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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
DATTOS ARE YIELDING
CAPTURE OF SULTAN'S FORT
 HAS sALUTARY EFFECT,
General Davis Believes That Major ity of the Natives are Fr sndiy
 to the Amerfcaf-smith F Courtmartial.

Manila April Mathematician Frank D. Baldwin, who is operating against the Moros on the island of Min danao telegrarhs that the capture or Sultan PauIaa's fort has had most salutary effect The Dattos are submit ting White flags are taking the place of the red battle flags.
 The Sutan of Annudtbak urges that time be given him in which to give up the agsaesins of the American soldiers, and says that the advance of the Ameri- cans will mean "bristling cannon and impassable barriers with God judging the right"
 Colonel Baldwin has received orders to suspend operations against the Dattos. .
 General George W. Davis. in command at Zamboanga, island of Mindanao, be- leves that the ma jority of the Dattos are friendly and that they have not had time to cooperate. He thinks their alarm may cease and that practically bloooiess victory has been achieved.
 The courtmartial which tried MaJor Waller and Lie utenant Day of the Marine Corps, on charges of executing natives of the island of Samdr without trial re- convened this morning on orders cecelNeu from Was h .ngtun 10 reNl-e certain poF- tiOns of the records.
 The courtmartial appointed to try Gen. Jacob If. Smith OH the charge Of conduct preludicial to good order and discipline N i'll assemble tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
STONE CHOSEN BY SONS.
Virginia Man is Elected Commander
 in-Chief.

Dallas, Tex, April 24.-A spirited meet ing of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans today resulted inSamendng the constitution or the organization and the election of Thomas P. Stone of Lexington, Va, as commander-in-Chief Other com manders were elected as follows:
 Army of Northern Virginia-Jesse N. Cathright. Louisville, Ky.
 Army of Tennessee-N. D. Forest of Memphis. Tern.
 Army of Trans -Mississippi-Dr. w. D. Buckner of Arkansas.
 The constitution was amended to eX' ciude the use by officers of the organfza- ton of military titles used by Confederate veterans. Thus MT. Stone Is Commander in- Chief but will not be allowed the title of General.
 The debate on this subject was long and spirited. W. Armistcad Collier of Mem- phis was among the champions of the movement and made an enthusiastic speech in support of it. A motion to amend the constitution in way which it is said would practically let down the bars in regard to receiving new members was voted down. A uniform of Confed- crate grey with shoulder knots on field of white was adopted z
 The contest for Chief was spirited. The name of Bishop Gailor of Memphis was not presented as he re- fused absolutely to run unless asusred be- forehand that there would be no contest This left the fight between MT. Stone and w. Mcclellan Fayssoux of New Orleans Numerous speeches in favor of both can ddates were made before the balloting be gan. The first ballot was considerably in MT Stones favor and the New Or leans man in neat speech withdrew his name, and Mir Stones election was made unanimous.
 Judge Reagan. the last surviving mem bers of Jefferson Davis Cabinet. was q guest at the meeting and made a speech on political economy which was heartily applauded. It was the first speech of the old Southerncr since he has been al the reunon.
 Today's me eting practically closed ur the business of the convention. Only q few ends remain to be disposed of to- morrow.
 Officers of the Association of the Medi- cal Ass sociation of the Army and Navy of the Confederacy were elected as fol lows: w. J. w Kerr of Corsicana. Tex President; Dr. P D. H. Key of Monroe La, First Vice-President; Dr: J. c Abernathy of Birmingham. Ala, Second Vice. President; Dr. Joseph s. Tipton. Roanoke, Va. Third Nice-President; Dr Joel C. Hall of Ahguila. Miss. Fourth Vice-President: Dr. Deering J. Roberts Nashville, Tenn, Secretary and Treas urer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
WILL SCOTCH
 BEEF TRUST The United States Will : Bring Suit. MIR. KNOX TAKES ACTION Combination Contrary to the
 Laws of Nation. Attorney General Has Ordered That Injunctions Be Applied for in
 Circuit Court of Northern
 District of Illinois.

