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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
CoNECUH.

Evergreen, Aug. 2S.-(Special) )-The Conecuh County Executive Committee met in the courthouse today to canvass the returns of the primary election held Monday and to attend to other important business. Governor Jeks's majority in the county is 477. Following is the re- suit of the count: For Governor. W. D. Jelks 53e, J. F. Johnston 5S; for Lieuten- ant Governor, R. NJ. Cunningham 535, C. F. Waller 40; for Secretary of State, J. Thomas Hef1in 492, F. N. Julian III, J. L. Tanner s; for Treasurer. J. Craig Smith 566; for Auditor, Thos. l.. Sowell 544; for Attorney General. J. F. Cobb 65, A. NJ. Garber 127. Alex Troy 194. Massey Wilson 20; for Superintendent of Educa- tion, Thos, L. Bulger 45, Chappell Cory 73, J. G. Harris 32S, I. w. Hill 126; for Com missioner of Agriculture, R. R. Poole 526; for Executive Committeeman, Bonner 43, Burnett 90, Coker 800. Lomax 522, Mar tin 40, Prestwood 49, Porterfed 497, Sam ford 53O; for Congressman, A. A. Wiley 36l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
REGIMENT ORDERED OUT.
Governor White Says Troops Will
 Protect Life and Property.

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. Ex-Governor White has ordered the End regiment Of the West Virginia National Guard to the New River district not as he says, to settle the strike, but to protect life and property.
 Colonel Morrison, at Parkersburg, was given orders early in the morning to call out his regiment and proceed by special train to Thurmond, which will be the head quarters
 The cause of this action by the Gov ernor is the appeal of Sheriff Daniel of Fayette County for assistance, on the ground that the citizens refuse to respond to his summons to get as deputies to enable him to execute the orders of the court, and on his declaration that he IS powerless to protect life ard property.
 He communicated with the Governor yesterday when his deputies were fired on in the vicinity of Red Ash, where they were evicting miners, who are strikers and who are in arrears for rent.
 Regarding his action in sending militia to the New River district. Governor Whlte tonight gave out the following statement:
 "I ordered the troops sent because the sheriff of Fayette County made a formal demand in writing upon me and came in person to see me. stating that he was poWerleSs with a posse comttatus, to control the situation and keep the peace and preserve persons and property in Fayette County from violence and de- struction; because repeated attempts at assassination had been made. several men had been assaulted and wounded and conditions exist, owing to the topography of the country and the numerous opera tions which made 1t impossible for him to effectually repress disorder. He de- manded aid to keep the peace and order, and from investigations made by me and the outbreak yesterday at Red Ash, l felt it my duty to respond to the call.
 "I have instructed my private secretary, who accompanies the troops to the New River coal fields, to explicitly state to all that the militia is sent only to suppress lawlessness and to protect life and property and not for the purpose of breaking the strike nor to act in any sense as guards or policemen for any coal operator My purpose is to enforce the laws of the State.
 Tn addition to all this, l have given verbal and written instruction to the officers to exercise wise discretion in preserving the peace and protecting the persons and property from violence and destruction. at the same time requiring that they be firm in maintaining neace and order,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
BUTLER.

Greenville. Aug. 2S-(Special)- )-The Democratic County Executive Committee, met at the court house this morning and canvassed the returns from the several precincts of the election held last Mon day. The following Is the vote of the various candidates: For Governor. Jelks. l, COG; Johnston, 415. Lieutenant Governor, Cunningham, 1,0il: Waller 299, Secretary of State, HefIin, 777: Julian. 3S3; Tanner, S6 State Treasurer Craig Smith. l,195, State Auditor Sowell, JOS. Attorney General, Cobb 135; Garber, 552; Alex Troy, 273; Wilson. 29G. Superintendent of Edu- cation. Bulger. 1l7; Cory 173; Harris, 5S3; Hill. 4S9 Commissioner of Agriculture, Poole, 1,072. State Executive Committee from Congressional District, Bonner. 226; Burnett, 353; Cnker, 923; Tennent Lomax, 9i7: Martin. 12o: Prestwood 222; Porter field. 1,0l3; Sanford. 97l. Congress. Colo rel A. A. Wiley Fl. Congressional Com nitteeman from the County, J. Lee Long, 527.
 In many boxes the candidate for Con eress and the Committee were not voted for because their names were not on the regular State ticket.
 The meeting of the Committee this morning was very harmonious and it was found that but few tickets were thrown ont not moro than half d dozen in all the boxes.
 There were more votes cast for Cover nor than for any of the other officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
MORGAN ISSUES CIRCULAR.
Recommends Continuation of South
 ern Railway Voting Trust.

