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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
MUST ADMIT vEssEIA
United States Will Not Permit Them
 to Be Stopped.


 Washington, Dec. 15.-Minister Bowen has confirmed the press reports that the guns of the allied fleet, which bombarded Puerto Cabello yesterday. were directed entirely at the Notifications and not at the town.
 Regrettable as it was. the statement relieves the affair of the first suspicion that 1t constituted a violation of interna- tional law in the fact that twenty-four hours notice was not served of the bonn bardment. The requirement as to notice applies to unfortioed or fortified towns, where the first must be directed upon the inhabitants, and this was not the case at Puerto Cabello, so that while the of- ficials here regret that the firing took place, they have as yet no cause to pro- test
 But 1t Is now probable that the United States will break its attitude of inactivity in the event an attempt 10 made to en- force the peaceful blockade toward an American ship. When the allies were considering the ways ana means of bring ing Venezuela to terms and a blockade of this character has been decided upon. the German Government informed the United States that when the blockade was established 1t would turn back all shipping, though no effort would be made to seize the ships:
 The United States government made no response to this statement at the time 0ast year)h, not feeling called on to do so before the presentation of an actual case But now that the blockade is sought to be established Secretary Hay has inform ed the German government that Ameri- can ships should not be interfered with, except the inhibition applies to all ship ping and further, the note intimates a nP ofn at
 In so doing the State Department is following a precedent during the effort of the powers to establish 0 peaceful blockade of Crete in 1s98 Secretary Sherman formally recorded refusal to be bound by 1t. It happened that no American ship had occasion to enter a Cretan port during the brief period and the blockade was in force, so the issue was not made then, but in the present case, with regular lines of American steamers entering Venezuelan ports. prob ably this cannot be accomplished without a protest on our part only after for nal declaration of war.
 The hope is growing here that such a declaration after all will be averted, ow- ing to the energy with which MT. Bowen has acted. The proposal of President Castro to the allied parties for a peace full settlement was suggested by MT. Bowen and 1t came to the State Depart ment through his hands. It has been forwarded to London and Berlin through the embassies here. and as both Great Britain and Germany have hitherto pro- fessed desire to settle the issues peace ably, 1t is hoped that they will avail ct this opportunity.
 The proposal did not mention the meth cd of arbitration, nor the limitations. and 1 the point of doubt which may prevent the acceptance of the scheme is believed to be Castros unwillingness to be bound in advance by the recognition of the prin- | ciple of liability; he would leave the ar bitrators to determine whether he is lia- ble or not at all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
CASTRO GROWS cALMER.
Urges His People to- Make Reprisals
 At Present.

Paris. Dec l5-Senor Maubuhourguet' the diplomatic agent of Venezuela. today gave out the text of President Castro s speech delivered to the people before the palace of Caracas yesterday urging them not to resort to reprisals against the Brit ish and Germans and appealing to the people to preserve calm while the two great powers of Europe placed them selves in the attitude of pirates"
 Otherwise the official version follows the dispatch of the Associated Press of yesterday from Caracas giving the text of the Presidents speech.
 The Venezuelan situation continues to absorb the attention of the public and the press.
 The French government keeps advised from Caracas. but has not given out any additional developments.
 The Temps today at the conclusion of a lengthy review of the situation, says:
 'The time has arrived when the United States should exercise it's legitimate moral influence in the Western Hemi- sphere by offering mediation which Ven szuela will gladly accept and Germany and Great Britain could noa with good grace reject"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
ITALY's POSITION.
Desires to Play Part Equal to Ger
 many and England.

