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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
CROP CONDITIONS.
Summary for the Month of February
 is Issued.

is Issued
 Washington, March 1.-The Weather Bureau has issued the following sum- mary of crop condition for the month of February:
 In the lower Missouri and upper Mis- sissippi Valleys. to the northward of the Ohio River and in the Middle Atlantic States the month. although cold. was generally favorable for the prosecution of such farm work as is usually per- formed in winter.
 In the Southern States the conditions were not favorable for farm work. Moderate rains have partially relieved drought in Eastern Texas, but elsewhere in that State drought conditions con- tinue.
 On the Pacific coast the temperatures have been favorable and the rainfall abundant The northern portion of the winter wheat belt was generally well pro- tected by snow during the month. and an improvement in the condition of winter wheat is indicated over the northern por- tions of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Mis- souri, the outlook being less favorable for the southern portions of these States and in Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkan- sas. The severe sleet storm near the close of January left large portion of the Ohio vally covered with ice, which remained on the ground for considera- ble part of February, the effects Of which 1t Is feared will be nnfavorabie.
 In Nebraska and Kansas the crop as a whole is in promising condition. In California the condition of wheat has materially improved except in few sec lions. In western Oregon the crop Is In excellent condition and 1t Is generally promising in eastern Oregon.
 In Washington the severe cold or the latter part of January caused serious in- jury in some localities, but where not in iured wheat has made good growth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
LOWLANDS
 SUBMERGED Negroes Rescued by Means
 of Boats. THE FLOOD SITUATION
Seven Bridges in Barbour
 County are Washed Away.
Railroad Traffic, Which Has Been
 Paralyxed for Several Days, is
 lz Being Resumed on Many Southern Lines. <

Eufaula. March 1.-(Special. )-The River is away out of ftl banks and is not far from the highest water mark known here. Low lands are submerged along its course and the river is still rising. Seven bridges in the county are gone and others are tied to trees with large cables in hopes of sav- ing them. Mill dams are washed away and the property is greatly injured. Hort mans mill dam near Clayton, which has stood the floods of a dozen years gave way Thursday night. Flats along the Cowikee Creek are covered with water and negroes were rescued from their cabins in row boats.
 A barn belonging to a negro north of town was struck by lightning, set on fire and was consumed with a quantity of corn and some farming implements. A mule and a horse also perished in the flames. Farmers will lose most of their fertilizers and have otherwise suffered serious damage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02

q sold eagle with diamond eyes. The volume was thirteen inches by eight inches and the eagles were four inches across the back, being solid gold. This was presented in the name of the city. Many presents in boxes were sent to the platform, but owing to the rule of the Prince against accepting presents. all ot them were turned over to the Cmef or Police with instructions to return them to the parties whose cards were on them. The Ereetinss continued after the Prince returned to his car and until the train pulled out of the depot. while the German societies were singing and the multitude were waving the German and American
 flags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
TRAFFIC STILL DELAYED.
Train Service in Southwest Virginia
 is Better, However.

Roanoke, Va. March l--The train ser- vice is much improved over what it was in southwest Virginia on Friday. though traffic is still seriously delayed on ac- count of the many washouts ana nun doted tracks. The Shenandoah tracks are stiIl under water at Front Royal for distance of more than mile.
 The Norfolk and Western main line west of Roanoke is open to Bristol and as far as Panther, W. Va, on the Bluefield side. There is a washout at Panther. but if is thought that the road at that place will be opened some time tonight. On tha 0inch Valley division bridge at Csdar Bluff is badly damaged, and there Ia bad slide at Riser. These breaks are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
AT ooLuNBus
Reception to the Prince Was Very
 Cordial in Ohio's Capital.

