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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
SAILORS IN MUTINY
THREE AMERICANS CAUSE
 TROUBLE ON VESSEL.
Shot Captain and His Second ohicer and Then Left the Ship on
 a Raft in Mid-ocean.

Queenstown, Dec. 5.-The British ship Leicester Castle from San Francisco, July 26 arrived here today. Her commander reported that on September End. three American seamen mutinied and Captain Peattie and his second officer were shot, the latter fatally, after an encounter with the mutineers. who left the ship on a raft in mid-ocean.
 Captain Peattie gave the names of tho mutineers as w. A. Hobbs. Ernest Sears and Turner.
 They were all shipped in San Francisco. while in the act of resouing the captain.
 In the darkness the mutineers got few blanks and ropes from a raft and launch ed it to the ship which was then about SOo miles north of the Pitcairn island. The captain searched for the raft the next day and 1t was not sighted and it was surmised it went to pieces. Captain Peattie added that Hobbs was the actual murderer of MT. Nixon, whom he shot through the heart. The captain himself was shot twice, but had quite recovered when he arrived here.
 When the chief officer discovered that the three men had mutinied, he mustered the rest of the crew on the poor. intend ing to await daylight and capture the mutineers, but the latter escaped in the interim.
 The captain is unable to account for the mutiny. He supposes 1t was the inten- ton of the mutinsers to murder the offi- cers and men who refused to join them and take the ship to Pitcairn island. It Is said Hobbs came from Illinois. Sears from Idaho and James Turner from Port land, Oregon.
 The mutlneers took a weeks provisions with them on the raft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
STORM IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Snow is Inches Deep in the
 Anthracite Region.

Philadelphia. Dec. 5.-The snow and wind storm which swept over the east ern part of Pennsylvania during the morning abated late this afternoon. The fall snow in this city and surrounding country amouoted to about four inches. but the greatest damage was done by the high wind, which at Il o'clock atained velocity of 54 miles an hour
 Telegraph communication between this city and Pittsburg was practically para lyzed and suburban street car and rail- road traffic was badly crippled One life was lost as the result of the blinding snow and a few minor accidents occurred.
 During the height of the storm George Chiverton drove an express wagon into trolley car and was instantly killed and two persons received fractured limbs by the collision of two trolley cars in West Philadelphia.
 In the anthracite coal region the fall of snow amounted to eight inches. but mining operations were not seriously in- terfered with
 The only shipping disaster of moment reported to the maritime exchange was the sinking of the three masted schooner Virginia Rulon at Asaatague, Va.' about fifty miles below the Delaware break water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
BELIEVED ALL ARE LOST.
Only One Chance for the Crew of the
 Oler,


 Norfolk. Va, Dec 5.-Reports received In Norfolk tonight are to the effect that not a soul of the ill-fated schooner Wes- ley M. Oler's crew escaped. Only one chance of a rescue is known. The Ger man steamer Koln, from Bremen to Balti- more, reported the crew of an abandoned schooner aboard while entering the capes today.
 The three masted schooner William D. Hilton and Melville Phillips, together with several smaller craft, were blown ashore in the harbor, and lower bay in this morn ing's gale. t.tf
 The tug Underwriter, which was towing the Oier from Nassau. has not been heard from. and fears are entertained that she foundered in the gale. The crew of the schooner Ida Lawrence, abandoned that vessel in a rudderless condition on Hat teras early this morning and were rescued With the greatest difficulty by life savers.
 The terrific storm of wind and rain that struck this section early this morn ing was the most destructive known in Hampton Roads in some time. Numerous boats have been torn loose from their moorinks and beached. Others firmly anchored have been filled and sunk. The only victim known so far is colored man, who was drowned near Minchs Store in Warwick County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
FIREMAN KILLED.
Wall Fell in While Department was
 Fighting Fire.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 5.--At o'clock this morning, while membere of the fire de- rartment were still fighting the flames In the ruins of the Likly and Rocket fac tory at the corner of Cass and Hamilton Streets, a portion of the wall fell In upon members of Engine Company No. IA. burying them in the debris. Those who were thus caught were Captain Daniel Finucan, James L Osherger and Arthur Garner, who were working just outside the wall; Lieutenant Robert McKenna, Hoseman Sam Jones, Charles Nieding and Patrick H. Joyce. who were on the in- side.
 Ambulances wers hurriedly called and the firemen soon brought from the ruins. all but Joyce, who is still deep under piles of brick with no hope of him being taken out alive.
 The injuries of McKenna, Jones and Nieding are serious. while the others are slightly injured.
 Later the dead body of Joyce was re- covered He had been crushed to death between many tons of brick. mortar and heavy machinery. The other firemen will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Mcknight Takes Another Task.

