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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Mr.. Elliott Not to Resign.

Louisville, KY. Oct 1S.-The Courier
Journal tomorrow will say that while j.
H. Ellis, Secretary Of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad. will become Presi-
dent Of the Knoxville. La Follett and
Jellico road and Vice-President and Gen
erai Manager of the Atlanta. Knoxville
and Northern. he will not resign his po-
sition with the Louisville and Nashville.
He will, however. be located in Knoxville
until the two properties are in condition
to be taken under control Of the Louis
Vile and Nashville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
REPORT ON IMMIGRATION.
Commissioner Sargent Submits An
nual Statement.

uual Statement.
Washington, Oct. 1s.-The annual re-
port of the Commissioner of immigration
was made public tonight
Il shows that of the 64s,743 immigrants
who arrived in the United States during
the last fiscal year 4eS.S6s were males and
1854 females. OF the entire number
Of arrivals. Italy supplied 1D,375 AN IN
crease Of i2,379 over 1901; Austria-Hun-
gary III $50, an increase of $3.50. and
Russia 167,sH. an increase Of 1880. Most
European countries showed an Increase,
but there was falling OF in the ar
rivals from Ireland amounting to Las,
the total from that country being %, l3s.
The figures concerning Asiatic immigra-
ton shows a decrease from China Of so,
and an increase from Japan Of e,00ls OF
the entire number arriving 1s2.lsS we've
unable to read or write. but HoS were
under IA years of age. ~
The total number OF aliens refused per-
mission to land was 3,s74 or about two
thirds Of per cent Of the,total arrivals.
Reference IL made to the allen contract
labor bill. Commissioner Sargent express
cd the hope that the alien contract lahr
bill pending in the Senate may pass dur
ing the next session.
The repor. states that the increase of
alien immigration has been not quite ono
third over that OF 1901. but the COMPARE
tive increase OF diseased aliens for the
same period has been more than two to
one.
Speaking OF the enforcement Of the Chi
nese exclusion laws. Mr.. Sargent says
many obstacles have been encountered
He recommends that authority be given
for the appointment OF agents to adpin-
lister the Chinese exclusion laws instead
Of leaving their enforcement to the col
lectors Of customs md also that corupe-
tent special officers be stationed at Hong
Kong and Canton for the enforcement
OF the laws in China instead Of leaving
that duty In the hands of the American
Consuis In China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Law Regulating Spirits.

Washington. Oct. -ls.-The Commission
er of Internal Revenue has ruled tnat
wholesale liquor dealers cannot recei re
for sale packages of distilled spirits from
a person who is neither a rectifer, dis
tiller or wholesale liquor dealer without
violating section 1919 Revised Statutes,
But that persons can, without sending th'
packages of spirits to them. make them
his agent for their sale and on his DO
ing so, they can dispose of the spirits
by means of a bill of sale delivered TO the
purchaser at their place of business.
where they hold the requisite special tax
stamp and the person t1king such Dill OF
sale can receive the packages Of spirits
at any other place from the owner of
them, and the latter not thereby become
involved in special tax liability as a
wholesale liquor dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
ERUPTION OF soUFRIERo.
Greater Distress Than Ever Before
Existed.

Kingstown, st. Vinvent. Oct 1S.-The
eruption of Soufriere volcano on October
10 and 16, the fourth terrific outburst
since the catastrophe of May Z. has
plunged the colony into deeper distress
than befors existed, Gripping its a0icul-
tural resources by further devastating
the arrowroot fields and comletely1 de-
stroying vide areas Of growing crops on
lands vNhich has been considered outside
the volcanic zone.
Even the Mesopotamia' Valley, an ideal
ssrden OF tropical vegetation, although
twelve miles from the vocano crater, is
roads in the Windward district has been
rendered extremely difficult. Large num-
bers Of refugees ard' other persons feft
Georgetown for Kingstowp. a distance
of twenty miles. October 1s. and many
of them tainted on the way fro mhunger
and thirst and the fatigue engendered
by trudging through the hot sand.
The situation Is desperate. Compare
lively no damage wss done on the lee
coast by the outbreak. No lives were
lest.
This eruption was equal in duration and
violence to that Of the night Of Septem-
Der 3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
THR1LIINa ESCAPE OF COUPLES
Big Fire in Albany Broke Up q
Dance,

