior thereupon intervened.