Washington, April M.-Attorney General Knox today made the following state mcnt regarding the so-called beef trust'
 '.April l. this department directed w. A. Day of Washington, in his capacity as special assistant to the attorney gen eral. 10 examine into, as far as practica- ble, the public charges to the effect that d combination of the large meat dealers of the tilted States had been enecteo' contrary to the provisions of the laws or ,he United States. This preliminary examination resulted in instructions 10 Mir. Day and MT. Bethea, United states attorney at Chicago, April '. to prose- cute simultaneously in Chicago and the East a more particular examination From their reports 1 am satisfied that sufficient evidence is in hand upon which bills in equity for an injunction can be framed to restrain the combination men toned from further proceedings unoer their agreements, which clearly appear to be in restraint of interstate trade. have therefore in compliance with the law which provides: 1t shall be the duty of the several district attorneys or the United States. in their respective dis tricts under the direction of the attor- ney general, to institute proceedings in equity to prevent and restrain violations of this act directed the district attor- ney at Chicago to prepare & bill Tor an injunction against the corporations and persons who are parties to the combina- tion mentioned to be filled in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
POST CHECK CURRENCY.
Government Officials Give Hearing
 to Advocates.

Was hinston. April 4-The committee of government officials appointed by the Postmaster Genera! and the Secretary o1 the Treasury to consider the subject ot post check currency. gave heaflng tooaS to the advocates of the bills to provide system of postal currency recently lh- troduced by Representative eArdher or Michigan
 c. W. Post the originator oi the plan; set forth the needs of the business world for a more convenient method or trans hitting small sums through the mails iie said that in case of the adophon or tne idea all rights under the patents "oulu be assigned to the government Tree or all cost. The bill provides that ap Sl' S- anu S5 bills except national bank hotes' snail have blank lines upon their faces so that they may be converted at nlce mo d check payable to d named ppyee' to De cashed at the postoftice namfd. ana TOT inc issuance of similar bills of the de- nonina tions of ,. 10, 25 and 70 cents. A two cent stamp Is affixed aud cancelled on the dollar denominations' and one cent on the fractional bills, las Tee to the government
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
HANGER GETS DECISION.
Attell's Pluck Could Not Win
 Against the Slasher.

St. Louis. April 4.-The fight tonight at the West End Club between Benny Yanger, the "Tipton Slasher, Of Cnlca- eo and Abe Attell of San Francisco. was Stopped in the nineteenth round by the police on the ground that Attel was ssa.on on the point of being knocked out. Referee George Siler gave the decision to Yang CT. G although Attell was still full of fight. The affair was scheduled to go ntteen s. rounds. the referee having uhe r,sht oL extending it five rounds in case he was not satisfied that either man had a dis tinct advantage at the close of the mr.
 When inc battle had progressed to the full limit the men were on even terms and Referee Siler called upon them to go the additional five rounds.
 Yanger's aggressivepess and terrific nit ting power won him the decision. the California boy succumbing to a. storm of blows In the last four rounds. Attell exhibited remarkable courage and fought with desperation to the very last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
CONTEST FOR RIcE's ESTATE.
The Handwriting Experts Having
 Another Inning.

New York, April 24-The contest over continued today before Surrogate Fitz- gerald. with Albert s. Osborne, hand s,aIl writing expert, under cross-examhation.
 Could anything change your opinion as to the signatures to the will of lSoo" he was asked.
 "Nothing." said Mir. Osborne. emphat- icalIy. He had previously testified that in his opinion the signatures were forg- cries. -
 'If two very reliable witnesses were produced and testified that they saw Mir. Rice sign that will. what would you saw" ,,-
 "[ would say that they were either lying or that they were mistaken.
 The witness said that there were seven teen distinct ways of tracing a signature, and that in the several hundred genuine signatures of Mir. Rice there were no two so closely alike as the four signatures to the disputed will.
 retary of the Rice Institute. was exam ined with reference to the gifts received from MT. Rice by the institute during tha mlllionaire's lifetime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25