Albany, N. Y, Oct. 1S.-The most des-
tructive fire that has visited Albany In a
number of years broke out shortly before
IL o'clock tonight in the Tower and Brooks
Company's Boston store, one OF the
largest dry goods stores in the heart OF
the business district. For a time the en-
tire dry goods section was threatened and
only by most heroic work on the part Of
the fremen were the flames practically
confined to the building in which they
started
There were many thrilling escapes from
death and one fireman was killed and a
number injured Thomas Ward. pipe
man of Engine Company No. l. slipped
from the top of a ladder and fell 80 feet,
breaking his neck
At the time the fire broke out dance
was in progress in a hall on the top floor
of the burning building. Escape to the
street was cut of by the fast spreading
flames and twenty-five young men and
women were lifted out Of the front win
dows and helped over adjoining roofs The
shrieks of hysterical women created much
excitement but cool headed flrsmen and
spectators soon carried them to place OF
safety. Several women were burned, but
none seriously hurt.
1t is impossible to secure any estimate
of the tosses tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Capt. A. f. woolley Dead.

Kingston, Ca. Oct. 1s.-(Special.) -Capt
A F. Woolley, veteran who served with
distinction throughout the civil war. died
He was first honor graduate in the 6rst
class that graduated at Auburn College
in 1850. n was there he met and after
wards married Miss Augusta Elizabeth
Jordan, sister of Mrs. d. P. Swanson Of
Nor tgomery. He is survived by SON.
Mr.. A. F. Woolley, of Mexico City, and
Mrs. Charles Pitchford of Atlanta. Ga.
The family have many relatives and
friends in Montgomery and throuhout the
State. who will be grieved to hear of his
death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
"RECoRD OF J. 8. wIGaINs."
Commissioner Ware Uses q Unique
Example. .


Washington. Oct. 10. The most unique
official announcement made In the history
of the pension bureau was posted on the
bulletin there today by Commissioner OF
Pensions Ware as a rebuke to those who
abuse their leave privileges and harrass
the office with pleas for promotions. The
announcement and order follows:
October Is. 1902.
Record Of ]. 8. Virgins (Georgia) is
as follows:
"First-Annual leave in four years.
fourteen days.
"second--Not day sick leave in eight
years.
''Third-On merit. excellent. -.
"Fourth-His chief recommends him.
"Fifth--He has steered no statesmen up
against the cmomissioner.
"Sixth--He has not told the commits
sioner about his pedigree and distinguish
ed relatives
"Seventh--He has not told the commits
sioner how capable he (Wiggfns) Is and
now deserving of promotion.
'Mr. Virgins will be promoted today
from 81 200 to $500 and chiefs are re-
questea to furnish the commissioner with
the names of all others in the bureau with
a similar record.
MY deputies, Mr.. Davenport and Mr..
Kelly, heartily concur.
"E. F. Ware, Commissioner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
AMERICANS AT TAKU.
Herring's Book Says They Showed
Anxiety to Fight

Aerring's BOOK says They showed
Anxiety to Fight.
Berlin. Oct. 1S.-The advance sheets
of Josef Herring's book ''The Battle Of
Ttku' of which engagement he was an
eyewitness, says. discussing American
non-participation: -
THE Monacacy, called by the Chinese
the Jinhicksha of the sea, because she
was side wheeler, was anchored off
the railway depot at Tong Ku before
the bombardment. The last thain from
Tienstin brought hundreds OF fugitives.
many of whom were taken on board the
Monacacy. she having received orders
from Washington not to take part in the
fighting. This displeased the American
officers very much. When mingling with
the officers Of other nations on the wharf
on the Peio Hottie Americans expressed
dissatisfaction with which the foreign
officers generally sympathized with the
feelings of the Americans. who did not
want to see the fight without taking a
hand in it. CAPTAIN White did not share
in this public discussion of the United
States action which was confined to the
juniors.
During the bombardment the Monacacy
was struck by two shells from the forts.
CAPTAIN White would like to have gone
into action then but could not do so be-
cause his vessel was crowded with non
combatants
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
DEWEY Is PRESIDENT.
Chosen as Head of Jefferson Mem
orial Association.