New York, Aug 2S.-A circular to the stockholders of the Southern Railway Company was issued today by J. P. Nor gan, Charles Lanier and George P. Baker, the voting trustees, recommending con- tlnuation of the voting trust for five years or until October 15, 1907. The com pany proposed dividend declaration re- gently in order that the shareholders might have an opportunity to record their wishes as to an extension of the voting trust
 The circular contains the following:
 "The events of the past eighteen months in csonnection with railroad prop critics have revealed the danger to which corporate properties are exposed. of the control of their stock being bought up in the markets by purchasers not identified with the property or permanently inter ested in it's development and improve ment Therefore, we do not hesitate to state that, in our opinion, it Is decidedly for the interests of the stockholders of the Southern Railway to protect their property by an extension of the voting trust until negotiations now pending for the further development and strength eninP of its lines shall be settled beyond any risk of being overturned and until the complexion of other negotiations now pending in relation to transportation in the Southern States which have an inn portant bearing upon the interests of the Southern Railway Company"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
TREATY WITH COLOMBIA.
Little Trouble Expected in Negotiat-
 ing the Compact.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-An important communication relating to the Panama canal treaty has been received by MT. Concha, the Colombian Minister at Washington.
 The officials at Bogota have informed the minister that special instructions to govern the reply which Colombia will make to the notifications in the treaty proposed to Secretary Hay will reach Washington by September 15. The of- fcials of the Colombian Legation here have anticipated the government at Bo- gota to some extent and already have set about the task of framing reply which to the best of their knowledge will en1- body the views of the home government.
 When the instructions from Bogota are received, the answer which they will have already drawn out will be made to harmonize with the latest sentiment at Bogota, and 1t then will be presented formally to Secretary Hay.
 As already stated, the notifications which were suggested by MT. Hay met with general appreciation in Colombia, but there are a number of changes which the Colombian Government desires to make before the treaty Is signed. The main purpose of the negotiations which have been going on between Bogota and Wash ington Is to conform the spirit of the canal act with that of the canal treaty, Rather important differences in docu- ments have been pointed out, but 1t Is believed here that by virtue of the special provision of the constitution, the difficulties encountered can be done away tpith
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
ENDORSED HILLS CANDIDACY.
North Carolina Republicans Will
 Unite with the Independents.

Unite. with the Independents.
 Charlotte. N. C.. Aug. 2S.-The Republi- can State Convention met at Greensboro today and endorsed the candidacy of Thomas H. Hill of Halifax, Independent. for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and left blank the positions of associate justices D. A. Long of Alamance. was nominated for Superintendent of Public Instruction and D. H. Abbott, the pres ent incumbent, for Corporation Commis- sioner.
 The Convention adopted a resolution &C., cepting the constitutional amendment of disfranchisement and binding the party not to contest the amendments constitu- tionality. The convention then ratified the nominations of candidates for Superior Court Judgeships and adjourned.
 The convention was composed entirely of white men. Contesting delegations of negroes headed by such men as ex-Con- g1essman Chatham and OHeara. promi- nent Eastern North Carolina negro Re- publicans, were in every instance defeat ed. All the business of the convention was settled in the caucus. Captain Charles Price of Salisbury division coun- sel for the Southern Railway, was Chair man of the Convention. He made a speech congratulating the Republican party on the elimination of the negro from politics In South Carolina, saying that they were now released from the body of death." A number of form er Democrats were among the delegates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
COLBERT.

Tuscumbia. Aug. 2&-(Special.)- )-The re- turns from Mondays primary election in Colbert County, as canvassed today by the Democratic Executive Committee. are as follows:: For Governor, Jelks 572, Johnston 4O7; Lieutenant Governor. Cunningham 497. Waller 395; Secretary of State. Hef1n 4, Julian SS7. Tanner 30; State Treasurer, Smith SS7; State Audi tor, Sowell s5S; Attorney General, Cobb 120, Garber S33 Troy 243. Wilson 22s; Su- perintendent of Education, Bulger 31. Cory 362 Harris 9S Hill 427; Commission CT of Agriculture, Poole S16; Representa- tive to lower House of Representatives. Delony 64s Kirk BPS; County Superintend- ent of Education. Dever 1S1. Womble 750; for Congress, w. M. Richardson 949 Jelkss majority over Johnston is 165
 The total vote boiled in the county was 979; the total registered vote was 1856.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
SHAW ISSUES CIRCULAR.
Regulation as to Free Entry of Per.
 sonal Effects.