been taken until Friday when the re- union comes to an end.
 It was after II o'clock this forenoon when the parade started.
 North Carolina "Hornets,"
 Near the head of the line came the famous North Carolina Hornets with hornets nests pinned to their breasts or hanging from poles.
 In this division was the old flag of the 3rd North Carolina cavalry. The old emblem hung in shreds, but was carried with all the. more pride for it's wounds. Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky in fact every Southern State represented in the parade proudly boasted flags which. though faded and torn, were cherished mementoes. Many had to be held together with nets, but they were proudly waved nevertheless in answer to the plaudits or the crowd.
 The Arkansas delegation carried ban ner inscribed:
 'We are from Arkansas; now laugh, darn you.''
 The sponsors and maids of honor of Forests cavalry rode with the veterans on horses and were roundly cheered all along the route.
 Even greater was the cheering for the Tennessee maidens who walked side by
 
 had come to honor The Tennesseeans made a fine appearance as their dress was the uniform of gray of the Confed- eracy, and they wore army caps and for the most part carried muskets with bayonets fixed.
 A country deelgation from this State having no muskets, carried canes on tor of which they placed their hats. The Louisiana sponsors were mounted and rode behind the tattered flag of the old 14th Louisiana.
 The Weather Splendid. The weather was the best that has yet blessed the reunion, being clear but slightly cooler than has hitherto been experienced.
 At 12:30 D. m. the parade was over It was estimated that 12.000 men were in line, about 5000 being veterans. General Gordon had great trouble Tn getting back to his hotel. At every op- portunity the crowds were eager to shake his hand, corralled him and every mo- ment he stopped the crush about him in- crea sed. At the hotel crowd Of spon' sors and maids of honor captured him and as many as could threw their arms about him. Adjutant General Moormar rescused his chief by main force ano actually dragged him into the hotel. "It was as fine a parade as ever saw at a reunion" said General Gordon, ano General Moorman echoed this expres' sion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
COUNTERFEIT POSTAL CARDS.
I,ouis Smith Arrested in Chicago by
 Postofice Inspector.

Chicago. April 24-A ,postoffice fraua ae involving the issue and circuiation ol millions of postal cards, was brought to a close tonight by Postofhce inspec.of nd Stuart who arrested Louis smith ana i1. confiscated over 10000 cards, printing presses, cardboard and plates. s.a Two weeks ago Inspector Stuart rouha a nostal card that had suspicious LOOK; He at once began an investigation ana ne tie e then he has succeeded in. learning ail that was necessary to prosecute the eounterfeiter. s, .o rrsnector stuart, was to have. a printing company hpanS enamel a quantity of the cards as thouSh s+n thev were to be used for a perfectly ieete- imate purpose Another firm he haa GIT, n .trsvs a plate with Jeffersons neao oli sn invitation card. Still another ne nau .,ngraved ''The United States or Anletr .. eng sna Then he would place all these parts together @ and thus complete an eNcei'ei' HI, fnsnector Stuart says that from the m h,si,,ess in cardboard and other evidences toe has he thinks that Smith must nave ..'ade me millions of the cards and that ne ma ali he made to all parts or the couI,- surN su., smith admits that he has been eh' Sased in the business for two years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25

