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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
STOOD LIKE A DUMMY
FILCH DID NOT SPREAD ANY
 THOUGHT WAVES.
Says Some of the Costumes Worn at Point Loma by the Theosophists Were Indecent in
 Their Effect.

San Diego, Cal. Dec. 2.-ln the hoei suit of Katherine Tingley, the Theosopn- list leader against The Los Angeles Times, consideration was resumed today of the affidavit of Louis Filch, formerly a bookkeeper at the Point Loma Home.
 The court excluded those parts or Filchs deposition bearing on Mrs. Ting leys claim to super-human effort; as to tll-treatment of inmates of the home. and as to the owerworking of Miss Berg man, a Swedish music teacher from the Royal Academy of Stockholm. Filch, In his deposition, says he left Point Lorna simply because he wanted to get away from the place. He declared his relauon with Mrs. Tingley at the time of his de- partrre as "an armed neutrality Con corning the various ceremonies, F1ich says he never spread any thought waves, to lis knowledge. but that he joined the others when they assumed to be spread irg thoughts, saying:
 T did what the rest did-stood there like a dummy"
 Cross as to the costumes, he answer ed. q have seen them low-necked- as low as the average evening gown One with a toga crossed in the front and br ought around in the back was indecent in its effect"
 Describing the garments of the crafts- men, he said they left the arms and legs bare. These were worn on ceremonial occasions.
 Mrs. Rice Ellen, wife of Louis Filch. also made deposition before the Hart ford (Conn) Commissioner. She was six months at the home and her child was
 in Mrs. Tingley's school. Mrs. Filch con- sidered the teaching very old-fashioned. The deposition of pr. Jerome Anderson of San Francisco. who was once mem- Der of Mrs. 11ngleys cabinet. was then taken up, He described the home at Point Loma and thought all of the deeds to the property were in Mrs. Tingley's name. The people of the colony. he said. did all the work, taking the place of ser wants. A fence surrounded the home
 stead and there were guards about the
 premises. who were armed with revolv- CTS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
sCooPED BY MORGAN.
Syndicate Secures Control of Ken
 lucky Coal Lands.

lucky Coal Lands.
 Louisville. Ky, Dec. 22.-The Courier Journal tomorrow will say: 'Negotia- tions have practically been consummated whereby an Eastern syndicate, Of which J. Pierpont Morgan is director, has obtair ed control of all the coal mines and coal property west of Green River Tn Kentucky. except that owned by the St Bernard Coal Company. The constdera- tionj is s, 900, 900 MT. John H. Hendrtck. formerly Attorney General of Kentucky. but now resident of New York. was the agent through whom the negotiations have been conducted He has been in Kentucky several months and will remain in Louisville until January 5, attending to details of the transaction. It Is claim ed that a lawyer has been engaged ana the deeds are being delivered.
 "Mr Henry P. Malloy of New York Is also here assisting MT. Hendrick in mat ters relating to tho deal. They were in conference with other men interested in the deal here tonight, but all refused to say anything about the negotiations oth- CT than things were progressing as well as could be expected. MT. Hendrick de- ried that the deal had been closed, but intimated that 1t would be in the near future. Various owners of coal property west of Green River admit that they have been approached by the men from tho East and several have given options to them.
 '"The agents of the syndicate nave also made efforts to get control of coal prop erty in other. parts of the State. but so far as is known have not purchased any.
 Tt Is further reported that negotia- tons will soon be opened for coal lands in parts of Tennessee and West Virginia"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Minto Notified.

Ottawa, Dec. 2.-Tha following message received by Lord Minto. Governor Gen eral of Canada, from Marconi yesterday. shows that wireless transatlantic teleg- raphy has been a success:
 "Glace Bay, N. s., Dec. q, 1902. His Excellency. the Governor General,
 Government House. Ottawa Canada: Have the honor to inform your excel lency that your message has now been transmitted by me from Cape Breton to Cornwall, by wireless telegraphy and has been forwarded to destination.
 ''Marconi.'' Lord Minton telegraphed Marconi as follows:
 Delighted at your message just re- ceived. Warmest congratulations on your splendid success. Minto. Hon W. N. Fielding sent telegram of congregatlNation to Marconi and Sir Richard Cartwright actlg premier. has cabled to England congratulating the British people on the new method of communication between the two coun- tries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Washington Jockey Club.