Louisville, Dec. 5.-Having failed in his attempt to secure a pardon from Roose- welt. J. NJ. Mcknight, former President of the defunct German National Bank Of this city, who has been convicted four times in the Federal Court on the charge of embedding the funds of the bank. hled in the office of the clerk of the United States Court here today a writ of error and an assignment of errors to be pre- scented to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals The action was taken in or der to secure if possible, a reversion of the verdict rendered against him in the lower court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
POPE LEo's RECEIPT.
Gives St. Louis Parish Sum Willed
 to Him by g Creditor.

Chicago. Dec. 5.-An instrument exe- cuted in Rome, winch is equivalent to a receipt from Pope Leo XII was filed in the Probate Court today. It Is written in Latin and contains the original signature of the Secretary of the Congregation of Propagation of the Faith.
 A translation of the instrument was also filed showing that the parish of St. Boniface in St. Louis, is burdened with a debt of S4OOo lire and that Francis He'll mann, G creditor, when dying. willed to the Pope a part of his claim. amounting to Ss25 equal to 3, ,13 lire. The executor of the will demands this sum from the Parish in order to forward 1t to the Pope It is difficult to raise the sum and the Pope was requested to give the amount to the Parish and give a receipt in order that the estate may legally be settled.
 The Pope's receipt for all but s2oo was received and filed today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
SUCCESSOR OF BUCK.
John Barrett of Oregon Wiu Ds
 Named.

Washington, Dec. b.-When the Presi- dent comes to take up the question of the succession of the vacancy caused by the death of Minister Buck. at Tokio, it is understood he will name John Barrett of Oregon, at present Commissioner Gen. eral of the St. Louis Exposition. to Asia and Australia, to be Minister.
 Mir. Barrett is now somewhere in the neighborhood of the Straits settlements. He has been working to secure a good Asiatic representation at the St. Louis Exposition, and his efforts have been at tended with success, for he has induced both China and Japan to embark upon large governmental exhibits when they had decided not to be represented in that way.
 He is now bound for Australia, where 1t is his hope to change the mind of the Premers in Austria and New Zealand and cause them to reconsider their pur- pose to allow the exposition to go on without exhibits from their colonies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
park Breaks to Pieces.

Beaufort. S. C.. Dec. S.-The bark oh-
 - TburIow. which was stranded Sunday n,rbt broke to pieces last night. The noi, i r,as killed by a falling mast and
 nther o man had his back broken. Five os tha crew were rescued. Captain Hayes. os the Thurlow had his leg broken in ,,,rso places The captain set his own Ioe He was brought here. where he re- taIved medical attention. The Thurio" vlas loaded with lumber at Cnariestoh ard bound to New York. She oroke
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
NEW ENGLAND HAS STORM.
Entire Region Covered With Snow
 Eight Inches Deep.

Boston. Dec. 5-After an unusually long period of calm, mild weather, spirited storm from the Gulf brought grim win ter to New England today with great audiences and for the first time this season covered the entire region with snow to the depth of eight inches.
 The storm apparently was severe in Southwestern New England where there was considerable wire prostration and delay in railroad trafflc. New England received the full beneft of northeast gale which in some places attained ve- Iocity of forty miles an hour.
 The only shipwreck reported was that os A schooner which ran on Dog Bar Breakwater in Gloucester harbor. No lives were lost.
 A fishing vessel from Boston. the James clarke, ran into the breakers of Manchester. Mass. this afternoon but cha is expected to be pulled out of dan rsr seven of the twelve men on board landed in safety. -.--
 had railroad wreck due to the storm occurred at South Ashburnham. in which one hrakeman was killed and another fatally injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
MONT PELLETS RUMBL1N1s.
Vessels are Warned Not to Ap-
 proach the Coast.