Reception to the Prince Was Very
 Cordial in ohio's Capital.
 Columbus, O.. March 1.-The reception to Prince Henry in this city was very cor rial. Thcusands of people crowded the passage-way leading to the union station which overioolks the tracks. and thous- aands more were scattered along the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad for some distance on either side of the sta- ton. The train bearing the Prince and his party was scheduled to arrive at 4:2o D. m., but did not reach Columbus until 5:25. As the train pulled into the union station band struck up 'The Star Span gled Banner" 1" the strains of which Quick- ly melted away into "Der wacht am Rheine" A loud cheer went up frem the crowds and the Prince, who had stepped out on the rear platform of his car. touched his cap. Governor Bash. Lieu tenant Governor Nippert. Mayor Hinckle and a committee of 100 representative business men of the city were on hand to receive Che Prince. The Governor. Lieutenant-Govern the Mayor and Hon. Joseph Outhwaite. chairman of the Board of Trade Committed. boarded the car and were presented to Ambassador Holle' ben. who. in turn, presented them to Prince Henry by Consul Pollier. Gov ernor Nash welcomed the Prince in be- half of the people of Ohio. MT. Outh- waite then spoke for the Board of Trade and the citizens of Columbus.
 The Prince responded briefly, saying: Wherever have been in Ohio, I have been met by large crowd of people and been treated with the utmost kindness. am sorry cannot meet and shake hands with all the people. but this is impossi- ble. I appreciate the great cordiality and frankness shown to me today in the highest degree. and wish you would ex- press to the people of Ohio through the newspapers my gratitude for the manner in which they have received me-"
 A handsome floral emblem was then presented to the Prince on behalf of the Board of Trade. After the Governor and associates had retired. the Prince came out on the platform of the car and stood while a German male chorus. sang Rit- ter's Abschied. The train pulled out of the union station promptly at 5:3o o'clock and the Prince remained on the rear platform touching his cap to the cheer ing crowds until the edge of the city had been reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
ADVISED TO STAY AT HOME.
Platt of New York Will Tell Roose-
 welt Not to Visit Charleston.

New York, March 1.-The Times will say tomorrow:
 Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina was a called on Senator Pl1't at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday Saturday.. The talk lasted over half an hour. One of the principal topics of conversation was the proposed visit of President Roosevelt to the Charleston Exposition. Senator Tillman is said to have been very explicit in his assertion that 1t would not be polite for President Roosevelt to make visit to South Caro- lina owing to the state of public feeling over the McI4aurin-Tillman incident and the withdrawal of President Roosevelts invitation to the Senator to meet Prince Henry at dinner at the White House which was followed by the telegram from Lieutenant Governor Ttllman or South Carolina cancelling the invitauon to the President to present sword 10 Major Micah Jenkins.
 Senator Platt. when asked about the conversation, said: 'I have had tax with Senator Tillnan. The facts which have been brought to my attention VIII be laid before President Roosevelt snail advise the President not to 80 to Cnarles- toa,'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
l.The Rise at Augusta.

Augusta. Ga, March 1.-The Savannah River began very rapid rise in this city Friday night. At o'clock tonight 1t was at 34 feet and 2 inches. and since that hour 1t has been on standstiiL Easing their calculations on the up-val- ley weather news and river history, river men and official weather men say there will be no further rise. The river will be kept full for six or eight hours because of up-streaA rains. but q rapid fall will set in. Water backing from sewers that empty into the river have flooded low streets and filled some cellars. Thirty eight is the danger point here. Chinch Jones, a negro, and Burt Loyal, white man, were drowned by falling in the riv- CT. All cars and public utilities are in- tact, and there is no danger here. to all appearances. Cotton manufactories are closed down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
LETTER OF THANKS.
Miss Stone's Relatives are Highly
 Grateful.

Boston. March 1.-In recognition of the great sympathy shown for Miss Ellen M. Stone the missionary to Bulgaria, who has just been released from captivity, her mother and brothers have issued a letter of thanks to friends, known and unknown, who have in any way proffered aid or sympathy. A debt of gratitude Is especially acknowledged for the ef- Torts put forth by President Roosevelt, Secretary Hay and Assistant Secretary sdee of the State Department; MT. snencer Eddy of the Legation at Con- stantinople; officers of the American poard: Consul General Dickson and busi- ness men and pastors who gave financial aid and made appeals to the American .aorIa for energetic action. The press pt the country is also heartily thanked for what it has done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
HAD BLOODY ENGAaEaGEET.
Were Defeated With
 Heavy Slaughter.

