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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
AT SALISBURY, N. c.
Congressman Blackburn Introduces
 the President.

the President.
 Salisbury. N. C.. Sept 9-Notwithstand- ing heavy rain large crowd greeted the President here. He was introduced by Congressman Blackburn and spoke as follows:
 'I am glad to have the chance of say ing even a word to you today. It Is good thing for any American to travel through different parts of the country but 1t is an especially good thing for the American who is President to do so. so as to realize the fundamental unity of our people, ..
 T have been particularly struck today in going through North Carolina with the signs of your great industrial develop ment. The things that divide one Ameri- can from his fellow American are very small compared to the things that unite them. A difference of section. a differ ence of party. Is of no consequence if we can develop decent citizenship in this country and to do that we need as the foundation but only as the foundation, in- dpstrial prosperity. That which brings it to one part of the country will bring it to all. The way you have been building Up the industriais here in North Carolina as in Tennessee. is q thing that cannot but rejoice the heart of any American who realizes, as we must if we are wise. that whatever helps one part of the country helps all. If we see North Carolina pros porous. the very fact of that prosperity will tend to make the other sections of the country share more or less in 1t. I well come the signs of your prosperity. not merely because every decent American should be glad when any of his fellow Americans are prosperous but because it means something to all of us.
 1IaA indeed in naaafpo throai1h your beautiful country of Western North Carolina. as I was in passing through Eastern Tennessee, to see how you are taking advantages of your opportunities. for the opportunity ca nbe turned to ad- vantage only when there is the man f brains. the man of perseverance, the man of physical hardihood who can take ad vantage of it. I believe in you, I believe in your stock and therefore. believe that you and those like you are going to make of this region one of the greatest indus trial centers of all the United States" (Great Applause.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
Formerly an American
 Consular Agent.
CLAIMED TO BE PRIEST
Neglected His Duties to Ccles
 brate Mass.
When Taken Into Custody, He Wa1
 Accompanied by Two Italian tf 0irls-Sketch of His Y. & Past Life.


 Genoa, Italy, Sept s.-John ,. 0er1mon~ di, an Italian,s who had been nakurail16G an American citizen and was foryuof1y United States Consular agent ct 6antea, Brazil. but who Is said to have been dismissed on account of an alleged de- ficiency in the revenues of his olz1ce, haD been arrested at Onodlia- 3S&
 Gerimondi, when he returned to italy from Brazil, pretended to have been ap- pointed a United States Consul to Persias and asserted that he also was commis- stoned to inspect the whole United Staten consular service in Asia. Later he acted as priest and had been daily celebrat- ing mass. When arrested he was ac- compamed by two Italian girls. Among Gerimondi's effects Is a package of Unite6 States Department stationary. Tho Italian Authorities are awaiting informas ton from the United States before des ciding on GerimondPs prosecution.
 Gerimondi's Career.
 It was announced from Washington. April 2s, l9eo that on March 26. President Mckinley had sent the nomination to the Senate for consul at Santos. Brazil ok John J. Gerimondf of California. He was confirmed March 90. and had then just arrived in Washington on the way to his post. In The Washington Post. that morning (April 2s) there appeared . state- ment that the Rev. Father Gerimondis who had been a priest in Archbishop Ireiand's archdiocese, had stopped al e capital for instructions prior to del ing for Brazil, It was ascertained
 that while .Gerimondil formerly V, a priest and connected with the arci cese of Archbishop Ireland. he had a .silenced' several years before ant longer called himself priest. No S-nz- tor could be found who remembered the circumstances of his appointment or. who could explain how he came to be credited to California instead of Minnesota-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
STONE IN HARRISBURG.
Tells of His Effort to Settle the An
 thracite Strike.

Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. Ex-Governor Stone returned to Harrisburg at II o'clock tonight with Mrs. Stone from his visit to New York, where he had gone for the purpose of discussing the strike in the anthracite region with P. A. B. fWidener and others.
 The Governor declined to discuss the re- suit of the conference. except to say that he was doing everything possible to settle the differences between the min CTS and the operators. He explained that he invited Senator Flynn of Pittsburg to accompany him, because the Senator enn- ploys 10000 men and has never had a strike. He said he believed MT. Hymns s advice as to the best means of ending the strike would be carefully considered by the operators.
 The Governor would not say whether he was hopeful of an early settlement of the strike. He is expected to define his position fully in the matter at his meeting on Thursdav with ! committse from the Public Alliance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
P1TTsF1ELD ACCIDENT.
Roosevelt and Cortelyou Will Not Be
 Witnesses.

Pittsfield. Mass, Sept. 9.-The inquest into the death of William Craig the se- cret service agent who was killed here last Wednesday in the collision between an electric car and the carriage contain ing President Roosevelt, was begun to- day. A large number of witnesses are to be examined. and it is expected the in- quiry will occupy more than week.
 President Roosevelt and Secretary Cor teIyou will not be called upon to give cvl- dence.
 It is understood that Governor Crane may give testimony. The Governor has requested the State Board of Railroad Commissioners to make thorough inves- tigation of the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
PLAN TO END STRIKE.
Reported That Morgan Has Agreed
 to Take a Hand.

Philadelphia. Sept 1o.-rhe North American this morning says that ]. P. Morgan has assented to a plan proposed by Governor Stone of Pennsylvania for ending the coal miners strike. The plan. according to The North American. was submitted to Mir. Morgan yesternay by P. A. B. Widener of this city. The plan in brief is for the mine workers to re- turnt owork. without a signed agree ment; that the operators. by concessions. adjust the differences existing between the men and the. companies, and that af- ter waiting reasonable time. if the op- orators fail to do this. an arbitrator be appoirted. and that if the men deem the decision of the arbitrator as unjust. then the men can again go on strike.
 The paper also says that Governor Stone immediately telegraphed President Mitchell for a conference and that tho meeting between the Governor and the miners chief will probably take place tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
whenever and wherever I may be ordered

to do so.
 And I further solemnly swear that l will not. at any place or time. reveal the fact that there is a combine and that will not communicate to any person or persons anything that may take place al any meeting of the combine
 And I do solemnly agree. that in case that I should reveal the fact that any person in this combine has received money. I hereby permit and authorize members of this combine to take the for felt of my life in such manner as they may deem proper. and that my throat may be cut my tongue tornout and my body cast in the Mississippi river.
 And all of this l do solemnly swear so help me God"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
Measures For Evacuation.

Paris. Sept. 9.-A cablegram has been received from NJ Lemaire. Governor of the Island of Martinique. saying thai measures have been taken to ensure tho evacuation of the northern part of the island. Gendarme posts have been estab- lished outside the zone of danger. and the cremation of the dead at Morne Rouge and Arjoupa Bullion is progressing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
Bradley Was the Author.

Louisville. Ky, Sept. 9.-The inscrip- tiCn on the Kentucky monument In Chick amauka Park which President RoOse- welt ordered copied last Sunday, and to which he referred several times later in speeches. was written in 1898 by Gov ernor William O. Bradley. It formed
 part cf the Governors message to the legislature recommending that suit able monuments for the fallen soldiers of both sides be erected on the famous battle field
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
REPLACED THE HIP.
Extraordinary Surgical Operation
 Performed in Chicago.

ExtraUfuIndTy SuI SICut VPef10H
 Performed in Chicago.
 Chicago, Sept. 9.-An extraordinary and 1t is believed successful surgical opera tion has been performed at Mercy Hos pital by 'D-. J. B. Murphy. consulting surgeons of that institution. The sub ject of the operation is pr. W, L. Grif- fin of Shelby, Mich, who was injured in the hip a year ago.
 Despite the efforts of local physicians the leg has been gradually growing shorter Recently the x-rays were used and it was found that the hip was com pletely out of the socket and was slowly working 1t way upward.
 At Mercy Hospital Dr. Murphy for an hour and three-quarters cut away new bone and extreneous growth and fitted the hip into a completely new socket. The latest news of the patient is satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
sTIMsoN FOR GOVERNOR.
Colorado Democrats Endorse Teller for Senator.