Pointe-a-Pitre. Island of Guadeloupe, Dec. 5.-Professor Lacroix who was sent out by the French Government to investi- gate the volcanic situation in Martinique and who has established his headquart- CTS at Fondes St. Denis, near Mont Pelee reports that the volcano has been in dangerous activity during the past week
 There have been severe eruptions and ashes have been thrown out but have fal len only over the regions already de- vastated and evacuated. During the night rumblings have been heard and the central cone appears incandescent. It falls frequently and reforms in different sbanes. The smoke rising from the center is some times three kilometres high.
 Vessels are advised not to approach the coast. According to the latest news, however. Mont Pelss Is somewhat quieter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
TROOPS TO CHANGE POSTS.
Many of Those in Philippines to Be
 Relieved

Washington, Dec. 5.-The War Depart ment today issued an order providing for the exchange of foreign Philippines regi- ment organizations with the same mum Der of troops in the United States. ine home troops will relieve the troops ln the Philippines, the first ones leaving TOT San Francisco February next
 These troops, now serving In the united States. are ordered to the Philippines:
 Cavalry, the 18th. now at Fort Meade. S. D., and Fort Keogh. Mont; the 12th at Fort Clarke and Fort Sam Houston, Tex; the 14th at Fort Grant. Ariz.. Fort DuQuesne, Utah, Fort Huachuca. Ariz.' Fort, Logan. Colo, and Fort Wingate' N. M.
 Coast artillery-The 10th company, now at Fort Getty, S. G.; 3Sth. at Fort Cas- we'll, N. C.; S5th at Fort Wadsworth and 1OSth at Fort William, Me.
 Field artillery-Ninth Company at Fort Sheridan, H.; 17th at Fort Sam Houston Tex, and 18th at the Preside, San Fran cisco.
 nfantry-Fourteenth regiment, now al Fort Wayne and Fort Brady, Mich., and Fort Porter, N Y.; 18th, at Fort D. A. Russell, wyo., Fort Logan. Colo, and W nipple Barracks, Ariz.; 23rd, at Platts' burg N. Y; 4th. at Fort Sam Houston Fort Brown, Fort Wingate, Fort Mcln- tosh and Eagle Pass. all in Texas: and the l7th regiment at Van Couyer Bar. racks, Wash, Boise Barracks. Idaho, and Fort Wright and Fort Lawton. Wash. The troops to come from the Philip pines and the order of their disposition in the United States are as follows:
 Cavalry-Sixth regiment, to the De- partment of Dakota; 1st regiment, De partment of Texas; 9th regiment, De- partment of Colorado.
 ArtiIlery-Twenty-fift 27th, ast ant 3eth companies coast artillery and 14th 18th and 25th batteries of field artillery to be assigned to stations on arrival a | San Francisco.
 Infantry-First regiment, headquarter' and two battalions, to be selected by thu regiment commander to the Departmen | of the Lakes; the remaining battalion t
 the Department of the East; 2nd regi ment. Department of Colorado; 5th regi ment, Department of the East; 18th regi ment, Department of Texas; and 10th regi
 ment, Department of the Columbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
STRIKE CONTINUES.
Marseilles Sailors Say Owners Pro-
 posals are Insulting.

Marseiles, Dec. 5.-The syndicate of shipowners maintains an unyielding atti- tude toward the strikers, though it is report 9d that some members are in favor of conducting some negotiations.
 Five thousand strikers held meeting today and voted to reject with contempt the proposals made by the owners yes terday, which were pronounced to be in- sulting. The meeting demanded that the government should no longer send sailors of the navy to man the steamers and declared that the strikers would not ans wer for order if the liberty to strike was not respected. The strikers, adjourned cheering for a general strike.
 The meeting was resumed this evening and the strikers voted to persist in the strike until they had obtained entire sat isfaction.
 Three steamers left the port today with mails. passengers and freight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Treatv with Colombia.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Tf Minister Hart at Bogota is correctly informed. no treaty providing for the construction of the Panama Canal can be ratified by the Co., lombian Congress before June 1 next. Secretary Hay therefore has decided to allow the treaty to be ratified in Wash ington first presuming that he succeeds in negotiating one. unless the Senate in- terposes an objection. which Is not antic- ipated It is expected that early next week pr. Herrah, the Colombian charge here will be given all the powers nee essary for him to sign a treaty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
CIGARETTE CAUSED IT.
Dickinson Hall, at Princeton College,
 Is Set on Fire.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 5.-Dickinson hail. the big recitation building of the academic department of the university narrowly escaped being burned to the ground today. Fire broke out in the third story. between the hallway and examination hall at iV o'clock while Professor J. Mark Baldwin junior class in psychology was In ses- sion. A bucket brigade was formed by the students and the local department was summoned. After a hard fight the blaze was smothered before 1t reached the main part of the examination hall. It IS thought some one dropped lighted cigar cite in the hallway and that the wooo- work took fire. The loss is $S.OOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
pora Receives Chappelle.