Willemstad. Curacao. March 1.--Accord- ing to advices from Caracas. the Mock ist leader, Garbira, with thousand men. nearly all of them Colombians. attempted a new invasion of Venezuela near La Frias, February 24. After bloody fight at Las Cumbres. the insurgents were completely routed and obliged to retire across the frontier. leaving large num- Der of dead on the field. :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
Negro Woman Killed.

Georgiana, March 1.-(Special.)--lt was renorted on the streets this morning that A MT. Hicks and wife were killed in the storm, but investigation proved that the above mentioned were not killed. but negro woman met her death in the storm. The weather was bad every where in this section, but a more severe wind was about three miles from this city. which leveled fencing, uprooted considerable timber and several corn cribs and out houses are said to have been blown down. The damage to lands is great In this county and many bridges are sup posed to be gone. but the water is so high that it is impossible to know what the damage will be. More rain fell today with a light sprinkle of hail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
Gin and Grist Mill Damaged.

Elba, March 1.-(Special. )-There was an unusually heavy rain fall in this sec ton Thursday together with considerable wind. It began raining about o'clock Thursday morning and there was con tinuous down pour until after dark. The Smith & Conner grist mill and gin located one mile from town on a creek was damaged to the extent of at least one thousand dollars. The foundation being washed from under the building and all the machinery fell to the ground with some of 1t in water. It is not known to what effitent the machinery is damaged. No other damage has as yet been re- ported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
Raseball Cases Postponed.

New York. March 1.-Argument of the demurrer of the Philadelphia Clubs in- junction suit brought by Andrew Freed man against A. G. Spalding. the Brook lvn Baseball Club and others which was to come up in the Supreme Court next Monday, has been postponed until next Thursday by mutual agreement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
MURDERED AND CREMATED.
Merchant and His Clerk Killed and
 Store Burned.

Savannah Ga., March 1.-Michael Shrenck and Jacob Carter, a merchant and his clerk were murdered last night in Shrenck's store. sixteen miles In the country and the store burned over their dead bodies. Shrenek's body was found in the embers near the safe which had been blown open with dynamite or gum powder and evidently rified.
 The store was situated in what Is known as the Black Ankle district, near the Ogechee River. Shrencks place was call- ed Whiskey HILL When the fire was discovered nothing could be done to save the light frame building. When the quick fire had burned itself out Shrenck's 2 charred body was discovered in a crouch. ing position near the safe Carter's body was found lying prone where his bed had been, covered with the remains of blankets. He had evidently been shot while fin bed and asleep.
 There were several evidences of murder. robbery and incendiarism, but no clew to the perpetrators Heavy rains have probably obliterated the trail so dogs cannot trace it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
se,ooo, ,ooo FOR sEwANEE.
Rumored That J. P. Morgan Has Do-
 mated This Sum.

Nashville. Tenn, March LA rumor current on the streets today is that MT. J. Pierpont Morgan has given s2,000. 900 to the University of the South at Sewa- nee The rumor cannot be confirmed here Dr. Hayden West, a member of the faculty of the University. received several telegrams from New York this morning in regard to the matter. but would give out no information on the subject. ...
 ..However," he said. five are banking on the $2,o0o.O0o. vice-Chancellor Wig gins is in New York now, but while have received several telegrams. my tn- formation does not come from the Vice Chancellor"
 Nothing confirmatory Of the rumor could be secured from Sewanee, but there is believed to be a foundation for it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
Situation at Opelika.

Opelika, March 1.-(Special.) )-There IS no change in the railroad situation In this city yet. Several trains nave ar rived from Atlanta, but they were very Iata All trains on the Western Rail- road are marked indefinite. No trains from Montgomery have reached here in two days and mail from that place and the south is coming in via Birmingham. All trains on the Central Railroad are running on time. It is still raning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
Hoaa BALKs AT KNEE BREEcHEs
Former Governor of Texas Will Not
 Meet King Edward.