Philadelphia. Oct. 1s.-At a meeting to-
day of the Board of Governors of the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association
of the United States, held in Indspend-
ence Hall, Admiral Dewey was elected
President.
The Board consists of one member from
each of the thirteen original States. the
District of Columbia and the territories,
as follows Connecticut Frank Bardsley,
Bridgeport Delaware. r II. Kenny, Do
yer; Georgia. A. D. Gambler, Atlanta
Maryland, Edwin Warfeld, Baltimore;
Massachusetts. Charles Francis Adam, s
Boston; New Hampshire. Horance s..
Cummins. Manchester; New Jersey, Phil
ip p. Baker, Vineland: North Carolina,
Jcsephus Daniels. Raleigh; New York.
Edward NJ. Shepard. Brooklyn; Pennsyl-
vania, Charles Emory Smith, Philadel-
phia: Rhode Island. d. l.. D. Granger.
Providence; South Carolina, F w. Wag-
cner, Charleston; Virginia, Andrew Ad-
gate Lipscomb, Washington; District Of
Columbia, DR.. Ralph Walsh, Washing
ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
1900 w. G. T. U. DELEGATES.
Every State Represented in the Con
Veution.

Portland, Me-. Oct. 1S.-More than 1900
delegates are now attending the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Convention here. They represent every
State and Territory in the Union.
An attractive part of today's program
wa sthe evening session when addresses
and exercises were conducted by the 10y
al Temperance Legion and the branches
OF the w. c. T. u.
Lady Henry Somerset DR., Sanders and
Miss Cameron of London, England, took
the opportunity today to inspect the
country room, as the storage room for the
liquors seized by the sheriffs Is known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
WILL NOT REDUCE PRICE.
pslieved That Settlement OF Strike
Not Effect Market.

washington, Oct. 1s.-(Speeial.)-An in
.orssting story is going the rounds here
,odav 10 the effect that the resumption OF
bard coal mining will not only not bring
about and immediate reduction TO the
normal price level. but that the coal com
ias viii hereafter permanently hold
- product at a higher price than that
hiob nrevailed before the strike.
The story comes from source which Is
.,ia,,od 70 be reliable and credence is
ssI,en TO it in conservative circles
- IL said that the proposed permanent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
HILL ON COAL PLANK.
Say 1t is Only Way to Permanently
| End Trouble.

Ithaca, N. Y, Oct. 1S-Speaking here
tonight former Senator D. B. Hill, refer
ring to the coal strike situation and to
the plank in the Democratic State plat
form favoring government ownership Of
the coal mines said:
II am not here to take back one word
of this coal plank, but am here to stand
by it and l do stand by it because 1t Is
the only way of settling this question
permanently. l am not here to say when
it will be necessary or best for the gov
eminent to so act, but am here to stand
by this plank"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

advance at the mines will be not less
than so cents per ton. About fifty mil
lions of tons are mined annually 80 that
the advance Of so cents would mean an
increase of s46,00O.oO0 in each years re-
ceipts of the coal companies.
The operators will endeavor to convince
the public that such an advance IL due
them. They expect that the arbitration
commissioners appointed by the President
will agree on an advance Of wages to the
miners which will amount to about Is
cents per ton leaving 81 cents per ton
of the advance to reimburse the operators
for their losses during the strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
tn Meet in Chattanooga.

Kansas City. Mo. Oct. 1s.-The Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church today decid-
cd to hold its Convention next year at
Chattanooga, Tenn. The invitation was
extended by Mrs. D. c. Miller of that
city and 1t was accepted by a unanimous
vote. The most important work of the
meeting wa scommenced today when the
Committee went into a Committee of the
Whole to consider the solicitation and dis
tribution Of the fuEds Of the territory du-
ring the coming year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
CHURCH CONVECTION.
christian Delegates In Session In
Omaha.

Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Oct. 1s.-The Massachu-
sets delegates to the Christian Church
convention today advocated the candidacy
Of Boston for meeting place In 1904.
The arrival Of delegates has not dimin-
ished with the progress Of the convention
and this mornings trains brought nearly
1000 more Christians. most OF them COM
ing from distant States.
The sessions today were again given
over to the Womans Board Of Missions
and the irst session being Bible study
presided over by Wallace c. Payne OF
Kansas. following which was brief
period OF worship.
The election of officers resulted; Presi-
dent Nancy e. Atkins, Wabash. Ind.
vice. president. Mrs. Efne Cunningham;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Helen q.
Moses; recording secretary. Mrs. 8. f
Gray: treasurer, Mrs. Mary Judsoni
superintendent Young Peoples Work
Mrs. Matte Pounds, all Of indianapolis
and all being reelected. The Woman's
Board resolved to raise $75, 600 the COM
ing year. The session closed with an adj
dress by Mrs. Persis ]. Christian OF Ar
kansas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Recognising Government.