Rome. Dec. 5.-The Pope today received Archbishop Chappelle in farewell audi ence and expressed satisfaction at the Archbishops work in Cuba and Porto Rico. Archbishop Chappelle will leave here Sunday for Porto Rico and Cuba. The Vatican has approved his sugges- tions for the religious administration of those islands and it is considered set tied that two new dioceses will be ere at ad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Washinrton Dtspleased.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The unexpected turn in the Cuban negotiations at Havana have naturally surprised the officials here, who had every reason to believe from Minister SQuier's report that the treaty was practically an accomplished fact
 Now that 1t Is to be thrown into the House of Representatives at Havana win nationalist majority supposed to be hostile to the establishment of closer re- lations with the Uited States. 1t iS feared that he treaty is lost. for. if not reject ed outright. 1t is almost certain to be amendedso as to make 1t unacceptable to the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
CONTRACTING FIRM FAILS.
F. c. Coburn & Go. Embarrassed by
 Closing of a Bank.

Boston, Dec. 5.-Serious delay to the nunIcinal and United States government is likely to occur by the failure here to- day of the contracting firm of F. c. Co., burn & Co.,, one of the largest firms of its kind in the East. The liabilities are estimated at $50 OOO0. one-half of which is to the Central National Bank. The assets are about $62o00.
 The company is building two hospitals for tine city of Boston and two great shops at the Charleston navy yard for the United States government. The fall ure is attributed to the closing of the Central National Bank, which tied up Mir Coburn's affairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
REED IS IMPROVING.
Condition of the Ex-speaker is Much
 Better.


 Better.
 Washington, Dec. 5.--The improvement in the condition of former Speaker Thom- as B. Reed. noted in the physicians bull letin this moning, continued during the day, although they say 1t is stfil critical. Tonight after their visit to the patient. which lasted for more than an hour, they issued the following bulletin:
 '1o:3o D, m.--At the present time MT Reed is resting comfortably. Owing to unavoidable excitement this afternoon there was slight elevation of temperature. This has subsided and his temperatuer is now normal. ss sis. respiration Ss, pulse ss. Retains nourishment. mind clear and appsndioitsl symptoms continually aoat- ing.
 'F. A. Gardiner
 ''s. l.. Mcdonald" The physioians say that Mr. Reeds re- covery, st best, will be slow. For pre- cautionary reasons the physicians have on hand quantity Of saline solution and . tank of oxygen but the use of neither has been resorted to. The oxygen may be used during tonight If this Is found nec- essary, said pr. Gardiner, before leav- ing the Arlington Hotel. Its purpose. he said. was to oxidise the blood SO as to eliminate the poison which may have de- velopsd as a result of the uraemic diser- ders. pr. Bishop. pr. Gardiner's assist ant, will remain in charge of the patient during the night and if 1t is found his symptoms require 1t. win make use of the oxygen Its application. the physicians declare, does not necessarily indicate . dangerous condition.
 a. m.--Mr. Reed suffered an attack of nausea shortly after o'clock. In his weaknened condition this had a depressing effect upon him. pr. Bishop. who was at- tending Mir. Reed, left the hotel to con- suit with pr. Gardiner regarding the new development but he remarked as he left the hotel that he would not have left Mir. Reeds bedside had there ben any alarm ing change in his patients condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Clark Given 42 Months.

Birmingham, Dec. 5.--(Special)-G. w Clark. alias Boston Red, was sentenced by Judge Jones in the United States court here today to serve three years ana SIX months at hard labor in the federal pri, son at Atlanta, he having been convicleu this week of burglarizing the North Birm- ,-"ho,, rostofice. Clark came to Birm- in9ham and sold pencils and shoe laces on the streets. He was also fined $lOO.
 Moses williams was sentenced to one wear and one day and fined $1OO for coun- terfeiting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Jetty Still Intact.