while leaving the car on an icy day. The company's action resuiteo m isorous protests at the time
 Senator Money later secured warrants for the arrest 4 Conductor Shaner and Foreman Hoopek of the engine company on the charge of assault. He also brought charges against Capitol Policeman Mur- phy. who also is alleged to have taken the part of the conductor in the strug- gle with the Senator. Foreman Hooper and Conductor Shaner were arrested to- night. but both were released on furnish ing satisfactory security for their ap- pearance in the police court tomorrow. i.
 Senator Money said tonight that he bad been riding on the line twenty-seven win ters. and today was the first trouble he hgd ever had He had been very friendly with the employees of the road and always had been solicitous about their welfare and had advocated many changes greatly to their benefit.
 Conductor Waved His Hand.
 When he left the loop car today the conductor, he said, waved his hand 10 the conductor on the other car. indicating that it was all right He declared there were three separate and distinct assaults committed on him. He drew his knife. he said, to protect himself. but not untiI ne bad been elected rem the car, anu 'nsii not untii after the conductor had con tinued to attempt to assault him after the ejectment Flo. eman Hooper did not strike him, he said. but tugged at his wrist to jerk his hand loose from the post beside his seat, thus assisting in the first assault.
 After we were all out on the pave ment," said the Senator, Hooper seized my wrist to prevent me from cutting at the conductor as he thought, but no one prevented thejconductor from striking me 8 hcavy blow over the heart. That blow constituted the second assault, and the third was committed when the conductor reached over Policeman Murphy's shoul- der and slapped me on the jaw with his bloody hand. The policeman did not try to prevent the blow. After the aiterca- tion was ore- the conductor threatened ire with personal violence in the future. ei very bad indeed tonight, and am under treatment for my injuries"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
VIOLATED POSTAL LAWS.
Several Important Arrests Reported
 to Washington.

Washington, April 24.-Seversl impor, tant arrests for violations of the postai laws are announced in dispatches re- ceived at the Postoflice Department to- day. p,u
 inc assistnnt postmaster uf Commerce, Mo, was arrested on charge or em- bezzling $500 of money order tunds.
 Acting Postmaster Mason c. Adams or I.eesbnrg, Mich. was arrested at that place on enlarge of detalnlng ana open ing official mail and was held under sl ,o9O bond. Some time ago new post master was appointed for Leesburg anu the papers sent from the department failed to reach the appointee. An inves- tigation was started and when duplicate annointment papers were sent to the ap- pointee they failed to be delivered to him. and the acting postmaster was ar rested. The uapers have been recovered and turned over to their rightful owner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
CLARK GETS IN TROUBLE.
Montana Senator's Automobile is Too
 Speedy.

Washington. April 24--When Senator Clark (Montl arrived at the Senate an- mex today inN his automobile he was In ferviewed by two bicycle policemen who had been following him. They asserted that he had been exceeding the speed limit of twelve miles an hour
 The Senator declared that he had not been going more than ten miles an honr. The officers requested that the chauffeur appear at the police court tomorrow morning and the Sdnator answered thar he would do so. He also added that ne did not intend to violate any regulations, but he did not intend to be subjected to unnecessary annoyances and would fight the case to the end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
THE TAX ON LIQUOR.
sub- Committee Hears Argument for
 Its Reduction.

\, %s'' 's,,i,-rommittee. having charge of internal iff revelue affairs, gave hearings today on the proposition to reduce tTe re fax on Alcohol and spirits from N-p to 70 cents per gallon as embodied III S
 Commssioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes expressed the belief that the rate should be somewhere between Sl ana
 $l.10. s.,- ,..o.t,,,, DistiIlers' Association, was favorable to the decrease. saying that many ar ticles having alcohol as an ingrednent had to be imported from foreign coun- tries because of the high price of alcohou.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
The House.

Washington, April A.-rhe House U to- dav sent the oleomargarine bill 10 con con ference, after agreeing to the senate 1;n1s amendments with some modlI,eatnoiitts i,ei,oit' suggested by the Agrdcultural SUs'I,S S',rn of- sered a number of amendments. the prin- cinaI one of which was designed to place renovated butter on the same tootins with oleomargarine. but they ,ss were 5TIss 9Ee v,heIningIy voted down. Mir. Fox tMlss,l ", w ,da am exhaustive speech in defense or inc suffrage clause of the Misslss'ppi Iii IIl ion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Royal Convert to Catholicism

Rn1ne ADril N-The aunt Of EmperOr William of Germany. the l.andgravine Anna of Hesse. who was recently con verted to Catholicism. has Been staying in Rome recently, in strict hcognito so as not to be obliged to call at the Quiri- nal. She will be received lF the Pope April g The Langravine will lay aside her incognto on that occasion, as his holiness desires to receive Ter with all bonors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
THE METRIC SYSTEM.
Lord Kelvin Urges Its Adoption Be-
 fore House Committee.