Washington. Dec. 22.-A reorganization of the Washington Jockey Club was ef- fected at a meeting of the executive committee of that organization today and new club to be known as the New Washington Jockey Club of the District of Columbia formed. Tbs capital stock of the association was increased suf- fciently to pay of all outstanding debts and the management of the new club placed in the hands of the Westchester Racing Association for twenty years. The officers of the new club are: H. II. HowIand, president; Jesse Brown. vice president; F. I. Burgher. secretary and treasurer. all of Washington. The change made, 1t is alleged, does not con- temniate the taking out of the hands of the Washington people, but its quality, purses, etc. will be guaranteed by the Westchester association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
INSURANCE OF MURDERERs.
Decision of Interest Handed Down by
 Supreme Court,

Washington, Dec. 22.-The question of the effect of murder upon life insurance policy when issued upon the life of the murderer was today passed upon by the United States Supreme Court in an optn. ion delivered by Justice Brewer.
 The case in which the opinion was de- livered was that of 8. M. Burt versus the Union Central Life Insurance Company. William F. Burt of Travis County. Texas, was the name of the man insured. His policy was made payable to his wife. An nie M. Burt, and in case of her death to his executors.
 During the following year Burts wife died, and he afterward was charged with her murder and found guilty and exc cuted. Afterward the hairs of the estate made an effort to collect the policy, but the insurance company resisted payment. The lower courts, including the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sustained the protest of the company. and today's opinion affirmed the decision of the Court Of Appeals. holding the policy invalid on the ground that to sanction payment under the circumstances would be con trary to public policy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
DENY STORY OF PANIC.
No Trouble Occurred on Board the
 Deutschland.

Paris, Dec. z.-Passengers on the Deutschland arriving here today deny the sensational report printed in London ai- leging that there was a panic on board that ship Saturday night. The facts are as follows:
 Comparatively few Of the passengers were aroused by the noise, many or them not knowing that anything had occurred until the following morning. The officers and crew did not display the slightest un- easiness and there was no interruption of the usual discipline. The few passengers remaining on deck took the affair lightly. At no time was there the slightest ex- citement among the women or men. With in an hour the ship was again under steam and her arrival at Plymouth was only slightly delayed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23

ton vs the State of Missouri. on the ground that no federal question had been raised in the trial court. The case in- volved the constitutionality of the pure food law of the State. and his attracted much attention. Layton. whose place of business in St Louis was found guilty in the trial court of the use of alum in the manufacture of baking powder, and fine of S100 was assessed against him. The verdict was affirmed by the State Supreme Court. The effect of today's opinion is to leave the verdict against Layton standing, but 1t did not enter upon any question as to the merits of the case. The opinion was delivered by Chief Justice Fuller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
How to Cure Group.

.- MT. R. Cray who lives near Armenia, Duchess County. N. T.. says: Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is the best medi- cine I have ever used. It is a fine chill dren's remedy for croup and never falls to cure" When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has developed, 1t will pre- vent the attack. This should be borne in mind and bottle of the Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for instant use as soon as these symptoms appear. For sale by all druggists. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Herrera Welcomes Santos.

tamin Herrera. former commander of revolutionary forces in Colombia. arrived here today from Panama to welcome Ben eral Vargas-Santos. late military direc- tor of the revolution, who arrived here from San Jose. Costa Rica. on board the steamer Labrador. Santos is bound for Savanilla, whence he will proceed to his home in the Department of Santander A large crowd gathered at the railroad station to catch a glimpse of General Herrera who received a cordial welcome from the prominent Liberals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
DECLARATION OF WAR.
Intended to Legalize Proclamation ot
 Blockade

Port of Spain. Trinidad, Dec. 2-Om- cial announcement Is made here that Sir Courtenay Knollya, the acting Governor, will issue today a special royal gazette containing a declaration of war against Venezuela. This act Is one of formality, taken with the intention to legalize the proclamation of the blockade.
 The Mirror, in an inspired article, says:
 All commercial intercourse between the two people Is interdicted. When hos tile vessels capture a neutral the property on board 10 not affected. 4 free ship makes free goods. They nay capture the enemy's ships and the enemy's property on board. but they must spare neutral vessels and ali goods therein. whether be- longing to the enemy or to neutrals, and also neutral goods found in the enemy's s vessels"
 The declaration will have the effect of legalizing the seizure of Venezuelan war ships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
FIRE DESTROYS HOME.
Residence of c. W. Walden Com
 plete Loss.