Tacoma. Wash. Dec. 5,-Reports from West Port state that the storms of Sun day and Tuesday did not damage the false work of the government jetty at the entrance to Gray's Harbor. This Is the superstructure upon which tram cars and engines are run in order to carry stone and other materials for the permanent ietty. The loss to the government is es- tinated at SeO,0O0 and will proba bly, be greater before the winter is over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
soutbern to Have welsh Home,

Chicago, Dec. 5.-According to a cable gram received here today k. H. Sothern, who Is filling an engagement at Power s Theatre, is to have country estate in Wales on the west slope of Mt. Snowden, the highest mountain in England. The estate embraces 2,0OO acres as well as the chaleteth and hotel where MT. soth- ern has spent his vacations for several wears, The price named is S5.OOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
LIFE-sAvERs HELPLESS
Could Do Nothing Toward
 Rescuing the Men.
In Pennsylvania Snow and Wind Storm Does Great Damage-The
 Beautiful" Eight Inches Deep in Anthracite Region.
'ania Snow and Wind

Hatteras, N. C., Dec. 5.-The observer of the weather bureau reports that the four masted schooner Wesley M. oler went ashore at Hatteras inlet life saving station early this morning during the storm. She was pounding in the surf about a mile off shore until s:20 a. m. when the foremast went over. carrying probably the last man. Almost im- mediately the vessel went to pieces. The life saving crew could do nothing to save the crew. No bodies have washed ashore yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
yury to Try o,prien.

Lexington. Ky. Dec. 5.--A jury was se- cured today to try Claude OBrien of Memphis. charged with complicity in the murder of Merchant A. B. Chinn here October il, last. The attorneys for Earl Whitney, who was given death sem tence on the same charge. stated tonight that they will ask for a new trial and if refused they will appeal the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06

today for the purpose of appearing besors the Dawes Commission for enrolment. Under the law these Indians must reside in the Indian country for certain period and must prove they are Choctaw Indians before they are entitled to allotment. 1t is expected that several thousands will reach the territory before February l, the date of the beginning of the allot- ments. Very few can speak English.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
rrestle Gives Way to Flood.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 5.-The long tres tie on the Atlantic and Birmingham over Satilla River, was washed away and oe- stroyed last night by the flood. The sa- tilla Is higher than has ever before been recorded. Orders were issued today an nuIIinp all Atlantic and Birmingham trains over the division affected until re- hairs can be made, Many County roads in Ware County are impossible from wa ter and fallen trees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
New L. & ". Stock Issue.

New York. Dec. 6.--Atlantic Coast LAne directors have issued a circular to stock holders. informing them that they may subscribe at SIPS per share to the SiS.oo0.- 900 new stock to be issued in part pay ment for the 80. 1000 of Louisville and Nashville stock. par value. Each stock holder will be entitled to subscribe for an amount equal to % per cent of his holding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06

vision reduces the tax on refined sugar to 25 francs per 22o pounds as compen- sation for the abolition of the sugar boun- ties under the Brussels convention. The House refused to take into consideration a propc sal calling on the Government to establish a State monopoly in sugar re- fininr. The Brussels sugar convention
 was also ratified on show of hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
Waco Fires Her Mayor.

Waco. Tex, Dec. 5.-The City Counci after an all night session In impeach' ment proceedings against Mayor J. W Higgins, charged with irresularitles 1T odSne found Higgins guilty and declared The office of the Mayor vacant Higgins will appeal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-06
SPANISH CABINET CRISIS.
King Shows Himself Familiar With
 Party Matters.

Party Matters.
 Madrid, Dec. 5.-The cabinet crisis con tinues.
 The King has given an exhaustive hear ing to the views of all the political lead CTS. showing himself acquainted with the details of the situation and apparently anxious to avoid dissolution Of the Chamber, which, owing to the divided state of the liberal party Is regarded In some quarters as inevitable.
 With this Idea the King this evening again summoned senor sagasta to conference. On leaving the palace the former premier said that the king declared tbat he would announce his decision to- morrow.