 Washington. Aug. 2s.-Secretary Shaw has issued the following circular regard~ ing the free entry of personal effecta under the act of 1897:
 ITO Collectors and others officers oS the Customs:
 Tt having been brought to the attens ton of the department that certain per- sons have sought to place a strained con- struction upon the Department Cfrculau No. 4S the following explanation thereoe and supplemental instructions are hereby issued:
 ''The language employed in the circuiar referred to is as follows: 'Exemptiou from duty will be allowed on wearing ap< parel, articles of personal adornments toilet articles and such other personal effects of a value not exceeding $I00 as are ordinarily purchased abroad by tourists, provided they are not intended for the use of other persons or for sale.f
 There is no warrant in this language or in any ruling of the Department that justifies the importation of cigars, spirituous. vinous. or malt liquors in any other quantity or manner than provided by law; neither is there anything in the circular to warrant the exemption of merchandise as such from duties. The department holds that exempt articles must in a sense be similar; that is they must be of the same general class of articles as tourists ordinarily purchase abroad Customs officers are expected to protect the revenues of the countrys but they are not expected to administer the laws with captious snd vexatious discriminations."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
HABEAs CORPUS DENIED
St. Clair County JuriSts Amenable to Phillips Order
They Refused to Levy Special Ta1 to Pay Bonds and Secreted Themselves in Out of the q
 Way Places. .f. <

St. Paul. Minn., Aug. 2s-rhe Unite0 States Court of Appeals, in an opinion bN Judge Sanborn today denied the appli- cation or writs of habeas corpus or oth~ CT relief in the cases of Thomas D. Nes witt and Samuel c. Peden. Judges of tho souri, and sustains the right of q Federal Judge to imprison judges of County Courts for contempt in refusing to carrU out the mandates of a Judgment issue4 by him. .
 This case. the like of which 1t is said has not become before the courts sinc4 the early and unsettled days of the re- public. dates back to period shortly ak% ter the close of the civil war. St. Clatd County. in aid of the construction of n railroad, issued a large amount of bondn and when these became due. the county courts invalidate them. Judgments against the County aggregating more than s2o0.0o0. however ,were issued In tha United States Court.
 Ordered to Levy Tax.
 The County fought on. adopting every legal device to defeat the force of the judgment until about two years ago when United States Judge Phillips. at the in- stance of one of the judgment creditors, issued writ of mandamus directing the County Court to levy a tax for the pars tial poyment of the indebtedness.
 The tuges refused to obey this mau- date, holding that the bonds had been illegally issued. Then came the order of arrest and commitment for contempt of court. The judges evaded the Federal court officers. who sought to serve the writs of commitment, hiding in the woods and other unknown places. Meanwhile the County Courts were not held, crim- inals went untried. civil cases. could nos be heard; the county roods and bridges fell into decay and other business com- monly transacted by the County Court was wholly neglected.
 Recently, however, the marshais dis covered the hiding places of the fugitive judges and arrested them. Their counsel petitioned the Court of Appeals for their release on bail and for an order staying proceedings until on application could be made to President Roosevelt for a pardon.
 In denying their application. Judge Seaborn holds that a writ of habeas cor- pus cannot be made to perform the of- flee of writ of error, as it Is available only when prisoner is illegally restrain- ed by a court without power to make an order for contempt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
IN PANTHER CREEK VALLEY.
After a Day of Excitement Quiet
 Reigns.

Tamaqua. Pa, Aug. 2s.-After day Of intense excitement the situation in the Panther Creek Valley has quieted down and tonight the troops are enjoying well earned rest.
 Tonight Company K of the 12th Regi- ment. under command of Captain Feim. escorted the non-union men to their homes in Lansford, Summit Hill and Coaldale. While large crowds of strikers gathered on the streets there was no hos tile demonstration.
 Today Colonel Clement, in temporary command of the detachment Of the Na- tional Guard in the field, issued an order to the troopes on duty in the Panther Creek Valley calling attention to re- cent act of the Legislature providing a penalty for the calling of obscene names. He directed that the officers In command rigidly enforce the provisions of the act.
 Four of the men captured by the troops today were released tonight. Joseph Mo- Cam. the fifth prisoner. was taken to Lansford under heavy guard where he was arraigned before Squire Lewis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
CLAY.