Rome, Dec 15.-In the Chamber of Deputies today Foreign Minister Prinetti, replying to an interpolation, made a statement on the subject of ItaIy's atti- tude toward Venezuea. He reviewed the causes leading up to the Anglo-0erman action, and said:
 Italy on her side claims damages for her citizens who sustained losses during the insurrection which has disturbed the republic since April the Italian Minis te., at Caracas having exhausted all eff forts to bring about a friendly adjust ment, presented a list of claims reduced to a minimum of 2.s10.25e bolivars."
 Continuing, the Foreign Minister said that further considerable damages to Italians in Venezuela had been caused during the last revolution, but that the amount of damages had not yet been aS- certatned. As soon as he was informed of the Anslo-Amerman action. he ad- dressed London and Berlin proposing to participate in the measures these couA- tries were about to undertake to collect similar claims and his proposition was favorably received. In conclusion. Sig nor Prinetti said:
 T think this statement will reassure my countrymen; they will have the same efficacious protection that British and German subjects enjoy
 The Prime Minister was followed by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
SENATOR PRIToHARD TALKS.
Believes in Cutting Down Representa-
 tives in Convention.

Washington. Dec. 15.-At the White House today Senator Pritchard (N. C.) decalred himself in favor of the reduc- ton of the representation of the South in Republican national conventions.
 To Senator Quay of Pennsylvania and a group of newspaper men, Senator Pritchard said he would support any properly directed effort made to reduce the representation of the Southern States in national conventions.
 q believe" said he. that Is the only fair method and I am in favor of it. The representation of all States in Republic can national conventions should he in accordance with the number of Republi- can votes cast in the several States"
 Senator Quay expressed his qualification that Senator Pritchard had taken that stand and remarked, T am with you"
 Senator PrItchard explained that he did not favor cutting down the representa- ton of the Southern States in Congress as he did not think that could be done constitutionally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Streams Out of Banks.

Louisville, Ky, Dec. l5.-Heavy rains In the valley of the Mississippi which have continued in some instances since last Thursday, have sent many streams out of their banks with consequent dam- age to railroad and other property
 No loss of life has occurred as far as IS known. Washouts are reported on the Illinois Central. below Memphis and on It's Kentucky lines, in the vicinity of Pa ducah and on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis near Paducah.
 The tracks of the Louisville and Nash vile are covered in various places be- tween Hopkinsville and Nortonville. ky.' but up to this time the roadbed remains intact.
 The town of Gracey. Ky. is submerged with four feet of water flowing through the main street. An unofficial report says that nearly a foot of water has fallen at Paducah in four days. Among the ofh- cial reports of precipitation in the past twenty-four hours are the following Memphis. Tenn. 4.2s: Little Rock S'ts' Cairo, Ill, 2.S0. Nashville. Tenn. l.eO' Louisville l.67.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
THE RAILROADS SUFFER
Traffic is Demoralized by the
 WaSh0utS.
Three Farmers Drowned by Sreas- ing of Small Levee Near Mem phis-Loss of Live Stock
 Stock Will Be Large.
nrowned by BreaR-

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. lS-lt 's oehe"eo that three lives have been lost as re- suit of the hood and the breaking Of small levee in Wolf River bottoms north of this city. Joe Anthony. Clarence Jonn- son and Lee watt, farmers of the neigh borhood, were this afternoon driving along the levee which is used as road"ay through the bottoms, when the levse broke. The wagon was swept away ana searching parties have failed to ma B trace of the missing men. The bottom country along Wolf River Is flooded over many miles area and it is thought ths' the loss in live stock will be heaVy'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
RoosEvELr AoCEPTs.
He and Cleveland to Participate in Opening of St. Louis Exposition.

He and Cleveland to Participate in
 Opening of St. Louis Exposition.
 Wsshington. Dec. 1k-President David Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Expo sftion Company. and Thomas Carter, President of the Government Exposition Commission. called upon the President Saturday and received q definite accept ance of the invitation rendered him to attend the dedicatory exercises of the exposition to be held in St. Louis April 30. 1908. The President assured his callers that 1t would afford him great pleasure to attAud and participate in the ceremo- niss. Governor Francis and former Sena- tor Carter had . long conference with Secretary Hay respecting foreign repre- aentatien at the ceremonies. The St. Lsuis fair authorities desire to make this ceremony of international imuortancs, and wish to secure the attendance of as many notables from foreign countries as possible Former President Cleveland is expected to attend the opening ceremo- nies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
LIKES MONROE DOCTRINE.
Great Britain Does Not Desire to Run
 Counter to It.