Fire which was discovered about i2:3o o'clock this morning completely destroyed the residence of G. W. Walden on the Plank Road about one mile from the city limits The house. four-room frane structure. was owned by W. D. Westcott
 The fire originated in the kitchen at the rear of the house and MT. Walden was awakened by the smoke. which almost sufoSatsd the members of his family before they escaped from the burning building.
 Practically all of the household goods. in- cluding a fine piano. were destroyed. The con tents of the house were partially insured
 The ire being so far from the city. the Mont gonnery fire department was not called.
 Mir. Walden and his family came to the city in a carriage and spent the remainder of the night at the home of his kinsman. Jack Thrasher,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Lewisohn Knew canfield.

New York, Dec. 22.-Jesse Lewisohn. who. the court decided, should answer the District Attorneys question as to whether he knew RichRrd Canfield, who. 1t is alleged. is the proprietor of a gamb- ling house, today answered n the affirm ative.> He was next asked, Were you ever in Canfelds prior to December q, 1S97?" He at first refused to answer but later on advice of his attorney said he had not. He dec ined to answer when asked, # he had been in the house re- gently MT. Lauterbach. attorney for Mir Lewisohn. is the authority for what oc- cured at the inquiry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
TRIAL OF MISS BIGaAR.
The Prosecution Introduces Witnesses
 in Rebuttals.

The Prosecution Introduces Witnesses
 in Rebuttals.
 Free Hold, N. J., Dec 22.-Further tes- timony in the trial of Laura Biggar, was given by Miss Biggar today and the de- fence then rested. Miss Biggar, cross examined by MT. Wilson, counsel for the State, said she had kept her marriage secret because Mir. Bennett had asked her to do so. She said she had employed Mollie Deskin as her maid and had dis charged her about year ago. Witness said she always had been a dutful and faithful wife to NIT. Bennett.
 Former Sheriff Shock of Free Hold was called in rebuttal by the State. and said that in October, 1901, Bennett intro duced the defendant as Miss Biggar.
 Dr. Conlin McDougaI of New York testified he had attended Mir. Bennett He has known Laura Biggar for fifteen years His testimony tended to show that Mir. Bennett was not the father of Laura Biggar's child. On cross-examina- ton. Dr. McDougall said he had claim against the estate for $16,G5o for medical services.
 The testimony of Dr. Frederick A. Ly- ons, surgeon to the New York Fire De- partment, was similar to that of Dr. Nc DouGall. Dr. Hendrick was recalled to the stand when Dr. Lyons was excused He contradicted Dr. McDougalrs testi- mony
 William J. Keough for five years a part ner with MT. Bennett in the theatrical business. testified that it was impossible for Mir. Bennett to have been in Hobok- en on the date on which it is claimed he married Miss Biggar McKeoughs rec ords showed. he said. that on that night Mir. Bennett was in the Star Theatre in Pittsburg.
 r J. McNulty swore that Miss Biggar told him tbst if MT Bennett left no will she would receive nothing.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23

Thomas from the Orient They were ap- pointed by this government to appraies the damages sustained by American req dents of China as . result of the upris- ing in that country. Their report Is que Wednesday from the Orient. It shows that 20 different claims were submiSteo by Americans who suffered ioss by the Boxsr-war aggregsting Neeo.eoo, but only q, 600 800 will be available out or the inr demnity which China has been called up- on to pay for the damage done to for atwnera
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
TEMPERED WITH TRACK.
Then Tagged Train in Hope of Be
 ing Rewarded.