Aashland Aug. 2s.-(special)-Ihe of- ficial vote in Clay County: Jelks. Slz; Johnston. 319; Cunningham, S71; Waller. 164; Hefiin, ,653; Julian. 300; Tanner, 1l6; Smith 1.043; Sowell. 9s7; Garber, 462; Cobb 4S9; Troy, IT.; Wilson. 130: Bulger. 356; Cory, B; Harris. IFS; Hill, 522; Poole. sO9. For State Executive Committee. Austin 533: Brightman. Ss: Hare, 294 Harlan, TT; Huddelston, S1; Stone, 5ll; Lackey, 462; Sorreli 291; Whatley. $50; White. 675. For Congress. Brewer. 396; Thompson, 7O6. For State Senator. Brown, 157; Moore, SIS; Riddle, TO; Smith, 496. For Represen- tative. Preston. 575; Stephens, 542. For County Superintendent. of Education Jackson, GA; Simms, 494
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
American Forestry Association.

Lansing. Mich, Aug 2S.-At today's ses- sion of the American Forestry Associa- tion, Gen. c. c. Andrews, chief forest fire warden of Minnesota. read paper on the Minnesota system of preventing forest fires Addresses were also made by pr. Clifford of the New York State College of Forestry; Frank G. Miller of the Bureau of Forestry: H. H. Chapman of the Min nesota Experiment Farm; Grand Master G. B. Horton of the Michigan State Grange; Gov. A. T. Bliss and State Land Commissioner Wildey. The delegates left this afternoon for a trip through the northern part ol the lower peninsula.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
WILLIAM AND VICTOR
KAISER AND KING DRIVE THROUGH BERLIN STREETS.
The Hour for the Triumphal Process sion Purposely Advanced in Order to Prevent Possible
 Disorders of Populace.

Berlin, Aug. 2s.-The entry of King Victor Emmanuel into the city today and his drive through Unter den Linden, was advanced purposely half an hour before the published time. as precaution against possible disorder
 Consequently the great crowds which were packed into place an hour before by the police at Bradenburg gate. were as tonished by the arrival at a brisk trot of a gorgeous caValcade surrounding siX-horse carriage, In which sat Emperor William and a small man in a dark uni form. pulling at d blonde moustache.
 The carriage stopped and the crowd ceased cheering in order to see what would happen. The Chief Burgoma ster, Herr Kirschner, advanced and read an address of welcome from a parchment scroll Behind the Burgomaster stood bareheaded a hundred representatives of the city in evening dress. The reading was over in less than a minute.
 The Italian King then turned to the German Emperor and asked him If he should reply The Emperor shook his head negatively and the King thereupon shook hands with Herr Kirschner and thanked him.
 A deputation of young ladies advanced on the other side of the carriage and gave the Italian king a bunch of roses. He smiled bowed, buried his face in the blossoms. handed the boquet to a lackey, and the cavalcade and the carriage swept through the gate and down Inter der Linden to the castle, three-quarters of mile away.
 On one side of the thoroughfare Cuiras- sers Dragons and JanCers lined up two deep. made q glttering barrier of color while on the other side the peoples view was unmolested except by extraor- dinary number of policemen standing with their faces towards the spectators. The cheers of the people were spontaneous and really cordial They seemed so to Generals Corbn and Young and their party. who had a row of good windows.
 The American officers admired the spendidly horsed cavalry more than anything else The show was over In a few seconds. Shouting and the success sive crashing of bands placed at inter vals between the squadrons of cavalry marked the progress of the King and the Emperor down the avenue. Their ma jesties later drove to the Italian embassy for breakfast. and then again to the castle in order to receive the diplomatic corps.
 The Secretary of the United States Elm bassy. John B. Jackson. represented the United States in the absence of the Amer ican Ambassador, Andrew D. White. Elm peror William kept King Victor Emman- uel LID late last night at Potsdam and had him out of bed at 6 o'clock this morn ing.
 The visit of King Victor has been marked by the cnnferring of many orders. including the Order of the Annunciation, which was personally handed by the King to Count von Buelow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
CRENSHAW.