Colorado Democrats Endorse Teller
 for Senator.
 Denver. Col. Sept. s-Edward c. Stim- son of Cripple Creek, Judge of the Fourth Judicial District, was today nominated for Governor by the Democratic State Convention on the first ballot.
 An informal ballot showed him to be in the lead with 396 of the 5io votes neces- sary to choice. The first regular bal lot was only three e-fourths complete when 1t was seen that stimson had gained enough votes over the informal ballot to elect him and his nomination was made by exclamation.
 The ticket will be completed and the platform submitted tomorrow.
 The convention Is instructed to endorse Henry M. Teller for United States sena- tor.
 The following were placed in nomination for Governor: Judge Edward c. Stim- son of Cripple Creek. Judge Theron Stew ems of Ouray; Governor James B. Orman of Gunnison and Joseph B. Maupin of Fremont
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
subjss<to the end of arriving at a just

subjessto the end of arriving at just cQyt1usion.
 s~1f such request should be made with the end that the miners should be per- mitted to return to work pending the de- cision and both to abide by the finding of the committee. the finding to be ef- fective from the time the men went 10 work, the President would be glad 70 select such a committee. Unless ooth sides make the request voluntarily. he will not feel at liberty to interfere in the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
STRIKE NOT OFF.
Mitchell Denies that He Has Made or Received propositiou.

MftcheII Uenles that ne I1as @Huo
 or Received Proposition. ' Wilkesbarre. Pa. Sept s.-President John Mitchell of the United Mine Work CTS today denied in the most emphauc terms that the coal miners had been de- clared of.
 You can quote me in the strongest terms" he said, that the strike is still on. have received no proposition from the other side, and I have made none to the operators. All I know of any neso- tiations to end the strike have read in the newspapers. The strike is still on and will remain so until declared on by the mine workers in convention. It Is up to the operators"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
A Negro Hanged.

Monwoss, Va. Sept e,-John Lonax. q negro. who criminally assaulted Susie Canstenbader, young woman of Poto- mac Mills. near Alexandria, last June. was hanged here shortly before noon to- day Lomax made a full confession just before he aseended the gallowA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
QUIET AT wILKEsBARRE.
Sheriff Jacobs Hopes Troops Will
 Not be Needed.


 Not be Needed. wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept 9.--A day of quiet followed yesterdays rioting and bloodshed in the Wyoming region. No disturbance of any kind was reported.
 Sheriff Jacobs upon his return from Harrisburg said he went to the State capital to seek information. He did not see Governor Stone. but had long talk with Adjutant General Stewart. The situation in the Wyoming region was gone over and the Adjutant General assured the sheriff that if he found 1t necessary to call for troops any time. his request would be immediately considered. The sheriff said he did not ask that the State troops be sent here and hopes he will not be obliged to make such a request.
 Work was again resumed at Maitby colliery today. and the wamie Mine is said to have had larger output of coal today than any day since it resumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
5000 Persons Drowned.

Victoria, B. C.. Sept. 9-Japanese pa. pers contain the telegrams stating that 5000 persons lost their lives by the over. flowing of the West River in China
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
Christine Wilson's Husband Dead.

Paris Sept. 9.-Count de Mirande. the husband of Christine Nilsson. died yes terday at Cambo. Madame Nilsson has been summoned from Sweden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
At Greensboro. N. c.

Greensboro. N C.. Sept. 9.-President Roosevelt was accorded a very enthusias- tic reception here tonight. Fully 5000 people were at the station when the train arrived and they cheered the President when he appeared on the platform of his car and also at the conclusion of his brief address. Senator Pritchard and Congress- man Blackburn left the train here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10

It developed today that an oath was administered to each of the nineteen members of the combine. whose identi- ty was disclosed by the confession of J. K. Murren yesterday. A copy of the oath has been given to Circuit Attorney Folke and the grand jury. It is as fol- lows:
 "I do solemnly swear before the AL mighty God that in associating myself and becoming a member of this combine I will vote and act with the combine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-10
erHs wEArHEn

WARRINGTON. SEPT. D. WEATHER FORECAST FOR AI.ABAMA; FAIR wEDNEs- DAT; wARMER IN THE IN TERROR; THURSDAY FAIR; FRESH NORTHEAST WINDS.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
MRTHoDIsTs GETTING CLOSER
a Plan of Federation Adopted by the
Southern Church to Be Urged on
the Northern.