Memphis. Tenn. Dec. 22.--George W. Geans, truck farmer living near the city, was today arrested on a warrant charging attempted train wrecking. Geans Is the man who Tagged the Frisco fast passenger train from Birmingham Friday night about three miles from the city, a short distance from @ point where spikes had been drawn and crossties laid on the track.
 After his arrest Geans made 6 written confession to the police in which he stat ed thnt he had tempered with the track and stopped the train in the hope that he would be rewarded by the passengers and the railroad officials. He states that he has been unable to secure employment and needed money, his family being in want.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
swAYNE's BODY INFERRED.
He Was Once Military Governor of
 Alabama.

WashinEton,-Dec z2-rhe fernains of cen. Wager Swayne, soldier, lawyer and once Military Governor of Alabama. were burned with full military honors in the National Cemetery at Arlington today. The body arrived here from New York at 7:3O o'clock this morning and was escorted to St. Johns Episcopal Church by large detachment of troops, including & squad ron of cavalry and a battery of artillery from Fort Meyer and battery of engi- neers from Washington barracks. The services at the church were brief and sim ple. The casket was borne by six military men to the caIsson which transported 1t to Arlington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
To Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 22.-The following dis- patch from Marconi, dated Glace Bay N. s., December q. has been received by inc Associated Press:
 T beg to inform you for circulation that I have established wireless telegraph communication between Cape Breton Canada, and Cornwall, Engiand' with complete success. I$nauguratory mes saRes including one from the Governor General of Canada to King Edward VII, have already been transmitted and for warded to the King of England. A mes sage to The London times has also been transmitted in the presence of its special correspondent, D. Parkin, M. P.
 (SiKnedD ''G. Marconi."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Bodies Found on Track.

New Albany. Ind. Dec. 22.--The bodies of Peter Dalton and Henry wetzel of Ramsey Ind. were found lyinH meside the P. c. c. and St. L. suburban tracn at what is known as the Half Way 1ouA this nOrning, The men had evident& been killed by train. The bodies werN so close together when found that it isb believed the men were having friendly scuffie on the platform of the car ana fell of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
WARRANT FOR KID M'coY.
The Noted Pugilist is Accused of
 Grand Larceny.

New York. Dec 22-Captain Titus of the New York Detective Bureau, sent out an order today for the arrest of Norman selby, pugilist known as Kid Mccoy, ' on the charge of grand larceny.
 The complainant in the case Is David Lamar, a broker, who says that he went to McCpys drinking place Saturday and gave Mccoy a $4,O0O bill. telling him to keep it until the party stopped drinking, when the charges were to be deducted and change given. According to Lamar, Mccoy declared 1t was only S20 bill he had received. After the dispute the po- lice say Mccoy could not be found
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Eight Experiments.

Halifax. N. S., Dec. 22.-After eight experiments conducted with the greatest secrecy Marconi announces that he has solved the problem of wireless trans-At- lantic transmission and has successfully transmitted message from the shores of Canada to the coast of England. The formal announcement of this achievement was made by the inventor himself yester day. when he stated that the wireless messages had been successfully transmit ted and forwarded from the Governor General of Canada to King Edward VII of Great Britain and to the King of Italy. Dr. George R. Pergin. principal of Upper Canada College, trustee of Rhodes's scholarships was present when one of the successful tests was made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Concentrated by King.

Giace Bay. N. s.. Dec. 2.-To his wire less mesasge transmitted from Canada to King Edward VII. Marconi has received the following reply signed by Lord Knollys, the Kings private secretary:
 "I have had the horror of submitting your telegram to thc<ikng and am com- manded to congratulate you sincerely on the successful issue to your endeavors to develop your most important invention. The King has been much interested In your experiments as he remembered that the initial ones were commenced by you on the royal yacht Osborne in 1898.
 'Knollys Private Secretary"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Greetings from Russians.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.)
 St. Petersburg. Dec. 10.-The enduring nature of some of the friendships formed at the Worlds Fair held in Chicago has been illustrated by the sending of joint Christmas greeting by four Russian dele gates to the fair. Paul Gloukhovsld. N. Komorav, F. M. Grunwaldt and Prof. A. Kroupsky, to about 300 Americans, in- cluding all the former fair officials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
rhe Mirandi Eludes aermans.