Luverne, Aug. Especial 1.-The result of Mondays primary follows: Jelks 775, Johnston, SOP; Cunningham $40. Waller 655; Hefin 1.076. Julian 12o, Tanner 1O1; Smith 1244; Sowell 1,311; Cobbs 221, Gar her 103 Troy 515. Wilson 392; Bulger 15O, Cory 3S7. Harris 6}S, Hill 14s; Poole 1O6O: Bonner 496 Burnett 602, COker 505, Lo- max I95. Martin 47S. Prestwood 502, Por- terfield 504. Sanford S42; A. A. Wiley .2s4; J. o. Sentell, Congressional Com mitteeman, 10S9. RushtOn's majority over Jackson is 2T for Representative. Sharpes majority over Dendy, Superin- tendent If Education, is 39g. On the final count. H. '. Brooke defeated J. O. Sen tell for chairman of the new Executive Committee William NJ. Bailey defeated M. L. Black for secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
STRIKERS CAUSE TROUBLE
One Man Shot to Death and
 Others are Fired On.
Sheriff Daniels Says He is Powerless to Preserve Law and Order and Demands That Militia Be
 Sent to Assist Him

Thurmond, W. Va, Aug. 2S.-Every- tonight, and has been quiet throughout the day, save little skirmish at Caper- town. at which twenty or more shots were fired. No one was injured.
 The entire 2nd regiment State militia has arrived and the troops are being distributed about various coal mines where yesterday trouble resulted. Three companies of militia will be stationed at Rush Run, two miles west, where yes- terday probably 500 shots were fired across the New River between strikers and guards. The strikers opened fire on non-union men going to work and the guards returned the fire. None of the guards was injured. and so far as known no strikers were seriously hurt.
 The strikers gathered in the wood lands an drocky cliffs on the opposite side of New River from Rush Run mines and kept up continual fire there through out the day. This led to the militia be- ing ordered out.
 Serious Trouble May Follow.
 Sheriff Daniel thinks that more serious trouble will soon follow. He says the strikers are becoming moro determined and that 1t was absolutely impossible for him to cope with the situation.
 Almost every mine on the Kanwaaha and New River is being operated on a small scale. In these fields probably two thousand miners are at work and six or eight thousand idle. Considerable property has already been destroyed and it Is believed that the sending of troops will tend to enrage the strikers more than ever and bloodshed may soon re- suit. The operators are determined and state emphaticaliy that they have no in tention of conceding to a single demand made by Inc strikers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-29
THE GUEST
 OF MIR. HAY The President fm New
 Ham, sire.
 .y- CROWDS @*aETEzEcuTIvE Day Replete With Miscarriage of Arrangements.
Luncheon Served Through the Gal lantry of the Governors Staff, Who Acted as Waiters-A
 Great Rush at Concord.

Newbury, N H., Aug 2s-President Roosevelt tonight is the guest of Secre- tary of State Hay, whose summer home is situated a few miles from here on the shore of Lake Sunapee. The Secretary and his daughters met the President upon his arrival and joined with the assem- blaze in extending him a hearty well come.
 The President delivered brief address to the townspeople. in which he thanked them for their greeting. He then en- tered Hays launch Nomad and steamed to the falls
 New Hampshires arms were open ti- day in readiness to receive the President Long before he was awake a committee representing the Governor boarded the train The welcome they extended to him on behalf of the State was magni- fled later in the day in the smaller towns through which the train passed, and at Nashua Manchester, The Weirs and Con- cord, although the day was replete with the miscarriage of arrangements.
 At The Wers. where the Grand Army reunion was held, the people. in the ex- cess of their desire to accord the Presi- dent a fitting reception. came near caus- ing a crush which might have resulted disastrously. At it was, the President was for a time in the midst of a bowling. surging mass. and was all but carried off his feet So inadequate were the po- lice arrangements that the crowd hao entire control of the situation. and much relief was expressed. when the President, after reviewing the veterans, was es- corted into the hotel for luncheon. Here again, the carefully laid plan for his en- tertainment went astray, luncheon being finally served through the gallantry or the Governors stan, who acted as wait CTS.
 The Presidents speech at the park. where the veterans were gathered. was most favorably received. As in the case of Bangor. he admonished his hearers to remain still and rot to shove. A great cursh occurred at Concord as the train was pulling out and for a time it was feared people would be hurt