Baltimore, Md, March 24.-As a re-
suit of the meeting here of a joint
commission of the Methodist Episco-
pal church south, the general con-
ference of the northern church will
be urged to adopt at its next meeting
plan for federation in several
branches of work. The adoption of
this plan will result in consolida-
ton of mission work and the publish
ing houses at Shanghai, China, the
publication of union paper in Mex
leo and the preparation of a union
hymn book, common catechism and
common order of public worship.
The northern commissioners ac-
knowledge that their church made
mistake in beginning the work of
revision of the hymn book without
first inviting an equal committee
from the southern church. 1t has
therefore been decided that the work
of revision must begin over again.
The plan of federation has already
been adopted by the general confer
ence of the southern church.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
MAY LEAD TO PEACE.
Acting President of the Beers Visits Lord
Kitchener at Pretoria Under a
Flag of Truce.

London, March IA dispatch
from Pretoria says: Acting Presi-
dent Schalk-Burger, F. W. Reitz, ex-
secretary of state of the Transvaal.
and Commandments Lucas Meyer and
Krogh, with their secretaries and
attendants, arrived there March %,
at 1904 p. M, on a special train from
Balmoral, about so miles east of
there. They went into Balmora1 I'M
der flag of truce. Upon arriving
there Mr.. Schalk-Burger and his
party drove Immediately to Lord
Kitchener's headquarters. where he
had an interview with the British
general. The Beers afterward pro-
ceeded to the railroad station and
entrained at five o'clock for Kroon-
stad, whence they will go out under
a safe conduct. For week past Mr..
Schalk-Burger and his colleagues
have been stationed at Rhenoster
kop, north of BaImoral, where they
have been closely pressed by British
columns.
Few of the papers here comment
on the news from Pretoria. These
take. it for granted that Mr.. Schalk-
Burger and his companions are on
mission of peace and again engage in
a discussion of possible peace terms.
expressing the hope that the over
lures will have successful outcome
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
A REALISTIC PERFORMANCE.
While Lot of Boys We're Reproducing q
Play by the Jesse James Company
One Is Shot.

Sedalia, Mo-, March 24.-Wid Mar
tin, aged IS years, was fatally shot
yesterday afternoon in East Sedalia
by Edgar Allen, a playmate of his
own age. A Jesse James company
was in SedaIia last week and num-
Der of young boys were reproduc-
ing the play in barn, having an au-
dience of about so boys. Allen was
playing the part of "Jesse James,"
and Martin that of Pinkerton de-
tective. When the latter attempted
to capture the bandit Allen took
shot at Martin with 38-caliber re-
volver, the ball entering Martins
head near the right ear and passing
out on the opposite side. The
wounded boy is alive, but the sur
geons have little hope of his re-
covery.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
NEW FILIPINO DOLLAR.
American Full Weight Silver Coin VIII Dis
place the Mexican Money Now In Cir
cuIation on the Island.

Washington, March 23.-The senate
committee on the Philippines is work
ing on the bill for the government
and administration of affairs in the
archipelago, and has decided the cur
rency question. It has also been
agreed to make provision for the
purchase of the lands owned by the
friars at valuation which it is ex-
pected will not exceed sc, 900, 900.
1t is proposed that there shall be
for use in the Philippines a full
weight American silver dollar coin Oh
the same weight and fneness as the
Mexican dollar and the British silver
dollar. The American coins are to
be minted in any quantity for any.
body who will send the silver in and
pay the cost of coinage. The plan
it is expected, will result in the
gradual displacement of the Mexican
dollar, which is a cheaply and roughly
made coin, varying from one-half tc
one per cent. in weight, and uncer.
tain in supply.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
ILL1TERACY INCREASING.
Labor Bureau Bulletin Shows DepIorabIe
Condition Among Negroes on Lou
isiana Plantations.