London, March 1.-All the arrangements have been completed with the United States Ambassador to enable former Gov ernor Hogg of Texas. who Is in London. to be presented to King Edward at the forthcoming levee. A hitch occurred, however, for Mr. Hogg found he must appear in knee brooches. sword, etc., the regulation court dress.
 Never" said MT. Hogg. of cannot appear in the ordinary evening dress or an American citizen, will not appear al all. A pretty sight I would look rigged up in those gewgaws I have not the faint est idea of trying to revolutionize or even criticize English customs; but, blamed If I'll wear another country's uniform--no, not even for the sake of meeting the King"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02

day refused the injunction asked by the Chicago Board of Trade to prevent the Western Union Telegraph Company. the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company and the Postal Telegraph Company from delivering stock and grain quotations of transactions on the board of trade to the Odell Commission Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
The Cahaba Up,

Centerviile, Feb. 2S.-(Special.)- .)-There has been very heavy rains here for the last day or two, and the Cahaba River is higher than 1t has been at any other time this winter. So far no damage is known to have been done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
MARcoNIs LATEST TEST.
Famous Inventor Reports New Wire
 less Telegraphy Record.

New York, March 1.-Signor Marconi. who arrived today on the Philadelphia from Southampton reported a new wire less telegraph record.
 This time" said Mir. Marconi, there can be no error. Captain Mills and Chief Ofiicer Marsden signed each message re- ceived as witnesses. Fifteen hundred miles at sea regular messages were re- ceived from the Cornwall station and ticks were recorded at distance Of zo0o miles. e,,fs9
 .,'T. am not going, to establish any wire less service between Cuba and the Unit ed States as has been reported. nor have any intention of establishing hns across the English Channel"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
Al BOY MISSING.
Believed That He Has Been Kid
 mapped by Servant G1rl.

New York, March 1.-Much excitement prevaiIs at Montreal, says a dispatch from that city to The Herald, over a mysterious kidnapping. Edgar Wayland, the 2-year-old son of E. J. Wayland. man. ager of a large boot and shoe firm, is belieyed to have been carried off by a servant girl, who called herself AudIey Earle. but whose real name is believed 10 be Ethel Young. She is only IS years of age, trace of the pair has been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
The InstaIlment Not Peid.

Shanghai, March 1.-The Tao Tsa was ready to pay the second monthly tnstall-
 nent of the indemnity. due yesterday. but the question of the division Of the indemnity is. stiII at . deadlock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02

Injunction Not Granted. f,,ncinnati, O., March 1.-Judge A. C. -uhompson of the United States Court to-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02
The James still Rising.

Richmond Va. March 1.--James River is still rising and by tomorrow the lower part of the city will be flooded. One freshet Is following another and the pros pect Is that the gas supply will be cut on and work stopped at the Trfgg Ship Yards. A Hot Springs. Va, special says 1t will cost $20.oo0 to repair the damage caused by the floods in the Warm Springs Valley. A force has been put to work on the Hot Springs branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio road and trafnc will be- resumed tomorrow night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02

expected to be cleared by Sunday. Blue stone River, near Bluefield. w. Va-' ts higher than has ever been known. ana ali tho bridges crossing that stream for mics. have been swept away. There arc many coal operations along Bluestone River. but 90 far there has not been any damage of consequence reported to min ing property.
 The town of Pulaski. Va, presents a scene of destruction, the damage caused there by whiriwind amounting to many thousands of dollars. The entire roof or Hotel Pulaski was blown away. The damage to the hotel Is more than Szo0 Scores of other buildings were unroofed. The rich farm lands along Roanoke Riv- CT between Salem and ChristiansDurg have been denuded of fences, farm houses and crops.
 At Clinton Forge last night Guy Craft was standing on a bridge that crossed Jackson River when 1t gave way De- heath the pressure of the raging waters. Craft was thrown into the stream and drowned. slsts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-02

Washington, March 1.-The weather forecast for Ala bama is as follows: Gener- ally fair Sunday and Mon- day; light to fresh norther- ly winds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-01
TRIED TO HIDE CRIME.
Murderers of Man Attempted to Gre.
mate Ills Body.