London. Dec. 1S-The House was crowd ed this afternoon when the Venezuelan matter came up for debate. Mir. Schwann, after having expressed surprise that the government was anxious for another war after South Africa, complained of the paucity of the information concern ing the Venezuelan situation which has been given to Parliament. He said he honed arbitration would be accepted, be- cause although President Roosevelt is anxious to act correctly, the situation is full of danger and the presidents hand night be forced by politicians
 Lord Cranborna spoke after MT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Timber Boom Gives way.

Tittle Rock, Ark, Dec. l0.-HaIIWay traffic in portions of Arkansas Is impedeo in consequence of heavy rains In the mast forty-eight hours. St. Louis, IroA Mountain and Southern Railroad Is the principal sufferer. Near Judsona ana Higginson parts of the track were under water today Little Red River IS unu- suaIfy high and this morning a boom gave way, sending 2o0Oo ties and vast vast quantity of driftwood down stream. me irmense mass of timber lodged agalnst the steel bridge across Little heo HIVer near Judsonia and threatened the satets t,.t nt the bride but by hard work the tim Sa. ryas dislodged and the bridge saved
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
KILLING OF ITALIANS.
President Recommends That Heirs

President Recommends That Heire
 Be Cared For.
 Washington. Dee. lb.-rhe President to- day in transmitting to the Senate . re port from the Secretary of State in re gard to the killing by a mob on July Il 1901, of two Italians at Erwin. Miss. rec. ommends that ''as an act of grace and without reference to the question of the liability of the United States. Congress make 6 suitable provision for the heirs of the two Italian subjects killed and for the survivor who was injured. the pro- ceeds to be distributed by the Italian government in such manner as 1t may deem proper"
 The two men killed were of the name of Giovanni and Serio and the wounded man Liberto.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Trains are Annulled.

paducah. Ky. Dec. 15,-Heavy wash .,,s are reported on both the Illinois Cantral and Nashville Chattanooga and St Iouis Railroads below here. Trains
 o arnulled on this division of the lat tar road until washouts can be repaired end the train from the south over the Iuinois Central due at noon. was SIX i-l'li.D - ,o+e m account of washouts below HSon,nbis A special train was started ,'. of Fulton on the fast passenger Vuo .,- to accommodate the business be- tween ~ there and Louisville.
 Since Thursday nearly foot of rain has fallen here:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
SHOT AT LEOPOLD.
His Subjects Do Not Ldke His Treat
 ment of His Daughter.

New York. Dec. 16.-The Americans correspondent at Brussels says:
 "As Leopold, the King of the Belgtans, was leaving the royal train at the sta ton at Laken two shots were fired at him, although neither took effect.
 Tt Is notsknown whether the shots were fired by aH assassin or by poachers, but in view of the dissatisfaction with the king that exists throughout the Kingdom because of his cruel treatment of daught- CT. the Princess Stepheni. the shooting is generally believed to have been a de- llberate attempt to kill him and much excitement prevails.
 The guards that surround the king have been -redoubled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
T c rrack Washed Away.

Burlington. Ky. Dec l5-Tne neaVy rains of the past twenty-1our houis MaS snnded tbe country and covered the tor. of the Louisville and Nashville pat,yoad in several places between Hop i,insville and Nortonville. The water is Sa Siah at the little town of Mannington' q few miles from Nortonville' that the %aonle cannot get out of their houses without aid. .o, ,.
 The track of the Illinois Central is ,,,asbed out in several places and that ,,oronanv is running trains via Norton- ,.i,Ie and over the Louisville and Nash- vile and Queen and Crescent to Louis-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

Deputy Santini. who expressed confidence in the Governments policy and urged accord with Germany and Great Britain. The deputy warned the Italian Govern mont to watch the United States. whose imperialism is political and commercial nepace to Europe. and especially to Itsly, the weakest of the great powers.
 Deputy sanAni declared that the ensr- getic attitude had sent the Monroe doc Urine sky high as the United Staaes un- cerstood 1t was not dealing with poor SYain. '.f
 The speaker recommended that further endorsements be sent to Venezuelan waters.
 The Chamber was animated in view of the pre-snnouncement of @gnor Prfnet- tfs statement, during which United States Ambassador Meyer occupied . seat in the diplomatic box.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Southern Increases Wages.