Panama, Oct. 1a-Dr. Facundo Nuts
Duran. formerly Governor of Panama.
and for many years charge d'affaires and
Secretary of the Colombian legation at
washington and ex-Judge Of the Supreme
Court, has been appointed Secretary Of
State by Minister Perdomo. who, as pre-
viously cabled. has presidential power.
1t Is believed pr. Duran win assume Of
fee today. Rear Admiral Casey. the Uni
ted States Consul and the commander Of
the Chilean cruiser Presidente Pinto paid
q visit to Minister Perdomo today.
Among the first acts of Perdomo was
the appointment Of medical commission
to study the sanitary condition of tina
troops and methods for improving 1t.
THIS step is considered to be Of great i'm.
portance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Stops LIQUOR Traffic.

Washington. Oct. 1S-An order was re-
GENTLY issued by General Chaffee in COM
mand of the Philippines, assuming mill
tary Jurisdiction of the Island of Cor
regidor The law prohibits the Importation
of liquors in the Stands except for hos
pital purposes and all persons engaged in
the liquor traffic are ordered to cease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Conflict with Officers.

Memphis. Tenn Oct. 1S.-A special to
The Commercial-Appeal from Lake VII
lage Ark. says that in night between
officers and whiskey boat men this af-
ternoon, Sheriff Streng and Deputies
William Wallace and Parker Brawner
were seriously shot and a posse of armed
men have gone to the scene Of the
trouble and a conflict is probable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
TO SECURE FRANCHISE.
Company Organized to Get Nash
ville's Baseball Right.

New Orleans, Oct. 1s.-Leading men of
New Orleans and Nashville have organ
lied a stock company with q paid-up
capital of $4,000 and they will make an
effort to secure the Nashville franchise
of the Southern League.
Already an option upon a location for
the new ball park has been secured and
IL the franchise Is secured grounds ex-
actiy the duplicate Of the New Orleans
field will be laid out.
Several Of the leading members of the
present Nashville baseball hackers are
interested In the new deal. They are not
satisfied with the present management
While no definite action has been taken
by the League. the chances Of granting
a franchise TO the new company forfeit.
ing the old franchise on the grounds OF
failure to comply with the rules and in.
structions of the league. are regarded
as extremely bright.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
eovnRNoR OF GUAM.
Capt. sewell Sails to Take Up the
Duties.

New York, Oct. 1S-Accompaniedb by his
family, Capt William e. Sewell United
States navy, will sail today on the sta
ton ship Supply for Guam to assume
the Governorship of that island. The
Supply, which was Commander Pills
bury's flagship during the recent naval
maneuvres, has handsome quarters for
the officers There Is also suite on the
ship for the accommodation of such dis
tlngutshed Oriental passengers as may be
entertained by the American governm Ant
Probably 1t will take her three months
to complete the voyage to Guam. She
goes by way of the Suez and will touch
at Colombo and Cavite. Specially con
structed heavy anchor will be used to
moor the ship. The coast of Guam IS
full of reefs and typhoons often rage
around the island.
1t will be paRt of the duties of the ON
GERS to take soundngs on the coast and
to endeavor to cut huge reef in order
to make a safe roadway and haven for
vessels.
The new Governor and his ship are like
ly to remain at the post three years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
President corrrects Statement

Washington, Oct. 8.-The following
statement was made at the White House
today relative to the report that Presi-
dent Roosevelt was interested in some
Colorado mining claims: with reference
to the story published today concerning
mining claims In Colorado. the use Of the
Presidents name was wholly unauthor-
ICED and steps have been taken to have
its use discontinued"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Boers Going to England.

Berlin, Oct. 1s.-Generals Botha, Dewet
and Delarey left Berlin for England to-
night intending to consult with their
English well-wishers over the practical
biIity of opening a subscription there for
the relief of the Beers hoping thereby to
allav the political feeling stirred up by
their continental utteHances. The gem
erals spent the day in receiving visitors
and dining with the Pan-German Assoc
citation. The German collections for tbs
poars amount to ST5000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Felt in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct. ia distlnct
earthquake shock, accompanied by muir
fed rumbling like distant thunder was
felt here this afternoon at O'Clock. Inc
shock was Of several seconds duration and
shook houses perceptibly in the city and
suburbs, Dishes and windows were rat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
COMPANIES Shipping Coal.

Reading, Pa, Oct. 1S.-About 12O cars
Of hard coal were brought down to Phil
adelphia and Reading Road today from
the washeries and mines. 1t is expected
that more will be sent out late tonight
from different parts of the region. The
company claims that with tonights ship
ments, the total amount will be 5000 tons,
the largest since May 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Coursing Meet Closes.