Caracas. Dec. 2.-The Venezuelan Runboat Mirandi. the best vessel in the fleet. is still successful in escaping Ger man pursuit. She is now in the most southern part of Lake Maracalbo near La Ceiba and beyond the reach of the allies. The German cruiser Fake made an attempt to cross the bar at Maracaibo without a pilot, but was .desisted in view of the danger. She is now cruising out side the bar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Succeeded in Killing Herself.

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 22.-A pretty, well dressed woman. 1s years old. giving her name as Mrs. W. c. Hazel of Coving- ton, Ky, died at the city hospital this morning from morphine and wounds in her wrist inflicted with pair of scissors. She is Mrs. Clarence Hazel. who figured in the papers throughout the Central States last week because of her efforts to kill herself in the Latonia Hotel In Coyington. Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
TOO MANY OF THEM DIE.
Their Little Bodies Unable to Stand the Ordeal of
 Development.
GE THINK EVERY MOTHER IN THIS TOWN SHOULD KNOW
 ABOUT vlN0l.
II iS the Delicious Tonic We Advise for Growing.
 Children.

Is your boy or girl pale and listlessr ? Do they act differently from other children? :? Do they sleep poorly and eat poorly? Does your boy avoid the sports and games of other boys? Does your girl complain of headache and find her studies a hardship?
 If so, you may make up your mind they are growing too fast. They need something to help nature in her great work of furnishing the necessary ele- anents for creating flesh and muscle tis- mue, bone structure and rich, pure, rcd blood.
 They need a tonic in the full sense of the word and we can tell you what to get.
 It is vinol Wine of C0i-Liver Oil, the great modern reconstructor. Children like it, it is so delicious to the taste, in spite of the fact that it contains Q highly concentrated extract of the medicinal principles that are found ia eod-liver oil.
 But because the vile-smelling and Nasting grease has been discarded and nrl of the other disagreeable features eliminated, the benefits of Vinol are easily understood.
 VinolNacts favorably on the stomach, creates an appetite and enables the Hood that is eaten 10 do the greatest possible amount of good.
 Following is s letter that bears di- Ecctly on this subject.
 "Iwas all run down and took vinol. 1t did me so much good and it was so pleasant to take that gave it to my children. They were growing fast and needed something in the way of a tonic fand \ found 1t to be just the thing for xhHm. PICKERING, 1882 Fall RivBr, Mass
 We cordially invite mothers inter ested in the welfare of their children, zas well as any one else needing a sure, safe and delicious tonic, rebuilder and rejuvenator, to call on us. We will gladly tell any one all we know about Ninol and why we so highly endorse it. lnasmuch as we are always ready and pleased to refund the cost of Vinol to 1hose who don't find it exactly what we claim lt to be, it will be seen that we gre prepared to substantially endorse lsar claims for the excellence of this snaryelons preparation.
 E. G. E Fowler, Druggist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Six Prisoners Sentenced

London. Dec. 22,-Five of the remaining prisoners on trial here in connection with the bank note forgeries were sentenced today to terms of penal servitude ranging from one year to eighteen months. The sixth prisoner got or with a months i'm prisonment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
Advanced on Docket.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The case of Cheessbrough vs. the United States. in- volvinK the question of the validity of the provision of the war revenue fixing a tax on transfers of real estate, today was advanced on the docket of the United States Supreme Court and set for hear ing on the second Monday of the next term,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
A. S. Mathsson Resigns.

Pittsburg, Dec, 2.-A. $. Matheson Third ViCe-President of the NationaT ruoe Company, with headquartels in New York, has rendered his resignation, to take enest January l. No successor will be elected. as the office or Third Vice. President will be abolished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-23
PLAGUE AT MAMMALIAN.
President Diaz Offers Federal Aid to
 the City.

Fr0SldenC UIA1 VHeIs Ioue1d4 A4u IO
 the City.
 Mexico City, Dec. 2.-Advices from Mazatlan, the seaport on the western coast of Mexico. where a disease suppos- ed to be the bubonic plague has broken out, show that there were three deaths Saturday and nine Sunday from the mal- adv. A pest house has been established and quarantine regulations are being rig idly enforced.
 weather conditions along the west coast are favorable to the spreading of the plague.
 The Governor of the State of sinaloa is in this cIty working on plans to prevent the plague reaching other coast cities President Diaz has, by wire. offered Fed eral aid to the infected city.