Washington, Dec. l6- Ageneral in crease of wages of trainmen on the South ern Railway averaging about per cent in ,amounk has ben granted. This state mefit was Miade by General Manager Eek ert, who stated that the majority Of the engineers. firemen. conductors and brake men largely on the main line of the Southern system had received increases The wages of the engineers were raised from 2 to per cent and the conductors and brakemen in few cases as high as 10 per. cent 4.~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Death Iof General Galat.

Laredo, Texas. Dec. 15.-A Monterey speciay says: General Garza Galat, a contemporary of President Diaz and former Governor the State of Coahuaila, died tonight of cancer of the throat. Gen sral Galat recently returned from the United States where he went for medi- caI treatment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
General Grant Hears News.

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 15.-GeneraI Frederick Grant, U. s. A., commanding the Department of Texas. returned from a tour of inspection of army posts this afternoon. At Alice he first learned Of the death of his mother this morning. He hurried on to headquarters in this city, arriving at 7:3O o'clock tonight. At o'clock accompanied by Mrs. Grant he started for Washington on a Missouri Kansas and Texas special train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
m See Lanham Inaueurated.

Washington, Dec. Elf the business of the House win permit it the House Judi. ciary Committee will go to Texas to witt ness the inauguration of Governor-elect Ianham. Representative from Texas. who has been a member of the House Judiciary Committee for six terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

CT is higher than for many years. The water now reaches up Ninth Street as far as Main and is rapidly rising A large number of houses are flooded and the Illinois Central Road is covered for a considerable distance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Rained steadilv 3o Hours.

Russellvtile, Ky. Dec. 15.-It has been raining steadily here for thirty hours, Mud River is out of its banks. Pedee Creek, which runs through the town. is overfiowing Several bridges have been washed away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Virginia at St. Louis.

Richmond. Va. Dec. 15.-The bill to ap- propriate $50,O0O for Virginia exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition which had pre- viously passed the House, passed the Sen ate today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Travel Cut Of.

Owensboro, Ky. Dec. 15.-Heavy rains for the past thirty-six hours have caused all streams to overflow and reports of damage are coming in. Travel in several parts of the country is entirely cut off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Licking River Rising.

West Liberty, Ky, Dec. 15.-The Lick ing River is rising rapidly No mail has reached here in four days on account of the high water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
p,u.r Hioher Than in Years.

Hopkinsville. Ky, Dec l0'-Kain nas better part of three days and Little Riv'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Senate May Take Action.

Washington. Dec. 1A-The situation in Venezuela is causing considerable com ment among Senators. and there are in- dioations that resolution of inquiry may be introduced at an eariy day. The proceeding in all probability would have been instituted today but for the fact that the assurances were received from the Stste Department tha its Information is quite meagre. If the subject comes up t probably will be dealt with in execu- tive session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Amnesty to Rebels.

London. Dec. 15.-Cabiing from wAlcnn- stad, Curacoa. a correspondent of The Daily Mail says the British flag is now flying over the fort of Puerto Cebello. and that President Castro has granted amnestw to "Ei Mooho'' Hernandez and other revolutionary leaders
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