Friend, Neb Oct. 18.-Today saw the
finals in the all-age stake and the con-
clusicn of the Mississippi Valley cours-
Ing meet OF the original entries Of over
hundred, the race narrowed down to
Prairie Bird, the property of c. A. Hart
grove of Omaha. and Troublesome. own
ed by Wilson and Allen Of Victor. Prai-
RE Bird won. taking the principal purse
of S26n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

tied and many people rushed from their
homes in fright.
At La Fayette, Ga. large vases were
thrown violently from the Inantel In one
residence. On the streets the shock was
felt, the earth seeming to upheave under
the feet Of pedestrians. Rports Of shocks
at tn same time have been received from
Trion. Ca, Sewauee. Tenn, Monteagie
Tenn, Tracey City, Tenn. and other
towns in Tennessee and Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Will Go to Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss. Oct ia letter was
received here today stating positively that
President Roosevelt has not abandoned
his idea Of coming to Mississippi this fall
and that he expects to be the guest of
Governor Longino before Congress
meets" The President will find hospita-
BILE greeting and plenty OF bears about
the Governors Yazoo delta plantation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Rat Cost Him Life.

Wichita. Kas.. Oct ia young Eng
lishman jumped from the top of Santa
Fe freight car while crossing the Salt
Fork bridge near Ponce City, Ok, yester-
day, saying the momentum would carry
him to the bank and making bet to that
effect. He fell short, however, striking
rock In the river and was instantly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
In Favor of Accepting.

Scranton. Pa. Oct 1S.-Tne last Of tho
meetings of the locals OF the United
Mine Workers to elect delegates to Mon
days convention were held tonight. There
was a practical unanimous vote in favor
OF accepting the proposition
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Rail 70 Get Dapres.

London, Oct. 1s.-The degree of doctor
of laws will be conferred on Prof. Alex
ander Graham Bell of Washington, d. c.,
in addition to Ambassadors White and
Choate. october %. by st. Andrews Uni
versitv. where Andrew Carnegie is to be
installed as rector on that day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

killed. In his pockets were found evil
dences that he was the nephew OF the
Earl of Insdale and that he had served
In the British army In India. In his
pockets also was letter from London
lawyers asking him to return to prosecute
A claim to an inheritance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Revolutionists Routed.

Puerto Caballo. Venezuela, Oct. is.--A
cable message received here from ths
Secretary General of President Castro
says the government army has been vic
torious over the forces 1.-the revoiution-
lists after seven days lighting. during
which 5000 men were KILLED.
The revolutionists are said 10 have beea
completely routed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Raised 80 Cents a Ton.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 1s.-There was a
meeting here today of the largest indie
pendent coal operators and members OF
the Pittsburg coal combine to raise prices
of bituminous coal. 1t was decided In
view of the demand being far In excess
of the supply. to raise prices 30 cents per
ton. This Is an increase of from Is to 20
per cent over present prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
GERMAN TARIFF BILL
FAILURE OF THE MEASURE rs
PROBABLE.
Member Of Reichstag Creates Excite
ment by Declaring Government
May Saw OF Branch on
Which Monarchy Rests.

Berlin, Oct 1s.-Summing up the situa'
ton 1t may be said that the three days
discussion of the tariff bill in the Reich.
stag has rendered the failure OF the
measure more probable than ever.
Chancellor Won BueIow's speech an,
nouncing the incorporating attitude OF
the ministers is regarded as equivalent
to being the death blow of the bill. Pres
ent appearances indicate that the meas
ure would be defeated by an enormous
majority. The socialists and two radical
parties will vote against 1t because it Is
too Agrarian and the Centrists and two
conservative parties will reject the bill
because 1t Is not Agrarian enough. Only
the national Liberals and some irregulars
will support the government.
Newspaper comment is practically all
one way, agreeing that the measure is
doomed. The Agrarian Tags Zeitung
says:
1.-The matter is settled. but we will
fight to the last ditch.r
The Frankfurter Zeitung remarks that
the biu's death sentence has been pro-
nounced.
The Volks Zeitung. leading Centrist
organ endorses this view: The social
lists and radicals have already begun the
tactics of talking the measure to death. y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Against Ending Strike.

Shenandoah Pa, Oct. IA majority of
tho local unions of Shenandoah ard vicin-
ity have instructed the delegates elected
to the Wilkesbarre convention to vote
against calltpg the strike off until assur-
anse is q En- that every man who re-
sponded tdkhe call to go on strike will be
given his old position back.