Murderers of Man Attempted to Gre.
mate Ills Body.
Savannah, Jan. 31.-The crew of
freight train on the Plant system yes.
terday afternoon found the dead and
charred body Of an unknown white
man so feet from the track near Ways
Station, 13 miles south Of the city. 1t
was almost in sight of the place where
the rapist Washington was burned at
stake a year ago. The skull of the
body had been crushed and a railroad
coupling pin with blood on it lay near.
Lightwood sticks had been piled on the
body and fired, but neither the wood
nor the body was consumed. Both the
dead mans hand and arm protuding
from the pyre revealed his color. Near
the scene was a small ash pile, as of
tramp's camp. There were signs of
struggle and the dragging of a body,
Persons at Way recalled having
seen a strange white man and three
negroes pass late yesterday. There is
no clew as to any of the parties con
cerned. An investigation has been
started.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-01
IN THE HOUSE.
Representative DalzeiI Reports Favor
ably Tawney Resolution.

Representative DalzeiI Reports Favor
ably Tawney Resolution.
Washington, Jan. 31-When the
house met today Mr.. Dalzell, of Penn.
sylvania, from the committee ON rules,
reported favorably the Tawney resolu'
tiOn introduced yesterday to direct the
ways and means committee to investi'
gate the question Of whether the trea'
ty making power could negotiate reci.
procity treaties effecting the customs
revenues without action Dy congress
and asked for action upon 1t.
Mr.. Dalzell said that the question
involved one of the highest and most
sacred privileges Of the house.
Mr.. Underwood, also a member q.
the committee on rules, joined with
Mr.. Dalzell in urging the adoption OF
the resolution. The settlement of the
disputed question in favor of the
house, he said was necessary if the
lower house expected to preserve its
constitutional prerogative.
The resolution was adopted without
division. Mr.. Dalzell followed this
resolution from the same committee
to make the oleomargarine bill a spe
cial order for Monday next to continue
until disposed Of. Mr. Dalzell urged
that regardlr IS Of the merits of the
bill the house should have an -Oppor
tunity to discuss and pass upon it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-02-01
MANY MILLIONS TO
Be SPENT IN SOUTH
Numerous New Projects Are
Now Under Way.
s2,5oo,ooo FOR NAvAL ACADEMY
The Manufacturers Record Gives Long
List of Improvements and Undertak.
ings Ageregating an Expenditure OF
More Than $4,ooO,ooo.

Baltimore, Jan. 31-The past week
as shown by reports to The Manufac
turers' Record. has been notable fol
announcements of undertakings in the
south involving in the aggregate the
expenditure of between $4,000 900 anC
$4000,000, exclusive of plans for {
$500 custom house at Baltimore
and for the improvements at the
United States Naval academy to cos
Sz,500,000.
In Louisiana Cleveland men have
purchased several hundred Thousand
acres of cotton and timber lands anC
will erect the necessary saw mills, cot
ton gins, etc., for the development oil
the property. In the same state q
company with capital stock of $500,
wv will explore for oil and gas and
will construct pipe lines, pumping sta
tiOns, ETC., in the neighbOrhOOd of Jen
nings, while a $125,000 company al
Beaumont, Tex, will build oil storage
tanks and tank cars. AT Jacksonville
Fla, $250.000 company has been in.
cOrpOrated to do a general crosstie
lumber and naval stores business, and
the Peace River Phosphate Mining
company will reconstruct it's mill al
Hall and will fit it with modern ap
pliances, giving it a capacity of 200,
600 tons a year. The famous Galleg0
mills of Richmond have been purchas
ed by Warner, Moore & Co., who will
install new outfit for grinding wheat
and corn, giving the mills a capacity
of l 500 bushels of corn meal, from
1000 to / ZOO barrels of -four and A
tons of mill feed every "a hours, and
a company recently formed at Penn
berton, Va, will install at it's plant a
corn mill and machinery for making
$500 spokes and 100000 slaves a day
A company will be formed to develop
the immense slate deposits at Rock
mart, Ca, and will erect a mill equip.
ped with modern machinery for saw
ing and planning slate.
During the year The Southern Car
and Foundry company will erect its
plant at Ensley, Ala, estimated to cost
100000 and to employ 1000 men in
the manufacture of steel freight cars,
Other projects reported are the Or.
ganization of $250,OOO rice land irri
eating company in Texas, and the cree
ton of a $1000,000 hotel in Baltimore,
of a $250,000 addition to New Orleans
hotel, of a $150,000 apartment house at
Birmingham, of a $4,000 apartment
house at Richmond, of 100000 tor
pedo boat station at Norfolk and a
$4,000 science hall at Emory College,
Ga.