Washington, March 22.-In bulle-
tin of the labor bureau, j. Bradford
Laws has presented an interesting re
port of negro life on the southern
Louisiana plantations. Each of the
negroes was questioned and from the
replies the statistics submitted in the
report were compiled. A more hope
less condition than this official re-
port presents could scarcely be con-
ceived. Less than so per cent. of
those who reported that they were
married had ever been legally mar
ried. even when they are legally
married." says the governments re
port, ''they soon forget their VOWS
and, if the impulse strikes them, they
separate and live with someone more
to their liking. Numerous cases are
seen of two persons legally married
and yet living with a different per-
son, and reporting as being married
to the second. 4 legal divorce is
practically unknown among planta-
ton negroes" An altogether surpris-
ing feature of the investigation re
garding the illiteracy of the negroes
is that it is on the increase.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
MONUMENT TO ALTGELD.
Ex-senator Pettigrew Contributes $500
and Charles A. TOwne S25O-Prob-
able Site in Lincoln Park.

Chicago, March 24.-John P. AltgeId
will have a monument built to his
memory in Chicago. Admirers of the
dead statesman have already taken
up the plans. The first contribution
was from ex-senator Charles A.
Towne, of Duluth, who wired to draw
on him for $3.50. Ex-senator Richard
F. Pettigrew, of South Dakota, fol
lowed it by check for $780, 1t has
been suggested that the memorial
should be placed in Lincoln park. A
group of Boer veterans, showing a
child to the man whose last breath
was given for their cause, was sug-
gested as the design.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
IN HONOR OF LINCOLN.
Secretary Hay and Others Pushing a Bill
Looking TO Erection of Fit ng Memo
rial in Washington City.

Washington, March 24.-Secretary
Hay Saturday presided over a con-
ference at the state department at
which were present Secretary Root,
Senator's Cullom, Mcmillan and Wet
more. The object of the conference
was to perfect some details of the
pending Cullom bill, looking to the
erection of a memorial to Lincoln and
also to the acquisition of the Lincoln
relics now on exhibition in this city
in the house where Lincoln died. This
house belongs to the government, but
the relics are the property of Mr..
Oldroyd, the custodian of the build
ing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
HIS WIFE BETRAYED HIM.
Col. Grimm, of the Russian Army, Afust
Die for Revealing Secrets to
Germany.

ST. Petersburg, March 23.-The
sen1i-official Russl1y Invalid announces
that Col. Grimm, the Russian officer
who was recently condemned tc
death by a court-martia1 at Warsaw
after having been convicted of sys
tematic revelation of military secrets
to foreign power, has confessed tc
having been guilty of high treason.
Col. Grimm, it has been asserted
had, during ten years revealed te
Germany every plan prepared by Rus
STA in the eventuality of war between
the two countries. The discovery Of
the colonel's treason was due to his
wife, who denounced her husband il
revenge for his having paid attentions
to another woman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-03-26
WE'RE TIRED OF PRISON.
Boy Inmates of Kentucky Reformatory
Set the Building on Fire Hoping
Escape.

Lexington, KY, March 21.-The
Bradley cottage at the state school
of reform, six miles from Lexington,
was destroyed by fire at one o'clock
Thursday morning. The inmates, 125
in number, were all COTTON out with
out injury.
Two boys, inmates of the school,
escaped during the fire and nothing
has been heard of them. The man
-agement of the institution believe
the building was set on fire by the
boys who desired to escape. They
also believe that others were in the
plot to get away, but the night watch
mans prompt action prevented it.
Later several of the boys confessed
that the suspicious of the manage
ment were correct; that the building
was set on fire for the purpose of af-
fording an opportunity for a general
escape. The superintendent called
out the guards and arming them with
Winchesters and shotguns held the
boys completely under control.