Argentina VIII Not Interfere.
 Busnos Ayres. Dec. 15.-It is officially dcaisd thet Argentina intends to inter- fere in the Venezuelan affair, although the press protests against the actions of the Anglo German fleets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. DEC. i5.- THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR ALABAMA IS AS FOL- LOWS: FAIR: COLDER TUES DAY; WEDNESDAY, FRESH NORTHWEST WINDS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-07
Notice TO Creditors.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That the sub
~ scriber OF Anne Arundel county. has obtained
from the Orphans Court of Anne Arundel county.
ia Maryland. Letters OF Administration on the
personal estate Of
JOHN w. KENT.
late of Anne Arnpde county. deceased. All person
having claims against the deceased. are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof. TO the subscriber, on or before the lat
day OF October, 1909. They may otherwise, by
law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate
AL persons indebted TO said estate are request ed
70 make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this fs daY ofApril. 1903
SARAH JANE KENT,
Administrators.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-07
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-07

To 1agses II. kSl2ey. Defendant.
The object OF this suit lie to procure divorce
vEzcalo Rsafy1noHu from the defendant. James
Il Kelley, two successive subIoenas againsS
him having been returned esf.
The bin states, that on or about the 18th
day of March, in the year 1886. this plaintiff
and defendant acre married and resided Ia the
City OF Annapolis until June. 1872 That IN
said defendant James II. Kelley. without any
ust cause or reason abandoned and deserfen
the plaintiff, Melvina Kelley and that sucr
abandonment has continued uninterruptedlyiol
more than three years is deliberate an ma
and the separation OF the parties beyond any
reasonable expectation of reconciliation. That
there have been no children born from said
marriage That the said James n. Kelley was
last seen in the City OF Annapolis, Md but the
TIL. That the plaintiff has always resided in
the City Of Annapolis. Md
IL IL thereupon this 18th day of April in she
year 1907 ordered by the Circuit Court for
Anne ARUNDEL County In Equity, That the
plaintiff by causing copy of this order 70
betnserted IN some newspaper published In
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, once in each
of four successive weeks before the
18th DAY OF MAY, IN THE YEAR 1902,
give notice TO the said James II. Kelley. of the
object of this suit and the substance of said bill
of complaint thereby warning him TO appear
In this Court In person or by solicitor on or
before the
2sth DAY MAY, IN THE YEAR 1902,
70 answer the premises and to show cause If
any he may have, why decree ought not 70
be passed ~ prayed.
Associate Judge 9Th Judicial Circuit OF Maryland.
True Copy, Test
GEO. WELLS. Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-07

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the sub.
IN scriber. of Anne Arundel county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Anne
Arundel county, In Maryland, Letters OF Ad-
ministration on the personal estate OF
WILL OFFER, late of Anne Arundel
County. deceased. All persons having claims
against the deceased, are hereby warned To
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
TO the subscriber. on or before the
Doth DAY OF JULY. 1902.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all beneft of the said estate. All per
sons indebted to said estate are requested 70
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day Febru-
airy, 1902.
DANIEL X. RANDALL,
Administrator.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-07
Notice OF CITY LICENSES.
CITY CLERK s OFFICE.

CITY CLEhh OEFAOns
ANNAPoLIs April 4th, 1902.
Under the City Code, all owners OF vehicles oil
every description required 70 take out City
Licenses from the first day of May.
All owners of Livery Stables, Billiard and
Pool Tables Bagatelle Tables or any other table
or device or structure of similar kind, slot Ma
Chimes Fish Carts. Theatres or Halls lifted up
permanently for giving entertainments Tor gain
or Hucksters shall procure their city license
May LIST.
An owners or harboren Of dogs or bitches are
also required to take out o License for the same
from the LIST day OF May.
The Clerk will be at his office. at the Council
Chamber daily during business hours, from y 30
a. m. 70 i o. clock p. m. TO issue City Licenses
80 all who may require them and in order 10
accom- MEDIATE those to whom IL is inconvenient
to procure their licenses during the business
hours of this office the Clerk will be at his Once
Thursd v Nay st. Friday May I'd, Monday.
May 9th, Tuesday, May eth, Wednesday, May
7th, Thursday May 9Th, Friday May 9TH, from
q TO p. m.
as CHAs. M. ROBINSON. Clerk.