Washington, April 2i.-Lord Kelvin, the distinguished English scientist who is vs- tting Washington was heard today by the House Committee on Coinage. Welghts and Measures on the bill of Representa- tt,.a Sbafroth of Colorado. for the adop- lion of metric system. He strongly ap- proved the proposed change.
 George Westinghouse, head Of the eH- tensive concern bearing his name, also enolke in favor of the system, although he noirfod out that it would take ten years before it would become popular with the nannip
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Two Bills Introduced.

Washington. April A.-Senator Mo Laurin (S. CD today introduced bill providing that after the passage Of the act there shall not be collected any duty upon pork, veal, mutton or beef imported into the United States from foreign coun- tries"
 Representative Livingston (Ga.) today introduced d bill repeating that portion of schedule G of the tariff law of lss' providing d duty on meats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
THE SENATE.

,,,.,,o+on April 2.-Just before the sass a5iomrned today MT. Rawlins, Sehs Ietish concluded his speech in opposition m to 'ah the Phinppines gov srnment bill. arcIa He was particularly severe in 9ts ,hs dgdeeia aTders he tlon 9a 3s,ed sn carrying out the policy naa ns the government. ne declared the ns or 1, ,,taS t states would reap whirlwlno or n,iiissfortnneg and disasters as res resui' nf tts policy in the Phiilppihs lsiliuS'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Mav Retain the Veterans

Nashington. April 2i.-RepresentauNes Never and Ransdell of Louisiana saw the President today in behalf of some Con feSerste veterans employed in the census office. These men have passed the age limit byond which employees VIII not oe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25

retained in the permanent Census Bureau. aIthough an exception has been made Tn the case of Union veterans. The President indicated to them that he had no discrim. ination h mako as between the two. and that he would take the matter up with Director Merriam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Ordered to Fort Meyer.

o, 6eld artiIIery. recently relieved from duty at Havana. has been ordered to Fort Meyer Va. until other quarters are provided, instead of to ChlckamausS Dark
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
pisagreement on Exclusion Bill.

Washington. April %.-The conferences on the Chinese exclusion bill decided to report disagreement to each house. The noint of difference is the date to which the law shall extend, the House contend ing for an indefinite peSiof and the Sen ate insisting that the law shall not last hevond the life of the treaiy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
An Engineer Killed.

Bristol. Tenn, April 24.-An engine and twelve cars on lumber road ran away down mountain near Saginaw. Western North Carolina yesterday and were wrecked. Villain Burton. Engineer in : hn-....- If the train. was instantly killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
cnhan Congress Hailed.

Washington, April 4.-1he War D. partment has received copfs of procla- rn nation issued by General Mood, Military Governor of Cuba. directing the Cuban Congress to convene at Hlvana May ,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Big Sale of Spot Cotton.

Savannah. Ga. April 24.-'rhe largest in- dividual sale of spot cotton ever made In this market occurred today when F. Gas s"ni of Milan. bought 9,olS bales spot from John Flannsry and Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Company With S2oo, 900 Capital.

Dover, Del. April 24-The Southport Prospect Company Of Louisville, to ac- capital S2OO OOO. was incorporated here to- day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-02
NEWS OF THE LODGE ROOMS.

The committee on revision of rates,
which was appointed under the instruc
ton of the 1901 head camp, has made
its report to the board of directors of
the Modern Woodmen. The plan pro-
posed is a most radical departure from
the previous system in vogue by the or
der. Boiled down, the plan proposed is
nothing more nor less than the step
rate system.
While it is not doubted that some plan
looking towards stability of insurance
should be adopted, it is not likely that
delegates will be sent to the 1903 con-
vention, instructed to vote for the adop-
ton of the plan submitted, especially as
under the proposed plan the burden of
expense will fall upon the members re-
naming longest in the order. In view
of the fact that Of last years death losses
the average duration Of membership was
less than five years, the older members
Of the order look upon the new PROPOSE
ton with great disfavor. and it will be
interesting to note the discussion which
will be produced during the next two
wears